She Is Serious
She Is Serious
She Is Serious
Hey SIS! Welcome to She is Serious, a podcast where we showcase female athletes and their impact beyond the game. Taylor Hall, a collegiate basketball player and fitness influencer, and Ashley White, a Beautiful Ballers blogger and author, are your co-hosts and each week we will be bringing on influential women in the world of sports to tell their stories and explain why they are more than just athletes. Tune in weekly to hear from our special guests and learn about why we are serious about being taken seriously.
Demand Respect Like Nikki Kett
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast where we are shedding light on the power of women in sport and beyond, explaining why SHE is SERIOUS about being taken SERIOUSLY.  Nikki Kett has experienced life as an athlete and also from the sidelines as a swim coach. She worked her way to becoming a great mentor and coach at the University of Michigan and left an extremely positive impact on the lives of so many swimmers through her career as a coach. Now, Nikki is a life and leadership mentor, guiding young athletes and women in sports to be confident in their abilities as athletes and in life as a whole. Nikki Kett shared her insights on the mental wellbeing of both coaches and athletes alike, and this is a special perspective that might make you shift perspective on the coach and player relationship. This is a must listen! Make sure to stay locked in throughout the the entire episode to hear the real strength that Nikki possesses both mentally and physically! INSTAGRAM: @nikkikettcoaching And get access to Nikki’s coaching here:   https://linktr.ee/nikkikettcoaching?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d08fd04a-bebc-424f-bfed-7233efc52151 #sheisserious
Jul 11, 2023
47 min
Faith Knight From The Court To The Runway: A Model Balancing Life As A Beauty And A Baller
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast where we are shedding light on the power of women in sport and beyond, explaining why SHE is SERIOUS about being taken SERIOUSLY. Faith Knight does it all. She is a fashion Model, UGC Content creator, and YouTube talkshow host who has taken her experience as a lifelong athlete to propel through her career. Knight stands out from the rest as she brings her unique personality and hard work ethic to showcase her talents through modeling. Faith Knight is just scratching the surface with her career, and who knows... we might see Faith on the next cover of Vogue! Listen through to hear Faith Knight's story and how she is so much more than an athlete. Make sure to stay up to date with Faith and all of her modeling endeavors! INSTAGRAM: @imfaithknight YOUTUBE: @FaithKnight And check out Faith's show 'Baller's Lounge' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ballerslounge #sheisserious
Jul 4, 2023
39 min
Stay Active and Get Mactive with Machaela Simmons
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast where we are shedding light on the power of women in sport and beyond, explaining why SHE is SERIOUS about being taken SERIOUSLY.  Get to know Machaela Simmons as she joins the pod and tells us her journey through basketball and life. Her unusual path to becoming a walk-on at Duquesne University is what shaped Simmons into the mentally and physically strong individual that she is today. Mac's experiences through life and athletics allowed her to develop a love for fitness and health which has now turned into her career! Machaela Simmons is changing lives through coaching and guiding individuals to become the strongest versions of themselves with her training platform called ‘Get Mactive’ and is also studying to make even more of an impact on lives as a physical therapist. Machaela continues to make strides in transforming individuals to become strong in both mind and body, and she is just getting started changing lives! Listen through to hear the power and importance of visualization, self belief, and confidence. Machaela Simmons knows that, with a clear goal in mind, she can accomplish her greatest feats.  Make sure to stay active and GET MACTIVE with Mac on her social media channels: INSTAGRAM: @getmactive TIKTOK: @getmactive YOUTUBE: @getmactive1770 And get access to Mac’s app, fitness programs, and more here:  linktr.ee/getmactive #sheisserious
Jun 27, 2023
34 min
Darks is Destined for Greatness- Sean Kelly Brings Light to HBCU Sports and Life Beyond The Court
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast where we are shedding light on the power of women in sport and beyond, explaining why SHE is SERIOUS about being taken SERIOUSLY. Sean Kelly Darks is a guard for the North Carolina A&T women's basketball team, but she is so much more than just a hooper. Darks sheds light on the experience she has had playing for an HBCU University and shares the amazing community that she has been able to be surrounded by. Sean Kelly aspires to make an impact on the world of sports media and marketing with her unique insight as a lifelong athlete. Our sis knows that her basketball career has, and will continue to, impact her life off the court and in her future endeavors in an extremely positive way. Darks is destined for greatness. This is why #sheisserious
Jun 20, 2023
39 min
Know Your Worth & Determine Your Own Destiny With Tori Ortiz
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast where we are shedding light on the power of women in sport and beyond, explaining why SHE is SERIOUS about being taken SERIOUSLY. Tori Ortiz was an Oklahoma State Track and Field star and has built herself to become one of the NIL era's most marketable athletes in the country. Ortiz was not just one of the highest paid athletes on the women's side of college sports, but across the board on the men's and women's side. Tori comes on the pod today to give us some insight on her life as an athlete as well as her life as a recent college grad and how she is taking the mega-platform she has built to propel her forward in the business world, through social media, and so much more. Tori wants to give back to the people that gave the most to her growing up and lets her pure heart shine through every aspect of sport and life. Tori knows her worth and has big plans ahead. She is writing her own story, determining her own destiny, and will not let anyone waiver her from her path to success.Get ready to listen to Tori and her story. #sheisserious
Jun 13, 2023
46 min
She’s Figuring It Out Through Faith: Lauren Schiek Transitioning Through Life With Fearlessness
HEY SIS!Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast where we are shedding light on the power of women in sport and beyond, explaining why SHE is SERIOUS about being taken SERIOUSLY. Today we have a fearless and fabulous female athlete guest on the pod: Lauren Schiek! Lauren recently finished her career as a softball superstar at Abilene Christian University and is letting her faith propel her through life after athletics. WIth everything that she does in life, Lauren carries a special light and strength through God’s grace. We get DEEP on this episode. Not only do we discuss the misconceptions about bringing faith and religion into athletics, but Lauren, Tay, and Ash also speak about the benefits of cultivating a strong community, the mindset and discipline that creates separation, and how sport prepares us for life in so many ways. You will hear through Lauren’s passionate attitude and voice that she has a much larger purpose behind everything that she does in life. Lauren has such a bright future ahead of her! Listen through to see how Lauren in fearlessly conquering life with God by her side. #sheisserious
Jun 6, 2023
52 min
Are Female Athletes Really The Real Deal? - Courtney Harden
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast where we are shedding light on the power of women in sport and beyond, explaining why SHE is SERIOUS about being taken SERIOUSLY. This week, our good friend and fellow podcaster, Courtney Harden, joins the show to explain why he believes that women should be at the HEAD of the table, rather than placed into a seat. CJ is a huge advocate for women in sport and has been in the podcast game for over a decade. He currently hosts his own sports podcast called ‘The Real Deal’ where he talks sports and breaks down disputed topics with athletes, broadcasters, writers, and so many others! Harden grew up in a household of strong women and says that they have been his inspiration in life as they have shown him so much strength and taught him all he knows about success in life. Harden now strives to provide a platform for females all across the industry of business, sport, and beyond to show that they are impacting the world in so many powerful ways on and off the court. CJ is THE REAL DEAL!! Check out his podcast to hear more sports talk and sports stories on a weekly basis!! #sheisserious
May 30, 2023
42 min
The SIStas Behind SIS: Tay and Ash
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast!! To celebrate our 15th episode, we have a Tay and Ash special to answer one of the most asked questions on our pod: What's our WHY? We are talking all about the thought process behind our podcast and how the name “She Is Serious” came about. Listen to hear how we are making this podcast work from opposite sides of the country, the goals that we have for She Is Serious, and who inspires us in the world of sports and in life! We are excited for what the future holds for us and this podcast as we continue to spread the real stories of female athletes and expand awareness of the amazing women who are impacting our world on a daily basis. This is why SHE is SERIOUS about being taken SERIOUSLY. #sheisserious
May 23, 2023
31 min
Developing Players With Purpose: The Elijah Knox Training Method
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav podcast showcasing the stories of those involved with women in sports and how they are making an impact beyond the game! This week, Elijah Knox joins us on She Is Serious as our very first male guest! Knox is changing the game of basketball through his unique training methods and has been developing basketball players for more than a decade. Knox works with some of the best in the women's basketball game, including greats such as Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins. Elijah has been a huge advocate for female athletes and women's basketball over the years, and is currently the owner of Arizona Athletics Youth Sports where he continues to impact the next generation through coaching and mentoring. Elijah was recently hired by the Phoenix Suns Organization to become the only player development coach for the Phoenix Mercury and his success as a trainer and coach speaks for itself as he has made a positive influence on so many, both on and off the court. #sheisserious
May 16, 2023
51 min
The Comeback Kid- Kasey Kidwell
HEY SIS! Welcome back to your fav female empowerment podcast!! We are excited to share another amazing sports story with you today on She Is Serious. Kasey Kidwell, a recent graduate from Queens University, joins the show and gives us insight on her journey as a basketball player and tells us how she has turned setback into comeback. Kasey Kidwell has left a lasting impact as a player at Austin Peay and at Queens University as a playmaker and even better leader. The future looks bright for the Comeback Kid as she continues to inspire the next generation through her social media platforms and her DAWG mentality on the court.  #sheisserious
May 9, 2023
51 min
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