Live with Grace

In this episode of Live with Grace, I sit down with Samantha Whiteman — former college basketball player turned financial coach — to discuss habits and strategies every athlete needs to secure long-term financial success and stability. We cover: How to build financial stability before your college/sports career is over The most common money mistakes athletes make (and how to avoid them) Smart habi...

In this episode of Live with Grace , I’m joined by Coach Andrew Wingreen , Head Men’s Basketball Coach at New College of Florida and author of the brand-new book “Win One Won. “Coach Wingreen shares his powerful “Win One Won” mindset —a framework for athletes to stay present, overcome adversity, and lead with purpose both on and off the court. We dive into: ​The story behind Win One Won and how it...

Lessons and blessings over the last few months + navigating big transitions as an athlete. Love you all and grateful for all the love!! Store: Ig: @grace.beyer @livewithgracepod YouTube: @livewgrace TikTok: @livewithgracepod

In this Season 3 finale of Live with Grace , I share why I chose to pause the podcast to focus on my senior year of college, balancing basketball, academics, and personal growth. I share insights on recognizing burnout, the importance of rest for creativity and motivation, and the power of stepping back to prioritize mental health. This episode is a transparent reflection on navigating transitions...

Embarrassment is rooted in caring about what other people think. Letting go can be the key to reaching your potential as an athlete. - Follow the social media pages on Instagram and TikTok: @livewithgracepodcast

Welcome back to the Live with Grace Podcast! Today’s episode is inspired by Deepak Chopra’s quote “to define yourself is to limit yourself.”   Timestamps:  00:00 Intro, Welcome Back, Purpose  01:24 Defining yourself as more than an athlete or what you “do”  05:03 Embracing your potential  07:10 Encouragement for Growth and Change  I hope y’all enjoy. Also find the podcast on social media @livewith...

Today I welcomed Setema Gali to the show: Former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the NFL. Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002. Played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU), where he was a standout player. Highly sought-after high-performance coach or RESULTS coach for entrepreneurs, executives, and athletes aspirin...

In this episode of the Live with Grace Podcast, I sat down with the legendary Doug Dickey, a College Football Hall of Famer with a storied career as an athlete, coach, and athletic director.   In this must-listen episode, we are honored to host Doug Dickey, a true titan of college football. As a player, coach, and athletic director, Doug’s impact on the sport is nothing short of monumental. A form...

Do You Want to Build Your Brand as an Athlete? In this week's episode of the Live with Grace podcast, I sit down with my brother, Grant Beyer, who has successfully built the "Spread Love" brand—a thriving clothing line and a viral social media presence. With over 450K followers on TikTok and 100K on Instagram, Grant shares his journey and the strategies he used to grow his audience....

What is the best way to physically and mentally prepare for preseason? What should you expect? How can you stand out? In today’s episode, I welcomed Kayla Mitchell to the show! Kayla is a Graduate Assistant Coach for Murray State, the host of the podcast “Zooming with Kaymitch,” and a former college hooper at Lamar University and Central Arkansas University. You can connect with her on Instagram @...

How do athletes adjust to the next level? How do professionals deal with the pressure to perform-- especially in a foreign country? In Part 2 of our conversation with Antoinette Bannister (AB), a seasoned professional basketball player, we focus on the challenges and experiences that come after signing a contract. Antoinette discusses how she manages the pressure to perform, especially when financ...

Do you have what it takes to play a sport professionally? Do you have aspirations to hoop overseas? Today on the show, we’re excited to welcome Antoinette Bannister, known as AB, a dynamic professional basketball player with a diverse international career. From playing in Portugal, Mexico, Kosovo, Albania, Nicaragua, Kenya, Egypt, and beyond, to representing the Jamaican National Team since 2018,...

Today on the Live with Grace podcast, we're joined by P'hariz Watkins, the D1 Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Northwestern State University. P'hariz brings a wealth of experience, having served as a Graduate Assistant Coach for the renowned Tennessee Lady Volunteers and working with USA Basketball. With five years of college play under his belt, he holds a Bachelor's degr...

Welcome back to the Live with Grace Podcast! This episode is a reflection on the journey so far, a look into the future, and a reminder to give yourself grace along the journey. - GB

Today I welcomed Kyra Hungerford (@kyrasgoodeats) to the podcast. Kyra is currently earning her Master's Degree in Dietetics at University of Illinois Chicago to become a future dietitian. She is also a former college basketball player at University of Missouri-St. Louis. - Today on the show we discussed Kyra’s outlook on sports, food, and forming healthy eating habits/body image as athletes and a...

Every season has a purpose… the offseason included. The offseason is a time for working on new skills, building strength, and preparing for the season ahead. It also brings infinite decisions and choices for how to spend your time, between workouts, recovery, rest, and outside hobbies/passions. On this episode, I discuss how I’ve learned to spend my offseason to set myself up for success— not only...

On this episode of the Live with Grace Podcast, I welcomed Peri Sheinin to the show. Sheinin is a former D1 tennis player at Brown University and currently works with Tennis Channel as the host of On The Rise, the first podcast dedicated to women's college tennis. On this episode, she describes her journey as a collegiate athlete, balancing sports with Ivy League academics, as well as advice to ot...

In this episode of the Live with Grace Podcast, I reunited with Camille Hobby, my former high school basketball teammate and recent graduate player from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Camille shares her inspiring journey from playing at NC State to Illinois, discussing her faith, overcoming challenges, maintaining love for the game, and advice for aspiring athletes. Join us as we exp...

Welcome to the Live with Grace Podcast as I discuss my candid thoughts about body image, my personal struggles with body image, and strategies/mindset tips I've learned to form a healthy body image that lasts... even through changing seasons of life. Intro: Navigating Body Image as a Student-Athlete and Woman Pt. 1 : Struggles with Body Image as an Athlete Pt. 2: Forming a Positive Body Image...

My faith is what has brought me through the toughest times in my life as an athlete and as a person. On this episode, I talk about how and when I built a foundation of faith, how my faith has grown stronger through each season of life, and how I continue to grow in faith. - By BELIEVING that things are going to work out, or that they already are worked out, we can set ourselves up for peace, bless...

On this episode of the Live with Grace Podcast, I welcomed Kristen Keys to the show.

One play sometimes changes everything. For better or for worse. When the unexpected strikes, how do you respond? How can you respond? How should you respond? Brilan McCory, one of my teammates at Roosevelt University answers all these questions and more on today's podcast episode... after facing one of the scariest-- and rarest-- injuries. A completely torn hamstring. A major surgery. Months in cr...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Live with Grace Podcast! Today I welcomed Sangolay Njie, a junior on the Roosevelt Men's Basketball team, onto the show. This episode covers: - Preparation for Senior year - Power of Mentality - Confidence - Full engagement and disengagement - Seasons of Improvement/Building on Experience - Patience - Advice for Those Aspiring to Play College Basketball Follow Sangol...

On this episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, I discuss a lesson I've learned through my journey with basketball: the importance of showing up. I've learned that showing up is a form of self love and self care. I define it as discipline rooted in love. I hope that sharing this small piece of my growth and journey helps you in whatever chapter you're in. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let...

I believe that everyone was placed on the Earth for a specific purpose. I also believe that everyone was blessed with specific talents for their specific assignment. What are yours?