Podcasts about Sacramento Monarchs

Chantelle Anderson is an author, speaker and podcast host. In college, she was a standout college basketball player at the University of Vanderbilt. She was a three-time First-Team All-SEC and in 2002, was named SEC co-Player of the Year. Her number 21 is retired by Vanderbilt and is a member of the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame. In 2003, she was selected second overall by the Sacramento Monarchs in the WNBA Draft. After a few seasons in the WNBA, she played pro ball overseas in Turkey and France before retiring in 2009. Today on the podcast, we talk to Chantelle about how injuries and setbacks led her to Christ, not wasting the pain in her life and why she's passionate about sharing her faith in Jesus with anyone that will listen. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

In this action-packed episode, we dive into the world of sports, from the thrilling victory of Francis Ngannou in the UFC to the ups and downs of NFL teams like the Cowboys and the Niners. Join us as we dissect the intense matchups, discuss the standout players, and uncover the drama behind the scenes. With lively banter and insightful analysis, this episode is a must-listen for sports enthusiasts. Get ready to be entertained and informed as we break down the latest in the world of sports. Don't miss out on this exciting episode! [00:01:39] Francis Ngannou's rise in UFC. [00:06:54] He wanted to be a boxer. [00:08:12] The impact of getting hit. [00:12:00] The People's Champion. [00:15:02] Butterbean. [00:18:58] JBL's transformation and success. [00:23:05] Wrestling as entertaining soap operas. [00:26:15] Throwing coaches under the bus. [00:32:38] Bruh ran for a first down. [00:34:12] Offensive line and quarterback protection. [00:38:12] Brock Purdy's impressive performance. [00:40:02] Sacramento Monarchs and WNBA championships. [00:45:32] The WNBA catwalk. [00:48:32] Ravens asking RG3 to mentor Lamar Jackson. [00:54:26] Football as a cutthroat fraternity. [00:57:40] Taking time off work. [01:01:19] Hazard pay. [01:03:50] Going broke from food.

Two-time WNBA Champion Olympia Scott takes us on her journey from Sport to Career. From Stanford WBB Basketball All-American to now leading her teams in both the corporate and coaching space,  be sure to check out Olympia and her success story. Links provided below! Website: Olympiahoops.comWebsite: changingthegamecoaching.comWebsite: superparenting.com

WNBA playoffs are in full swing, so why not bring you some W royalty this week? Ticha Penicheiro joins the show to chop it up about growing up as a hooper in Portugal, playing at Old Dominion against some of Pat Summit's best Tennessee teams, and her experiences in the early years of the WNBA. All the flowers to TP! Live on location from XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas — tune in! Hooping in Portugal, watching Magic Johnson, going pro as a teen (1:25) Choosing Old Dominion, ROY, learning about Nancy Lieberman (4:40) Championship vs. Tennessee, WNBA emergence, draft process (12:25) Sacramento Monarchs, playing with Ruthie Bolton and Yolanda Griffith and getting a ring (16:40) Wheaties box, team folding, joining the LA Sparks (19:21) W25, HOF, and becoming an agent (25:35) Playing overseas and changes in the WNBA (33:30) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne O'Neil is a former WNBA player for the Sacramento Monarchs and Division 1 Academic and Athletic All-American at Iowa State University. She was a 3x national high school All-American breaking state records including the Iowa High School State Scoring Record and was later introduced into the Iowa Girls Basketball Hall of Fame. Following a stint in Division I basketball coaching, Anne transitioned into international business honing in on research and training in the neuroscience and performance psychology fields. She coaches and consults athletes and executives looking to elevate their performance by focusing skills/mindset training development. and works with the C-Level centered on business alignment strategies for Palo Alto Networks. Anne is also a TV Analyst and Sideline Reporter for Women's and Men's Basketball games. She is the host of Get Busy Livin' Podcast where the conversations focus on a growth mindset and giving back.    What you'll learn in this episode: The power of reflection and embracing change How experiences can shape, not define us How to harness our inner language and its impact on success The significance of short-term vision and how it can lead to greater productivity and success How consistency, adaptability, and human connections can powerfully fuel your personal and professional growth   Additional Resources: Website: https://www.anneoneil.co/work-with-anne  Get Busy Livin' Podcast Anne's LinkedIn Anne's Twitter Anne's Instagram

Anne O'Neil is a former WNBA player for the Sacramento Monarchs and Division 1 Academic and Athletic All-American at Iowa State University. She was a 3x high school All-American breaking state records including the Iowa High School State Scoring Record and was later introduced into the Iowa Girls Basketball Hall of Fame.Following stints in TV Color Commentating and Division 1 Coaching, Anne transitioned into international business honing in on training and research in the neuroscience and performance psychology fields. She consults athletes and individuals looking to elevate their mindset and also works with the C-Level centered on business alignment strategies for Palo Alto Networks. Anne hosts her own podcast, Get Busy Livin',c where the conversations focus on a growth mindset and giving back. You can follow her on social media outlets at @heyanneoneil or contact her through her website at www.anneoneil.co Anne talks about playing in NCAA women's basketball, transitioning to the WNBA, and the injury she bounced back from.How does the NCAA/ WNBA correlate to the personal journey for development?Impacting creating the lifestyle for yourself, and overcoming that adversity?Tap into your why and how to find your inner growth.The biggest area of feedback that Anne received on and off the court?How do we become 1% better in life?→ CONNECT WITH ANNE O'NEAL ←INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heyanneoneil/ GET BUSY LIVIN PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/59JFCGQbWguuZLuaCzte1w

Our Great Coach on this episode is NBA coach Jenny Boucek. Jenny is a former WNBA player, Assistant Coach and Head Coach. The first person to hold all 3 roles in the league's history. She began her coaching career in the WNBA during the 1999 season as an assistant with the Washington Mystics. In 2000, she joined the Miami Sol, also as an assistant coach, for three seasons. Jenny was an Assistant Coach with the Seattle Storm when they won the WNBA Championship in 2004 and 2010 and the Head Coach for the Sacramento Monarchs and Seattle Storm. In 2017 Jenny became the player development coach for the Sacramento Kings, becoming the third female assistant coach in NBA history. In 2018 she became an Assistant Coach for the Dallas Mavericks and since this interview was originally released, Jenny was named an assistant coach of the Indiana Pacers in July, 2021. Jenny is a coach with a deep sense of purpose, and belief in the power of intrinsic motivation to drive you to become the best version of yourself. Her career is a study in perseverance and risk that has resulted in redefining paradigms. She is self-reflective, empathetic and focused on helping those in her circle of influence become, in her words, a better me for a better we. This was a wonderful conversation, with a coach who transcends what it means to lead in both elite mens and womens competitions, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us here Twitter @CoachesGreat Instagram @the_great_coaches_podcast YouTube The Great Coaches Podcast channel page LinkedIn The Great Coaches Podcast showpage

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“Say yes to opportunities that maybe you don't feel you're ready for because other people might see something you don't see in yourself.” Anne O'Neil first got into sports by playing soccer on an all-boys team and proving she could compete with the best of them. Shortly after, she discovered her love of basketball and became one of the best high school athletes in the country, recruited by top coaches like the legendary Pat Summit. Anne played Division I college basketball and was an athletic and academic All-American at Iowa State. After leading the nation in 3-point shooting, she was invited to compete in the infamous ESPN 3-Point shooting contest. After college, she was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs and one of the highlights of her WNBA career was having the opportunity to run up and down the court at Madison Square Garden. Following her incredible athletic career, she took her sports knowledge to TV and became a color commentator for Fox Sports. Now, Anne is a mindset and leadership coach working with teams and executives to develop strategic game plans and goals, and has studied with some of the top mindset gurus in the country. She is also the host and producer of the "Get Busy Livin'" podcast. In this episode, Anne talks about her athletic career and what it takes to compete at that level. She also offers tips and advice for setting goals and developing a strong mindset to get you through the ups and downs in life, pursuing a career in sports broadcasting and how to cultivate that healthy, happy life you're seeking. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

When Danielle Viglione was 11, she boldly told her parents that she was going to run a marathon. They compromised on a half-marathon and were surprised when their determined daughter not only finished the 13.1-mile course, but crossed the line in second place. This was just one indicator of the fierce competitor that Danielle was becoming. It became even more apparent when she shattered California state and national basketball scoring records, including several set by the legendary Cheryl Miller. Part of Danielle's scoring prowess came from her embracing the three-pointer long before it became so popular, once hitting the same number of triples in a game as Klay Thompson's NBA record (14). While playing for the University of Texas, Danielle showed that she was equally committed in the classroom, and was named Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She went on to play for the Sacramento Monarchs in the first WNBA season and then spent nine seasons playing pro overseas. Since hanging up her sneakers, Danielle co-founded Sacramento Skills Academy and is an in-demand speaker and camp coach.  In this episode, Danielle shares: How she was motivated by beating her brother and the neighborhood boys on the courtWhy her daily routine of making 500 shots was so effective                             What lessons she learned about hoops and life from Hall of Fame coach Jody ConradtWhen her faith and skills came together in her most memorable game                        How she's impacting women's basketball through Sacramento Skills Academy and Athletes UnlimitedTrain with Danielle at Sacramento Skills Academy and follow her on Instagram.

Anne O'Neil (@heyanneoneil) on our life like sports is a strategy by design. | Brought to you by Masterworks (https://masterworks.io/ - use code passion to start). Anne O'Neil is a former WNBA player for the Sacramento Monarchs and a Division 1 Academic and Athletic All-American at Iowa State University where she played for Bill Fennelly. She broke the Iowa High School State scoring record and was later inducted into the Iowa Girls Basketball Hall of Fame. Following a 12-year tenure in the athletic and healthcare industries, she took her expertise to Palo Alto Networks where she is a cyber transformational leader. She is also the host host of the Get Busy Livin podcast. Strategy by Design On the Passion Struck Podcast, Anne and I discuss how life, like basketball, is really strategy by design. And just as each play, makes a difference for each individual game, the same holds true for the moments that make up our daily activities. She believes that ferocity taught her how to read and know where to move her body ahead of time, where to pass the ball ahead of time, and where her teammates were going to be able to shine. Thanks Masterworks This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks. 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck Time Stamps 0:00 Announcements and Anne O'Neil Introduction 3:33 Discovering passion for basketball 6:13 Working to elevate her game 8:14 Leading the State of Iowa in scoring 10:41 The challenge of playing college sports 13:42 Developing the mindset on being the best 17:04 College transfer pool 18:54 How to build resilience in sports 23:00 Legacy of Bill Fennelly on women's college basketball 27:02 College vs being a professional athlete 31:00 Mentally preparing for a life after sports 34:00 How do you play aggressive yet under control? 38:37 Importance of a quality routine 41:52 Get Busy Livin podcast 45:30 Cybersecurity leadership 50:26 Lightening round of questions 54:36 Wrap up and synthesis FOLLOW ANNE O'NEIL *Website: https://www.anneoneil.co/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyanneoneil/ *Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-busy-livin-anne-oneil-cqLRmXu8AV3/ *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyanneoneil/ Links * Interview with Former SEAL Commander Mark Divine * Interview with NASCAR Driver Jesse Iwuji * Interview with Astronaut Chris Cassidy * Interview with Astronaut Wendy Lawrence * Interview with Astronaut Kayla Barron *Solo episode on work-life balance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZksXySbYVoMPMuma5DpB?si=_VPv5sn3QBCq2pYVh-LXkg *Solo episode on overcoming burnout: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5keAXxjRs3Q8NKZYWBlPXS?si=N-nf0iQjThSzgsCAutPVPA  *Solo episode on how you stop living in fear: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-stop-living-in-fear/  Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/   -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.    

Adia Barnes is the award-winning head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Arizona and a former professional basketball player. In college, she played for the University of Arizona Wildcats, where she now coaches; she then went on to play seven seasons in the WNBA, for the Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, and Sacramento Monarchs. She began her coaching career as assistant coach for the University of Washington Huskies and returned to the Wildcats as head coach in 2016. In 2021, she brought her team to the NCAA Championships, the first time ever for the school. Adia has long advocated for equal rights for women and women of color in basketball and beyond. She brings a lot of heart, love, and joy to the court, and is known for really listening to and empowering her team; she sees her role as a mentor above all else and makes no apologies for always being herself. “My job is to help other women,” she says. “And I've been doing it every day.”

Adia Barnes is the award-winning head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Arizona and a former professional basketball player. In college, she played for the University of Arizona Wildcats, where she now coaches; she then went on to play seven seasons in the WNBA, for the Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, and Sacramento Monarchs. She began her coaching career as assistant coach for the University of Washington Huskies and returned to the Wildcats as head coach in 2016. In 2021, she brought her team to the NCAA Championships, the first time ever for the school. Adia has long advocated for equal rights for women and women of color in basketball and beyond. She brings a lot of heart, love, and joy to the court, and is known for really listening to and empowering her team; she sees her role as a mentor above all else and makes no apologies for always being herself. “My job is to help other women,” she says. “And I've been doing it every day.”

Adia Barnes is the award-winning head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Arizona and a former professional basketball player. In college, she played for the University of Arizona Wildcats, where she now coaches; she then went on to play seven seasons in the WNBA, for the Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, and Sacramento Monarchs. She began her coaching career as assistant coach for the University of Washington Huskies and returned to the Wildcats as head coach in 2016. In 2021, she brought her team to the NCAA Championships, the first time ever for the school. Adia has long advocated for equal rights for women and women of color in basketball and beyond. She brings a lot of heart, love, and joy to the court, and is known for really listening to and empowering her team; she sees her role as a mentor above all else and makes no apologies for always being herself. “My job is to help other women,” she says. “And I've been doing it every day.”

Our Great Coach on this episode is NBA coach Jenny Boucek. Jenny is a former WNBA player, Assistant Coach and Head Coach. The first person to hold all 3 roles in the league's history. She began her coaching career in the WNBA during the 1999 season as an assistant with the Washington Mystics. In 2000, she joined the Miami Sol, also as an assistant coach, for three seasons. Jenny was an Assistant Coach with the Seattle Storm when they won the WNBA Championship in 2004 and 2010 and the Head Coach for the Sacramento Monarchs and Seattle Storm. In 2017 Jenny became the player development coach for the Sacramento Kings, becoming the third female assistant coach in NBA history. In 2018 she became an Assistant Coach for the Dallas Mavericks Jenny is a coach with a deep sense of purpose, and belief in the power of intrinsic motivation to drive you to become the best version of yourself. Her career is a study in perseverance and risk that has resulted in redefining paradigms. She is self-reflective, empathetic and focused on helping those in her circle of influence become, in her words, a better me for a better we. This was a wonderful conversation, with a coach who transcends what it means to lead in both elite mens and womens competitions, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us here Twitter @CoachesGreat Instagram @the_great_coaches_podcast YouTube The Great Coaches Podcast channel page LinkedIn The Great Coaches Podcast showpage

- Yolanda Griffith - Deuce & Mo Epic performances from Steph Curry and LeBron James brought the NBA its most intriguing play-in game so far. The Lakers advance and will take on the Suns in the 1st round while the Warriors will have to get by the Grizzles in order to reach the playoffs. Yolanda Griffith, former member of the Sacramento Monarchs and 2021 Hall of Fame inductee joins us to talk her journey, Sacramento, and getting the call to go to the Hall of Fame. Deuce & Mo join us for their weekly visit to talk Kings and NBA playoffs. Plus, another no-hitter, and will Julio Jones be traded? Is there a reasonable scenerio he ends up in San Francisco.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krista Blunk is a pxp and and analyst for college basketball, women's volleyball and soccer for the Pac-12 Network. She has previously worked for the Westwood One Network for the tournament on radio and with ESPN on Television. Krista is part of the all-female broadcast for the Sacramento Kings Sat night in the month of Women Empowerment. Her association with the Kings goes back to the days when she was an analyst of the Sacramento Monarchs of the WNBA. A college basketball player at the University of Evansville, Krista moved on into the media world doing everything behind scenes as well as in front of the camera. Join us on Facebook Live, Stables Media Page on YouTube with any comments or questions.

Ruthie Bolton is a powerful woman. She is ready to preach. And that should make sense since her father, the late Reverend Linwood Bolton Sr. was a preacher. Her story is truly like no other that I have heard. This preacher's daughter was one of 20 children in her family, including a twin brother and close to 150 nieces and nephews. In a big family, Ruthie found a way to be a shining star.Ruthie tells a story about a fence in the backyard of her Mississippi home. Her victory with the fence is what ignited everything that would come next ... Auburn, Olympics, two gold medals, the WNBA, and becoming a woman who survived domestic abuse and is a voice for all athletes and women. It's inspiring!In today's episode of Experience the Buzz, Host Steve Buzzard is honored to be joined by Ruthie Bolton (who now lives in Mississippi). "Her story is amazing and it's understandable why she is one of the most respected players in women's basketball and is a hero to women worldwide." Our conversation hits FOUR areas: Segment ONE  focuses on Ruthie's childhood in Mississippi. She talks about the emergence of her athleticism and her older sister Mae Ola. Then we get two great stories: The FENCE story and The BUS story. Good stuff.Segment TWO turns to life after Auburn and Ruthie's journey to make the National team. Ruthie shares her experiences playing for Hall of Fame Coach Tara Vanderveer. And then Ruthie just simply preaches about life itself. Segment THREE focuses on the Olympics in 1996 when Ruthie got the assignment to shut down one of Brazil's greatest women basketball players Maria Paula Silva. The story then shifts to Ruthie's arrival in the WNBA, the comparison between the WNBA and international play, winding down her playing career, and her last year with the Monarchs.Segment FOUR starts with Ruthie's Hall of Fame induction in 2011. She then shares how ESPN decided to film a documentary that highlighted her basketball career as well as her battle with domestic abuse. Ruthie finishes off with her current projects.Here are some of my favorite HIGHLIGHTS  ...1. The DAD quotes are off the charts. You have to pay attention because there are so many that were all so instrumental in Ruthie's life.2. The FENCE story.3. Shutting down Brazil's best player Maria Paula Silva in the gold medal game4. The 1996 Olympics story Ruthie shares involving the team and a football field. Goosebumps.Our Connection | I met Ruthie Bolton (then Bolton-Holifield) when I was a broadcaster for the Sacramento Monarchs. ENJOY THE TALKING STORY!

WNBA & International Professional Career: 10 years (Sacramento Monarchs,  Israel, Italy & Turkey ​ 2-Time All Big 12 Conference ​ University of Texas Career 3-Point Record Holder ​ 8th all time leading scorer in Texas history (1,658 points) 15.8 avg. ppg ​ University of Texas single game record (48 points)  Danielle a God fearing and loving women, she is one of the greatest basketball players from the state of California let alone Sacramento.  She is a fiery competitor and a legendary scorer. She was a player very unique in her approach, skill and determination. She is well known for her incredible high school career at Del Campo where she was a two-time state player of the year.   She holds 10 California state scoring records and 5 national high school marks.  Among her accomplishments were her 3,089 points in only three years of varsity play. She averaged 35 points per game with a career high of 60.  She broke Cheryl Miller’s record of 1,300 points in one season and had a total 379 3-point field goals made during her high school days. A real life walking (BUCKET).

Continuing to share the stories of Current and Past WNBA players. Quacy Timmons but you might know her as Quacy Barnes the former WNBA player for the Storm, Mercury and Sacramento Monarchs, she has over 17 years of experience coaching college basketball and if you like college basketball she is an Indiana university legend!

Regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, today we welcome former WNBA player Ticha Penicheiro. Joining us from Miami, Ticha talks about her journey in professional basketball which began in Portugal and led her to the US where she has now made her home.  Playing from a young age, Ticha talks about what it took to make her dream come true, from playing in the WNBA, winning the championship with the Sacramento Monarchs and being a Nike Athlete to her induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019 and her current role as Director of Women's Basketball at SIG. As a young girl her heroes were Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Today she is thrilled that there are so many female athletes for young girls to look up to and she talks about what it’s like to be one of those heroes.  We talk about the growth of the WNBA, how professional athletes use their platform to promote important issues, her thoughts on the future of the WNBA, the impact of Kobe Bryant, and some never before told stories.  

Chelsea Newton is an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Georgia's women's basketball program. She has coached an impressive list of 14 WNBA players and 17 All-Conference selections in just 12 seasons of college basketball coaching. Prior to coaching, Chelsea was a standout player with the University of Rutgers under legendary coach C. Vivian Stringer. After college, she was a second round selection in 2005 WNBA Draft to the Sacramento Monarchs, where she helped her team to a WNBA World Championship that same season. After her pro career as a player, she moved to coaching and returned to Rutgers as an assistant coach before coming to Georgia in 2015.  Today on the podcast, Chelsea shares the pivot she's had to make in recruiting during the pandemic, the importance of counseling, how her faith guides her, playing and learning from coach C. Vivian Stringer and the traits that make a great coach. --- If you enjoyed this podcast with Chelsea, we know you'll love these conversations as well: Cori Close - UCLA Women's College Basketball Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis – Minnesota Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Lisa Willis, UCLA bruin, former WNBA player for the LA Sparks, New York Liberty, & Sacramento Monarchs has transitioned to life after sports making history as the first female coach for New York Knicks franchise, and now is an Associate Product Line Manager at Nike. Lisa talks about how her transition from player to coach was what lead her to go into motivational speaking and to writing her own book - "When the Buzzer Sounds" which is a guide to transition players from the court to the life after sports. Lisa breaks down Kobe Bryant's footwork as she talks about the game of basketball. Just as easily as she gives her thoughts on James Harden's step back she Is able to delve into the topic of Role vs. Identity, and understanding how you should embrace who you are in any role that you have. She is a servant leader that is faith driven, and accredits her most recent breakthrough in life to a moment of surrender. We don't settle the score on who is a better 3pt shooter, Lisa or me, but this one will for sure make you laugh, and inspire you to believe in YOU! Say hi to Lisa: @lisawillis40 Grab a drink: @tumewater Cheers with me: @realshitwithshainapodcast Like, Subscribe, and leave a review then post a picture of your review #realshitwithshainapodcast to receive a 50% www.drinktume.com coupon code, or send an email to realshitwithshaina@gmail.com

The internet's favorite auntie blessed us this episode. Dr. Chantel aka "KaKaaah" shares her life journey on this episode. Growing up in Williamsport, PA, attending Auburn University, being drafted in 1997 by Sacramento Monarchs. Shooting trick shots on social media made auntie Chantel go viral. Auntie Chantel is one of the most fascinating people you'll ever meet. Sit back and enjoy the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, we go way back to watch and discuss Game 1 of the 2004 Western Conference Finals between the Seattle Storm and the Sacramento Monarchs!

In this powerful episode, Layne's dad and sister talk about what it's been like to negotiate Layne's https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/10/05/layne-ingram-gender-transition/699838001/ (very public transition), how they feel about having a Trans child and sibling, and how their family's philosophy to lead with love gets them through even the most challenging moments. Watch the filmed podcast https://youtu.be/u7bFg6e7RBw (here) https://www.thereconstructedman.com/ (www.thereconstructedman.com) layneanddaniel@gmail.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Welcome to The ReConstructed Man, a filmed podcast exploring Trans issues—and more—from a Trans Masculine perspective, hosted by Layne Ingram & Daniel Thurman. Through real, emotional, and hilarious conversations, Layne & Daniel share their personal stories, interview guests and go deep into the often missed, often purposefully ignored stories of the transgender and trans adjacent community.  We welcome anyone—Cis, Trans and everyone in between—who is interested in important conversations around our ever evolving and fascinating world of gender identity and ways in which we can contribute to a ReConstructed and more inclusive society.  This project was born out of a desire to amplify the visibility of the FTM Trans experience, engage an active community of allies, and to embrace and uplift our beautiful Trans* community. Please share with anyone you know who may benefit from this work. ABOUT DANIEL: Daniel is a Transgender man, former high school and college drop out, healthy survivor of childhood trauma and life-long poet who is today, an educator, college administrator, social justice activist, inspiring public speaker, and now host of The ReConstructed Man Podcast.  He started his transition in the early 1990s, well before Transgender identity was well known and support services existed. Yet, his understanding of who he knew himself to be originated very early in his life. Lacking familial and community support or awareness, Daniel found his way through some very dark times and has since dedicated his life to positively model and represent the Trans Masculine experience. ABOUT LAYNE: Layne Ingram is an out-and-proud Transgender man with a passion for raising awareness of and supporting the Trans community, specifically youth and teens. He is a strong advocate for people being exactly who they are and living their lives as authentically as they can.  He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 with his bachelor's in communications after a standout, four-year career on the women's basketball team. He was then drafted to the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs. Over the course of his professional career, Layne has worked in the non-profit, professional sports and higher-education sectors and is also an accomplished public speaker and national presenter.   Layne made the decision to transition in 2016 and hasn't looked back since.    ​Connect with him! Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Right_Layne (@The_Right_Layne) Read his blog: https://therightlayne.blog/ (therightlayne.blog) 

Episode 567 Heidi Burge Horton and Heather Burge Quella are twin sisters and former pro and college basketball players. Together, they led the University of Virginia to three ACC championships and three straight Women's NCAA Final Four appearances (1990, 91, 92).  Heather was the 1993 ACC Player of the Year and went on to play in the WNBA with the now defunct Sacramento Monarchs. She also played professionally overseas for six years.  Heidi would also go on to play professionally in the WNBA with the Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics as well as overseas.  The Burge sisters were recognized in 1991 by the Guinness World Records as the world's tallest female twins. In 2002, Disney released a film on their lives called "Double Teamed."  Today on the podcast, we talk to Heather and Heidi about their journey of basketball and Jesus. Heidi talks about the serious heart condition that she had at 5 months old, and how she and Heather were able to overcome obstacles to reach the highest level of college basketball. They also share how their faith has guided them and what it was like to have a Disney movie made about their lives.  You can read this story on Heather and Heidi from our 1992 edition of Sports Spectrum Magazine here.    For more stories of sports and faith, check out our website http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Layne & Daniel share their very different stories of when they first knew they were Transgender and recap Transgender Awareness Week which leads up tohttps://www.glaad.org/tdor ( Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20th each year). Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a https://transrespect.org/en/tmm-update-tdor-2020/ (time to honor and remember the trans*, nonbinary and gender-variant individuals) murdered every year due to transphobia and hatred. TDOR was created in memory of https://www.hrc.org/events/transgender-day-of-remembrance (Rita Hester), a trans woman, who was brutally murdered in November of 1998.  Learn More about https://www.glitsinc.org/ (GLITS) and Ceyenne Doroshow, https://www.gq.com/story/ceyenne-doroshow-glits-founder-profile (The Godmother of the Moment) and https://www.glitsinc.org/donations (DONATE) Watch the filmed podcast https://youtu.be/u7bFg6e7RBw (here) https://www.thereconstructedman.com/ (www.thereconstructedman.com) layneanddaniel@gmail.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Welcome to The ReConstructed Man, a filmed podcast exploring Trans issues—and more—from a Trans Masculine perspective, hosted by Layne Ingram & Daniel Thurman. Through real, emotional, and hilarious conversations, Layne & Daniel share their personal stories, interview guests and go deep into the often missed, often purposefully ignored stories of the transgender and trans adjacent community.  We welcome anyone—Cis, Trans and everyone in between—who is interested in important conversations around our ever evolving and fascinating world of gender identity and ways in which we can contribute to a ReConstructed and more inclusive society.  This project was born out of a desire to amplify the visibility of the FTM Trans experience, engage an active community of allies, and to embrace and uplift our beautiful Trans* community. Please share with anyone you know who may benefit from this work. ABOUT DANIEL: Daniel is a Transgender man, former high school and college drop out, healthy survivor of childhood trauma and life-long poet who is today, an educator, college administrator, social justice activist, inspiring public speaker, and now host of The ReConstructed Man Podcast.  He started his transition in the early 1990s, well before Transgender identity was well known and support services existed. Yet, his understanding of who he knew himself to be originated very early in his life. Lacking familial and community support or awareness, Daniel found his way through some very dark times and has since dedicated his life to positively model and represent the Trans Masculine experience. ABOUT LAYNE: Layne Ingram is an out-and-proud Transgender man with a passion for raising awareness of and supporting the Trans community, specifically youth and teens. He is a strong advocate for people being exactly who they are and living their lives as authentically as they can.  He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 with his bachelor's in communications after a standout, four-year career on the women's basketball team. He was then drafted to the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs. Over the course of his professional career, Layne has worked in the non-profit, professional sports and higher-education sectors and is also an accomplished public speaker and national presenter.   Layne made the decision to transition in 2016 and hasn't looked back since.    ​Connect with him! Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Right_Layne (@The_Right_Layne) Read his blog: https://therightlayne.blog/ (therightlayne.blog) 

Finally, the day no one thought would ever get here–Election Day 2020 has arrived. Layne & Daniel discuss what's at stake for the LGBTQ+ community, the chaos and pain of the last four years and hope for change on the horizon as well as voter mobilization, voter suppression, and the need for marginalized communities to make their voices heard. Watch the filmed podcast https://youtu.be/u7bFg6e7RBw (here) https://www.thereconstructedman.com/ (www.thereconstructedman.com) layneanddaniel@gmail.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Welcome to The ReConstructed Man, a filmed podcast exploring Trans issues—and more—from a Trans Masculine perspective, hosted by Layne Ingram & Daniel Thurman. Through real, emotional, and hilarious conversations, Layne & Daniel share their personal stories, interview guests and go deep into the often missed, often purposefully ignored stories of the transgender and trans adjacent community.  We welcome anyone—Cis, Trans and everyone in between—who is interested in important conversations around our ever evolving and fascinating world of gender identity and ways in which we can contribute to a ReConstructed and more inclusive society.  This project was born out of a desire to amplify the visibility of the FTM Trans experience, engage an active community of allies, and to embrace and uplift our beautiful Trans* community. Please share with anyone you know who may benefit from this work. ABOUT DANIEL: Daniel is a Transgender man, former high school and college drop out, healthy survivor of childhood trauma and life-long poet who is today, an educator, college administrator, social justice activist, inspiring public speaker, and now host of The ReConstructed Man Podcast.  He started his transition in the early 1990s, well before Transgender identity was well known and support services existed. Yet, his understanding of who he knew himself to be originated very early in his life. Lacking familial and community support or awareness, Daniel found his way through some very dark times and has since dedicated his life to positively model and represent the Trans Masculine experience. ABOUT LAYNE: Layne Ingram is an out-and-proud Transgender man with a passion for raising awareness of and supporting the Trans community, specifically youth and teens. He is a strong advocate for people being exactly who they are and living their lives as authentically as they can.  He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 with his bachelor's in communications after a standout, four-year career on the women's basketball team. He was then drafted to the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs. Over the course of his professional career, Layne has worked in the non-profit, professional sports and higher-education sectors and is also an accomplished public speaker and national presenter.   Layne made the decision to transition in 2016 and hasn't looked back since.    ​Connect with him! Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Right_Layne (@The_Right_Layne) Read his blog: https://therightlayne.blog/ (therightlayne.blog) 

Two time Sacramento Kings Coach, General Manager of the Sacramento Monarchs and my dear friend and broadcast partner for the past 20 years, Jerry Reynolds and I are going to have some fun today. Takes a little of the anxiety of the election off and gives me the opportunity to share some stories with a great guy. Wait 'til you hear what he has to say about Bill Russell or Larry Bird, Ralph Sampson and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. If you're a Sacramento Kings fan, you've got to be a fan of Jerry. I think you'll really enjoy joining us for today's conversation.

Welcome to the Reconstructed Man Podcast! FTM Trans men hosts Layne & Daniel discuss why they started the podcast, what it means to be Reconstructed men, how they feel about their own masculinity, and the complexities of masculinity–Trans or Cis–in society today. Watch the filmed podcast https://youtu.be/u7bFg6e7RBw (here) https://www.thereconstructedman.com/ (www.thereconstructedman.com) layneanddaniel@gmail.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Welcome to The Reconstructed Man, a filmed podcast exploring Trans issues—and more—from a Trans Masculine perspective, hosted by Layne Ingram & Daniel Thurman. Through real, emotional, and hilarious conversations, Layne & Daniel share their personal stories, interview guests and go deep into the often missed, often purposefully ignored stories of the Transgender and Trans adjacent community.  We welcome anyone—Cis, Trans and everyone in between—who is interested in important conversations around our ever evolving and fascinating world of gender identity and ways in which we can contribute to a Reconstructed and more inclusive society.  This project was born out of a desire to amplify the visibility of the FTM Trans experience, engage an active community of allies, and to embrace and uplift our beautiful Trans* community. Please share with anyone you know who may benefit from this work. ABOUT DANIEL: Daniel is a Transgender man, former high school and college drop out, healthy survivor of childhood trauma and life-long poet who is today, an educator, college administrator, social justice activist, inspiring public speaker, and now host of The Reconstructed Man Podcast.  He started his transition in the early 1990s, well before Transgender identity was well known and support services existed. Yet, his understanding of who he knew himself to be originated very early in his life. Lacking familial and community support or awareness, Daniel found his way through some very dark times and has since dedicated his life to positively model and represent the Trans Masculine experience. ABOUT LAYNE: Layne Ingram is an out-and-proud Transgender man with a passion for raising awareness of and supporting the Trans community, specifically youth and teens. He is a strong advocate for people being exactly who they are and living their lives as authentically as they can.  He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 with his bachelor's in communications after a standout, four-year career on the women's basketball team. He was then drafted to the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs. Over the course of his professional career, Layne has worked in the non-profit, professional sports and higher-education sectors and is also an accomplished public speaker and national presenter.   Layne made the decision to transition in 2016 and hasn't looked back since.    ​Connect with him! Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Right_Layne (@The_Right_Layne) Read his blog: https://therightlayne.blog (therightlayne.blog) 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by WNBA Champion and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Ticha Penicheiro. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including:Ticha on how she developed her style of playTicha on trying moves that she saw on TV in the playgroundTicha on playing basketball because of her brother and fatherTicha on the playground being a sanctuary Ticha on why basketball isn’t very popular in PortugalTicha on making her way to the StatesTicha on missing her familyTicha on her first week on Old Dominion CampusTicha on how good her English was when she moved to the USTicha on being a tough and gritty playerTicha on Jason WilliamsTicha on the Final Four matchup vs StanfordTicha on her parents watching her playTicha on being a pioneer for women’s basketballTicha on being drafted by SacramentoTicha on what would happen if the Monarchs returnedTicha on the Monarchs ownersTicha on Kara LawsonTicha on running the point with KaraTicha on playing against HoustonTicha on winning a WNBA ChampionshipTicha on her favorite place to play in EuropeTicha on Shabtai KalmanovichTicha on the grind of playing 12 months a yearTicha on preparing young players for the grindTicha on team bonding in EuropeTicha on the most rewarding thing about her current career as an agentTicha on the Special OlympicsTicha on being a Hall of Famer 

CaruShow! Jordan Ligons (The Ringer) joins Agata and Anastasia to watch the Lynx take on the Storm. She shares her love for the Lakers, her thoughts on LeBron, and her memories of the Sacramento Monarchs. The gang chats new favorite player Jewell Loyd, Jordyn Woods's birthday presents, Jimmy Buckets' love for Tyler Herro, Odyssey Sims's baby boy, drama queen Anthony Davis, Cheryl Reeve's yelling, and Napheesa Collier's big block on Stewie. Will the gang explain why Anthony Davis smelled his finger in celebration? Gotta listen to find out!

Today on Move the Ball™, former WMBA player Olympia Scott shares her journey to becoming a 2-time WNBA Champion while navigating the personal and professional obstacles that come with the business of basketball. Join Jennifer and Olympia as they discuss transitioning from college to professional sports, returning to work after having a child, and not being afraid to visualize and verbalize your goals. Olympia Scott is a former women's professional basketball player who was the first woman to win 2 WNBA Championships with 2 different teams, doing so in 2005 with the Sacramento Monarchs and in 2007 with the Phoenix Mercury. Prior to playing 10 seasons in the WNBA and 11 seasons in 6 different European countries, Olympia was a 4-year starter at Stanford University on the Women's Basketball Team, where she was inducted into the Stanford University Hall of Fame in 2013. Today, Olympia wears many hats as an entrepreneur, published author, motivational speaker, executive recruiter, certified Master Life Coach, and a proud mother of three.   You can connect with Olympia in the following ways: http://OlympiaHoops.com http://ChangingtheGameCoaching.com IG: @olympiahoops Twitter: @olympiahoops To learn more about implementing the habits and strategies of athletes into your career, join the Move the Ball™ Facebook group and sign up for Jennifer’s newsletter at http://www.thenextfirstdown.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nos héros se nomment habituellement Isiah Thomas, Ben Wallace, Joe Dumars, Grant Hill ou Chauncey Billups et portent le maillot des Detroit Pistons. Mais aujourd'hui pour cette nouvelle Chronique de Motor City, je vous propose de découvrir de nouveaux héros ou plutôt de nouvelles héroïnes ! Elles s'appellent Deanna Nolan, Ruth Riley, Cheryl Ford ou Katie Smith et ont joué pour le Detroit Shock en WNBA entre 1998 et 2009. A la manière de certains épisodes hors-série comme la venue de Nelson Mandela à Detroit en 1990 ou l'Histoire du Basket à Detroit avant les Pistons, nous allons, avec ce podcast, nous écarter des Pistons pour parler de leur petite sœur le Shock. Nous ne serons pas en territoire inconnu tant les connexions entre les deux franchises sont assez nombreuses : même salle, même organisation, même goût pour la bagarre et certaines légendes sont aussi passés par l'une et l'autre franchise ! Dans cette Chronique de Motor City, nous mettrons donc à l'honneur les filles de Detroit, triples championnes WNBA en 2003, 2006 et 2008. Présent depuis la deuxième saison de l'histoire de la WNBA, le Shock est une franchise assez représentative de cette Ligue jeune, où les idées foisonnent et où les petites histoire s'empilent. Loin de la rigoureuse NBA, la WNBA est un terrain de jeu passionnant et le Detroit Shock l'un de ses meilleurs représentants. Ce podcast sera d'ailleurs une bonne porte d'entrée à cette Ligue, puisque je l'ai voulu accessible à n'importe qui, même si vous n’avez jamais regarder un seul match de basket féminin. Aujourd'hui nous parlerons des premières saisons du Detroit Shock, dirigé par la légendaire Nancy Lieberman jusqu'à son départ en 2000. Puis c'est Bill Laimbeer, la figure des Bad Boys reconverti dans le coaching qui prendra la relève. Pendant son mandat, le Shock a gagné 3 titres, au terme de duels contre les Los Angeles Sparks, le Phoenix Mercury, les Sacramento Monarchs et bien d'autres. Mais les filles du Shock, c'est aussi une mutinerie dans les vestiaires, un remake de Malice At The Palace, des montagnes russes en termes de résultats et bien d'autres choses que vous découvrirez dans ce podcast ! Pour aller plus loin : - 1998-2009 Detroit Shock, FUN WHILE IT LASTED - Bill Laimbeer les deux faces du Prince des Ténèbres, Swish-Swish - Fight entre le Shock et les Sparks, Youtube - Shock reportedly moving to Tulsa, ESPN "Les Chroniques de Motor City", c'est votre podcast dédié à l'Histoire et à la Culture des Detroit Pistons. Ensemble, nous voyageons dans le temps pour découvrir ou re-découvrir les moments qui ont compté dans la vie de la Franchise. Podcast humblement piloté par @PistonsFR

BallN Gems with Adia Barnes the head women's basketball coach for the University of Arizona. She played at the collegiate level for the University of Arizona, then seven seasons of professional women's basketball with the Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, and Sacramento Monarchs in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She has played internationally with Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine. Barnes has also served as a TV color analyst broadcasting WNBA Seattle Storm games. Barnes is married to Salvo Coppa. Spoke to coach on her program, players, this season and more

Cuff and Mo sit down with former WNBA standout Chantelle Anderson in a very intimate and soul-bearing interview. The former 2nd overall WNBA  pick of Sacramento Monarchs opens up about dealing with the pain and trauma she experienced in her personal life while living her dream of playing professional basketball at the same time. Chantelle discusses a time in her life when she was participating in the LGBT lifestyle and what ultimately led her to where she is now, being a faith and confidence coach in Los Angeles. The native of Vancouver, Washington also gives us a glimpse into her futures as she discusses her role on the brand new podcast, I'm Here For The Food with Melissa Ford and Blue Telusma. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ryan-cuffee4/message

Ticha Penicheiro joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Tina is a Portuguese sports agent and retired basketball player. She was just recently nominated to get inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. She is in the Old Dominion University hall of fame where she played her college ball. She was also a four-time WNBA all-star, and three-time all WNBA selection. When she finished her career, she was considered one of the all-time greatest point guards in the history of women’s basketball and led the WNBA in all-time assists and is now currently second in all-time assists. She won a WNBA championship with the Sacramento Monarchs in 2005, and she also led ODU to the national championship game during her time. Ticha is very free, fearless, lives for the moment, and focuses on controlling what she can control. In this episode, they discuss what life was like growing up in Portugal (3:50), her mindset playing against boys on the playground (5:40), the values her parents passed down to her (7:20), the cultural items that influenced the person she became (8:20), why she ended up at Old Dominion (10:10), the vision she had at 18 years old (11:15), the experience taking ODU to the national championship (12:30), what made her teams championship-caliber teams (13:25), the locker room when they lost to Tennessee compared to when they won it with Sacramento (15:00), how she would cultivate fearlessness on a big stage (17:10), her thoughts on the preparation vs. performance mindset (18:40), how she thought about leveraging her emotions when playing ball (21:20), what she loved about passing (23:20), what makes a great passer (24:05), what makes a great leader (25:10), what it was like to represent her country on the national team (25:50), her thoughts on women’s sports and women’s basketball (28:00), the life of a WNBA player (32:20), what she was like at 23 vs. 33 (33:30), her pregame habits (34:00), playing overseas vs. playing in the WNBA (35:00), what she thinks the future of the WNBA will be (36:00), what drew her to becoming an agent and what she’s learned (37:10), what she does to make sure she’s at her best from a career standpoint (38:30), similarities and differences between being a point guard and an agent (39:30), what she loved about playing ball (41:20), what it was like becoming an American citizen (42:30), her passion for the special Olympics (43:00), how she thinks about the future (44:30), how she thinks about focusing on what you can control (46:00), what she does when she has negative thoughts (47:50), how she doesn’t bring perfectionism into the arena (49:40), any processes she did to make sure she was present (52:30), what she would say to an 8-year-old girl with dreams of playing pro basketball (54:20), and how she makes sense of her accolades and where basketball has taken her (55:00) Thank you to Ticha for coming on the podcast. We encourage you to follow her on twitter @TichaPenicheiro, check out https://sigsports.com/team-member/ticha-penicheiro/, and her website http://www.tichapenicheiro.com/. Lastly, if you liked this episode and/or any others, please support us at Patreon or follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening. -Brian

Luscious Leadership with Danna Lewis Radio Show Domestic violence does not discriminate by race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. While this is an incredibly intense and awkward conversation, it is one that Danna has intimate experience with and a strong resolve to bring awareness to in the most courageously kind way possible. Please join Danna and her special guests to be informed and empowered within your own sphere of community to influence healthy and loving partnership. Let's Disrupt DV together with the power of courage, kindness and education. Danna is collaborating with the NDVH this year to bring you this special series. "From Pain to Power" is an interview with 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist, a USA Basketball Female of the Year Ruthie Bolton, escaping an abusive marriage, she now travels around the world and shares her story in hopes of preventing abuse of other women. ABOUT NDVH The National Domestic Violence Hotline’s highly trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk with anyone affected by domestic violence. The Hotline provides life-saving tools, safety planning, immediate support and hope to empower victims to break free of abuse. Resources and help can be found at thehotline.org or by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). * Help is available to members of all communities regardless of race, age, gender or sexual orientation. The Hotline provides services to those callers through bilingual staffing and 24-hour access to interpreters in 200+ languages. * Since taking our first call in 1996, The Hotline has received more than 4 million calls, chats and texts for help. 

 * Hotline advocates receive 60+ hours of training. Some have been working at The Hotline for 20 years. 
 * In 2016, 84% of Hotline contacts reported emotional/verbal abuse, and 58% reported physical abuse. 
The Hotline provides support for survivors experiencing any type of relationship abuse. 
 * Callers typically include victims, survivors, and friends, family or co-workers of those in abusive relationships. Individuals who identify as abusive can also find help and resources when calling the hotline or visiting thehotline.org. 
 Ruthie Bolton ~ As an original franchise player for the WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs. She has scored over 2000 career points, she is 4th on the WNBA’s all-time 3-pointer list, and she is the only player in the history of the Monarchs to have her number retired. She is a 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist, a USA Basketball Female of the Year, the Sports Illustrated Best Woman Athlete by home state, and one of only four players to be named to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Ruthie was the WNBA’s first National Spokeswoman for youth development program “Play Fit/ Stay Fit.” She had no idea her years as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army and professional basketball player, combined with her love of the stage, would prepare her for something she really could get excited about- empowering others especially women and girls. After escaping an abusive marriage, she now travels around the world and shares her story in hopes of preventing abuse of other women. As an expert on transformation, showing others how to turn traumatic situations into an opportunity to renew and transform yourself. Her practical teachings, help others how to deal with trials and tribulations, turn them around and grow from them. More than anything, Ruthie is honest and real - so much that her audiences quickly connect with her as if she were speaking personally to each one of them. Her viewpoint is to use your gifts to serve other: to inspire others to let their light shine and perform at their best. As she often says “If I am only remembered for being a basketball player, I believe that I will have failed in my job on this planet.” As a speaker, Ruthie addresses business, associational, and social groups, women’s groups, churches, and schools. Ruthie speaks at both large and small gatherings and will tailor topics to your specific audience. In addition to domestically and internationally speaking, Ruthie is the author of two books. “The Ride of a Lifetime” and “From Pain to Power”; she is also the co-creator of an education enrichment program called “Aim High,” designed to empower girls from ages 8-15. Over 56 educational institutes throughout the world have implemented her curriculum.  http://mightyruthiebolton.com/ ~ More About Luscious Leadership with Danna Lewis ~ Are you feeling fantastic or frustrated with your days? Are you living your life based on other people’s paths, projections or expectations? What if instead of showing up with a rebellion, resistance, reaction or ‘whatever’ attitude you could lead yourself lusciously with deeper presence, strategic awareness and courageous kindness to create your entire work-life spectrum as a space of possibility, achievement and fulfillment? Danna Lewis will provide you with the topics and framework to bring the art of pragmatic energy and inspired action of luscious leadership into your life to improve your bottom line from the bedroom to the boardroom. What if you you could embody the courageously conscious and kind strategic awareness to create a life, living and love that work deliciously well for you? danna@dannalewis.com www.dannalewis.com For more great content from Danna Lewis on Luscious Leadership, be sure to find all her replays on the archive page here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/luscious-leadership-with-danna-lewis/  

Kara Lawson is the Washington Wizards' TV analyst and former star player at the University of Tennessee, as well as in the WNBA. She first joined ESPN in 2004 as a women’s college basketball analyst while playing point guard for the Sacramento Monarchs of the WNBA. She has served in a variety of capacities – game and studio analyst, play-by-play and sideline reporter while covering men’s and women’s college basketball as well as the NBA. Lawson was a member of the Women’s Basketball Olympic Team, which won a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and she captained the US Team to a gold medal in the 2011 World University Games. Overall,  in addition to winning an Olympic Gold Medal, she has won a WNBA title, been a WNBA all-star, won two high school state championships while also competing in the NCAA Final Four as a member of the Lady Vols. Off the court, Lawson is a passionate advocate for fitness and personal health. She is a member of the Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign, is active with Race for the Cure and also volunteers for the American Cancer Society. In 2010, Lawson began working with various chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association. In Today's Episode We Discuss:  Playing for Pat Summitt at Tennessee How athletes can be better leaders What qualities make up a great coach . . . and so much more!!! Instagram: @20KaraLawson Twitter: @KaraLawson20 Facebook: Facebook.com/karalawsonbarling Official WNBA Player Page: Wnba.com/player/kara-lawson Articles of Interest ... Lawson Appointed to UT Board of Trustees Wizards Make Lawson One of First Female Primary TV Analysts in NBA Hatford Courant: Summitt's Influence On Former Players Goes Far Beyond Basketball Court On Tap Magazine: Game Changer: Wizards Analyst Kara Lawson WAMU: Kara Lawson Makes History As Wizards’ First Female Primary TV Analyst Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Jon Gordon (Author of “The Energy Bus”) - Episode 100 Eric Platte (Atlanta Haws VP of Ticket Sales) - Episode 097 Lorenzo Brown (NBA Player and 2018 NBA G-League MVP) – Episode 096 Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame Softball Coach) - Episode 077 Amy Morin (“13 Things Mentally Strong People Do”) - Episode 060 Alicia Jessop (Pepperdine Sports Law Professor & Founder of Ruling Sports) – Episode 047 Celia Slater (Founder of True North Sports & the Alliance of Women’s Coaches) – Episode 030 Kevin Harrington (original shark on "Shark Tank") - Episode 021 Betsy Butterick (The Coaches’ Coach & Communication Specialist) – Episode 013 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001   Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others.   Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”

Alice Ruth "Ruthie" Bolton (born May 25, 1967), known as Ruthie Bolton, is an American former professional women's basketball player. Born in Lucedale, Mississippi, she played at the collegiate, Olympic and professional levels of women's basketball. Bolton played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1997 through 2004 with the Sacramento Monarchs. She played collegiately at Auburn University, teaming with her older sister, Mae Ola Bolton. Bolton has also served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves as a transportation officer. Ruthie Bolton is a published author with two books now available for sale (1) From Pain to Peace and (2) The Ride of a Lifetime. They can be purchased at her website https://mightyruthiebolton.com  In this episode, we were blessed to have a conversation with Ruthie and discuss: Playing in the SEC at Auburn Your experiences playing on the US National Team The mindset needed for recovering from a torn ACL Your journey & accomplishments playing in the WNBA Tell us about your new book: From Pain To Power (what can readers expect to learn?) What would you like to be remembered for? Your legacy. Bolton was named to the team representing the USA at the World University Games held during July 1991 in Sheffield, England. While the USA team had won gold in 1983, they finished with the silver in 1985, in fifth place in 1987, and did not field a team in 1989. The team was coached by Tara VanDerveer of Stanford. After winning opening games easily, the USA faced China in the medal round. The USA shot only 36% from the field, but limited the team from China to 35%, and won 79–76 to advance to the gold medal game. There they faced 7–0 Spain, but won 88–62 to claim the gold medal. Bolton was the team's leading scorer with 14 points per game, just ahead of Lisa Leslie's 13 points per game. In 1994, Bolton-Holifield was named to the national team which competed in the World Championships in Sydney, Australia. The team was coached by Tara VanDerveer. The team won their early games, then advanced to the medal rounds and faced Brazil. Despite 17 points from Bolton-Holifield and 29 from Katrina McClain, the USA fell 110–107 when Brazil hit ten of ten free throws in the final minute. The USA went on to defeat Australia 100–95 to claim the bronze medal. Bolton continued with the national team to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Bolton was the leading scorer in the game against the Ukraine, with 21 points. She helped the team win all eight games to win the gold medal for the USA team. Bolton averaged 12.8 points per game and led the team in steals with 23. The national team traveled to Berlin, Germany in July and August 1998 for the FIBA World Championships. The USA team won a close opening game against Japan 95–89, then won their next six games easily. In the semifinal game against Brazil, the USA team was behind as much as ten points in the first half. Bolton hit a three pointer in the second half to give her team the lead, as part of a 16-point scoring effort, and the USA went on to win 93–79. The gold medal game was a rematch against Russia. In the first game, the USA team dominated almost from the beginning, but in the rematch, the team from Russia took the early lead and led much of the way. With under two minutes remaining, the USA was down by two points when Bolton hit a three pointer to give the USA a lead. Russia tied the game, but Bolton hit another three to give the USA a lead they would not give up. The USA held on to win the gold medal 71–65. Bolton continued with the national team to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. The USA won all eight games, including the gold medal game against host Australia to win the gold medal. Bolton averaged 5.0 points per game.

On this episode of the Lynx Off-Season Podcast John Focke checks in with forward Rebekkah Brunson & catches up with some of her former teammates & coaches from her Sacramento Monarchs day's.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Coach Karen Hall will interview WNBA All-Star Edna Campbell. She was the 10th overall draft pick, selected by the Phoenix Mercury during the 1999 WNBA Draft. She was left unprotected in the expansion draft the following year, and was chosen by the Seattle Storm. She became the new franchise's go-to option, but the team finished with a cellar-dwelling 6-26 record. The next year, the Storm drafted its first superstar, Lauren Jackson, and Campbell was traded to the Sacramento Monarchs for Katy Steding and a draft pick. During the second of her four seasons in Sacramento, Campbell was diagnosed with breast cancer. "I was shocked and numb, to say the least," Edna has said. "This was a situation that had me stomped." Yet, her faith, career and experiences gave her a beautiful life to fight for. Amazingly, she continued to live a normal life throughout her treatment. She played basketball when she could, and rested when she needed it. She received treatment and was welcomed back before the fans of her two most recent teams in the Monarchs' final game against Seattle during the 2002 season. Campbell continued to play in spite of the cancer, becoming an inspiring symbol to many survivors. She became the WNBA's national spokesman in its anti-cancer efforts with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, receiving the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award for 2003. After playing as a free agent for the San Antonio Silver Stars in 2005, she announced her retirement from the WNBA on February 28, 2006. During the 2006 WNBA season, its ninth, fans nominated Campbell's victory over breast cancer as "most inspirational and one of the top four WNBA Decade Anniversary moments". Shortly after her retirement the Silver Spurs hired her as a television commentator for the 2006 season.     

#33: Courtney Paris (C) for the Sacramento Monarchs and former Sooner joins the show, as the Monarchs prepare for the Atlanta Dream.

Sacramento Monarchs Color Analyst Krista Blunk speaks with Scholanda Robinson.

Sacramento Monarchs Color Analyst Krista Blunk speaks with Monarchs Assistant Coach Monique Ambers.

Sacramento Monarchs Color Analyst Krista Blunk speaks with Monarchs Head Coach Jenny Boucek.

Sacramento Monarchs Color Analyst Krista Blunk speaks with Monarchs guard Kristin Haynie.

SacramentoMonarchs.com's own Andrew Nicholson had the pleasure of speaking with Good Morning America Co-hos, Robin Roberts.

Krista Blunk, Color Analyst for the Monarchs broadcasts, speaks with Monarchs forward Rebekkah Brunson

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Monarchs Guard Ticha Penicheiro

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with new Monachs Head Coach Jenny Boucek

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Nicole Powell

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Ruthie Bolton

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Sacramento Monarchs Head Coach and General Manager, John Whisenant

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Kim Smith

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Monique Ambers

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Rebekkah Brunson

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Erin Batth

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Monarchs guard Kristin Haynie

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Monarchs forward DeMya Walker

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Monarchs forward/center Erin Buescher

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Monarchs Guard, Ticha Penicheiro

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Monarchs Guard, Kara Lawson

Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations, speaks with Jerry Reynolds, the original Sacramento Monarchs GM and current Director of Kings Player Personnel

WNBA President, Donna Orender speaks with Danette Leighton, Vice President of Marketing and Monarchs Business Operations