She Is Serious

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEY SISSSS! Kelsey Nicole Nelson is a name to be reckoned with. As a freelance sports reporter, Kelsey has been able to stand out from the crowd with her authenticity and generate a brand off of her very own name. Nelson, known to many as KNN, has never taken no for an answer. Through this episode, you will see how Kelsey continues to make herself seen and her voice heard through several avenues and how she has been able to to inspire so many journalists across the globe. KNN has branded herself to become a powerhouse in the world of sports broadcasting, and is a prime example of why women should be taken seriously. Kelsey Nicole Nelson is a name that you will not soon forget. #sheisserious #sheisseriouspodcast

HEY SIS! Welcome back to another episode of She Is Serious! Amiah Simmons, a current student athlete at the University of Alabama A&M, talks about her climb from bottom to top. Simmons grew up in a small town and only received one offer to play college basketball from Biola University out of high school. After her outbreak freshman season, Amiah pursued her dreams of playing Division 1 basketball and transferred to Alabama A&M where she was able to make an immediate impact both on and off of the court. Listen all the way through the this episode to hear Amiah's take on the world of college basketball and the transfer portal. You will see how betting on yourself when no one else does will lead to great success and accomplishments in life. #sheisserious #sheisseriouspodcast

HEY SIS! This month is a very special month for our co-host, Ashley White. Not only is April her birthday month, but it is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Month, both which are very near and dear to Ash's heart. This is a Tay and Ash episode special where Ashley gets real with us and sheds light on her story. We are so fortunate to have such a powerful, beautiful, selfless, and strong women as our co-host and her story is one that needs to be HEARD not HIDDEN! Listen through the entire episode to hear how our very own Ashley White has been able to come face to face with giants and beat the odds. If anyone else has gone through a similar situation as Ashley, please do not sit in silence. You deserve to be heard and we hope that this can be a safe space to express your feelings and tell your story. We are here for ALL of our sisters. Know that you are not alone. Ever. #sheisserious

HEY SIS! We are so excited to have you here for another episode of She is Serious. This week, an extremely gifted athlete and talented woman, Kyla Waiters joins the podcast! Not only was Kyla a volleyball phenom in high school and college, but she is a current member of the USA Deaflympics volleyball team, a huge advocate and influential force for the deaf community, a Beautiful Ballers official athlete, a content creator, and so so much more. Kyla speaks about her journey through athletics, how she fell in love with the game of volleyball, and how she was able to become a member of the Deaflympics. It is amazing to see and hear about all of the ways that Kyla is using her platform on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media sites to bring and increased popularity to the Deaflympics and providing a space for deaf individuals to connect and express their talents. #sheisserious

HEY SIS!!! This week is EXTRA exciting because we are making it TWICE as nice with 2 guests on the pod!! LaTonia Stanley and her daughter Brianna Stanley join us for a two for one special and talk about the growth in women's basketball, how the game has evolved, and ways that LaTonia has been able to instill discipline in her daughter from a young age. Brianna is only 15 years old, but you wouldn't be able to guess it with her maturity and confidence at such a young age. This mother daughter collab is one you will NOT want to miss... make sure you listen all the way through to hear abut why these two wonderful women are so much more than athletes!! #sheisserious

HEY SIS!!! This week Paisley Specht, a superstar for the University of Northern Colorado Women's Basketball team, joins us to share her story and talk about her journey through the world of college basketball. Paisley has overcome several obstacles through her career, but approaches every scenario with an extremely positive attitude. Our sis talks about her decision to enter the transfer portal last year and also gives insight on how she was able to overcome injury this year at UNC to become a stronger player and a stronger person. Paisley Specht won't let anything knock her down, and with her patience and positive outlook on life, Paisley will accomplish anything she sets her mid to on and off the court! #sheisserious

HEY SIS!!! You may know her as the Barefoot Hooper, but this week's guest does so much more than dribble to the beat. Maranne Johnson talks about how her social media platform rose to fame during COVID, and how the name "Barefoot Hooper" changed her life. She gives a behind the scenes look into the positives as well as the negatives that come along with having a platform. Our sis, MJ, gets real and to the point. Maranne Johnson is killing the haters with kindness one dribble and one shot at a time. #sheisserious

HEY SIS!!!  Meet this week’s guest, Dylan Gonzalez: a multitalented athlete, entrepreneur, and artist who speaks about her journey as and athlete and how an early rise to fame allowed her to how play an intricate role in shaping the NIL era that we know today. We get into some juicy details about what happens behind the scenes of college hoops and the NCAA on this episode... you will definitely not want to miss this.  Dylan has been able to shut out the naysayers, stay in her own lane, and accomplish so much on the basketball court and in life. She has forged a path for female athletes and has been a great advocate for women in sports. With her wisdom, knowledge, and strength, Dylan Gonzalez is continuing to build an empire and platform for women to excel in sport and beyond.   #sheisserious

HEY SIS! Welcome back to She is Serious! This week on our podcast we are talking with track star and sports reporter, Euphenie Andre! Coming from a small town, our sis has worked hard to create a name for herself on the track and as a female journalist. Euphenie has been able to develop extreme confidence over the years and is the EPITOME of a strong, talented, independent, and driven woman. Euphenie will, without a doubt, become a household name in the world of sports journalism. #sheisserious

Hey SIS!  Welcome back to She is Serious! This week on our podcast we are talking with Ariana Gonzalez, a social media superstar and D1 track athlete for the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). Ari goes into detail about her background in sports and tells us how she has been able to balance content creating life with her busy schedule as a full-time college student athlete. Ari has been able to build an incredible following on social media and is using her platform to not only generate a successful brand for herself and her future, but also to inspire the next generation of female athletes to hold their own on the court and in life!   #sheisserious