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Behind The Number

by Zakayla Hughes

Listen to stories from current and retired athletes who bridged the gap between personal development and athletics. Presented by The Conscious Narrative - My Twenty Four LLC

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 27 | From Major League to Motivational Coach w/ CJ Beatty

    We’re ending this season with a 2-part conversation with former pro MLB player, softball, baseball motivator, Author, etc. -CJ Beatty. In part one, CJ takes us back to his childhood, how he separated himself from the pack, and advice he has to parents about their young athletes. CJ’s Social…

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  2. Ep. 26 | When Med School Meets Fencer w/ Kamali Thompson

    She's a Ortho Resident, US National Champion, Team USA Fencer, Olympic Alternate 2021, and Blogger ( @saberandastethoscope). WHEW! Kamali Thompson is one for accomplishments, especially living her life as the underdog, graduated high school two years earlier and didn't start fencing until her…

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  3. Ep. 25 | Most people don't post the process w/ Colton Brown

    Being an Olympian comes with its fair share of sacrifices. Colton Brown, U.S. N.J. Olympian, shares his athletic experience in a way that pro-athletes, student-athletes, coaches, parents and the rest of the community can gain values from. He's transparent about the hardship of the process,...

  4. Ep. 24 | Be a Great Player and Person w/ Taylor Cummings

    I got a chance to sit down with four-time 1st team All-American, Team USA Athlete Taylor Cummings. She dives into her experience, constantly competing at a high level, handling the pressure, exceeding expectations, and now reaching back and impacting the younger generations. What's cool about…

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  5. Ep. 23 | The College Athlete Recap w/ Lakevious Battle

    Today's guest is Lakevious Battle, a former athlete now engineer and host of Battle Talks Podcast. He takes us through what his mindset was at each step in his journey, during and post sports. From competing against kids twice his age, 5 am college practices, a run at a national championship, his...

  6. Ep. 22 | From Athletes to Creators w/ Michael Fletcher and Douglas Smallwood

    This week is special with super creators Michael Fletcher and Douglas Smallwood. Each have their own experience when it comes to finding their lane despite the box society tries to put athletes in. Listen in as they talk about how they grew from athletic experiences and incredible results that…

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  7. Ep. 21 | The 6'7 Unicorn w/ Imani McGee-Stafford

    You may know her as a 26-year-old, All-American, WNBA center, but beyond the court, @imanitrishawn is so much more. She is a future lawyer, published poet, and, as she would describe, a 6’7 unicorn. Imani takes us on her journey as a WNBA player, future lawyer, and overall creative! She comes…

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  8. Ep. 20 | The Athlete Entrepreneur, Natalie Allport

    Natalie Allport is a former team Canada snowboarder who managed to dip into her entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Tap and listen to a story that will inspire future athlete entrepreneurs. [Social Handles] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieallport/ 93agency: https://93agency.com...

  9. Ep. 19 | A Mindset Shift - Jonathan Jones

    The transition into life after sports is where most athletes struggle with the most, especially when it comes to their sense of identity. Jonathan is a student-athlete advocate who provides personal and mental development, alongside mental health's strategies. He takes us through his story of...

  10. Ep. 18 | Be Unapologetically You - Arielle Chambers

    Arielle is marking her way through the sports industry being unapologetically her. She's the voice behind bleacher report's "highlighther" and shines on the girls and women breaking down barriers and surpassing everyday expectations. Instagram: https://instagram.com/ariivory?igshid=zmviv4sldnpf [...

  11. Ep. 17 | I Owe So Much To Sports - Marvellous Iheukwumere

    This episode features Marvellous Iheukwumere, who had a varied career from her time as a top high school track athlete to D1 track scholarship athlete, Team Nigeria Olympic qualifying athlete, NBA employee, and now a Harvard Law student and soon you be attorney. Stay tuned and see what it looks...

  12. Ep. 16 | Unexpected decisions - Leah Howard, M. Ed.

    Our guest Today is Leah Howard, M. Ed. , former student-athlete now sports counselor. Leah walks us through her athletic journey, the unexpected cut of her sport mid-way through college, and some great advice for current athletes to consider. Mental health goes a long way on and off the court and...

  13. Ep. 15 - Having a blue collar hustle to thrive in sports with Kaity Healy

    Want to know where a blue collar hustle will get you? Well, we’re ending off the Month with Kaity Healy, former athlete now basketball coach. Kaity’s journey is incredible as she’s been given important positions throughout her lifetime that required growth in all sorts of ways. All while…

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  14. Ep. 14 - Finding the Opportunity in Sport with Taj Dashaun

    We’re kicking off this episode with Taj Dashaun, an athlete transition coach who knows all about the challenges transitioning to life after sport. He takes us through his athletic experience, how the digital age was a huge benefit for motivation, and how he’s helping athletes now. Instagram:...

  15. Ep. 13 - Let me reintroduce myself with Host, Zakayla Hughes

    Hey Guys, A super light episode to catch you up on why I created this platform and plans for the future. If you haven’t signed your high school student-athlete up for our “Dear Student-Athlete, Who Are You? 5-Week journal series, click the link to learn more about it ! It’s a much-needed...

  16. Ep. 12 - Understanding the student-athlete with Dr. Madeline Barlow

    This episode is a prime example that life after sports doesn’t mean you can’t stay in the arena. Dr. Madeline Barlow is a former competitive swimmer turned athlete transition coach. In this episode, Dr. Barlow is transparent about her experience as a student athlete and why she chose her career...

  17. Ep. 11 - Never Quitting with Dominique Wilson

    This week we have Dominique Wilson, professional basketball player who started her athletic journey outside playing with the boys. This episode she’ll take us through how her mindset has evolved not only as an athlete, but as a person, how she manuevered through the highs and lows of playing...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Listen to stories from current and retired athletes who bridged the gap between personal development and athletics. Presented by The Conscious Narrative - My Twenty Four LLC

HOSTED BY

Zakayla Hughes

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Listen to stories from current and retired athletes who bridged the gap between personal development and athletics. Presented by The Conscious Narrative - My Twenty Four LLC

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