Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby

And Happy Season Two of Levels to This! Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby kick off the new season with a no-holds-barred conversation about the dress —and the much bigger issues it exposed. The duo breaks down the controversy surrounding Dr. Karri Turner Bryant’s UNCF gala look, the policing of women’s bodies (especially in the Black church), and the double standards women...

On this episode of  Levels to This , hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby sit down with Harvard women’s basketball head coach Carrie Moore to talk leadership, culture, and building a winning program. Coach Moore reflects on Harvard’s historic Ivy League championship run, what it takes to create buy-in at an elite academic institution, and how she balances NIL, player bra...

On this episode of  Levels to This , hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby are joined by sisters, business partners, and community builders Krystal Payne and Kerry Coddett, the co-founders of the Kwanzaa Crawl. They get into how a single idea—rooted in joy, culture, and cooperative economics—grew into a massive, multi-venue celebration that has circulated hundreds of thou...

On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby kick things off with some holiday spirit as they announce the winner of the show’s $1,000 Christmas giveaway and reflect on the power of giving back. Then it’s back to basketball: from A’ja Wilson’s continued dominance on and off the court, to the ongoing frustrations around WNBA coaching hires and...

On this episode of Levels to This, hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby are joined by THE Miss New Jersey USA 2025, Ivy Harrington. Ivy shares how she went from college basketball captain (as a freshman!) to the pageant stage, how her athletic background shaped her confidence, and what it really takes to prepare for competition—on and off the runway. She also opens up about pushing...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby get real about the messy middle of doing what you love for a living. From Sheryl’s years of championships and pressure to Terrika’s rise in sports media, they unpack the unseen side of “dream jobs”—the exhaustion, the expectations, and the fear of letting go. They also shout out the wom...

On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby give Thanksgiving the respect it deserves. From the must-have dishes on their plates — dressing (not stuffing), mac and cheese, collard greens, yams, ham, and even chitlins — to the foods they refuse to negotiate on, the two break down the traditions that make the holiday what it is. It’s funny, it’...

On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby sit down with NFL agent and Lady Lib Sports founder Rasheeda Liberty, whose signature philosophy is simple: build the man first, the athlete second, the philanthropist third. She talks about what it really means to support players as whole people—on and off the field—and how she prepares them for a career that...

On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby tackle the NBA’s gambling scandal—what “inside info” does to the integrity of the game, where accountability belongs, and why timing matters—while drawing a sharp line between fan betting and what players, coaches, and insiders should never touch. Sheryl brings the locker-room lens; Terri...

If you need a place to vent about the tribulations of American politics today, this raw, real episode of  Levels to This  has your back! Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby discuss how the government shutdown, halted SNAP benefits, and natural disasters are impacting millions, including their own families. With honesty and heart, they unpack what it means to care for your commu...

Not everyone lives up to the title “Sis.” On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby get real about friendship—when to cherish it, when to check it, and when it’s time to move on. Gucci Mane’s recent revelations about fake friends who took advantage of him while he was ill inspire Sheryl and Terrika to consider their own experie...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby sit down with Kansas State Senator—and candidate for KS governor—Cindy Holscher to talk about leadership, equity, and the future of democracy. Holscher shares how her daughter inspired her to run for office, the lessons she’s learned working across the aisle, and why she believes collaboration beat...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby welcome back their first repeat guest—journalist, author, and WNBA OG supporter Jemele Hill. The trio kicks things off with hilarious homeowner horror stories (ever had to buy a fake owl to scare off invading critters?) before diving into the state of the WNBA and the controversy surrounding Commissioner Cathy...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down A’ja Wilson’s historic fourth MVP win and what it means for the league, as well as digging into who would've gotten their votes for All-Defensive Teams. The duo also spotlight other award winners, including Veronica Burton and Natalie Nakase, before diving into the shocking coaching shakeups a...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Messy Monday for the WNBA falls on a Tuesday. Natalie Esquire joins Terrika Foster-Brasby and Sheryl Swoopes to unpack it all. Napheesa Collier slams Commissioner Cathy Englebert, saying that the WNBA has the “worst leadership in the world" and revealed the Commissioner has said some very strange things. The players, at least, are Team Phee! Plus the...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Terrika Foster-Brasby and Sheryl Swoopes sit down with comedian and actor Kevin Fredericks—aka KevOnStage. They dive into his comedy journey, from the cracking up his grandma after church to building a multi-platform comedy empire. He's on the Bald Brothers Tour NOW with Tony Baker... and he's  also  got two shows on the air  (Churchy...

Marriage and Family therapist Charna F Wilson joins this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby to discuss BOUNDARIES. How to set them, how to handle guilt for taking time for yourself, and everything else you need to carve out some peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby jump from coffee chaos to courtside controversy, unpacking a very messy US Open moment—Jelena Ostapenko's sore loser “classless/uneducated” dig at Taylor Townsend, and how the fraccas benefitted Taylor, who is in fact VERY classy. Then they zoom out on the playoff picture and the road to the WNBA F...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby go deep on one of the most heated debates of the WNBA season: the MVP race. What does it really MEAN to be the MVP these days? Sheryl brings the perspective of a three-time MVP, breaking down what the award really means, while Terrika pulls back the curtain on the voting process and what criteria should matter most....

On this episode of  Levels to This , hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby talk ball with the up and coming stars of the Washington Mystics, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. They deep dive into what the transition was like going from college basketball to the W, the camaraderie and dynamic of the team, and the feelings they experienced getting selected to play in the AT&T WNBA All-...

On this episode of  Levels to This , hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby are joined by Clare Hamill, the Interim President of one of the newest WNBA expansion teams, the Portland Fire. Along the way, they discuss Hamill’s 40 years of experience working to elevate women as an executive at Nike, the excitement around the Fire's return to the W, and much more!   See omnystu...

On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby dive into the recent WNBA trades and the immediate and future impacts on the various teams, from Dijonia Carrington’s trade to the Lynx and Aaliyah Edwards’ trade to the Sun, to Brittney Sykes heading to the Storm. They also discuss team challenges, coaching strategy and playoff prospects, highlighting the...

On this episode of  Levels to This , hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby are joined by Managing Director of Secretariat and Leader of Global Sports Tamika Tremaglio. In their conversation with the former NBPA executive director, they get into what equitable compensation looks like for WNBA players, negotiating the CBA, and the growth of the W. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby sit down with award-winning celebrity stylist Kimberly Steward for a real talk on women’s fashion, body image, and confidence. From red carpets to courtside, Kimberly shares what it’s like styling athletes and celebs, how shapewear plays into personal style, and why the right fit can change everything. T...

On this episode of  Levels to This , Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby are live from WNBA All-Star weekend in Indy with special guest Esther Wallace from Playa Society. Sheryl and Tee talk to Esther about how she broke into the sports merch game, what it’s like working with heavyweights like Jordan and Cash App, and how she’s pushing women’s sports forward throug...