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The Motherlode Show
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The Motherlode Show is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Sandra Brunson (Mom of NBA star Jalen Brunson) and Steve Long (some guy who bought a microphone). We hear some stories, have a few laughs, and get nuggets of wisdom from our favorite moms in sports and entertainment.
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Kate Foley | CEO of The Epic Consulting Group
Mar 13, 202401:25:33Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by Kate Foley! She’s the CEO of Epic Consulting Group, co-host of her podcast called Her Table, and an agent in the NBA. We chat about the start of career at Nike, being a fixer, and having boundaries in her career. Her Table Podcast: https://hertablepodcast.com/Epic Consulting Group: https://theepicconsultinggroup.com/ Connect with the Motherlode Show: linktr.ee/themotherlodeshow
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Chaundra Daniels | Director of Career Services at Vaughn College
Feb 21, 202401:19:13Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by the hilarious Chaundra Daniels! She’s the Director of Career Services at Vaughn College, a humor consultant, and longtime friend of our co-host Sandra. Tune in wherever you listen as she breaks down equity versus equality, being a Black woman in a white industry, and the importance of butterflies to her.www.vaughn.eduwww.monarchpros.com
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Dr. Crystal M. Edwards | Found & President of Empowering Single Moms, Inc.
Jan 10, 202401:16:15Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by the wisdom-filled Dr. Crystal M. Edwards! Crystal is the Founder and President of Empowering Single Moms, Inc., the mother of four, the principal in one of the largest, urban school districts in the country, and wife to Mr. Fantastic! Crystal breaks down stereotypes about single moms, shares advice for dads, and her encounter with Writer/Actress Quinta Brunson! Empowering Single Momswww.Empoweringsinglemomsinc.orgInstagram: @esmomsincDr. Crystal M. EdwardsInstagram: @CrystalSaidThat
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Daynia La-Force | Former Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Dream
Dec 27, 202301:13:48Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by the former Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA, Daynia La-Force! Prior to the Atlanta Dream, she served as Coach at the University of Rhode Island, Northeastern University, and the University of New Haven. Away from the court, she’s the mother to both Terance and Martin Mann, and is married to Eddie Benton. On today’s episode, we dive into how her psychology degree has helped her become a better coach, the lifestyle that brings, and the Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation!Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation:www.tmcpf.orgwww.pledgeit.org/tmcpfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terancemannCPF/ Daynia La-Force:www.coachlaforce.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/astriddaynia/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CoachLaForceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrid.laforce
Transcribe →Denice Simon | Lead Counsel at Takeda
Dec 13, 202300:59:35Tap to summarizeDenice Simon is a pharmacist turned attorney who is the mother of 3 awesome humans who’ve played sports professionally. She’s currently the Lead Counsel at Takeda, a loving mother and grandmother, and philanthropist who serves on numbers boards for a wide array of organizations ranging from the Association of Corporate Counsel Chicago to the YWCA Lake County. This episode was recorded on May 26, 2023.
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Zrinka Allen | Owner of A2Z Consulting
Nov 30, 202301:11:49Tap to summarizeZrinka Allen is the owner and founder of A2Z Consulting Services, the former Chief People Officer of the Pro-Football Hall of Fame, and a shoe lover alongside Sandra. Zrinka joins The Motherlode Show to chat about coming to America as a young girl from Croatia, surviving an abusive relationship, and gets a surprise virtual visit from her daughters! This episode was previously recorded on February 24, 2023. Trigger Warning: sexual assault
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Shaku Miriyala | Owner of My Growth Academy
Nov 15, 202300:52:29Tap to summarizeShaku Miriyala is an entrepreneur and owner of My Growth Academy, and a loving mother of two. Shaku joins The Motherlode Show to chat about encouraging her children’s passions, what inspired her to start her own company, and a guest appearance from her son Akash to chat about his hopes for the WNBA. My Growth Academy: https://mygrowth.academy/ Connect with The Motherlode Show: https://linktr.ee/themotherlodeshowThis episode was previously recorded on February 23, 2023.
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Monica Wright Rogers | Assistant General Manager for the Phoenix Mercury
Nov 1, 202300:40:20Tap to summarizeMonica Wright Rogers is a former McDonald’s All American, University of Virginia’s all-time leading scorer, a 2x WNBA championship winner, and most recently, a mom. Monica joins The Motherlode Show to chat about being the number 2 WNBA draft pick in 2010, meeting President Obama, and balancing her new role as the Assistant General Manager for the Phoenix Mercury and raising a toddler. Find Monica on Instagram!The Motherlode Show is hosted by Sandra Brunson and Steve Long where the long-time friends interview the mothers of their favorite people in entertainment, sports, and more! Find us on social media!Facebook | Instagram | TikTokOther Relevant Links: linktr.ee/themotherlodeshow
Transcribe →Cynt Marshall | CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
Oct 30, 202301:10:43Tap to summarizeJoin Sandra Brunson (Mother of New York Knick Jalen Brunson) and Steve Long (Some guy that bought a microphone) as they dive deep into the lives of incredible moms.Episode one welcomes Cynt Marshall the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and overall amazing mom!The Motherlode Show is hosted by Sandra Brunson and Steve Long where the long-time friends interview the mothers of their favorite people in entertainment, sports, and more! Find us on social media!Facebook: www.facebook.com/theemotherlodeshow Instagram: www.instagram.com/themotherlodeshowTikTok: www.TikTok.com/@TheMotherlodeShowOther Relevant Links: linktr.ee/themotherlodeshow
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