The boots are hung up, and the pom poms no longer wave. But what happens to professional cheerleaders after they retire? Every week, Sideline Icons features the story of an alumni from the NFL, NBA, or other professional league. We go beyond the media's stereotypes and touch upon the triumphs and struggles these alumni have faced in their past experiences as well as their currant situations. These women are relatable, inspirational, and will bring some pep to your week as you listen in. Learn, grow, laugh, cry. We hope that you will take away something that each alumni presents and use it to better your well being.
Rachel Wolfner is no stranger to change. Starting her cheer career in Texas, she danced for the Dallas Mavericks. When her husband had to move twice for work, she used opportunities with the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins to build new relationships and adjust to her new home. Tune in as we talk about "The Secret", motherhood, and sustainability through her online children's clothing boutique Little Rad Wolf.
Get to know my new favorite nurse. Lauren Parker's journey has taken her through South Africa, Florida, Dallas, and beyond. Listen in to find out about her experience cheering for TWO NFL teams, her journey to becoming a nurse, and how rejection set her up for the best life possible.
Hailing originally from NoCal, Neeley Neal is a former Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader. We talk with her about her cheer career, balancing four kids (including triplets!) and a full time job, and what lead her to create her own brand catering to pro cheer and dance alumni called Go Fit Win. Be sure to check out her website https://www.gofitwin.com to learn more.
Kriste Lewis is a mom of two who discovered halfway through life that she wanted to try something new. At age 40, she tried out for the New Orleans Saintsations and made it. Listen now to Kriste's story as she talks about her family life, her experiences cheering, and her battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease.
USASF World Champion? Check. Broadway performer? Check. Professional cheer career? Check. Guest Courtney Corbeille- Krauss shares with us how she balanced a busy schedule in college, her relationships with the cast of Bring It On The Musical (and a causal Lin Manuel Miranda reference), and struggling through a long distance marriage.
Symone Holliday comes on to our show to discuss her time with the Philadelphia Eagles, how growing up in a bi-racial family influenced her life outlook, and her pursuit of endeavors as a professional commercial dancer living in Los Angeles.
In our first ever episode of the Sideline Icons Podcast we are introduced to Kimberly Cantoni DiRoma, former New York Jets Flight Crew Cheerleader who overcame the odds and later pursued a career as a Monster Jam Host.
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