SLĀ Foundation Presents The Power of Storytelling with Shane Adams

Meet Jordan Pettway, the talented social media specialist at Barstool Sports, who's also worked with Overtime and Slam magazine. Jordan's journey started as a young basketball enthusiast, but realizing he wouldn't go pro, he decided to pursue a career in media to stay close to the game. Networking played a crucial role in his success, connecting him with professionals like Patrick Beverly and Mont...

Join us on "The Power of Storytelling" podcast as we sit down with Jordan, a passionate sports coordinator at the Ruby Sea Hunt YMCA in North Carolina. Hear about his unexpected journey from undecided college student to pursuing a career in sports management, fueled by his love for sports and desire to positively impact lives. Discover how networking and authentic relationships have played a cruci...

In this episode of the Power of Storytelling, Brandon Garcia, a broadcast journalism graduate from Arizona State University and now a production manager with the UFC in Las Vegas, takes us on an exciting journey through his career in the media industry. From interning at a local Fox station during college to filming PAC 12 basketball games, Brandon shares his experiences and valuable insights. Dis...

Join us this episode of the Power of Storytelling for an insightful conversation with Hayden Henderson, where he shares his educational journey and career experiences. Hayden discusses his degree in business analytics with a concentration in marketing from the University of Tennessee. He talks about his reasons for choosing this degree, the benefits of studying business analytics, and the importan...

In this episode of the Power of Storytelling, meet Matthew Cummings, a mechanical engineering graduate who shares his experiences and career journey. Matthew discusses his educational background, including studying at the University of Dayton and his interest in software and emerging technologies. He talks about his internships at various companies, such as B&G Foods and private research-focused r...

In this episode of the Power of Storytelling, join the conversation with Shyam, a social programmer at Bleacher Report, as he shares his experiences in the sports journalism industry. From creating his own page @thefanalyst.live to writing for a local newspaper at Penn State, Shyam’s journey is filled with passion and dedication. Discover how he turned his love for sports into a rewarding career a...

Tune into this episode of the Power of Storytelling where Jose Orvera describes his journey coming to the United States from Cuba at 19 years old. Jose touches on key shock factors and how he adjusted to life. Jose speaks on mentors that took him in and help guide him in the right direction, learning new languages, his insight into the world of sales, and the impact that fitness had on his life an...

In this episode of "The Power of Storytelling," join us as we dive into the captivating world of the music industry with special guest Mari Barbieri. With a rich background in international marketing at major labels like Atlantic Records and Sony, Mari shares her journey and the invaluable role storytelling plays in the success of artists and their music. Gain insights into her experiences, learn...

Join us on "The Power of Storytelling" as we delve into the inspiring journey of Nick Silva, a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). In this captivating episode, Nick shares his experiences as a management major with a certificate in international business, his role as a coach at a local high school, and his plans to pursue an online MBA and project management degr...

In this captivating episode of "The Power of Storytelling," we are joined by Eli Yoder, a college student at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Eli shares his inspiring journey and the various ventures he is involved in, including running a photography business, working as a bouncer, and co-owning a pressure washing company. Discover how Eli's entrepreneurial spirit led him to explore these oppo...

In this Episode of The Power of Storytelling we talk with Client Success Manager of Preqin, Virgie Cruz. Virgie was born in the Dominican republic and moved to the United States during her senior year of high school. Not knowing any english, Virgie fought through the language barrier and learned english while getting her degree in international business, she explains that she believed as long as s...

In this episode of The Power of Storytelling we talk with Entrepreneur, ex swat/law enforcement, father, and business owner Travis Ala. Travis talks about how he handles the chaos that is entrepreneurship, how finding your passions will help you become more "successful" as well as how finding things that align with your core values will help you become more fulfilled as an aspiring human in societ...

In this Episode of The Power of Storytelling we talk with Cameron Macias, CEO and Founder of Forward Learning Group who is a current military recruiter, business consultant and financial coach. Cameron talks about his experience in the military, some things he learned throughout his training and experiences coaching others to expand and grow their business, and how he manages his time between his...

In this episode of The Power Of Storytelling we talk with Ashleigh Henry. Ashleigh is the founder and CEO of The Cheetah Company, a modernized marketing and sales firm that has served over 100 clients around the globe! In this episode we talk with Ashleigh about how her life has taught her some key life lessons that helped her define what success meant to her and allowed her to live in a way that...

In this episode of The Power of Storytelling we talk with entrepreneur and clean water advocate Anthony Ricchio. Anthony has created his own company focusing on bringing cleaner, better water to individuals as well as working with Wake Water Co to help incorporate better habits to sustain cleaner water and less pollution throughout the earth. Anthony expresses how important it is to be mindful of...

In this episode of The Power of Storytelling we talk with film creator and actor Rico Turrubiarte about some life lessons he has learned through the years of his life, whether it was working a job where he wasn't fulfilled or as a young aspiring director working to make a name for himself. Rico gives great insights into how to be a happier person and learn quicker by understanding you're human and...

In this episode of The Power of Storytelling we talk with accomplished pianist and conductor Mary Box. We talk with her about how her upbringing molded her into the happy and successful person she is today and about how her mentors helped her by giving her powerful advice to fight through the hard times in life to overcome her obstacles to do what she loved.

In this episode of The Power Of Storytelling we talk with CEO of Blooming Models program, Ashley Villa about how her childhood mentors gave her the advice that helped her create an amazing company that allows young aspiring models to receive the tools and guidance needed to become successful talent stars of all kinds!

In this episode of The Power Of Storytelling we discuss with Sierra Loren the power of creating positive daily habits, how the modeling industry works, how she got into modeling and what helped her create entrepreneurial mindset she has today, as well as how to build your mentality to create a positive self image. If you want to follow Sierra make sure to follow her on social media @thesierraloren...

In this episode of The Power of Storytelling host Boston talks with Logan Rodriguez about how your perspective and mentality of the obstacles that inevitably come up in your life can have a drastic impact on how you feel about these obstacles as well as how you overcome them to become successful and happy in whatever you are doing.

On this Episode of The Power of Storytelling we talk to guest Michael Petersen about how his journey through his successes and failures has molded him into the man he is today. We focus on Michael's life as he went through school "wanting" to become a doctor only to find out he has a much different path for his life.

Reed is a graduate from Texas A&M University and works in the sales division of Nucor Corporation. In this Episode Host Boston and guest Reed talk about some of the lessons they have learned through their childhood and how it shaped them into becoming stronger better people. They also talk about what mentality you should strive for when becoming an adult and how previous events in their lives shap...

Sophia Bednarz works for Rabbit foot studios here in Austin. She is the girl behind the scenes working on music video sets for artists like Parker Mccollum and shooting commercials for Whataburger.

Operatic vocalist and vocal coach Jared Schwartz sits down to discuss life growing up in a small town in Indiana, charting on the Billboard charts, and the secrets of being self-employed.

Amanda graduated from Mesa Community College and is currently the successful owner of Oak Cliff Pilates in Dallas, Tx. Peyton and Amanda discuss cosmetology school, being a female business owner, and following your passions.