Episodes
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Discussing Athlete Health with Lexi Kier, M.S.!
Welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In today's episode, we will be discussing public health in the aspect of sports. We will be uncovering ways that institutions understand black athletes, the struggles of finding suitable EEG caps, and the overall health and well-being of these...
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Navigating the Waters of the Sports World w/ Candace Cooper!
Welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports Podcast! I am your host Jaydn James and today you will be hearing my conversation with Candace Cooper. Candace is the strategy lead for Nike women in Portland, a former athlete at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she was the first…
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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries in Athletes with Dr. Kelli Uitenham!
Hello, and thank you for tuning in to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! I am your host Jaydn James, and today you will hear my conversation with Dr. Kelli Uitenham! Dr. Kelli is a graduate of the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University, a Medical Speech Language Pathologist, and the…
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What Softball Means to Columbia University's First Black Softball Player, Olivia Madkins!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! I am your host Jaydn James, and on today’s episode, I am joined by Olivia Madkins! Olivia is an outfielder for the Columbia Lions and became the first black softball player in the history of Columbia University’s softball program. In...
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Get to Know the Executive Director of Athletics for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Ericia Turner!
Hello, and thank you for joining the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! I am your host Jaydn James, and today you will be hearing my conversation with Ericia R. Turner. Ms. Turner became the first black woman to be named executive director of Athletics for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools in August of...
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College Football, Law and Sports, and more with Meghan Francis!
Hello, and thank you for joining Season 5 of the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, you will be hearing from Meghan Francis who is an attorney, a Clemson alumna, and a lover of sports! In this episode, Meghan and I discuss college football, the legal side of sports, and what she...
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Zaria Gabriel on being Founder & President of MiS NCAT, Becoming an important face for HER Campus, and more!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! I am your host Jaydn James, and today I am joined by Zaria Gabriel! Zaria is a graduating senior at North Carolina A&T State University, the founder and president of the Minority in Sports NEXT Chapter at A&T, and an aspiring sports...
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MaSpice on Raising Anthony 'Spice' Adams!
Welcome to a brand new season of the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! I am your host Jaydn James, and today you’ll be hearing my conversation with MaSpice. If you’re familiar with Anthony 'Spice' Adams, then you’re already familiar with Constance Davis aka MaSpice. In this episode, MaSpice takes us...
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The Importance of Posting Your Content with Candi Waller!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today’s episode, Jaydn James is joined by Candi Waller, who is the founder and CEO of CWall Sports & Entertainment, the President of Bowie TV, and the managing publisher for Inside the Wizards with Sports Illustrated Fan Nation! In...
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How Autumn Lockwood Became the First Black Woman to Coach in a Super Bowl!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Autumn Lockwood, an assistant sports performance Coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, and the first black woman to coach in a Super Bowl! (SB LVII) In this episode, Lockwood takes the audience...
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Angel Rich-Jones talks Golf, HBCUs, Entrepreneurship and more!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Angel Rich-Jones who was named 'Next Steve Jobs' by Forbes, the CEO of CreditRich, and the founder of 4tee Acres, which is a partnership with the PGA REACH to expand diversity among golf...
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4x Olympic Gold Medalist, Gazmine 'GG' Mason!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Gazmine 'GG' Mason who is a professional bowler, the founder of Black Girls Can Bowl 2, and a 4x Olympic Gold Medalist! In this episode, GG takes the audience through her early years of...
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ESPN's Production Assistant, Morgan Alston!
Hello, and thank you so much for joining the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Morgan Alston who is a production assistant at ESPN! In this episode, Morgan takes the audience through the steps she took to become a production assistant, what her college…
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Behind the Scenes of First Take w/ Tatiyana Smallwood!
Hello, and welcome to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Tatiyana Smallwood, who is an associate producer for ESPN! In this episode, Tatiyana talks about how NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) helped her get to the position she's in now,...
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Autumn Johnson talks all things Sports Journalism!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Autumn Johnson who is a sports broadcaster based in Atlanta, Georgia! In this episode, Autumn talks about how losing her love for playing basketball allowed her to find her love in the…
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CBS Sports HQ Reporter, Hailey Sutton!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Hailey Sutton who is a sports reporter for CBS Sports HQ! In this episode, Hailey talks about how she became interested in journalism, what her time was like at the Dallas Cowboys, and what...
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Strength and Conditioning Coaching with Mariah Pearson!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Mariah Pearson who is a graduating senior at North Carolina A&T State University, an intern strength and conditioning coach for Aggie Football, and a popular content creator! In this…
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Bowling and Producing with Janaé Bradford!
Hello, and welcome to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Janaé Bradford who is a Howard alum, a recent graduate of Arizona State University, and a News Producer at WATN in Memphis, Tennessee! In this episode, Janaé talks about how her love for…
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Laila Edwards' Experiences as a Black Woman in Hockey!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Laila Edwards who is a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin and recently made headlines for becoming the first African American Hockey player to make the U.S. Women’s National Team. In...
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Managing Editor for the A&T Register - Kamryn Jackson!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Kamryn Jackson who is the managing editor for the A&T Register, an ESPN Rhoden Fellow, and the president of the Associated Press Sports Editors for N.C. A&T! In this episode, Kamryn talks...
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International Figure Skating with Starr Andrews!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Starr Andrews who is a team USA figure skater, a 2022 Skate Canada International silver medalist, and the first black woman to earn a medal at the U.S. Nationals in 35 years! In this episode...
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Project Managing with Sydney Lawson!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Sydney Lawson who is a North Carolina A&T alum, a native of South Jersey, and the project manager for the Chris Paul family foundation! In this episode, Sydney talks about what it's like to...
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Membership Services Management with Leila Haynesworth!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Leila Haynesworth who is a North Carolina A&T alum, a former volleyball player for the Lady Aggies, and a current membership services manager for the Washington Wizards! In this episode…
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Getting to Know 2023 PWBA Regional Champion, Najah Owens!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Najah Owens, a North Carolina A&T State University and Savannah College of Art and Design Alum, filmmaker, and the 2023 Professional Women's Bowling Association Regional Champion! In this...
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Nescotia Harrison & Football Operations!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Nescotia Harrison who is a native of Aiken, South Carolina, an Allen University alum, and a current grad student at Wingate University! In this episode, Nescotia speaks on growing up in…
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Alexis Beckett on getting out of her Comfort Zone!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Alexis Beckett, who is a Temple University alum, a Philly native, and a sports anchor and reporter at Northern News Now in Duluth, Minnesota! In this episode, Alexis talks about falling in...
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Symone with the Sports!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Symone Stanley who is a reporter and YouTuber based in Atlanta GA, a graduate of NC State, and a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan! In this episode, Symone talks about her journey into sports...
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The Dallas Cowboys through the Lens of Callena Williams!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Callena Williams who is a team photographer for the Dallas Cowboys, a North Carolina A&T alum, and the first black female team photographer in the NFL! In this episode, Callena talks about…
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Get to Know Paula Salmon - N.C. A&T's Track & Field Superstar!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Paula Salmon who is a North Carolina A&T State University alum and grad student, a native of Brooklyn, New York, and 2023 CAA Outdoor Women's Track Athlete of the Year! In this episode…
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Alicia Bush talks Howard University's Women's Rugby!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Alicia Bush who is a junior marketing student, Forward for the Howard Women's Rugby team, Vice President, and Captain for the Herd! In this episode, Alicia discusses how she came across the...
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Jaydn James Chats With Taylor Rooks!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Taylor Rooks who is an Atlanta native, a University of Illinois alum, and a world-renowned sports journalist! In this episode, Taylor recalls her first interview, speaks on her college days…
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Who is behind #BWKS? Get to Know Jaydn James!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by... me! As a senior at North Carolina A&T State University, I have had many great experiences working for the Athletic Department, contributing to the A&T Register, and hosting my show for my...
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Cayla Sweazie's Decorated Sports Experience
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On this episode, Jaydn James is joined by Cayla Sweazie who works social media for ESPN's Andscape, a Morgan State alum, and a MEAC Champion for the Morgan State Bears Softball team! In this episode, Sweazie talks about being a guest…
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Charlee Major x Major League Baseball!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Charlee Major who is a native of Atlanta, GA, a North Carolina A&T State University alum, and a broadcast associate for MLB Network! In this episode, Major talks about her decorated 2-year...
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Meet Alexiss Griggs! N.C. A&T's new Director of Basketball Operations for the Lady Aggies
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, I am joined by Alexiss Griggs, who is an Indiana University of Pennsylvania alum, former assistant basketball coach for the IUP Hawks, and current Director of Basketball Operations for N.C. A&T Lady Aggies! In this...
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Justice (Montgomery) for N.C. A&T's Swim Team
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Justice Montgomery who briefly swam for N.C.A&T Aggies in the 2015-16 season. In this episode, Justice discusses what it was like to swim for an all-black and all-female team, how she felt...
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Number 24, Maleia Bracone!
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Maleia Bracone who is a Senior Communications major, a native of Anderson, South Carolina, and the leading scorer for North Carolina A&T State University's Lady Aggies Basketball! In this...
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Dunking Creatively with Arial Robinson
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Arial Robinson who is an author, North Carolina A&T alum, and art director at Wieden+Kennedy! Robinson talks about her time designing the North Carolina A&T State x Nike Dunk Low 'Aggies'...
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Combining Service and Sports with Trinity Woodson
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Trinity Woodson, who is a Community Relations NBAXHBCU fellow for the LA Clippers, a Hampton University alum, and a lover of community and law! In this episode, Trinity talks about her…
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Maria Hickman talks all about Sports Administration
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Maria Hickman who is the Executive Associate Athletics Director, Senior Woman Administrator, and Chief Diversity Officer for the University of South Carolina Athletics Department. In this episode…
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Jaydn James w/ Christyn Smith
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, I am joined by Christyn Smith who is a pro golfer, a registered nurse, and a North Carolina A&T State University alum! In this episode, Smith discusses what it felt like to be the first woman to break 70 at The...
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Jaydn James w/ Alexis Davis
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, I am joined by Alexis Davis who is an N.C. A&T alum, a former ESPN Rhoden Fellow, and a social media intern for the Phoenix Mercury! In this episode, Alexis talks about her time in Arizona being a grad student and...
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Jaydn James w/ Nicole Watson
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In today's episode, I am joined by Nicole Watson. Watson wears many hats, but is widely known for her sports show the "Sports Report," which was later copied by ESPN and called, "The Sports Reporters." Watson takes me through her…
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Jaydn James w/ Coach Kim Terrell-Kearney
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In today's episode, I am joined by United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer, PWBA '89 Rookie of the year, and 4x MEAC Bowling Champion, Coach Kim Terrell-Kearney! In this episode, coach Kim talks about her uncertainty with the…
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Jaydn James w/ Jayla Rogers
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports Podcast! Today, I am joined by Jayla Rogers, who is a North Carolina A&T golfer, Aggie Alum, and a lover of Kinesiology! In this podcast, Jayla talks about how her grandfather influenced her love for golf, what it's like being able to practice...
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Jaydn James w/ Pam Warr
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! Today, I am joined by Pamela Warr, NCAT alumni, and 2x MEAC Bowling Champion for the Lady Aggies at North Carolina A&T State University. Warr tells me how playing the Wii changed her life, how she developed her love for mechanical...
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Jaydn James w/ Rev. Dr. Arica Johnson
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! Today, I am joined by Rev. Dr. Arica Johnson. Dr. Johnson is a minister, a mother of 4, the wife to Calvin Johnson Sr., and the mother of Calvin 'Megatron' Johnson Jr. In this episode, Dr. Johnson takes the audience through what it is...
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Jaydn James w/ East Laureen
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSportsPodcast! Today, I am joined with East Laureen, who is an NCAT Alumna, 2022 Oscar Pope LEV Fellow, and host of her own podcast entitled "On-Screen W/ East Laureen." Sit back and enjoy the podcast! Feel free to leave a like and a follow! Follow...
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Jaydn James w/ Lisa Salters
Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports Podcast! In this episode, Jaydn James sits down with Lisa Salters as Salters discusses her journey into broadcast journalism, her challenges, and advice that she would give young black women who are aspiring to become sports journalists.…
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#BlackWomenKnowSports : Intro
Hello, thank you so much for tuning into the intro episode of the #BlackWomenKnowSports Podcast! I hope you stay awhile, and enjoy all of the guests that will be featured on this show. Thank you so much for your support, and please let me know of any comments and questions you may have!