When Growth Forces You to Set Hard Boundaries

In this episode, Rashad sits down with the enigmatic Courtside Les, a former JUCO All-American tennis player, entrepreneur, and host of the Talk Less Show. Together, they explore what it means to grind for greatness—from the tough lessons of Russian athletics and the realities of American college sports, to facing brutal coaching and learning the art of the pivot after the dream of going pro changes direction.Courtside Les shares unfiltered stories from her global journey: growing up under the pressure of perfection in Russia, moving between Australia, the UK, and the U.S., building her personal brand, and launching a podcast with viral reach. The conversation dives into the athlete’s mindset, the power of resilience, learning from losses, and the importance of detachment when paths in sports and life inevitably shift.If you’re looking for real talk about competitive drive, entrepreneurship, and life after sports, this episode is packed with honest gems and inspiration. Whether you’re a current athlete, a former player figuring out your next move, or just someone hungry for stories of grit and transformation—tap in, and let’s get legendary.🏡 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://post-pro-community.mn.co/plans/1930458?bundle_token=810cb05c7844dfd146d45dfd1dd398a2&utm_source=manual