Sh'Nia Gordon recalls her commitment from a very young age to playing the game of soccer at the highest level. "For me, there wasn't a time where I was like: 'I'm kind of good at this, maybe I can try playing professionally.' I was always like, 'I'm playing professional soccer'," Sh'Nia highlights. A certainty that fueled her day in and day out to strengthen her skills on the pitch and turn her dreams into reality. She was on a mission. As she embarked on her collegiate caree

For Jamil Abiad, his career in basketball has been grounded in one simple factor: his love for the game. A love that was unleashed at the age of 13 years old when he began his journey in the sport, and one that morphed into an incredible story of dedication, personal growth, and mentorship over the years. It was throughout his time as a professional basketball player that Jamil began developing a passion for training athletes. He was captivated by the opportunity to help othe

A start in fashion. A desire for personal growth. A change of scenery. A leap of faith. Four pitstops that led professional makeup artist Danii Uke to discover a world where her two passions merged. For Danii, it all began after college when she decided to pursue a professional makeup career in fashion. A decision that, over the next several years, allowed her to work with an array of models, fashion houses, and global brands. "(It was) very ‘Devil Wears Prada’," she highligh

Trey Phills' connection to the game of basketball was evident from a very young age. From his father playing in the NBA to his proximity to basketball greats throughout his time at Charlotte Christian School, Trey's natural path in basketball was carved in his mind for as long as he can remember. "I always saw myself doing something in basketball, ideally playing professionally. When I was a kid, I used to always say: 'Use the game to be a light to others and to be an inspira

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