In this inaugural episode of The Game Plan for Growth, Cally McSweeney welcomes All-American Paige Gillette to explore the mindset that turns everyday challenges into championship-level performance. Paige explains how she learned to see mistakes not as failures but as one-time lessons and how shifting from “I have to” into “I get to” transforms obligations into opportunities. She also shares her approach to leading a team—building trust from day one, celebrating every contribution, and forgiving quickly when the stakes are high. Beyond the field, Paige reveals the simple rituals that keep her grounded and ready to excel: prepping meals and outfits the night before, swapping morning scrolls for a power playlist, and treating each task as a chance to grow. Whether you’re an athlete facing pressure or anyone seeking more consistency and confidence, Paige’s strategies offer a clear “game plan” to keep you focused, resilient, and empowered.

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About the Project: For our second Student Podcast Collaborative series, Communication & Media majors will produce an all-new, three-episode, 90-minute podcast capstone. These students move from theory to practice—pitching ideas, writing scripts, recording and editing episodes, and finally publishing their original shows. Each series tackles both personal and societal topics, allowing hosts to flex their storytelling, research, and production muscles. By working in a long-form audio format—one of the fastest-growing areas in media—students gain first-hand experience with the creative possibilities and practical challenges of communication technology.