Two-time NCAA champion. No.1 overall pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft. WNBA Rookie of the Year. WNBA MVP. Eight-time WNBA All-Star. Three-time Olympic gold medalist. All-time leader in rebounds and double-doubles in WNBA history. Incredible feats that give a glimpse to the greatness of Tina Charles; and ones that still fall short of truly capturing the remarkable impact she has had on the game of basketball both on and off the court. For Tina, it all started back in 1997 after att

There are two pillars that have always captivated Alexandria Gilleo: connection and community. For Alexandria, it all started 18 years ago after she founded her own makeup business right out of high school. A decision that—in the years to come—would lead her to embark on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery; and one that quickly solidified her commitment to helping others "glow from within" through the focus on beauty and wellness. She hasn't looked back since. Fro

As Mariah Linney reflects on the source of her incredible success in the world of sports and fashion as a content creator, her response is simple. "I fell in love with being myself and sharing that with the world," she highlights. For Mariah, this journey all started during her time as a Division I athlete at UNC Charlotte. It was there where she embarked on a journey to discover her different passions and hobbies outside of basketball; and immersed herself in learning all th

Content creation. Social media management. Brand building. Storytelling. Four areas Mackenzie Fitzpatrick has been passionate about for as long as she can remember, and ones that remain at the forefront of her professional endeavors in the industry. For this New Jersey native, it all started during her time at UConn. From playing Division I softball to pursuing a major in sport management to embarking on a journey of her own as a sports creative—through internships with UConn

Born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma, Yazmeen Ryan remembers her introduction to the world of soccer as if it were yesterday. Following in her older sisters' footsteps, Yazmeen recalls embarking on her soccer journey at just four years old and the immediate desire she felt to one day play the game at the highest level. A desire that was heightened during her sophomore year of high school after participating in an international trip to Costa Rica with ODP Regional Team III; and

Who knew an unexpected introduction to the world of NIL and athlete representation would lead to the creation of a dynamic sports marketing firm for collegiate and professional athletes alike. For Lamonte Harris, this is exactly how it all unfolded. As the uncle of a standout high school quarterback, Lamonte recalls the spark that ignited his journey in the industry: a representation contract proposition for his nephew with a bad stipulation. An experience that prompted him t

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, David Joplin's earliest memories with basketball come from watching the NBA and playing the sport recreationally as a kid. For him it was simple: basketball was just really fun. It was a world where he could meet new people, form new friendships, and let his creativity run wild. It was after receiving his first collegiate offer in the eighth grade though that he discovered the array of opportunities available within the game. "It was c

Jalen Williams started playing basketball around the age of four years old. Growing up in Dallas, Texas, Jalen remembers being immersed in the world of sports from a very young age—watching sporting events with his parents and being a multi-sport athlete himself playing football, baseball, and basketball. It was during his time in middle school though that he completely fell in love with basketball. It was a connection that was difficult to describe, and one that ignited a de

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