The Playbook with Colin Jonov
The Playbook with Colin Jonov
Colin Jonov
Grief, Grit, and Grace: How Hannah Mears Found Her Voice in Sports Media
1 hour 27 minutes Posted Nov 26, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Life Balance And Early Hustle
Five Years Of Unpaid Reps
Freelancing, Agents, And Industry Nuance
Passion As Fuel And Refresh Moments
Finding Confidence Through Sports Betting
Navigating Stereotypes And Over-Preparation
Social Media Boundaries And Intentionality
Role Model, Humility, And Being Seen
Humanity In Clubhouses And Tough Questions
Grief: Losing A Brother And Showing Up
Panic, Permission To Cry, And Recovery
Anger, Boundaries, And Daily Grace
Faith Lost, Signs Found, Faith Renewed
Writing The Story Of Loss And Meaning
When To Share And Helping Others Heal
The Power Of No And Protecting Time
Solitude, Peace, And Self-Security
Enoughness, What’s Next, And Presence
Squeezing The Most From One Role
Trade-Offs, Desire, And Competitive Ego
Why The Job Matters: Trust And Story
Meeting The Boys And Industry Camaraderie
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Send us Fan Mail We trace the arc from unpaid reps to a trusted role in pro sports with Hannah Mears, then go deeper into grief, faith, and the boundaries that keep a public life humane. The heart of the conversation is perspective: preparing harder, saying no, and honoring the human behind every highlight. • early-career grind, unpaid reps, and freelancing • learning sports betting and proving competence through preparation • navigating stereotypes and using presence as an advantage • socia...