You Have to Be ODD to Be Number ONE

The Most Entertaining Catcher in the World and that means something coming from me! I'm so excited for y'all to hear from Bill. He is the catcher for the fun and unique Savannah Bananas and a fellow Number 1! I loved this conversation because we got to geek out over catching (helllooooo, trick transfers)  and I had the pleasure to hear his heart for how God can use him in this space. It was awesome to get to know him through this conversation, I'll have to have him on the podcast again because I feel like we just scratched the surface!Learn all things Banana Ball from one of the guys that has been there from the beginning and find out how their fans first approach makes them different. Follow Bill on:InstagramTwitterFollow the Savannah Bananas on :InstagramTwitterCheck out the Banana Ball World Tour 

If you're in the softball space, you probably know who Jen is, if you follow her on social media, you have seen much of who she is, but I'm hoping that you get to see more about how she got to where she is now. She is literally a walking "You Have to be Odd to be Number One" podcast because she is SO good at calling out and celebrating the uniqueness of others! We covered everything from parenting, to coaching, to leading others, and being comfortable with who you are. Jen is a force in every aspect of her life and you'll get a glimpse of how it has shaped her. Any time I get to chat with Jen, it's never enough time, but there was so much in this episode that can help us see and celebrate others, and I loved every second. I hope you do too!Follow JenInstagramTwitterJen Schro Catching

Y'all are going to love this conversation! Amanda shares so many awesome bits of gold from growing up with passion that others didn't understand, having a long distance relationship, and the life changing impact a young girl had on her life. We of course talked all things Gator softball and what makes her one of the toughest outs in softball, but truly I hope you get a glimpse at the person that Amanda is even more so than the talented athlete she is. Follow Amanda:TwitterInstagramWe talked about Florida Softball's connection with the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, one that has left personal impacts on so many Florida softball players. If you are interested in learning more about, working with or donating to this incredible organization you find their website here. They are doing fantastic work to bring joy and better quality of life through connections with sports teams all over the country. 

How would you feel if you had a serious injury when you were on the cusp of your biggest dream? Would you fold, or come back stronger?Meet my good friend Delaney Spaulding! Many of you might know her as a UCLA Bruin or the shortstop of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Softball team, but now you'll get to know her on a much more personal level. Delaney shares about how she matured into fully owning who she is and what it meant to her to make the Olympic roster. Then she walks us through her determination to get back on the field after tearing her ACL in the first game of our pre-Olympic tour.Her journey back to from injury is one of my favorites and I think her resilience will inspire you!Follow Delaney:InstagramTwitter

Here is PART TWO of my episode with my big sister Aarika Ure! We talk way more in depth on the adoption process for her daughter and I have a brief epiphany because of some unexpected truth she drops. Overall it's another great episode getting to see her resilience shine and her heart for other people, specifically birth mothers, which is truly special. I love how God has move in her life over the last few years and how He truly can make an impossible situation truly good. 

You guys get to hear from my big sister! I loved getting to sit down with Aarika and talk about her ability to bounce back and how that has become a strength in her life. She and her husband adopted a little girl in December of 2021 and we get a little glimpse into that process and what brought them to that choice. It really is beautiful! We chatted for a long time though, so this is just PART ONE of my conversation with Aarika, there is way more to come about the adoption process and I have a brief epiphany in the next one, so listen to this one and follow up next week!Follow AarikaInstagram

Katie (Medina) Doiron and I played softball together at Florida so it was SO much fun to catch up with her. But even more so, I was so impacted by what she shared. Katie is a PREVIVOR, and you will learn more about that in the episode, but wow, the life she has chosen to live is so inspiring! She shares so much of why she chose the Previvor journey as well as why she loves coaching and empowering others! Follow Katie:Instagram If you want to learn more about what it means to be a Previvor, the BRCA gene, or anything else that Katie may have discussed regarding her journey in this space, please check out these resources that she put together. I'm so grateful that she shared information and I'm hopeful that it may be just what someone might need to take their next step in their journey or to help someone they care about. You can simply click on any of the topics below and it will take you to a link provided by Katie.Preventative MeasuresMastectomyBRCAProphylactic mastectomy for the prevention of breast cancer StudyThe Previvor Blog

Today's episode features a fellow catcher, and all around kind soul Sashel Palacios. Hear some of her story all the way from being ready to walk away from softball to her journey to the Olympics with Team Mexico, one that wasn't always easy but one she is still so proud of. You'll hear us geek out over catching and calling games. Honestly, it's so easy for me to get caught up talking shop with Sash, she's just so easy to chat with! I hope you enjoy this great conversation with a very good friend of mine who is the one of the greatest champion of others!Follow Sashel on social media:InstagramTwitter

I got to chat with 2x time National Champion and all-American Grace Lyons from OU and as much as all that softball related stuff is awesome, she is an even better person! Grace and I talked about the special championship runs she has been a part of and how God has been so faithful in her life and time at OU. If you have been following OU softball you can see that something is different about them, and Grace has been a huge part of that! She has a bold heart for Jesus and you will be so encouraged by the way she talks about and shares her faith! You can follow and support Grace at the following links:InstagramTwitterShopThe Players Conference Remember to subscribe to the show so you never miss and episode! I appreciate the support!

I'm so excited for you to get to know Sam in this episode! She is a dear friend and teammate that I know I can always trust to have real, honest conversations with. I asked Sam to be on my first podcast because she's a great friend and would help me get comfortable with this whole thing, and she really did! She shared some great insight on why much she loves softball SO much and how her relationship with her dad has been a huge part of it. Sam is a great example of someone that has always felt comfortable with who she is, and I think she articulated in a way that can help us all.I hope you enjoy this episode and get to see the example of someone that is confident in who she is!Follow Sam: (no but really, she's a great follow, lol)InstagramTwitterYoutube "Unknown Pro" Podcast

Hi! We made it, we're doing this podcast thing. Can you tell I'm nervous?? Here is a little glimpse into what you can expect out of season 1 of You Have to be ODD to be Number ONE. Thanks for being here, I really hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear please subscribe and share the podcast with your friends! I'll be releasing the first TWO episodes soon!