Podcasts about khalia collier

In this episode we welcome Khalia Collier, Vice President and Chief of Staff for Basketball Operations for the Dallas Mavericks. Khalia shares her incredible career journey with us. She started playing basketball at the age of 5, which sparked her love for the game and set her on a path to take what she learned on the court and apply it to her life. After becoming an owner of a professional Women's Team at the age of 23, she dedicated her career to serving the community she loves, growing the game, and expanding her impact.

On this episode of From There to Here, Host Jason Shupp sits down with entrepreneur and trailblazer Khalia Collier.  They discuss her origin story that led her to build a professional sports team and collaborate with business owners and professionals at the highest level.  Her insights on purpose, teamwork, community and well being are powerful messages.Khalia Collier is the owner of the St. Louis Surge, and commissioner of its league - the Global Women's Basketball Association (GWBA). Collier formerly served as the Associate Director at the Saint Louis University Chaifetz School of Business. She is now the Vice President of Community Relations for the Saint Louis Soccer Club.Khalia attended Columbia College and Missouri Baptist University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications.  Collier has received numerous honors for her professional and community accomplishments.  She has served on several boards and is frequently invited to deliver keynote addresses.To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

7:00 - Missouri struggles against Arkansas, Blues back in the W column, Illinois & SLU in action tonight 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! Rituals, getting over the Rams, approaching people at the gym 7:30 - Now that the NL has the DH, how do you want the Cardinals to address the spot? 7:45 - TIOLI: Kanye buying the Broncos? Wentz out of Indy? 8:00 - Khalia Collier of STL City SC and Marcela Manjarrez of Centene talk about the stadium partnership 8:15 - Bernie Federko talks about the Blues win over the senators and how the skill of the game has changed 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Fresh Take: Should Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva have been allowed to skate? 9:00 - Today's Big Thing: How bad does baseball look with the Matt Harvey testimony? 9:15 - Dollar Tree is called Poundland in the UK: What are the weirdest things in American sports? 9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Brady not done, Marquise Brown going gaming 9:45 - What's on Tap?

Khalia Collier, VP of Community Relations for St. Louis City SC and Marcela Manjarrez, EVP Chief Communications Officer for Centene joined the show to talk about Tuesday's stadium announcement, why this is important for the city and the community moving forward and what the next steps are for CITY.

Khalia Collier and Mike Sorber join the show.

Emma Klues, VP of Communications & Outreach at Great Rivers Greenway, and Khalia Collier, VP of Community Relations at St. Louis CITY SC, are on KTRS' The Big Sports Show talking with Brenden about the visionary partnership that is bringing to life a powerful public art installation along a one-mile stretch of the Brickline Greenway along Market Street from Harris-Stowe State University to the St. Louis CITY SC Stadium District. This art by St. Louis resident and nationally-acclaimed artist, Damon Davis' will honor the former Mill Creek Valley neighborhood, a vibrant, predominantly Black neighborhood, that was demolished in 1959 in the name of “urban renewal”. Part of this former neighborhood is where St. Louis CITY's stadium is being built today. Hear more about the team's role in this important project -- from hosting a significant portion of the installation on stadium property to its financial investment in the project to how it plans to integrate it into their fan experience -- to help acknowledge the truths or the past so we can envision a better way forward together, aligning with its commitment to being an exceptional club and neighbor. Learn more and get involved at bricklinegreenway.org/millcreek.

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Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch interview Khalia Collier, St. Louis CITY SC's VP of Community Relations, about the Brickline Greenway- a one-mile path connecting the STL FC's stadium with Harris Stowe State University.   St. Louis CITY SC shared the club's involvement in Great Rivers Greenway newest Brickline Greenway segment alongside project collaborators. Efforts include building a one-mile stretch between STL CITY SC's stadium and Harris Stowe State University, as well as bringing to life an experiential art exhibit commemorating the former Mill Creek Valley neighborhood, a historic Black neighborhood demolished in the 1950s, that is within the boundaries of the stadium. Within the soccer stadium's southwest plaza and alongside the Brickline Greenway trailway, there will be sculptures on permanent display from St. Louis artist Damon Davis that honor and acknowledge the historic Black neighborhood, Mill Creek Valley.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khalia Collier joins the show.

Khalia Collier joins the show.

Khalia Collier joins the show.

Khalia Collier joins the show.

Have you ever considered owning a professional sports organization? Check out the website https://www.joiwalker.com/ Connect with Coach J  https://twitter.com/6figureathlete https://www.instagram.com/6figureathlete/ Be sure to connect with special guest Khalia Collier https://www.stlsurgebasketball.com/ https://www.instagram.com/KhaliaCollier/ https://twitter.com/kmcollier22?lang=en Be sure to check out our sponsor Building 18 Candle Co The Perfect Scent For Any Mood Enter promo code "S4LPod" for 15% off your order https://www.etsy.com/shop/Building18CandleCo

“Don’t just play the game, change it.” - Khalia Collier Today’s guest is Khalia Collier, Owner & General Manager of the St. Louis Surge, the first women’s sustainable basketball franchise in the Gateway City. Khalia was born and raised in St. Louis, and has turned her lifelong love of the game of basketball into an entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Khalia sits down with the team to discuss what it’s like being a young, Black, female sports team owner, owning the responsibility of making an impact on her community, what’s next for the Surge, and much more!

Debbie Monterrey talks with Khalia Collier.

The lovely Khalia Collier, owner, and general manager of the St. Louis Surge, and I chat about Khalia taking sports to the next level, what Surge does on and off the court, recruiting based on character, the Surge experience, STL made, where she finds her players, admiration, women's sports vs. men's sports, the Surge experience, basic life-skills for kids, Blue Ocean Strategy, positivity and energy surging, Surge games, bleeding green, growth, entrepreneurship, high-risk, high-reward, being self-made, collaborations, fear is a beast, the next generation, rebuilding their roster, advice to women wanting to play for Surge, walking the walk, why Surge?, Team Luxury, St. Louis Women's March, moving forward, 23, troubleshooting, favorite gift, women's sports sponsorship, and where you can find Surge!    Website - https://www.stlsurgebasketball.com

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 8: Khalia Collier of St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Khalia Collier, owner of St. Louis Surge, has worked hard to build her team from ground up. Hear about what she is establishing wellness around her players and why community involvement is priority. Redefining what a basketball experience is about empowering and inspiring the younger generation Learn more about the Surge: https://www.stlsurgebasketball.com/

Our gift to you this holiday season is a compilation of clips from your top-rated episodes of 2019. Featuring Jennifer Povlitz, Mark Thom, John Townsend, Khalia Collier, Scott Kuehl, and Dana Lorberg – this is an episode that will help close your year out the right way.

ETHINKSTL 153: Khalia Collier |  St. Louis Surge 18 December 2019 Joining us today is Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge, a women's professional basketball team that plays all home games at Washington University, St. Louis. As the Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge, Khalia has taken on the challenge of building the first sustainable women's professional franchise. A St. Louis native with a deep commitment to the city, Khalia is taking the city by surge!   In this episode:   Khalia tells us about how entrepreneurship not only runs in her family but also how she got her start as an entrepreneur at an early age, from selling things door-to-door and cold calling to selling cars for Plaza Motors just to name a few to start with. For Khalia, entrepreneurially thinking means to her, creating a vision that you can scan. Khalia explains how she purchased a professional women's basketball team at 23 years old. She talks about the fact that she is fortunate to have the love and support of family and friends as well as the community and the lessons she has learned in the 8 years as owner of the team. Khalia talks about the trials and tribulations of building a brand from scratch. This includes raising attendance records from 50 fans in the beginning to a now record amount per game of 3000, to earning broadcasting rights and sponsorship dollars, along with being more entrenched in the community. Khalia discusses the importance of women investing in women and the struggles women face in business lending and funding ventures. Learn More: Email: khalia.collier@stlsurgebasketball.com Website: http://stlsurgebasketball.com Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlsurgebasketball Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalia-collier-a7b23240

On today's episode of the Dynamic Leaders podcast, Colin is joined by Khalia Collier.  A pioneer and trailblazer Khalia is the owner & general manager of St. Louis Surge women’s professional basketball team. Khalia is a recent recipient of 30 under 30, Glamor Missouri Woman of the year awardee and as a prestigious Jack Buck Awardee for her community impact. Topics include: Khalia's Who Are You segment (2:14), her athletic background (3:35), how she got started on her entrepreneurial journey (5:53), what being a leader and a mentor in the community actually means (8:08), why education is imperative to her organization's success (10:05), how she determines who she wants to surround herself with for support in a professional setting (12:59), building a network and real relationships (17:22), where she finds resources to teach life-skills to her athletes and employees (21:10), what the Surge's future holds (23:50), and who a Dynamic Leader is in her life (27:06).    Get in touch with Khalia: Email: khalia.collier@stlsurgebasketball.com Learn More About The St. Louis Surge: Team Site: https://www.stlsurgebasketball.com/ Instagram and Twitter: @stlsurge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlsurgebasketball/  ------- Intro Music: E Street Shuffle - Bruce Springsteen (November 11, 1973) "Who Are You" Segment: Who Are You - The Who (August 1978) Outro Music: Take It Easy - Eagles (Live: July 27, 1980 - Santa Monica, CA) ------- Take the Podcast Listener Survey and help us continue to improve the show for everyone! ------- **MAILBAG** Shoot your questions over to colin@talent409.com ------- At Talent 409, we help people discover their talent altitude through workshops and seminars while increasing their opportunities for success on and off the field.  Talent altitude is the idea that player development is more than just physical. Learning traits and qualities related to leadership development will help you in competition on the field and also prepare you for life after sports. In addition to student-athletes, we work with coaches and administrators at the high school and collegiate level to enhance their education on how they can positively impact the performance of their teams and programs. Contact us today to see how we're helping today's team leaders become the community leaders of tomorrow.  talent409.com Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn: @talent409 Dynamic Leaders Facebook Group Email: colin@talent409.com ------- The show is sponsored by Sweat with Stodds. What a great sponsor she is. She’s been with the pod since day one and we love having her support. Sweat with Stodds offers a number of different options to get you on a path to improve your fitness future; everything from fitness, nutrition and simple healthy habits. So what are you waiting for? Head over to sweatwithstodds.com right now and when you buy a program enter the code DYNAMIC at checkout to receive a discount for being a loyal podcast listener. 

Women make up just a fraction of professional basketball referees, coaches and owners. A St. Louis woman is doing her best to change that. In our Sharing America profiles series, St. Louis Public Radio's Andrea Henderson meets Khalia Collier who owns and operates the St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Team. Collier uses her role as a means of mentoring youth and advocating for more women coaching and owning pro sports teams and refereeing.

Khalia Collier, Owner & General Manager at St. Louis Surge Women's Professional Basketball, tells how taking people to the next level and bouncing back from defeat can change your entire career.

#RGPLIVE for the St. Louis Surge vs. the Toledo Threat with NtheZone Network announcers Palmer Alexander, Arlington Lane and Ashley Wright

#RGPLIVE for the St. Louis Surge vs. the Toledo Threat with NtheZone Network announcers Palmer Alexander, Arlington Lane and Ashley Wright

CHAMPIONS ARE WHAT ENTREPRENEURS ARE MADE OF…#ethinkstl Our primary focus for doing a LIVE show is to bring BioSTL's, “Evening With” series to you. In this series, Cheryl normally interviews entrepreneurs discussing their personal and professional stories of how they built or are building their ventures. They step outside of their comfort zones, and as we always state, this podcast is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. So, we are truly stepping outside of our zone by hosting this episode in front of a live audience! We have with us three entrepreneurs that were high performing athletes in their career, that all love sports, and have turned their passions into successful entrepreneurial pursuits. Our first guest discovered her passion for basketball at her local YMCA at the tender age of 5 years old. She dreamed of becoming a star athlete. Recruited for Division I basketball, she excelled at the sport, however, when an injury sidelined her basketball career, her new path involved a communications and business focus. We will speak with Khalia Collier and learn more about her path to becoming one of the youngest owners of a pro women's basketball team—the STL Surge. Our next guest is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health show, featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year—this is what we aspire to for our E-Think podcast! A graduate of UMSL with educational focus in business, biology, and kinesiology—he took this knowledge and founded Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. I am pleased to introduce to you, Shawn Stevenson— we are going to hear his story and how he turned a potentially devastating diagnosis into a new mission for his life, which ultimately propelled him towards his entrepreneurial pursuits. Cedric Cobb completes our triad of this group of dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs in our midst tonight! Cedric had a passion for basketball but focused on attaining his business degree from Pittsburg State University. He grew his knowledge in business by working for various organizations as well as founding his own ventures. Currently, Cedric is the owner of Best Wardrobe Solutions, an International Men's Fashion Tech Company and also the President and CEO of EDGE Business Solutions. In this episode : -More about Shawn, Khalia and Cedric and their personal journeys, triumphs and challenges -The difference between the value-extraction paradigm and the value-creation paradigm with your time and work -What is a transformational mindset? -Embracing the hurdles and daring people to underestimate you -How being a “level 10” person helps you handle a “level 4” problem with ease and how to grow higher -How innovation emerges from being authentic -Shawn's advice for how to stand out in competitive niches and crowded environments -What are the core characteristics that take you beyond your competition as well as your comfort zone? -How and why Khalia changed the way things are done by defining and designing her own roles -Are Plan A, B and C still necessary? -How do dreams resemble license plates? -How critical it is to “copy and paste” your skill sets? -Discovering and defining your entrepreneurial identity shapes your entrepreneurial path -How to handle the naysayers -What Cedric means by living and working like an immigrant -The ultimate value of relationships To connect and learn more about our guests friend, follow and subscribe: Shawn Stevenson - @shawnmodel - www.themodelhealthshow.com Khalia Collier @stlsurgebasketball - www.stlsurgebasketball.com Cedric Cobb @bestpocketsquareholder - www.bestpocketsquareholder.com

CHAMPIONS ARE WHAT ENTREPRENEURS ARE MADE OF…#ethinkstl Our primary focus for doing a LIVE show is to bring BioSTL’s, “Evening With” series to you. In this series, Cheryl normally interviews entrepreneurs discussing their personal and professional stories of how they built or are building their ventures. They step outside of their comfort zones, and as we always state, this podcast is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. So, we are truly stepping outside of our zone by hosting this episode in front of a live audience! We have with us three entrepreneurs that were high performing athletes in their career, that all love sports, and have turned their passions into successful entrepreneurial pursuits. Our first guest discovered her passion for basketball at her local YMCA at the tender age of 5 years old. She dreamed of becoming a star athlete. Recruited for Division I basketball, she excelled at the sport, however, when an injury sidelined her basketball career, her new path involved a communications and business focus. We will speak with Khalia Collier and learn more about her path to becoming one of the youngest owners of a pro women’s basketball team—the STL Surge. Our next guest is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health show, featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year—this is what we aspire to for our E-Think podcast! A graduate of UMSL with educational focus in business, biology, and kinesiology—he took this knowledge and founded Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. I am pleased to introduce to you, Shawn Stevenson— we are going to hear his story and how he turned a potentially devastating diagnosis into a new mission for his life, which ultimately propelled him towards his entrepreneurial pursuits. Cedric Cobb completes our triad of this group of dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs in our midst tonight! Cedric had a passion for basketball but focused on attaining his business degree from Pittsburg State University. He grew his knowledge in business by working for various organizations as well as founding his own ventures. Currently, Cedric is the owner of Best Wardrobe Solutions, an International Men’s Fashion Tech Company and also the President and CEO of EDGE Business Solutions. In this episode : -More about Shawn, Khalia and Cedric and their personal journeys, triumphs and challenges -The difference between the value-extraction paradigm and the value-creation paradigm with your time and work -What is a transformational mindset? -Embracing the hurdles and daring people to underestimate you -How being a “level 10” person helps you handle a “level 4” problem with ease and how to grow higher -How innovation emerges from being authentic -Shawn’s advice for how to stand out in competitive niches and crowded environments -What are the core characteristics that take you beyond your competition as well as your comfort zone? -How and why Khalia changed the way things are done by defining and designing her own roles -Are Plan A, B and C still necessary? -How do dreams resemble license plates? -How critical it is to “copy and paste” your skill sets? -Discovering and defining your entrepreneurial identity shapes your entrepreneurial path -How to handle the naysayers -What Cedric means by living and working like an immigrant -The ultimate value of relationships To connect and learn more about our guests friend, follow and subscribe: Shawn Stevenson - @shawnmodel - www.themodelhealthshow.com Khalia Collier @stlsurgebasketball - www.stlsurgebasketball.com Cedric Cobb @bestpocketsquareholder - www.bestpocketsquareholder.com

ETHINKSTL-040- LIVE PODCAST with Cedric Cobb, Khalia Collier, Shawn Stevenson CHAMPIONS ARE WHAT ENTREPRENEURS ARE MADE OF…#ethinkstl Our primary focus for doing a LIVE show is to bring BioSTL's, “Evening With” series to you. In this series, Cheryl normally interviews entrepreneurs discussing their personal and professional stories of how they built or are building their ventures. They step outside of their comfort zones, and as we always state, this podcast is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. So, we are truly stepping outside of our zone by hosting this episode in front of a live audience! We have with us three entrepreneurs that were high performing athletes in their career, that all love sports, and have turned their passions into successful entrepreneurial pursuits. Our first guest discovered her passion for basketball at her local YMCA at the tender age of 5 years old. She dreamed of becoming a star athlete. Recruited for Division I basketball, she excelled at the sport, however, when an injury sidelined her basketball career, her new path involved a communications and business focus. We will speak with Khalia Collier and learn more about her path to becoming one of the youngest owners of a pro women's basketball team—the STL Surge. Our next guest is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health show, featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year—this is what we aspire to for our E-Think podcast! A graduate of UMSL with educational focus in business, biology, and kinesiology—he took this knowledge and founded Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. I am pleased to introduce to you, Shawn Stevenson— we are going to hear his story and how he turned a potentially devastating diagnosis into a new mission for his life, which ultimately propelled him towards his entrepreneurial pursuits. Cedric Cobb completes our triad of this group of dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs in our midst tonight! Cedric had a passion for basketball but focused on attaining his business degree from Pittsburg State University. He grew his knowledge in business by working for various organizations as well as founding his own ventures. Currently, Cedric is the owner of Best Wardrobe Solutions, an International Men's Fashion Tech Company and also the President and CEO of EDGE Business Solutions. In this episode : -More about Shawn, Khalia and Cedric and their personal journeys, triumphs and challenges -The difference between the value-extraction paradigm and the value-creation paradigm with your time and work -What is a transformational mindset? -Embracing the hurdles and daring people to underestimate you -How being a “level 10” person helps you handle a “level 4” problem with ease and how to grow higher -How innovation emerges from being authentic -Shawn's advice for how to stand out in competitive niches and crowded environments -What are the core characteristics that take you beyond your competition as well as your comfort zone? -How and why Khalia changed the way things are done by defining and designing her own roles -Are Plan A, B and C still necessary? -How do dreams resemble license plates? -How critical it is to “copy and paste” your skill sets? -Discovering and defining your entrepreneurial identity shapes your entrepreneurial path -How to handle the naysayers -What Cedric means by living and working like an immigrant -The ultimate value of relationships To connect and learn more about our guests friend, follow and subscribe: Shawn Stevenson - @shawnmodel - www.themodelhealthshow.com Khalia Collier @stlsurgebasketball - www.stlsurgebasketball.com Cedric Cobb @bestpocketsquareholder - www.bestpocketsquareholder.com

ETHINKSTL-040- LIVE PODCAST with Cedric Cobb, Khalia Collier, Shawn Stevenson CHAMPIONS ARE WHAT ENTREPRENEURS ARE MADE OF…#ethinkstl Our primary focus for doing a LIVE show is to bring BioSTL’s, “Evening With” series to you. In this series, Cheryl normally interviews entrepreneurs discussing their personal and professional stories of how they built or are building their ventures. They step outside of their comfort zones, and as we always state, this podcast is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. So, we are truly stepping outside of our zone by hosting this episode in front of a live audience! We have with us three entrepreneurs that were high performing athletes in their career, that all love sports, and have turned their passions into successful entrepreneurial pursuits. Our first guest discovered her passion for basketball at her local YMCA at the tender age of 5 years old. She dreamed of becoming a star athlete. Recruited for Division I basketball, she excelled at the sport, however, when an injury sidelined her basketball career, her new path involved a communications and business focus. We will speak with Khalia Collier and learn more about her path to becoming one of the youngest owners of a pro women’s basketball team—the STL Surge. Our next guest is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health show, featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year—this is what we aspire to for our E-Think podcast! A graduate of UMSL with educational focus in business, biology, and kinesiology—he took this knowledge and founded Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. I am pleased to introduce to you, Shawn Stevenson— we are going to hear his story and how he turned a potentially devastating diagnosis into a new mission for his life, which ultimately propelled him towards his entrepreneurial pursuits. Cedric Cobb completes our triad of this group of dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs in our midst tonight! Cedric had a passion for basketball but focused on attaining his business degree from Pittsburg State University. He grew his knowledge in business by working for various organizations as well as founding his own ventures. Currently, Cedric is the owner of Best Wardrobe Solutions, an International Men’s Fashion Tech Company and also the President and CEO of EDGE Business Solutions. In this episode : -More about Shawn, Khalia and Cedric and their personal journeys, triumphs and challenges -The difference between the value-extraction paradigm and the value-creation paradigm with your time and work -What is a transformational mindset? -Embracing the hurdles and daring people to underestimate you -How being a “level 10” person helps you handle a “level 4” problem with ease and how to grow higher -How innovation emerges from being authentic -Shawn’s advice for how to stand out in competitive niches and crowded environments -What are the core characteristics that take you beyond your competition as well as your comfort zone? -How and why Khalia changed the way things are done by defining and designing her own roles -Are Plan A, B and C still necessary? -How do dreams resemble license plates? -How critical it is to “copy and paste” your skill sets? -Discovering and defining your entrepreneurial identity shapes your entrepreneurial path -How to handle the naysayers -What Cedric means by living and working like an immigrant -The ultimate value of relationships To connect and learn more about our guests friend, follow and subscribe: Shawn Stevenson - @shawnmodel - www.themodelhealthshow.com Khalia Collier @stlsurgebasketball - www.stlsurgebasketball.com Cedric Cobb @bestpocketsquareholder - www.bestpocketsquareholder.com

ETHINKSTL-040- LIVE PODCAST with Cedric Cobb, Khalia Collier, Shawn Stevenson CHAMPIONS ARE WHAT ENTREPRENEURS ARE MADE OF…#ethinkstl Our primary focus for doing a LIVE show is to bring BioSTL’s, “Evening With” series to you. In this series, Cheryl normally interviews entrepreneurs discussing their personal and professional stories of how they built or are building their ventures. They step outside of their comfort zones, and as we always state, this podcast is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. So, we are truly stepping outside of our zone by hosting this episode in front of a live audience! We have with us three entrepreneurs that were high performing athletes in their career, that all love sports, and have turned their passions into successful entrepreneurial pursuits. Our first guest discovered her passion for basketball at her local YMCA at the tender age of 5 years old. She dreamed of becoming a star athlete. Recruited for Division I basketball, she excelled at the sport, however, when an injury sidelined her basketball career, her new path involved a communications and business focus. We will speak with Khalia Collier and learn more about her path to becoming one of the youngest owners of a pro women’s basketball team—the STL Surge. Our next guest is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health show, featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year—this is what we aspire to for our E-Think podcast! A graduate of UMSL with educational focus in business, biology, and kinesiology—he took this knowledge and founded Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. I am pleased to introduce to you, Shawn Stevenson— we are going to hear his story and how he turned a potentially devastating diagnosis into a new mission for his life, which ultimately propelled him towards his entrepreneurial pursuits. Cedric Cobb completes our triad of this group of dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs in our midst tonight! Cedric had a passion for basketball but focused on attaining his business degree from Pittsburg State University. He grew his knowledge in business by working for various organizations as well as founding his own ventures. Currently, Cedric is the owner of Best Wardrobe Solutions, an International Men’s Fashion Tech Company and also the President and CEO of EDGE Business Solutions. In this episode : -More about Shawn, Khalia and Cedric and their personal journeys, triumphs and challenges -The difference between the value-extraction paradigm and the value-creation paradigm with your time and work -What is a transformational mindset? -Embracing the hurdles and daring people to underestimate you -How being a “level 10” person helps you handle a “level 4” problem with ease and how to grow higher -How innovation emerges from being authentic -Shawn’s advice for how to stand out in competitive niches and crowded environments -What are the core characteristics that take you beyond your competition as well as your comfort zone? -How and why Khalia changed the way things are done by defining and designing her own roles -Are Plan A, B and C still necessary? -How do dreams resemble license plates? -How critical it is to “copy and paste” your skill sets? -Discovering and defining your entrepreneurial identity shapes your entrepreneurial path -How to handle the naysayers -What Cedric means by living and working like an immigrant -The ultimate value of relationships To connect and learn more about our guests friend, follow and subscribe: Shawn Stevenson - @shawnmodel - Khalia Collier @stlsurgebasketball - Cedric Cobb @bestpocketsquareholder -

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Jade Harrell with St. Louis Surge Women's Professional Basketball Team, Owner and General Manager, Khalia Collier.

Jade Harrell with St. Louis Surge Women's Professional Basketball Team, Owner and General Manager, Khalia Collier.

Fresh off their WBCBL national championship victory, St. Louis Surge owner and GM Khalia Collier and head coach Tony Condra join the show to talk about the title win and also what to look forward to in the future for the Surge.

Today we talk about the only current reigning national championship team in St. Louis! Chris Krehmeyer with Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Team. In this episode... Khalia the youngest professional franchise owner-how she became owner and general manager. National championship-the impact and victory road. The team-mentorship, the skill on the roster and the community engagement. Women-athletics and sportsmanship of the ladies on and off the court.

Today we talk about the only current reigning national championship team in St. Louis! Chris Krehmeyer with Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Team. In this episode... Khalia the youngest professional franchise owner-how she became owner and general manager. National championship-the impact and victory road. The team-mentorship, the skill on the roster and the community engagement. Women-athletics and sportsmanship of the ladies on and off the court.

Jade Harrell with Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge women's basketball team. Khalia shares her passion and purpose for community, basketball, women's sports and the 2014 National Championsip St. Louis Surge winning team. Home Opener June 13th, 2015 University of Missouri St. louis 225 Mark Twain Building St. Louis, MO www.stlsurgbasketball.com **All basketball players, grades k-12 admitted free when wearing team uniform or jersey for all Surge home games!!

Jade Harrell with Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge women's basketball team. Khalia shares her passion and purpose for community, basketball, women's sports and the 2014 National Championsip St. Louis Surge winning team. Home Opener June 13th, 2015 University of Missouri St. louis 225 Mark Twain Building St. Louis, MO www.stlsurgbasketball.com **All basketball players, grades k-12 admitted free when wearing team uniform or jersey for all Surge home games!!