Rebecca Akl: Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies

Rebecca Akl, a trailblazer in the world of basketball, became the first Arab woman to play professionally overseas, rewriting history along the way. In this candid episode, Rebecca shares her journey from growing up in Lebanon to traveling the globe as a professional athlete. She opens up about her close-knit family, the challenges she faced breaking into international basketball, and how those experiences shaped her resilience. Now a thriving business owner, Rebecca discusses her post-basketball career, her lessons from overcoming adversity, and her unwavering drive to pave the way for others. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about courage, grit, and reinvention.