#BlackWomenKnowSports

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Symone Stanley who is a reporter and YouTuber based in Atlanta GA, a graduate of NC State, and a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan! In this episode, Symone talks about her journey into sports journalism, her background in finance, and her newly formed interest in PA announcing! Sit back, relax, an...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Callena Williams who is a team photographer for the Dallas Cowboys, a North Carolina A&T alum, and the first black female team photographer in the NFL! In this episode, Callena talks about her introduction to photography, the steps that she takes to prepare herself for game day, and h...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Paula Salmon who is a North Carolina A&T State University alum and grad student, a native of Brooklyn, New York, and 2023 CAA Outdoor Women's Track Athlete of the Year! In this episode, Salmon talks about her hilarious introduction to track and field, the differences and similarit...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Alicia Bush who is a junior marketing student, Forward for the Howard Women's Rugby team, Vice President, and Captain for the Herd! In this episode, Alicia discusses how she came across the sport of rugby, breaks down the different terms and rules for the sport, and explains how good it feels...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Taylor Rooks who is an Atlanta native, a University of Illinois alum, and a world-renowned sports journalist! In this episode, Taylor recalls her first interview, speaks on her college days at UOFI, and breaks down how it feels to be a black woman in sports media! Sit back, relax, and enj...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by... me! As a senior at North Carolina A&T State University, I have had many great experiences working for the Athletic Department, contributing to the A&T Register, and hosting my show for my school's radio station, WNAA 90.1 FM! To kick off season 2, I will give you all a glim...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On this episode, Jaydn James is joined by Cayla Sweazie who works social media for ESPN's Andscape, a Morgan State alum, and a MEAC Champion for the Morgan State Bears Softball team! In this episode, Sweazie talks about being a guest at the ESPY's, what it felt like to win the first MEAC Championship in school history for the Be...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Charlee Major who is a native of Atlanta, GA, a North Carolina A&T State University alum, and a broadcast associate for MLB Network! In this episode, Major talks about her decorated 2-year experience as a journalism student at A&T, how it feels to have New Jersey be her new home,...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, I am joined by Alexiss Griggs, who is an Indiana University of Pennsylvania alum, former assistant basketball coach for the IUP Hawks, and current Director of Basketball Operations for N.C. A&T Lady Aggies! In this episode, Coach Lex talks about her non-traditional introduction to basketball, what it was like...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Justice Montgomery who briefly swam for N.C.A&T Aggies in the 2015-16 season. In this episode, Justice discusses what it was like to swim for an all-black and all-female team, how she felt when the swim team abruptly ended, and how important it is for her to continue to educate black...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Maleia Bracone who is a Senior Communications major, a native of Anderson, South Carolina, and the leading scorer for North Carolina A&T State University's Lady Aggies Basketball! In this episode, Bracone talks about her family ties to basketball, why she transferred to an HBCU, a...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Arial Robinson who is an author, North Carolina A&T alum, and art director at Wieden+Kennedy! Robinson talks about her time designing the North Carolina A&T State x Nike Dunk Low 'Aggies' sneaker for the Nike YardRunners campaign, switching from being a marketing major to a journalism major,...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, Jaydn James is joined by Trinity Woodson, who is a Community Relations NBAXHBCU fellow for the LA Clippers, a Hampton University alum, and a lover of community and law! In this episode, Trinity talks about her journey into the world of sports, her experience doing work for an NBA player and a Congressman, and she als...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Maria Hickman who is the Executive Associate Athletics Director, Senior Woman Administrator, and Chief Diversity Officer for the University of South Carolina Athletics Department. In this episode, Hickman takes you through her journey to get to where she is now, some of the highlights of her position, and...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, I am joined by Christyn Smith who is a pro golfer, a registered nurse, and a North Carolina A&T State University alum! In this episode, Smith discusses what it felt like to be the first woman to break 70 at The Alotian Club in 2021, how an unfortunate injury inspired her love for nursing, and how an unlikely...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! On today's episode, I am joined by Alexis Davis who is an N.C. A&T alum, a former ESPN Rhoden Fellow, and a social media intern for the Phoenix Mercury! In this episode, Alexis talks about her time in Arizona being a grad student and covering social media for both the Mercury and Suns, the feeling of having to prove her knowledg...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In today's episode, I am joined by Nicole Watson. Watson wears many hats, but is widely known for her sports show the "Sports Report," which was later copied by ESPN and called, "The Sports Reporters." Watson takes me through her journey of being a black woman in spaces operated by white men, her immediate love f...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In today's episode, I am joined by United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer, PWBA '89 Rookie of the year, and 4x MEAC Bowling Champion, Coach Kim Terrell-Kearney! In this episode, coach Kim talks about her uncertainty with the sport at first, what it's like to have her husband as her assistant coach, and the biggest less...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports Podcast! Today, I am joined by Jayla Rogers, who is a North Carolina A&T golfer, Aggie Alum, and a lover of Kinesiology! In this podcast, Jayla talks about how her grandfather influenced her love for golf, what it's like being able to practice with 2x NBA Champion J.R. Smith, and how it feels to be a black woman in a sport that is domina...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! Today, I am joined by Pamela Warr, NCAT alumni, and 2x MEAC Bowling Champion for the Lady Aggies at North Carolina A&T State University. Warr tells me how playing the Wii changed her life, how she developed her love for mechanical engineering, and if she believes that black women are properly represented in the sport of bowling. Sit...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! Today, I am joined by Rev. Dr. Arica Johnson. Dr. Johnson is a minister, a mother of 4, the wife to Calvin Johnson Sr., and the mother of Calvin 'Megatron' Johnson Jr. In this episode, Dr. Johnson takes the audience through what it is like to be the mother of an NFL player, a Professional Football Players Mothers Association mem...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSportsPodcast! Today, I am joined with East Laureen, who is an NCAT Alumna, 2022 Oscar Pope LEV Fellow, and host of her own podcast entitled "On-Screen W/ East Laureen." Sit back and enjoy the podcast! Feel free to leave a like and a follow! Follow Black Women Know Sports on all platforms! Facebook: Black Women Know Sports Twitter: @BWKnowSpo...

Hello, and welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports Podcast! In this episode, Jaydn James sits down with Lisa Salters as Salters discusses her journey into broadcast journalism, her challenges, and advice that she would give young black women who are aspiring to become sports journalists. Salters talks about her time covering both an NBA and NFL game on the same day, what it felt like covering th...

Hello, thank you so much for tuning into the intro episode of the #BlackWomenKnowSports Podcast! I hope you stay awhile, and enjoy all of the guests that will be featured on this show. Thank you so much for your support, and please let me know of any comments and questions you may have!