Sivonnia DeBarros - 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. Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and a bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021. DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures. To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com. To join Attorney DeBarros Athletes Making Moves course register here. Join the New Athletes Making Moves Course at bit.ly/AMMCourse. Need additional resources? Check out What Are You Sporting About? and Athletes Making Moves bestselling books at https://www.prosportlawyer.com/bestselling-book and https://www.atheletesmakingmoves.com/shop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Sivonnia DeBarros - 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. Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About? DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021. DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures. To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com, and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com to live powerfully and impactfully. Join DeBarros' new Athletes Making Moves Course at https://bit.ly/AMMCourse For additional Resources, get our bestselling books: 1. What Are You Sporting About? 2. Athletes Making Moves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Jada Coggins is the Head J.V. Girls Basketball Coach at Pace Academy, Georgia, where she started an AAU team called the AE5 College Park Rimrockers. Her program focuses on education, basketball and mental fortitude.  While in High School Jada earned honorable mention status by the Georgia Sports Writers Association for the Class AAAAA in 2013-14, tabbed to the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s All- Metro Southside Second Team, garnered All Region honors named to the 2015 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings/ESPN Watch list. She was the Lady Wildcats all-time leading scorer and rebounder, scoring 1000 plus points and was the first Lady Wildcat to sign a Division 1 scholarship to Jacksonville State University (JSU). After her sophomore year, due to an injury, she returned home to Georgia State University where she was given the chance to handle some “unfinished business”. She completed an internship with the #1 Hip-Hop radio station in Atlanta, Hot 107.9, and with Georgia State’s Athletic Dept., serving as an in-game social media host. She also assisted as Head Varsity coach at Whitewater during her Junior and senior years in college. After graduating in May of 2019 from Georgia State University, Jada returned to become the sponsored Ford Keys In game host for football games during the Panther’s 2019 season. After her injury at JSU, Jada experienced a lot of emotions that caused her to question her identity. She uses her current position as coach to empower young athletes to find healthy balance in their lives through education, sports and mental health. Jada is a young woman with intense dedication, commitment and resilience. She is building a legacy for young athletes to rise in the face of adversity.  Basketball became a way of life for Jada, pushing her in all aspects.  Connect with Jada on LinkedIn, Twitter. About Sivonnia DeBarros Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, a woman in business, and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com. Are you seeking additional support to help you overcome issues with self-identity and confidence that's having a large impact on your business? Join the Athletes Making Moves Course now to get started. Additional Resources: What Are You Sporting About? Book Athletes Making Moves Book --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Sivonnia DeBarros - 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. Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About? DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021. DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures. To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com, and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com to live powerfully and impactfully.  Join DeBarros' new Athletes Making Moves Course at https://bit.ly/AMMCourse  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Samantha Skey is CEO of SHE Media, a lifestyle media company an audience of over 100M per month (comScore February 2022). In addition to the company’s owned and operated brands: SheKnows, STYLECASTER, BlogHer, Soaps, and HelloFlo, SHE Media operates the SHE Media Collective, a network of over 2,000 independent publishers. SHE Media was acquired by Penske Media Corporation in March, 2018. Samantha launched SHE Media’s social mission of advancing opportunity for women and girls when she joined the company in 2013. Through the SHE Media Collective (formerly SHE Media Partner Network) helps women and minority-led businesses to scale both their profits and their social impact. Samantha began her career in digital technology and media over 25 years ago at Interactive Imaginations, a gaming start-up that went public in 1998. She held management roles with CNET, Disney, Alloy Inc.  Prior to joining SHE Media, Samantha was Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer for clean tech innovator, RecycleBank. Over the past five years, she has received the “Raven Award” from the Bronx Academy of Letters; the “Leadership Award” from The Sister Accord; a “Corporate Visionary Award” from Folio Magazine; and a “Hall of Femme Award” from DM News. She was named a “Woman to Watch” by AdAge and a “Top 30 Women in Mobile Marketing” by Business Insider for two consecutive years. Samantha holds a BA in comparative literature from Hamilton College where she now serves as chair for the Hamilton Career Network. Connect with Samantha on Instagram, LinkedIn About Sivonnia DeBarros 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 is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com. Need more support in your business? Join our new course, Athletes Making Moves by registering at https://bit.ly/AMMCourse --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Sivonnia DeBarros - 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 the 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.  Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?.  DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.  DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.   To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at https://www.athletesmakingmoves.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Sivonnia DeBarros - 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 the 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. Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021. DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures. To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Brett Lorin is a former professional baseball player. He attended University of Arizona for a short while before being drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB draft. He also spent time in the Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks before retiring from baseball in 2015. After his baseball career, Brett owned and operated Jimmy John’s franchise with his cousin. He has a podcast called “Too Tall Sports” where he dives into sports topics, athlete success stories, and business careers with his network in the industry. Connect with Brett on Instagram, LinkedIn About Sivonnia DeBarros 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 is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Dionne McCollum is the Athletics Director at Delta College. In this position, she has put a strong focus on the individual development of student-athletes and building relationships with the community. Dionne has increased study hall requirements focusing on academic excellence, brought back the student athlete advisory committee (SAAC), and expanded student-athlete leadership meetings by inviting guest speakers. Prior to arriving at Delta, Dionne served as Assistant Athletic Director for the District of Columbia Public Schools in Washington, DC for five years.  During that time, she oversaw the sports of Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, and Flag Football. Dionne has also served as a collegiate woman's basketball coach. Beginning her career as the Assistant Coach at NJCAA Division I Pratt Community College for one year. Moving on to NCAA Division II Kentucky State University as Assistant Coach for 3 years, where she assisted in the team’s back-to-back winning seasons. She served as Associate Head Coach at NAIA Division II Marygrove College for two seasons. Completing her coaching career as Assistant Coach at NCAA Division II Elizabeth City State University for 3 years, where she aided in the team finishing with a 24-4 season in 2012-2013 and was the position coach to 2011-2012/2012-2013 All-Conference Player Stephanie Harper. Additionally, she has taught Athletic Injury and Preventions courses as an adjunct professor at Elizabeth City State University and served as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Academy of Oak Park in Oak Park, MI. Dionne played basketball throughout her academic career, beginning on the NJCAA level at Wayne County Community College District. She completed her basketball career in 2005 at Kentucky State University. She holds a BA in Physical Education from Kentucky State University, an MA in Athletic Training from The University of Findlay and is currently working on her PhD in Sports Leadership and Sports Management from University of Concordia Chicago. Dionne is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. Connect with Dionne on LinkedIn About Sivonnia DeBarros 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 is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com. Need Additional Support? Consider joining the new Athletes Making Moves Course helping athletes and entrepreneurs to understand their own identity and purpose, the building blocks of business, and legacy planning. Register now at bit.ly/AMMCourse Get our bestselling books: Athletes Making Moves What Are You Sporting About? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

It's Women's History Month (2022) and as a reminder to all of the amazing and strong women out there who give their all to make others comfortable and happy, Sivonnia DeBarros, the Protector of Athletes, joins an esteemed panel of experts and women dominating in their craft to also give you your flowers and remind others to "Check on their Strong Friends."  The Panel: Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer representing athletes, business owners, and high-generating employees in sports, business, and labor & employment. 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; and 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 the author of two bestselling books: What Are You Sporting About? and Athletes Making Moves©. Patrice Perkins - is a business and intellectual property attorney for creators with an emphasis in arts, new media + entertainment. Patrice graduated from DePaul Univer and in 2010, she founded Creative Genius Law as a strategic partner to help traditionally disempowered creatives use their intellectual property to build impact, generational wealth, and legacy. Her clients include artists, television personalities, best-selling authors, culinary entrepreneurs, apparel companies, game developers, content producers and curators, and creative agencies. Patrice is on the Board of Directors for Kartemquin Films in Chicago. Patrice is also one of few attorneys recognized across the globe by the American Bar Association as a “Legal Rebel” – a leading innovator in the legal industry. Dr. Shaniqua Jones - is a Restorative Justice Expert and has completed her doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a specialization in higher education in May 2016. Currently, Dr. Jones is the Coordinator of Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices with Thornton Township High Schools District 205. With a national platform, as the founder of Purple Path, Dr. Jones has been able to continue educating and serving students, parents/guardians, educators, and more through her Restorative Justice 101 courses offered online. To learn more about Dr. Jones, go to www.shaniquajones.com and www.purplepathbyDrJ.com. Jada Coggins - is a former decorated college basketball player who has a passion for youth. During college, Jada completed an internship with the #1 Hip-Hop radio station in Atlanta, Hot 107.9, and with Georgia State’s Athletic Dept., serving as an in-game social media host. Assisting as the Head Varsity coach at Whitewater during her Junior and senior years in college. After graduating in May of 2019 from Georgia State University, Coggins returned to become the sponsored Ford Keys In-game host for football games during the Panther’s 2019 season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support