The Already Worthy Podcast

Sharing FIVE tips on professional development from (my experiences). You may have heard them before but I add context around why they are so helpful in your journey to pursue your next career after sport!

Her Sports Story community, meet Cary! ENTREPRENEUR - ATHLETE - CEO This Boxing Boss Babe started out as an entrepreneur as a boxing gym owner and then evolved into a boxing athlete.  We talk all things entrepreneurship, the journey, athlete identity, how athletes and entrepreneurs experience similar aspects, creating a brand, and Cary's Boxing & Barbells program.  Here is an excerpt...

Lindsay Drennen, what an incredible individual!  Her sports story and experiences encompasses the challenges, the good times, the health wavering times, and the MAGICAL times.   Sports have always been a part of her life growing up with two parents who were coaches.  Lindsay's sport was Volleyball. She had the opportunity to be coached by her mom and then coach alongside her mom aft...

What will you hear about in this episode?  COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, ATHLETE LIFE TRANSITIONS,  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, and CREATING COMMUNITY  Nicole Tobon is here to IMPACT many.   As a former Softball athlete that made it to the collegiate level,  spent time in the corporate space, and became a Softball coach, she has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with you...

REAL TALK: That is what happens on this podcast with former collegiate softball athlete, Allie Collins!  We talk her sports story, leaving sport, navigating a career and life post sport.  When you first leave sport, you feel free, you can finally have a summer break, and do whatever you want! Right?! We talk it ALL - anxiety, working out and "staying healthy" after sport, getting your first JOB! L...

Emma Lee is a former competitive gymnast (and former club teammate of mine) that overcame various injuries to make it to the collegiate level. Collegiate athletics can throw various curveballs that we never anticipate and Emma was definitely thrown a curveball when her sports career retirement was somewhat decided for her. In this conversation, Emma openly shares her sports journey and its end — a...

Naya Tapper does not have your traditional Rugby story since she spent her entire high school career as a track & field athlete.  She started playing Rugby when she attended college at UNC Chapel Hill.  We talk all things her sports story, navigating next levels of sport, the professional level of Rugby, and bringing awareness to the game of Rugby and herself as a professional female...

Bri Collette is the Former Athlete Nutritionist and aims to help former female athletes with their mindset around eating and food. She finds that this mindset when explored can pour over into all aspects of life. We talk about beliefs as athletes that have stayed with us even after sport! She hopes to help former and one day even current athletes with their relationships around food.   Check...

Hey hey, so happy you are here! Ok, disclaimer -- I am not an expert in this realm, just a human living through human experiences, and navigating life! I have picked up these understandings through books, podcasts, personal development leaders, and of course through my own life. This is in no way a "solve-all method" and is truly just small small tips on how to shift your energy, thoughts, and sta...

My conversation with Lina was so in alignment with what Her Sports Story is about --- about reflecting back on our journeys and sharing advice with those athletes about to embark on their next chapters after sport.  She is a former competitive gymnast who left her sport in high school after life changes and moving to Nashville from Southern California.  She made her way back to the West Coast to p...

Cari Higgins: Former collegiate soccer athlete turned Professional Cyclist turned Real Estate Business Owner.  What an amazing woman! She has truly taken the athlete grit, drive, and perseverance with her in every aspect of her life.  We chat all about her journey, about working out as a former athlete and talk on LIFE transitions.  We also talk about this exciting movement of women...

This podcast features Deanna Schneyer, Chief Inspirational Officer of The Winning Element.  Deanna has created a platform that is first off, BEAUTIFUL and second off, geared towards all things optimal performance for the up and coming athlete.  She provides resources on nutrition, hydration, visualization and five other aspects that create the "winning element".  She is truly passio...

Chrissy is just a light and has such a knowing! She is a former competitive dancer that took her chronic pain into her own hands after years of not feeling like she was progressing appropriately after a career-ending dance injury and an injury from her career day-to-day profession.  We could have talked for hours on all of THE THINGS! Chrissy has created programming to help "sidelined" athletes un...

This episode is with one of my besties, Bailey Estep.  Bailey is currently an Academic Advisor at Texas State and has been one of my BFFs since age 10! Bailey and I were club teammates and even college teammates for a bit however, she endured a journey that involved a career ending  injury.  Through this conversation we talk about how she navigated leaving gymnastics not on her term...

Lyndsay is a Wife, Mama, Teacher, Health & Fitness Coach and Former Arkansas Basketball Athlete.  She takes us through her sports and life story where she overcame transitions; including, losing her Mom during her high school years, navigating college athletics, playing overseas, and life after sport.  We chat on how important personal development is and how we wish we would have had these tools a...

Have you ever wished something existed and thought... how can I create it?  Well Amanda McGrew saw a niche in the online dating space and created PLAYOFF - a dating app for collegiate and professional athletes.  We talk all about her sports story as a former Basketball athlete, playing at the collegiate level, transferring to another college to compete her final year of eligibility and playing pro...

Kelsey Anselmi, former basketball athlete turned Math Teacher! She is on the pursuit to a healthy lifestyle and encouraging others to do the same through her instagram @kelsey_otr “Kelsey On The Run”! Kelsey and I talk all things being a former athlete, transitioning into a career, and choosing ourselves first again! She also has a goal of completing an Iron Man! So cool! Her advice for athletes t...

Emily Pappas is a trailblazer in the Strength and Performance space for females. She owns Relentless Athletics, a gym that not only uses science to develop stronger female athletes but also is an inclusive space for females to become confident in Olympic weightlifting technique. Emily also holds a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Temple University and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Drexel Univ...

This conversation with Sarah Ditmars is... I’ll say it, RAW in the best way! She was in the midst of yet another transition out of “sport”, but this time it was her career in sport. Sarah has made waves as the head Athletic Therapist for a Jr. A men’s hockey team in Canada. However, it is time for her next step... her next chapter (similarly to leaving her sport as an athlete various emotions and...

A conversation with two-time Olympian, Mariya Koroleva on her sports story and transitioning out of synchronized swimming. She sheds light on some topics that are truly eye-opening! From her experiences in getting to the Olympics both in London and Rio, and how she is still navigating life after sport. She is so open and honest on her challenges through her journey and speaks vulnerably on the pro...

Kelly Bray, Former Volleyball Athlete, turned Health & Fitness Coach.  We dove right into her sport/career/motherhood journey and what she experienced along the way from body image, to anxiety, to depression, to binge eating and drinking.  Yep, we dive in and talk the REAL stuff that happens when we unknowingly carry patterns with us through other stages of life --- from people pleasing to perfect...

Yep, it’s a bit of a ramble here but I speak about my sports story and how that led me to creating the Her Sports Story platform (this amazing former athlete community)! Forgive me as I think a lot through this podcast, and there are definitely times where you’ll “hear me think”. But enjoy! Also, I mention Tammy who created the Her Sports Story logo! She is amazing!!!! And her company is called Si...

In this episode we talk with Maddy Hawthorn of MADFit. Maddy is a former competitive cheerleader and track athlete who left her sports behind as she entered college. We talk about her journey in the transition and how she came to realize she had lost her connection to health, fitness, and herself. Maddy is so passionate in helping former athletes find their inner athlete again and help set them up...

This podcast talks all things sports, international travel and service learning opportunities for girls in sport! Annika Wachtman is a mentor for the Beyond Sports GLASS program (Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport). She shares her collegiate athletics experience as a basketball player and how she found her next passion in travel and working with athletes in service learning settings. The...

Hey tribe! This episode is giving you a glimpse into my podcasting journey thus far. To say the least, it has been messy! Definitely got some trial and error going. But I’m still posting my very first podcasts because I want you to see the process. Just like in our sports, everything takes practice and time. So enjoy my quick tidbits! Thanks for being here!!! I promise we are in for the best podca...