Hang Time | Women in Sports

Sportsmanship and the 2026 Musial Awards with Amanda Ryan and Kathleen Nelson

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Amanda Ryan and Kathleen Nelson to discuss the 2026 Musial Awards presented by Maryville University. Amanda serves as the Director of Member Events and Services for the St. Louis Sports Commission, as well as the Director of the Musial Awards. She shared what goes into the planning and execution of the annual show, as well as considerations for nominees. Kathleen is a former sportswriter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and has been writing the award winner profiles for the Musial Awards for a number of years. She discussed some of her favorite stories to write over the years, as well as her personal connection to this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Billie Jean King.

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Bonus Episode: Live from the Women Leaders in Sports National Convention

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Sam Rapoport, Caroline Fitzgerald, and Shana Sumers live from the 2026 Women Leaders in Sports National Convention in Chicago. With a 20+ year career in the NFL, Sam Rapoport knows ball. She discussed her career in spots and shared information on her new venture, Grand Slam of Flag. As the Founder of GOALS and host of The Business Case for Women’s Sports presented by ally, Caroline Fitzgerald is focused on bringing more attention to the business side of women’s sports. And finally, as a professional athlete and career coach, Shana Sumers is helping women build careers as powerful as their game.

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Creating A Circular Economy for Sports Equipment with Passback Founder Magdalen Sparrow

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Magdalen Sparrow, the Founder and Executive Director of Passback, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on upcycling surplus sports equipment. Magdalen discusses what led her to found Passback and why the organization’s focus on sustainability also aims to provide more kids with opportunities to play sports. She also shares that the organization recirculated more than 11 tons of plastic and metal back into the economy in 2025 and helped save $22 million in preventative medical costs.

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Making a Women’s Sports Movie with Film Director Stacey Nation

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Stacey Nation, a writer, director, and creative consultant. Stacey shared the inspiration behind her forthcoming film, Forever Lights, which is about a young girl’s flag football journey from playing as a kid to competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics. Stacy and Tayler discuss the importance of authentic storytelling in women’s sports, as well as Stacey’s process of scouting locations and casting athletes for the film.

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Volleyball is the Next Major League with MLV Commissioner Jaime Weston

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Jaime Weston, the first commissioner of Major League Volleyball. Jaime talks about the growth of volleyball as a sport in the U.S., as well as her personal ties to the game. She also shares insights on league structure and the ownership model, as the league is set to expand and add four additional teams for the 2027 season.

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Designing Women’s Sports Facilities with Christina Franklin and Angie Nygren from Generator Studio

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Christina Franklin and Angie Nygren from Generator Studio, a full-service architecture and interior design firm based in Kansas City. Generator has worked on projects such as CPKC Stadium, the first purpose-built stadium in the world for women’s sports, the New York Liberty locker room, the forthcoming Houston Comets player spaces, and so much more. Christina and Angie discussed the importance of designing spaces that meet female athletes' unique needs, as well as the evolving landscape of women's sports architecture and the future of women's sports facilities.

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Roller Derby in St. Louis with Carol “Cruella” Hopfinger

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Carol “Cruella” Hopfinger from Arch Rival Roller Derby, St. Louis’ Premier Roller Derby League. Carol joined Hang Time to share an overview of roller derby and its rules, as well as information on some upcoming competitions - local and international - for the team. She shared the role of nicknames and team culture in roller derby and shared how to get involved with the league here in St. Louis.

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From Student-Athlete to Working at the Missouri Valley Conference with Kendee Hilliard

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Kendee Hilliard, who serves as the Director of Community Relations at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). Kendee shared how she got her start working in sports, as well as how her student-athlete experience shaped her. The two discussed the importance of representation in athletics, and Kendee shared updates on the MVC’s recent announcement about Arch Madness expanding to include the women’s tournament in 2027, as well.

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The Women’s Professional Baseball League and #ProtectTheNub with Britt Apgar

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Britt Apgar, a trailblazing athlete and one of the inaugural players drafted to the Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL). Tayler and Britt discuss the launch of the WPBL and what it was like to be drafted to the Los Angeles team. Britt shares the story behind #ProtectTheNub, as well as innovation in adaptive sports gear, and how she got her start playing baseball.

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How Playmakers Nashville is Supporting Women in Sports with Co-Founder Erin Ryder

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Erin Ryder, one of the co-founders of Playmakers Nashville, which is a membership-based community dedicated to igniting the power of women in sports on the field, behind the scenes, and at every level in between. Erin and her co-founder Emma May-Bradley have built a cohort model for women working in sports and young women aspiring to careers in sports in Nashville. Erin shared how the idea for Playmakers Nashville came to be, and why now was the right time to launch. She also discusses some of the innovative ways they are serving the needs of women in sports at various stages in their career.

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A Look at the NCAA’s Emerging Sports for Women Program with Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande and Gretchen Miron

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande and Gretchen Miron, who both work at the NCAA with its Emerging Sports for Women Program. Dr. Ash and Gretchen shared their backgrounds as former student-athletes and how those experiences shaped their career paths and the work they do today. The conversation also shifted into some data on the impact of the Emerging Sports for Women Program, as well as some of the recently adopted sports. Dr. Ash shared information on how a sport goes from application to full sponsorship, and Gretchen how national trends inform the NCAA’s process for adopting new sports.

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Building Community Through Soccer with St. Louis Ambush CEO Shelly Clark

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Shelly Clark, CEO and co-owner of the St. Louis Ambush, a professional indoor soccer team based in the Greater St. Louis area. Shelly shares her journey from a degree in education to becoming a co-owner of a professional sports team. She discusses the role sports organizations play in the community, as well as some of the challenges and rewards of being a woman in a leadership role in a sports organization.

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Empowering Women in High School Sports with Jen Brooks

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Jen Brooks, the Athletic Director of Usuline Academy in St. Louis and the founder of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports (GCWHSS). Jen shared how she got started working in sports, as well as some of the challenges faced by women working in high school sports. The two discuss the importance of community and mentorship for women in sports, and Jen talks about how GCWHSS is adjusting their structure to better serve the membership.

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How HomeTeam is Revolutionizing Athlete Mental Health with Founder Emily Huston

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Emily Huston, the founder of HomeTeam, which is an organization dedicated to centralizing athlete-centered care and community. Emily discusses her student-athlete and professional playing careers and gaps she noticed in athlete mental health support. The two discuss what led Emily to launch HomeTeam, and why she believes community and provider collaboration is such an important part of supporting athletes in their mental health.

Trigger warning: suicide ideation and suicide rates of NCAA student-athletes.

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Part 3: How BSN SPORTS’ SURGE Program is Powering Girls Forward in Sports with Olympian Allison Schmitt

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 5 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This episode is the third of a three-part series with BSN SPORTS and their SURGE program. In this episode, Tayler is joined by four-time Olympian Allison Schmitt. Allison shares her athlete journey from swimming in college to the Olympics, including the differences in her four Olympic Games. The two also discuss the impact of the SURGE program and the importance of helping to build skills of resilience and confidence in young girl athletes.

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Part 2: How BSN SPORTS’ SURGE Program is Powering Girls Forward in Sports with Tisha Hill

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This episode is part two of a three-part series with BSN SPORTS and their SURGE program. In this episode, Tayler is joined by Tisha Hill, who serves as a National Account Manager for the SURGE Program, which is aimed at empowering girls in sports. Tisha shares her journey from student-athlete at Indiana University to coaching to her current role now with BSN SPORTS. She discusses the importance of confidence, community, and innovative programs for women and girls in sports, and she and Tayler talk about the value of the student-athlete experience.

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Part 1: How BSN SPORTS’ SURGE Program is Powering Girls Forward in Sports with Aaron Hart

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Aaron Hart, Lecturer at SUNY Cortland and Vice President of Curriculum and Program Engagement at Varsity Brands. Through Varsity Brands and BSN SPORTS, Aaron oversees several programming initiatives aimed at physical education and empowerment for young athletes, including BSN SPORTS’ SURGE Program, which is aimed at empowering girls in sports. The two discussed how SURGE got its start, the impact the program has had so far, and some of the strategies it has in place to help build confidence in girls in sports.

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Making Women’s Sports Visible Year-Round with Content Creator Arielle Schmitt

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Arielle Schmitt, a content creator passionate about obscure sports and women's sports. Arielle has amassed over 230k followers across Instagram and TikTok, where she shares updates on niche sports like ultra marathons and ocean rowing, as well as her insights on women’s sports. She talks with Tayler about how she got started creating this type of content, and where she got the idea for her Year-Round Women’s Sports Calendar.

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How The Hooper Mentality Foundation is Training Athletes for Life with Patty Medina

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Patty Medina, a sports executive and the founder of The Hooper Mentality Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) focused on providing life and leadership skills for youth basketball athletes. Patty shared what led her to start the foundation in 2020, as well as some of the initiatives and partnerships they’ve had in the last six years and her vision for increasing diversity and support for women in sports. The two also discussed Patty’s career pivot from coaching to athletic administration, and how she got into her current role at American University.

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Bringing The Sports Bra to St. Louis with Co-Owner Heather Hill

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Heather Hill, one of the co-owners of The Sports Bra franchise coming to St. Louis this year. The two discuss the origins of The Sports Bra and the timeline for franchising, as well as some insights into what it takes to open and run a sports bar. Heather shares why this felt like the right business opportunity for her and what she’s most looking forward to when they officially open the doors in St. Louis.

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March Madness in Macomb with Western Illinois University Women’s Basketball Student-Athletes Addi Brownfield and Mia Nicastro

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Western Illinois University Women’s Basketball student-athletes, Addi Brownfield and Mia Nicastro. Fresh off of their victory in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Women’s Basketball Tournament, Brownfield and Nicastro have both had monster seasons for the Leathernecks in Macomb, IL. Brownfield was named the OVC’s Co-Defensive Player of the Year, while Nicastro was named the OVC Player of the Year. This year marks WIU’s third year in the OVC and their first team conference championship. After Sunday’s Selection Show, the Leathernecks are set to take on North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC, on Friday, March 20.

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Anniversary Rerelease: The “Why” Behind the Rebrand with Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This episode is a special re-release of the first full episode of Hang Time from March 12, 2025. Original description: In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande. Dr. Ash serves as a co-host for this episode, interviewing Tayler to help explain the "why" behind the rebrand.

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How the Joy+Us Foundation is Sparking Joy Through Sports with McKylin Rowe

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler sits down with McKylin Rowe, who co-founded the Joy+Us Foundation alongside his mom, sports reporter Holly Rowe. McKylin shared the story behind how Joy+Us came to be, as well as the foundation’s mission to spark joy in communities affected by hardship. Tayler and McKylin discussed the power of community and resilience in overcoming adversity and talked about some of the things that bring them joy.

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Career Pivots: From Higher Ed to the Phoenix Suns with Amanda Ekabutr

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Amanda Ekabutr, who currently serves as Team Member Experience Manager with the Phoenix Suns. Amanda shares how her start in higher education eventually led her to a role with the Phoenix Suns. She and Tayler discuss corporate leadership development - both in and outside of sports organizations. Amanda also shares some of the key differences between college athletics and pro sports environments and emphasizes the importance of people, culture, and adaptability in sports and corporate spaces.

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How Beks’ Dad Became the Official Dad of the Winter Olympics with Beks from TikTok

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Beks, whose viral TikTok video led to their dad being named 'Official Dad of the Winter Olympics’ by The Gist. They discuss the journey that led Beks' dad to Milan, how social media helped amplify Official Dad Richard’s experience, and the importance of advocating for women's sports. Beks also shared how family support shaped their passion for women’s sports, some behind the scenes information on Official Dad’s experiences in Milan, and their future plans to engage with the community around women's sports.

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Human Resources in Pro Sports with St. Louis Blues Chief People Officer, Jamie Sackman

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Jamie Sackman, the VP of Human Resources and Chief People Officer for the St. Louis Blues. Jamie discusses how she got started working in HR, her experiences transforming the HR landscape within the Blues organization, and the evolution of recruitment and talent acquisition in professional sports. She discusses the rewarding aspects of working in sports, as well as the challenges, and how she sees the role of HR in a multi-entity organization. Jamie and Tayler highlight the significance of women in leadership roles, the need for training middle managers, and the future of women in sports. The conversation concludes with insights on embracing artificial intelligence in HR and the importance of supporting young people aspiring to work in sports.

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The Power of Storytelling in Women’s Sports with espnW founder and Storied Sports Co-Founder Laura Gentile

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Laura Gentile, founder of espnW and co-founder of Storied Sports. Laura reflects on her 20-year career at ESPN and the moments that led her to launch espnW, sharing how her own experience as a college athlete shaped her belief that women’s sports deserved greater visibility and more intentional storytelling. Together, they explore the “whitespace” that has long existed in women’s sports media — and why filling that gap matters. The conversation also dives into Laura’s current work with Storied Sports, including the powerful series The 85ers, and how they’re building a platform to spotlight the untold stories of women’s sports.

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Breaking Barriers for Women in Sailing with Sara Stone

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by professional sailor Sara Stone, the first female navigator to win a TP52 World Championship. They discuss Sara's journey into sailing, the intricacies of her role as a navigator, the challenges of training and preparation, and the state of women's participation in sailing. Sara shares her insights on the pressure of competition, the importance of teamwork, and the opportunities available for young girls in sports. The conversation highlights the growth of women's sports and the need for more representation in sailing.

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BONUS EPISODE: Live Taping from The Dub KC w/ Jen Flynn Oldenburg, Ohio State Volleyball Head Coach

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Jen Flynn Oldenburg, the head women's volleyball coach at The Ohio State University and current president of the American Volleyball Coaches' Association (AVCA). Jen joined Tayler at The Dub KC, Kansas City's first women's sports bar, during the weekend of the NCAA Volleyball National Championship, hosted in KC at the T Mobile center. The two discussed Jen's journey from player to coach, the challenges of balancing family life with coaching, and the impact that COVID/NIL/transfer portal have had on the sport. Jen shares insights on the growth of volleyball, the importance of supportive staff, and her thoughts on the future of the game.

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Leading Through Change in College Athletics with UMSL Athletic Director Dr. Holly Sheilley

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Holly Sheilley, Executive Director of Athletics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). The two discussed how the evolution of women’s sports in the United States has led to increased visibility and more opportunities for women in sports. Dr. Sheilley shared insights from her experiences working in each of the NCAA’s three divisions and the national office, as well as what has been her focus since she arrived at UMSL, an NCAA Division II institution.

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Best of Hang Time 2025

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler looks back on some of the best moments from Hang Time episodes in 2025. The episode features clips from each of our 21 episodes with guests like Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande (NCAA), Camber Clemence (writer of TOGETHXR’s Play It Forward book), Tori Niemann Lukens (Clemson), Malik Fair (Parity), Dr. Elizabeth Taylor (Temple), Kristina Minor (Husch Blackwell), Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson (Toronto Raptors), Dr. Jen Fry (JenFryTalks), Holly Stalcup (College Football Playoff), Sandy Cross (formerly PGA of America, now PWHL), Dr. Janelle Wells (University of South Florida, WellsQuest), Jessica Poole (Jessica Poole Communications Collective, Women’s Elite Rugby), Katy Benson (St. Louis CITY SC), Denise-Schilte-Brown (Tampa Bay Sun FC), Dr. Kyra Kendrick (Pro Sports Assembly), Jennifer Tussey & Jada Humphrey (St. Louis Slam), Jessica Bogia (Upshot League, Jacksonville Wave), Ashima Chopra (FanVerse), Edwardsville HS Girls Flag Football Coaches, Dr. Risa Isard (Parity), and Monica Brady and Rachel Glenn (The Dub KC).

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The Growth of Women’s Sports Bars with Owners of The Dub KC, Monica Brady and Rachel Glenn

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Monica Brady and Rachel Glenn, co-owners and founders of The Dub KC. Monica and Rachel discussed what prompted them to open Kansas City’s first women’s sports bar, as well as some of the challenges they faced along the way. They also discussed some of the best feedback they’ve gotten from patrons so far, as well as the type of community they’re hoping to build at The Dub.

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How Parity’s Research is Informing Marketing Strategies in Women’s Sports with Dr. Risa Isard

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Risa Isard, the Director of Research and Insights for Parity. Dr. Isard shared how her passion for women’s sports combined with her background and professional experiences ultimately led her to the role she’s in now with Parity. She and Tayler discuss some of Parity’s latest research on Gen Z and women’s sports marketing. Dr. Isard shares her thoughts on what companies are getting right (and wrong) when it comes to marketing and partnerships in women’s sports.

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A Look at High School Girls Flag Football with Edwardsville HS Coaches Taylor Hay, Jaime Gaal, and Kaylee Neutzling

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by the coaches of the Edwardsville High School Girls Flag Football team, which just completed its inaugural season. Coaches Taylor Hay, Jaime Gaal, and Kaylee Neutzling led the team to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Quarterfinals in the program's first year. The three coaches are also members of the six-time National Champion St. Louis Slam professional women's football team, which they say helped them form a foundation to coach at EHS. On this episode, we discuss the growth of flag football for women and girls, and the importance of having women in leadership roles in sports, especially at the high school level.

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How FanVerse is Redefining Fan Engagement in Women's Sports with Founder and CEO Ashima Chopra

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Ashima Chopra, the Founder and CEO of FanVerse. Chopra founded FanVerse after seeing a need for more data on women's sports fans to support marketing growth and fan engagement in sports organizations. Ashima shared how her journey and career experiences in law and venture capital ultimately led to this culminating experience with FanVerse. She and Tayler talk about the challenges of being a founder and entrepreneur in an industry that is changing so rapidly. The two also discuss how technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to enhance the fan experience for women's sports.

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Upshot League and the Future of Women’s Basketball with Jacksonville Waves Head Coach Jess Bogia

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by the newly named Head Coach of the Jacksonville Waves, Jess Bogia. The Waves are one of four founding members of Upshot League, a new professional women’s basketball league focused on providing more opportunities for women’s professional basketball players to play and get paid in the states. Jess talks about her journey in basketball and how the job with the Waves was an opportunity she couldn’t turn down. She and Tayler talk about the exponential growth happening for women’s professional basketball right now, and Jess shares her perspectives on how Upshot League complements other professional leagues like the WNBA and Unrivaled. The two also discuss the recruiting process for the Waves, the 2026 season timeline, and how people can support the new league and teams.

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A Look at Women’s Professional Football with Jada Humphrey & Jennifer Tussey of the St. Louis Slam

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Jada Humphrey and Jennifer Tussey, members of the six-time Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) National Champions, the St. Louis Slam! Jada and Jennifer discuss the challenges of balancing a professional football career with their “regular” jobs. They also talk about the team’s experience leading up to the sixth National Championship, which they won in July 2025. The two shared what it was like to play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH, and how great it has been to have the support of the city of St. Louis behind them.

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Going PRO: Leadership Development in Professional Sports with Dr. Kyra Kendrick

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Kyra Kendrick, the Vice President of Member and Partner Strategy at the PRO Sports Assembly. They discuss Dr. Kendrick's career path, her experiences in recruiting, and her transition to leadership roles in organizations focused on developing leaders in sports. Dr. Kendrick shared some background on the PRO Sports Assembly, and how it works to foster connections and learning and assist industry professionals in navigating challenges and innovations within professional sports. The two also talked about leadership dynamics, the impact of private equity in sports, and advice for aspiring professionals in the field.

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BONUS EPISODE: Building a New Franchise with Tampa Bay Sun FC Head Coach Denise-Schilte Brown

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Denise Schilte-Brown, Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Sun FC. The Sun are one of the newest franchises in the USL-W, recently rebranded the Gainbridge Super League. Denise talked about her transition from college coaching to leading a new professional women's soccer team. She shared insights on what it’s been like to build a new franchise, establish team culture, and the importance of community support for women's sports. Tayler and Denise also discussed some of the challenges and rewards of coaching female athletes and emphasized the need for investment in women's sports to inspire future generations. Denise also offered advice for aspiring female leaders in sports, encouraging them to embrace their unique perspectives and take the lead.

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From College to Pros: Working in Sports with Katy Benson of St. Louis CITY SC

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Katy Benson, a veteran professional working in sports. Katy discussed her journey in the sports industry, her current role with St. Louis CITY, and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being part of a new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise. Tayler and Katy explore Katy’s experiences in various sports roles, the importance of community engagement, and the significance of women leading in male-dominated fields.

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Owning the Narrative: Building Brands in Women’s Sports with Jessica Poole

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined Jessica Poole, founder of the Jessica Poole Communications Collective and GM of the Chicago Tempest Women’s Elite Rugby team. They discuss Jessica's extensive career in athletic communications, her journey through various roles in college athletics, and her recent ventures into consultancy and women's rugby. Jessica shares her thoughts on the importance of storytelling, relatability, and access in women's sports, as well as some of the challenges and opportunities she’s experiencing working in an emerging professional women’s sports league with the Chicago Tempest.

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Leadership and Equity in Sport with Dr. Janelle Wells

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Janelle Wells, an Associate Professor in the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program at the University of South Florida and a co-founder of WellsQuest. The two discussed Dr. Wells’ research in gender equity and leadership in sports, as well as how she made the move from coaching college volleyball to pursuing her PhD and teaching. Dr. Wells also shared how WellsQuest came to be and how the work she’s doing in that vein is helping to create better workforces.

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How Inclusion & Shared Values Shape the PGA of America with Chief People Officer Sandy Cross

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Sandy Cross, the Chief People Officer at the PGA of America. Sandy is a former college volleyball student-athlete, who has spent more than 20 years working her way up in the PGA of America. Sandy shared how she went from a 90-day role with the organization to becoming the Chief People Officer. Two two also discuss the importance of shared values, mission-driven work, and why inclusivity is so important in sport organizations.

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RERELEASE: Managing the College Football Playoff with Holly Stalcup

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Holly Stalcup currently serves as the Senior Director of Stadium and Game Operations at the College Football Playoff, a promotion she earned since this episode originally aired in December of 2021. Holly joined the CFP staff in April of 2019 after having served as the Associate Athletics Director for Event Management at the University of Illinois.

Holly has been named to Central Illinois Business' Forty Under 40 during her time at Illinois, and she served on the National Board of Directors of the Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA) from 2016-2020.

In this rereleased episode, Holly talked about her experience transitioning from working on a college campus to working for the CFP, her experience as a woman working in a male-dominated, and her love of love of broadway shows.

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A Conversation on Boundaries and Backbones with Dr. Jen Fry

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Jen Fry, a Sports Geographer, tech founder, TEDx speaker, and the founder/owner of JenFryTalks and Coordle. Most recently, Dr. Fry authored the book, I Said No: How to Have Boundaries and a Backbone Without Being a Jerk. Tayler and Dr. Fry take a deep dive into why she wrote the book, how she came up with the title, and why boundaries are so hard to set. The two also discuss Dr. Fry’s work in conflict and why it’s so important right now.

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Leading Intentionally in NBA Player Development with Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson, the Director of Basketball Advancement with the Toronto Raptors. Dr. LCJ and Tayler spent time talking about intentional living and leading, what player development looks like in the NBA, and what it’s like to be a woman working for a team in a men’s professional sports league.

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Behind the Scenes of TOGETHXR's "Play it Forward" Book with Camber Clemence

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Sun, 8 Jun 2025 23:51:10 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Camber Clemence. Clemence helped pen essays for the recently released book, Play It Forward: How Women Changed Sports to Change the World. The book comes from the sports the sports media company TOGETHXR, which was co-founded by Alex Morgan, Sue Bird, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Jessica Robertson, with the mission of elevating women in sports and culture through a media and commerce platform.

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The (R)Evolution of College Athletics with Kristina Minor, JD, MBA

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 21 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Kristina Minor, JD, MBA, who currently serves as a Senior Athletics Consultant at Husch Blackwell. Kristina is a veteran in college athletics compliance, and is working with Husch Blackwell to help college athletic departments and athletic directors navigate the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics. She and Tayler discuss the impacts of NIL and the transfer portal through a legal lens, and Kristina shares a breakdown the House v. NCAA case and its widespread pending implications.

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Culture and Inclusive Workplaces in Sport w/ Dr. Elizabeth Taylor

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 7 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, an an associate professor in Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management. Dr. Taylor’s work centers on organizational culture and well-being within the sport industry, specifically as it relates to sport employees and athletes. She and Tayler discuss anticipated shifts to the culture of working in sport and how generational differences are a factor driving those shifts.

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Parity (and disparity) in Women’s Sports with Malik Fair

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Malik Fair from Parity, a company focused on uniting brands, women athletes, and fans in the push for equity. Malik and Tayler talk about some of the main discrepancies in the space of brand sponsorships for women’s sports and women athletes, and Malik shares some of the main ways Parity is working to bridge that gap.

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Leadership Development + Women’s Sports with Tori Niemann

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Tori Niemann, Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development at Clemson. Tori shares her insights on leadership development and creating programs to help student-athletes develop tools to better understand their identity outside of sports. She also shares the inspiration behind the POWER Women’s Leadership Academy she built at Clemson and how it’s impacting female student-athletes and administrators on campus and beyond.

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The "Why" Behind The Rebrand with Dr. Ash Lokhande

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In the first full episode of Hang Time, Tayler is joined by Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande. Dr. Ash serves as a co-host for this episode, interviewing Tayler to help explain the "why" behind the rebrand.

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Introducing: Hang Time

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Join retired student-athlete and host Tayler Onion, a proud member of the “I used to get some hang time!” club. While her vertical isn’t what it once was, Onion is jumping into a new chapter — rebranding The Bloom Pod to Hang Time to focus exclusively on women’s sports and women in sports.

Each episode dives into powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, media pros, and administrators shaping the game at every level. From trailblazers to rising stars, this podcast invites you to listen, learn, and get some Hang Time with the people driving progress.

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#49 Relaxed Hustling with Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:51 +0000

Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson is currently the Manager for Basketball Advancement with the Toronto Raptors. As we discussed in the episode, Dr. LCJ is a true “jack (Jane) of all trades.”

With stints at Purdue University, Western Kentucky University, Marshall University, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Smith college, she’s spent time as an assistant track and field coach, professor, and athlete development specialist. She also has her own coaching/consulting business, AceD Coaching.

A former student-athlete, LCJ graduated from Rice University where she competed in the sprints, hurdles and triple jump and was a four-year letter winner and Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar. After earning her undergraduate degree, she went on to earn a master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, where her graduate thesis examined the factors that affect Black women head coaches in Division I athletics. She also earned her PhD in Education-Athletic Administration from Northcentral University in 2016.

Dr. LCJ joined the Bloom Pod to talk about relaxed hustling, being unapologetic with your boundaries, and being the ultimate teammate.

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#48 Athlete Advocacy with Elliott Charles

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:27 +0000

Elliott Charles is a former college athletics administrator and the founder of both TracerSpace and the Hamilt0n Brand. He has completed consulting work in the Name, Image, Likeness space and has over 16 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics. He's had stints at Valparaiso University, Chicago State, Clemson, Florida A&M, South Florida, Alabama, Northern Illinois, Illinois State, and the Mid-American Conference.

As the Athletic Director at Chicago State, Charles led the creation of the Cougar Pride Fund and entered into partnerships with Nike/BSN, BandwagonFanClub, Weiss Hospital and Teamworks/INFLCR. He also brought men’s soccer back to campus after a 30-year hiatus and enhanced student-athlete development programming.

As the Founder of TracerSpace and the Hamilt0n Brand, Charles focuses on athlete advocacy and consulting, connecting people and opportunities with a data-driven approach.

Charles joined the Bloom Pod to discuss higher education, old school vs. new school mindsets in college athletics, and athlete advocacy. He also shared more about his latest ventures with TracerSpace and the Hamilt0n Brand, as well as what it’s been like traveling with his daughter for a broadway production.

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#47 What Shapes College Athletics with Matt Brown

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 11:00:13 +0000

Matt Brown is the creator of Extra Points, a newsletter that covers all the off-the-field stuff that shapes college sports, from the largest FBS schools to the smallest NAIA programs. Prior to going focusing on Extra Points full time in April 2020, Matt used to oversee SB Nation’s college team sites and regularly contributed to SBNation.com’s college football coverage. His coverage increasingly focused on off-the-field issues, from conference realignment to media rights to athletic department finances.

Brown is also the author of "What If? A Closer Look at College Football's Great Questions", a book covering pivotal moments through college football history like the Airplane Conference and the University of Chicago's descent from D-I greatness. Prior to getting into sports journalism, Brown taught elementary school, worked as a political organizer, and in executive search. He is passionate about open records, college football history, higher education, and building internet for humans, rather than algorithms.

Brown joined the Bloom Pod to talk about his experiences as an entrepreneur, what prompted him to start (and sell) Extra Points, and some of the off-the-field forces that help to shape college athletics.

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#46 A Career Built on Leaps of Faith with Celine Mangan

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:00:25 +0000

Celine is a Senior Account Executive for Altius Sports Partners, where she oversees client relationships, serves in an advisory capacity in the evolving landscape, and grows stakeholder engagement to deliver the full client experience. Prior to Altius, Celine was the Director of Advancement and Engagement at Women Leaders in College Sports, working with sport executives and leading all membership touch points, stewardship, and experience. She worked hands-on with member development, connecting members, and enhancing leadership opportunities within Women Leaders. She began her career at Western Illinois University in College Athlete Development and Academics, overseeing football, men’s and women’s basketball, and track and field while assisting all sports. Celine also oversaw both S.A.A.C. and W.E. (Women Empowering), the group for female college athletes.

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#45 From NOLA to NASA, then Football with Tony Hull

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 17 May 2022 10:00:10 +0000

Tony Hull is an outside receivers coach on the University of Louisiana at Monroe Football staff. He's had coaching stints the Kansas University, the University of Hawai'i, Warren Easton High School, and Sarah T. Reed High School. A former student-athlete himself, Hull was a two-year starter on the offensive line at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology in 2004. Following graduation, Hull spent four years working in the engineering field, including three years at NASA before realizing his love of coaching and impacting athletes.

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#44 Wage War Against the Status Quo with Daron K. Roberts

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 10 May 2022 10:00:06 +0000

Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL coach and author of the books A Kids Book About Empathy and Call an Audible. Call and Audible was a #1 New Release and Best Seller by Amazon and Sports Illustrated selected the book as one if its "Best Sports Business Books of 2017."

A highly sought after transition coach, Daron works with executives and elite athletes on strategies they can use to wage war against their status quo.

Roberts also serves as founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation (CSLi) at the University of Texas. He created CSLi in the fall of 2014. The Center is the first university-based institute dedicated to developing leadership and character curricula for high school, collegiate and professional athletes. Through the Center, Roberts teaches a course -- A Gameplan for Winning at Life -- to incoming freshmen student-athletes.

In January of 2018, the Center received the commitment and financial support of NBA All-Star, Kevin Durant.

Roberts holds a faculty appointment at the Liberal Arts Honors Program. He has received the Silver Spurs Centennial Teaching Award, Creative Engagement Award and was named a distinguished faculty member by the School of Undergraduate Studies in 2015. His research revolves around issues of rejection, failure management and leadership.

After graduating from Harvard Law School in 2007, Roberts served coaching stints with the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, West Virginia Mountaineers, and the Cleveland Browns. He holds a B.A. in Plan II Honors and Government from the University of Texas (2001) and an M.P.P. from Harvard’s Kennedy School (2004).

In 2010, Daron launched a nonprofit football camp - 4th and 1, Inc. 4th and 1 provides free SAT prep, life skills development and football training to at-risk youth in Michigan, Texas and Florida. The camp has served nearly 500 student athletes since 2010.

The Presidential Leadership Foundation, a joint venture between Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, tabbed Roberts as a Presidential Leadership Scholar for 2015. He was one of 60 members in the inaugural class.

Roberts has been featured in ESPN the Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek and Sports Illustrated. His articles have appeared in The Dallas Morning News, Fortune, Houston Chronicle, and Time.

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#43 “Planted, not Buried” with Renee Washington

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 3 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Renee Washington is a TV personality, author, small business owner, and motivational speaker. She is a former three-time All-American soccer student-athlete at LaSalle University, and she was recently inducted into LaSalle's Athletics Hall of Fame. Renee played professional soccer with SkyBlue FC for a short time before hanging up her cleats to pursue her master's degree and coach women's soccer at Lehigh University. While at Lehigh, she worked in the Sports Media department covering games and creating media content for the athletics website. Additionally, she has received on-camera script reading experience, runway work, and modeling work with Image International, a modeling agency in the Lehigh Valley that worked with personalities such as Amanda Seyfried. For details on Renee's career experience, videos, articles, recommendations, her nonprofit work, and more check out her website.

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#42 The Changing Landscape of College Athletics with Matthew Raidbard

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Matthew Raidbard is a former coach, an author, and a sports leadership consultant. A former men’s college basketball coach, he completed his doctorate in Educational Leadership before deciding to author “Lead Like A Pro.” His book provides coaches with foundational leadership knowledge and the tools to practice the best leadership style and behaviors that align with their personal values and beliefs. Raidbard has previously served as an athletic administrator, overseeing compliance, and he launched Raidbard Sports Leadership Consulting last fall. He joined the Bloom Pod to talk about his experiences working in college athletics, and to share some of the leadership insights he found during his doctorate research.

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#41 SZN 4 Teaser

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Tayler takes time to recap some highlights from Season 3 and shares some information about the layout of the show for Season 4.

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#40 Pivoting to Stay on Track with Ashton Henderson

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Ashton Henderson is a former football student-athlete, having played at Michigan State University (MSU). Ashton earned his advertising degree in 2010, after suffering a career-ending injury during his senior football season. As he pivoted and began to focus on life after football, he started a role as a graduate assistant in Student-Athlete Support services at MSU while earning his master’s degree in Public Relations. Upon the completion of his master's degree, Ashton moved back home to Tallahassee, FL, and obtained a role as an Academic Program Specialist for football and the men’s and women’s track and field program at Florida State University. Before long, Ashton had the opportunity to serve as Associate Director of Football Academics at Clemson University before returning to Florida State to serve as the Associate Director of Football Academics and lead the Seminole Leadership Program. Ashton transitioned into two new roles in 2021: one in professional athletics and one within the National Association for Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A). Ashton was appointed the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Detroit Pistons in January 2021. He also began his tenure as the N4A President, leading an organization with over 2,600 members. Ashton joined us to discuss his background and how it shaped the professional experiences he has had to date. He also shared his thoughts and insights on transitioning from a career in college athletics to the pro sports realm, and how he believes it will aid him in achieving his ultimate goal of becoming an athletic director.

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#39 HAIL MARY: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League with Britni de la Cretaz and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Britni de la Cretaz is a freelance writer who focuses on the intersection of sports and gender. They are the former sports columnist for Longreads and for Bitch Media. Their work has appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, espnW, Vogue, The Washington Post, Teen Vogue, The Ringer, Bleacher Report, The Atlantic, and more. Their work on racism in Boston sports media received the 2017 Nellie Bly Award for Investigative Journalism from the Transformative Culture Project, and that story was also a Notable Story in the 2018 Best American Sports Writing. Their writing on the queer history of women’s baseball for Narratively was nominated for a prestigious baseball writing award, the 2019SABR Analytics Research Award.

Lyndsey D’Arcangelo writes about women’s college basketball and the WNBA forThe Athletic. Her articles, columns and profiles on female/LGBTQ+ athletes have previously appeared in The Ringer, Deadspin, espnW/ESPN, TeenVogue, The Buffalo News, The Huffington Post, NBC OUT and more. She received a Notable Mention in the 2018 BestAmerican Sports Writing anthology for her story, “My Father, Trump and The Buffalo Bills.” Lyndsey lives in Buffalo, NY.

Britni and Lyndsey joined us to discuss their new book, HAIL MARY: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League. In their captivating book, they share the little-known, yet utterly fascinating story of the rise and fall of the National Women's Football League (NWFL), told through the players whose spirit, rivalries, and tenacity carried the league and furthered the legacy of women in sports.

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#38 Managing the College Football Playoff with Holly Stalcup

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 7 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Holly Stalcup is the Director of Stadium and Game Operations at the College Football Playoff (CFP). Holly joined the CFP staff in April of 2019 after having served as the Associate Athletics Director for Event Management at the University of Illinois. She began her career at Illinois in 2003 as a Graduate Assistant in the Athletics Ticket Office before transitioning to an Events Coordinator role and a promotion to Assistant Athletic Director of Event Management. While at Illinois, Stalcup was named to Central Illinois Business' Forty Under 40.

Holly holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Illinois, as well as a master's degree in Sport Management. She served on the National Board of Directors of the Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA) from 2016-20 and is currently a member of CEFMA and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

Holly joined us to talk about her experience transitioning from working on a college campus to working for the CFP. She also shared some insights on what it's been like as a woman working in a male-dominated field like athletic event management. Holly also discussed her love of broadway shows and how she knew moving from Illinois to Texas was the right move.

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#37 The Intersection of Sport and Higher Education with Dr. Lisa Rubin

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Lisa Rubin is an Associate Professor at Kansas State University in the College of Education, supporting their masters programs in College Student Development and Academic Advising, and the doctoral programs in Student Affairs in Higher Education and Leadership in Academic Advising. Her education and research interests are ethics in intercollegiate athletics, advising and developing student-athletes, the changing environment of college athletics, NCAA reform and women in intercollegiate athletic administration.

She began her career as a student worker in the Admissions Office at The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising and her master’s in Kinesiology-Sport Management. Following her time in Austin, Dr. Rubin served as an Assistant Academic/Life Skills Counselor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's athletic department before becoming an Athletic Academic Advisor and Life Skills Coordinator at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Dr. Rubin joined us to talk about the intersection of higher education and college athletics. She also shared her current research interests and information on an exciting new project she is working on.

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#36 Elevating Community with Chris Everett

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Chris Everett is the Partnerships Outreach Director for Elevation Church. A former football student-athlete at Western Carolina University, Chris spent several years working in college athletics before transitioning to his new role at Elevation Church in January of 2021. He got his start working in college athletics first working in tickets before moving into a student-athlete development role at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Chris's desire to to serve others is ultimately what led him to work in student-athlete development and at Elevation Church. Following the murder of George Floyd, Chris felt called to serve a higher power. After a lot of thinking, he decided to leave college athletics and join the staff at Elevation. In his new role, he works to develop partnerships with those in and out of the Elevation Church community to create service opportunities.

Chris brought a different aspect of higher education to The Bloom Pod, and we enjoyed hearing about his journey to date. He shared why service is so important and how his background in athletics has lent itself to his current role.

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#35 Examining Leadership Culture with Jennifer Cross

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jennifer Cross is a Co-Founder of Athlete Viewpoint, which is an innovative company providing quality survey and data analysis tools for athletics professionals and student-athletes. In that role, she works to assess and improve athletic culture for the students who participate and the professionals who work tirelessly to provide a positive experience. Additionally, Jennifer is the Owner of Perceptive Leadership Services (formerly Princeton Leadership Services), a consulting firm that specializes in leadership development programs and executive coaching, her mission is to positively transform your corporate culture one employee at a time.

Jennifer has enjoyed working with a diverse array of organizations throughout the Midwest and Northeast since 1997. Current and past clients represent educational institutions, non-profit organizations, government agencies, business and industry, medical organizations and women’s athletic teams. Prior to starting her own company, she worked at several higher education institutions providing leadership training and team-building programs for staff and students. Jennifer also designed and taught a course on “Creativity and Innovation in Leadership” at Bradley University for the Leadership Studies Minor.

Jennifer earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Education from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In 2018 she became a Board Certified Coach (BCC) through the Center for Credentialing in Education. She is a Lead Facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute, Inc. and a proud alumna of Mortar Board.

She joined us to talk about the founding of Athlete Viewpoint, the landscape of higher education, and why using data and feedback is so important for leaders -- especially in times of crisis.

Click here to learn more about Athlete Viewpoint. To read more about Jennifer, please click here.

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#34 Football and Cookies with Marissa and Jeff Allen

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 9 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Marissa and Jeff Allen are the husband-wife duo behind The Cookie Society. The two met at the University of Illinois, where they were soccer (Marissa) and football (Jeff) student-athletes. After college, Jeff pursued an NFL career and Marissa began to publicly explore her love for cooking via her blog/Instagram (@firstandfull).

The couple’s most recent venture, The Cookie Society, was born from Marissa’s love for baking in general and a trip she and Jeff took to NYC. They discovered a famous bakery with amazing cookies, and Marissa turned her focus to making her version of the “Ultimate Cookie.” The Cookie Society officially opened for business in 2018, but Marissa and Jeff opened their first brick and mortar location in Texas in 2020.

They joined us on The Bloom Pod to share their experiences opening their store during the pandemic, being first-time business owners, and how their student-athlete backgrounds have helped them along the way.

Marissa’s Instagram: @firstandfull

More on the Cookie Society: https://cookiesociety.com/

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#33 To NIL and Beyond with Sivonnia DeBarros

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 2 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Sivonnia DeBarros, the Protector of Athletes, is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

She joined us on The Bloom Pod to share how her experiences led her to a career in law and why her background in athletics is so important to the work she does today. Tayler asks about Sivonnia’s recent book on NIL, and the two discuss the potential impact of the legislation on athletes.

Learn more about Sivonnia’s legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com.

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#32 Diversifying Candidate Pools with Daniel Fitzpatrick

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Daniel Fitzpatrick is a student-athlete services expert who has worked extensively within collegiate athletics. Through his experiences, he realized the data showed there was both a lack of diversity within athletic departments and hiring applicant pools across the nation. Fitzpatrick currently serves as the Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Support Services at Loyola University Maryland and recently completed his master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction for Social Justice. Daniel joined us to talk about how his experiences attending a predominantly white high school and an HBCU led him to the work he is doing today. He and Tayler discussed the passion he has for his alma mater, Tennessee State University. The two talk about his recent ventures in launching Depth Chart Database.

More on Depth Chart Database: https://www.depthchartdatabase.com/

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#31 Tayler and Melissa Return

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

We've said it before and we'll say it again - it's been a minute! Tayler and Melissa take some time to catch everyone up on what caused the 8 month hiatus between recordings. Melissa shares a semi-alarming story about how she spent her 30th birthday last January.

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#30 Championship Baking with Julianna Jung

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Julianna Jung is a championship baker and a student in the field of public health. She joined us to talk about her experiences with baking and shared how she ended up on TV. Since being discovered on Instagram, she has had the opportunity to showcase her baking skills for the masses. As a student in public health, she also discussed her thoughts on how COVID-19 might impact the future of healthcare systems. Tayler asks Julianna about the best baking appliances, and the two decide that buttercream icing is (of course) better than whipped icing.

Julianna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cakedupjourney/

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#29 Domestic Feminism with Alex Onion

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 2 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Alex Onion is the self-avowed #DomesticFeminist and the owner and operator of Mertle and Dot, a Chicago-based floral design company. Outside of Mertle and Dot, though, she works in Chicago tech full-time. Excluding Tayler, Alex is the third Onion to grace The Bloom Pod, and she brought a new kind of bloom to the show. She explained how Mertle and Dot got its start and why it took her so long to launch an official website. Tayler asks about the domestic feminist hashtag, and the two discuss the concept of combining multiple identities to form one unique identity.

Mertle & Dot: https://mertleanddot.com/

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#28 Creating Generational Impact with Edward Jones II

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Edward Jones II is currently the Assistant Athletic Director for Player Development at Baylor University. With previous stints at Kansas University and the University of Houston, Edward focuses on the holistic development of the student-athletes he works with. He recently founded the Beyond the Field Program, LLC, which creates programming that inspires generational impact. Edward joined us to share how his grandfathers set the tone for generational impact in his own family. The two discuss Edward’s preferred name (Ed vs. Edward) and the meanings behind the names. Tayler asks if he prefers Kansas BBQ or Texas BBQ.

Beyond the Field: https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/

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#27 Flights, Fitness and Felicity with Ashlynn Fields

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Ashlynn Fields is a higher education professional, sports enthusiast, and a part of #TeamAwesome, otherwise known as Women Leaders in College Sports. She joined us to talk about her background, interests in higher education, love for craft beer, and much more. Tayler and Ashlynn discuss her purpose, which is to enhance the holistic growth of others and increase access for women of color who aspire to work in higher education and beyond. Ashlynn talks about how she started her @BreweryBliss Instagram page, which focuses on “flights, fitness, and felicity.” The two discuss Ashlynn’s latest blog post, which talks about vulnerability and getting outside of your comfort zone.

Ashlynn’s website: https://www.ashlynndfields.com/

Brewery Bliss: https://www.instagram.com/brewerybliss/

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#26 Framing Questions to Drive Change with John Shertzer

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

John Shertzer is the Executive Director at the Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ). John joined us to share how he went from working in leadership development for youth groups to his current role at SPJ. He discussed the idea of perpetuating a free press and the importance of fact finding and truth seeking in journalism. Tayler and John also discuss the differences in media accessibility between presidential administrations.

More on the Society of Professional Journalists: https://www.spj.org/

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#25 Authenticity and Bringing Your Full Self with Resa Lovelace

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Resa Lovelace is the founder and president of RBL Theory, LLC, and currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Enhancement at the University of Maryland, College Park. Resa is a repeat guest for The Bloom Pod, as she served on our first-ever panel-style episode last summer. She joined us to talk about what she’s been up to since our N4A Panel episode aired, and she shared the importance of being your authentic self in every space you occupy. Tayler and Resa also discuss the power of music as therapy and share some of their favorite artists.

More information RBL Theory: https://www.rbltheory.com/

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#24 Intentional Student-Athlete Development Programming with Alexander Martin

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Alexander Martin is a student-athlete development professional and doctoral student. Currently, he serves as the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development at the University of Miami (FL). Alexander discusses his background and shares how a mentor during his undergraduate experience helped to shape his vision for his career path. Tayler asks Alexander about the differences between working in on-campus students activities versus working in athletics. The two discuss the keys to successfully developing student-athletes for life after college.

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#23 Becoming a Millennial Millionaire with Blake Konrardy

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Blake Konrardy is the Millennial Millionaire. He is also the Vice President of Product at kin insurance, and the creator of more than 40 patents granted by the US Patent Office. Blake joined us to talk about his book, Millennial Millionaire, and the experiences that led him to that point. Tayler asks Blake to “dumb down” the meaning of actuarial science. The two discuss Blake’s idea for a protein beer (which didn’t work out) and the sports betting company he started that was a bit ahead of its time.

Blake’s Book: https://www.millennialmillionairebook.com/

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#22 Building Community-Centered Team Cultures with Mike Avery

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 8 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Mike Avery is the current head coach of Fort Wayne FC, which is a men’s outdoor soccer team competing in the United States Soccer League 2 (USL2). “Coach” Avery joined us to share his journey from college coaching and how his transition to the professional level came to be. Tayler asked Mike about his focus on “community centered program building.” Mike shared how his experience surrounding a team he coached in 2014 solidified the fact that athletes are in a unique position to help heal.

More information Fort Wayne FC: https://www.fortwaynefc.com/

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#21 "Npowering" Yourself and Others with Karyn Nishimura Sneath

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 1 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Karyn Nishimura Sneath is the Director of Education for the Society of Professional Journalists, and the owner of Npower, which is a leadership and organizational development consulting practice. The two talk about Karyn’s first impressions of Tayler’s mom, Cathy. Karyn shared how her experiences in Panhellenic ultimately led her to a career in helping teams function at their best. Tayler asks Karyn about her thoughts on individual assessments versus team assessments, particularly with the DiSC brand.

More information on Npower: http://npoweryourself.com/

More on the Society of Professional Journalists: https://www.spj.org/

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#20 Best of Season 1 (Bonus Episode)

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Tayler’s mom, Cathy Onion, makes a triumphant (and surprise) return to the Bloom Pod to share some of her infamous episode notes! During this bonus episode, Tayler and Cathy revisit major points from the guests of season one, and share some of their favorite moments.

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#19 The Power of Positivity with JP Abercrumbie

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

JP Abercrumbie serves as the Associate Athletic Director at Rice University and the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. She is a former student-athlete, a fellow Women Leaders Institute for Administrative Advancement graduate, and a lover of positive vibes. She shared with the Bloom Pod how her background and experiences - across all the time zones - propelled her to the position she’s in today. Tayler and JP give a shout out to their IAA West 2019 sisterhood. JP explains how you can learn something from anyone if you’re just willing to learn. In the recap, Melissa wonders whether celebrities fly on commercial airlines and Tayler provides an answer. The two revel in all the gems JP dropped during her interview.

Social Media: @Just_JP_

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#18 Speaking Your Success with Jonathan Jones

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Jonathan Jones is a former student-athlete turned professional turned speaker. A TEDx Alum, he uses his life experiences to help develop current student-athletes through engaging and interactive sessions. Jonathan shares how he moved from an elementary after school to retail to speaking engagements. The two discuss his brief stint in phonebook sales in the Texas heat, as well as how his experiences at various jobs shaped the message for his book, Process. Jonathan speaks about how he was “vetted” prior to his TEDxKids experience and shares some advice on tangible strategies for success.

More on Jonathan: https://jonathanjonesspeaks.com/

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#17 The Intersection of Sport and Social Justice with Dr. Jeff O'Brien

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jeff O’Brien is the Vice President for the Institute of Sport and Social Justice (ISSJ), and serves as a facilitator and leader in a variety of other capacities, including NCAA Leadership Development, Huddle Up, and more. Jeff shared how his background and experiences led him to the work he does today. The two discuss the importance of active learning, particularly in spaces of social justice and gender equity. Jeff talks about how he became a Subject Matter Expert on bystander intervention and violence against women for all branches of the US military and Australian Army. He also shares a neat story about his experience facilitating a session for the NBA’s Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs.

Social Media: @JeffOB_Ldrshp

More on the ISSJ: https://sportandsocialjustice.org/

More on Huddle Up: https://powerofthehuddle.com/

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#16 The Pandemic's Impact on the Arts with Lauren Partch

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 1 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Lauren Partch is an actor, producer, writer, singer, and she is the cousin of our trusty sidekick - Melissa! Lauren shared with us her experiences in the arts and how COVID-19 has impacted the “normal” practices of the industry. Tayler shares a story about accidentally scaring Melissa when they lived together, and Lauren agrees that having Melissa as a roommate leads to many shenanigans. The two discuss Lauren’s favorite projects so far, as well as her latest endeavor with My Little Renaissance Girl. In the recap, Melissa and Tayler debate over the definitions of “feature film” and “short film.”

Social Media: @lauren_rosemary_

More on My Little Renaissance Girl: https://www.mylittlerenaissancegirl.com/

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#15 The Power of Mindset with Harvie Herrington

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Harvie Herrington is a Youth Motivational and Leadership speaker. A former professional football player, Harvie has also worked as a coach, a fitness instructor, and a teacher. He shared with us some of his life experiences, including his recent bout with kidney cancer. The two discuss how his coaching career led him to his current endeavors in motivational speaking. Harvie shares his insights on the power of mindset and goal setting.

Harvie's Website: https://www.harvieherrington.com/

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#14 Life in the NBA Bubble with Tim Sinclair

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 4 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Sinclair is the public address announcer for the Indiana Pacers, the Chicago Fire, and the Fighting Illini. Tim has also served as the voice of the 2020 NBA All-Star game and the 2020 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament. Tim shares his experiences being in the NBA Bubble in Orlando during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tayler asks whether he ever sleeps with all that he is involved with. The two discuss Tim’s YouTube channel and the song parodies he’s been producing during quarantine. Tim shares his experience as an author and how his tech startup, RINGR, came to be.

Social Media: @timjsinclair

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9hZ78q-a6xtuhnQxlUzvg

More about Tim: https://www.timjsinclair.com/

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#13 The Medical School Journey with Dr. Susie Koch

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Susie Koch is in her residency at Washington University in St. Louis. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, a former barista, and just a really swell lady. Tayler shares the Susie-based jingle that was stuck in her head prior to the interview. Susie discusses how her background and upbringing led her to pursue a career in medicine. The two talk about the ridiculous expenses associated with the application processes in higher education. Susie shares some of her insights about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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#12 Defining Your Purpose with Mark Trumbo

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Mark Trumbo is a student-athlete development professional and the mastermind behind Purpose Design. He’s also recently been rocking the alter ego of DJ TRUMBEATZ while facilitating some leadership development programming, which he and Tayler discuss. The two talk organizational involvement and the power of a great network. Mark gets into the “how” and “why” of his Purpose Design and how it came to be.

In the recap, Tayler shares her experience of what it was like going through Mark’s Purpose Design, and Melissa shares more on her interest in attending a grocery store conference, as well as her love of pranks.

Purpose Design: https://yourpurposedesign.com/

Social Media: @MarkHTrumbo

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#11 Lifelong Learning and Lessons from the Farm with Cathy Onion (Tayler's Mom)

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Cathy Onion (Tayler’s mom) is a lifelong learner, former college professor, farm kid, and all-around great lady. Tayler jokes that she wanted to interview Cathy to find out what it was like to have the perfect daughter. Cathy shares with Tayler some of her life story, including several stories Tayler didn’t know prior to the interview. The two talk about Cathy’s love of organizational involvement, which started at a very young age.

In the recap, Tayler shares the Generous Coffee jingles she promised Melissa in a recent episode. Melissa brainstorms a potential comeback Tweet, after taking a nearly two-year hiatus.

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#10 Youth Sport and Higher Education with Dr. Ed Horne

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ed Horne is a former tennis student-athlete and a current higher education professional. Tayler and Ed talk about his research interests. Ed talks about youth sport and the coach/parent relationships. The two discuss the ins and outs of the professional tennis circuit and how taxing it can be for the athletes. In the recap (which almost didn’t happen), Tayler and Melissa talk about mispronunciations, the game of cricket, and Melissa’s time management skills.

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#9 From Coaching to Social Justice: "Be scared, but do it anyway" with Jen Fry

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Jen Fry is a former student-athlete turned volleyball coach turned academic administrator turned social justice educator. She is the founder and owner of Jen Fry Talks, which is a social justice education firm that uses conversation to educate and empower audiences through an anti-racist lens. The two talk about their shared bitterness of losing the 2011 NCAA Volleyball National Championship to UCLA. Jen talks about how her experiences in athletics led her to her current anti-racism work. Tayler asks if it was scary to make a career pivot after so many years in the college coaching world. Jen talks about her latest webinar series with Dr. Victoria Farris.
Social media: @jenfrytalks
Website: https://jenfrytalks.com/

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#8 N4A Panel: Student-Athlete Development & College Athletics

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode is our first-ever panel-style episode of The Bloom Pod! Our guests are college athletics and student-athlete development professionals from around the country:

Lamarr Pottinger, NCAA Leadership Development (@Lamarr_Lead)
Resa Lovelace, University of Maryland at College Park (@RBLTheory09)
Dr. Kristina Navarro, University of Wisconsin-Platteville (@DrKMNavarro)
Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson, Purdue University (@MRScoachlacee)

These four have had a variety of different experiences both as student-athletes and professionals, and we’re so grateful they joined us!

NCAA Leadership Development: http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/leadership-development
Return on Inclusion: https://www.roinclusion.com/ (website), @ROInclusion (Twitter)
Resa's website: www.rbltheory.com

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#7 Graphic Tees and Entrepreneurship with Kari Jo Kelso

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 9 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Kari Jo is a veterinarian practicing small animal medicine, and she is also the founder and owner of Rosebuds Tees, which is a company that makes “graphic tees for small town lovin’ women.” Since its inception in 2016, Rosebuds Tees has created a variety of graphic tees, tanks, and sweatshirts, and has garnered nearly 19,000 followers on Instagram. Kari Jo tells us how she came up with the name “Rosebuds,” and Tayler asks about her design process. The two discuss the difficulty of backing up a truck trailer.

Rosebuds Tees Website: https://rosebudstees.com/

Rosebuds Tees Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosebudstees/

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#6 The Importance of Personal Branding with Will Baggett

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 26 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Will Baggett is a professional speaker, an author, and the founder of The Executive Image. His book is titled The Blueprint for a Successful Career, and it has earned a solid five star rating on Amazon. As the founder of Executive Image, Will leads workshops on professional presence and development for college student-athletes. Tayler and Will discuss his career path to date, and the process of writing his book. Will talks about the power of utilizing relationships and networking as resources. They also talk about the importance of using personal branding to build a career.

More on The Executive Image: http://execimage.org/

The Blueprint for a Successful Career: https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-Successful-Career-Foundation-Professionals/dp/1606793640

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#5 The Dangers of Chasing Perfection with Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 19 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande is a Doctor of Philosophy, a higher education professional, and an entrepreneur. She currently serves as an academic advisor at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Tayler and Ash talk about Ash’s experience as an international student and her journey in and out of (and eventually back into) the world of college athletics. Ash discusses her adventure in candle-making and entrepreneurship, as well as her company’s nonprofit ties. The two discuss the idea of chasing perfection and the stresses it can bring.

More information on fire & ash candle: https://www.instagram.com/fireandashcandle/

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#4 "ONIONS!" Sport Broadcasting with Connor Onion

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 12 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

ONIONS! If you’re a sports fan, you’ve likely heard that catchphrase from Bill Raftery. Episode 4 features a different kind of sport-related Onion. Connor Onion is a sports broadcaster, and currently serves as the “TV Voice” of the Southern Illinois University Salukis. Connor has worked with an array of sports at the collegiate and semi-pro level including the Quad City River Bandits and the Kane County Cougars. Tayler and Connor discuss his career path from 2017 until now. Connor talks about the ins and outs of sport broadcasting. The two discuss #TheLastDance and Connor’s appreciation for Tony Kukoc.

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#3 Owning Your Destiny with Tim Bryson

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 5 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Bryson is a Student-Athlete Development professional, and currently serves as Program Director for Student-Athlete Career Development at the University of Maryland, College Park. Tim is a speaker, future Doctor of Philosophy, and a craft beer fanatic. Tim and Tayler discuss Tim’s career path to date and his PhD research interests. Tim talks about his blog (timothyfbryson.com) and how his pinned tweet (“you can’t impeach vision”) came to be. The two also talk about Tim’s love for craft beer.

In the recap, Melissa and Tayler re-hash Tim's idea of saying “no” to things that don’t add value to your life. They also talk about their enneagram styles and Melissa shares a story from college that perfectly illustrates each of their styles.

Tim's blog: timothyfbryson.com

Tim's LLC: walkwithtfb.com

Social Media: @timothyfbryson, @TheIPAWay, @WalkWithTFB

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#2 Starting Over: Life as a Professional Athlete with Olympian Michelle Bartsch-Hackley

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Michelle Bartsch-Hackley is a professional volleyball player and a member of the USA Volleyball National Team. Affectionately known by her family and teammates as “Bartschy,” she was recently inducted into the 2020 Illini Athletics Hall of Fame Class. Barstchy tells the BloomPod the anticlimactic way she found out about her induction, and talks about the night her husband proposed. Tayler and Bartschy discuss emotional whiplash and the vibe around the Olympics being delayed. They also talk about Bartschy’s home renovations and recent partnership with Mizuno Volleyball.

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#1 Dreaming Big and Paying it Forward with Melissa Lutz

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:01:55 +0000

Melissa Lutz is the Owner/General Manager of the Generous Coffee Shops in Denver and Golden, Colorado. Melissa tells the BloomPod how she met Tayler, and how she used to pretend to be the libero on the volleyball team at the University of Illinois. Tayler makes a big ask of Melissa as her first guest on the show, and Melissa builds suspense by waiting until the end of the episode to mention the relatively big name of her business partner at Generous Coffee. The two talk about Melissa’s hobbies outside of running the coffee shops, and they not-so-subtly ask Google and Bagel Bites to sponsor the show.

More information on the Generous Movement: www.generousmovement.com.

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The Bloom Pod Preview

tayleronion@gmail.com (Tayler Onion) — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 17:20:04 +0000

Not sure if The Bloom Pod is for you? Have a listen and confirm your suspicion! Each episode will bring you new people talkin' about stuff. Stuff that makes them who they are. Stuff that makes their ideas move. And then probably just some other general stuff, too.

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