Let’s Talk About It
Recognized by Sports Business Journal, Meta, and more, Let’s Talk About It, informs and supports student-athletes with honest and engaging conversations about student-athlete issues. Your host, Sydney Moore is a Division 1 volleyball player and dedicated advocate for student-athlete empowerment.
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
Sydney chats with Francesca Faraci on how she juggles D1 soccer and law school at UIC. Francesca shares her journey from University of Florida soccer to pursuing a legal career and practical advice on internships, admissions, and support systems.

Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Sydney chats with Nick Peck about how athletes can take advantage of the life changing opportunities college athletics provides. Nick talks about the challenges he experienced growing up in an abusive and alcoholic household and his advice for those in similar situations.

Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Sydney chats with Eddie Taylor (Director of NIl, U of Cincinnati) about how athletes who are skeptical about personal branding and content can still benefit from NIL. Eddie talks about how he has helped athletes get internships, land jobs, and even set up business without becoming full-time influencers.

Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Sydney chats with Rachel Maeng about how athletes can calculate their rates for social media posts, the history of the influencer industry fueling NIL, and a step-by-step guide to negotiating compensation. Rachel shares the education and tools athletes need to protect their value and set themselves up for long-term success. This episode is sponsored by RootNote.

Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Sydney chats with Emily Pierce (Campbell T&F) and Jeremy Burchard (CCO of RootNote) about social media analytics and strategy. Emily and Jeremy share their strategies for success on social media. Sydney opens up about feeling pressure to follow the algorithm over her heart.

Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Sydney chats with Alana Casner, SVP at Parity, about how personal branding is closing the gap in sports. Alana breaks down what drives athlete value, how brands actually measure it, and how student-athletes can take advantage of these insights to create their own opportunities.This episode is sponsored by RootNote.

Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Sydney chats with 2x Paralympian Bailey Moody about journey as an athlete and what it actually means to compete with a disability. Bailey breaks down wheelchair basketball’s classification system, the policy gaps in collegiate sports, and how we can better support and understand adaptive sports.

Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Sydney chats with Kendall Ellis, 2x Olympian and 4x NCAA Champion about her journey from college to professional track. Kendall discusses the importance of performance, navigating sponsorships, building a personal brand, and the significance of having a strong support system. They emphasize the business aspect of being an athlete and encourage others to take charge of their careers.

Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
In this solo episode, Sydney shares five personal mindsets that have guided her journey as an athlete, student, and founder. Sydney shares honest reflections from sitting the bench, dropping pre-med, and finding the confidence to launch her own company.

Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Sydney chats with decorated gymnast Sierra Brooks (Michigan) on her path to athletic retirement and life after gymnastics. Sierra reflects on her decision to take a fifth year and the mental shift needed to succeed in her corporate job.

Real Talk. Real Athletes.
Welcome to Let's Talk About It, the podcast dedicated to informing and supporting student-athletes through honest and transparent conversations. Hosted by Sydney Moore—an ESPY Award winner, Glamour Magazine College Woman of the Year, NCAA Division I volleyball athlete at Cornell (Ivy) and Syracuse (ACC), and an advocate with experience in shaping athletic policy—this show dives into the realities of balancing sports, academics, and personal growth.
From mental health and NIL opportunities to understanding the changes in college athletics and policies shaping the game, Let's Talk About It creates space for authentic stories and actionable insights while placing athletes at the center of the conversation. Recognized by Meta and Sports Business Journal, the podcast amplifies voices shaping the future of college athletics.