A Chat in the Garden

A Chat in the Garden with Monique AJ Smith

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A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith: Where Significance Blooms in Athletics and Sports Business. A Chat in the Garden is a nationally recognized, weekly, interview-style podcast where women of color in athletic administration and sports business are spotlighted. Each guest shares her career journey, advice for others and current initiatives. Fall 2024 marked the show's 11th season, with a listener base that has grown to 1.7K members in our private Facebook community: A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Seasons 1- 10 and season 11 (through December 2025) can be found on 200...

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Jo Ann Pugh, Founder and President of 50-yard Line Mom LLC, joins Monique A. J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden 28.01.2025 57:48

Jo Ann Pugh, also known as the 50 Yard Line Mom, is a bestselling author, mentor, and advocate for the health and well-being of athletes at all levels. As the founder of 50-Yard Line Mom®, Jo Ann works tirelessly on behalf of families and professional athletes to improve health outcomes through education and reform. Jo Ann has held senior-level and key leadership roles at major corporations, inclu...

Alisha Lassiter, Founder of Stay N The Game, joins Monique A. J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden 28.01.2025 59:03

Alisha Lassiter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and the proud owner of Stay N the Game LLC, providing holistic sports therapy to athletes and their families. She is also a Content Contributor/Chat Consultant for AthleteTalk, a mental health and wellness app for athletes. Additionally, she serves as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist. Alisha holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) wit...

Lila Grooms, Hampton University Associate AD of Academic Achievement and Leadership, joins Monique A. J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden 22.01.2025 58:10

Lila Grooms, Hampton University Associate AD of Academic Achievement and Leadership, joins Monique A. J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden. A native of Hartsville, SC, she received a B.S. in Biology from Francis Marion University and a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix. She also earned an Ed. S. in Educational Leadership and Administration from Walden University. In additi...

Replay: Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, current Commissioner of HBCU Athletic Conference and former Dillard University AD, joins Monique A.J. Smith 22.01.2025 1:00:35

This episode is a replay and originally aired in 2021. Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, current Commissioner of HBCU Athletic Conference and former Dillard University AD, joins Monique A.J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden. Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others & current initiatives...A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith...

Trailer 30.12.2024 5:09

Welcome to A Chat in the Garden: Where Significance Booms in Athletics and Sports Business. Your host is Monique A. J. Smith. A Chat in the Garden is a nationally recognized, weekly, interview-style podcast where women of color in athletic administration and sports business are spotlighted. Each guest shares her career journey, advice for others and current initiatives. Fall 2024 marked the show's...