Let’s Talk About It

International Student-Athlete Real Talk w/ Hayley Manners

Sydney chats with Hayley Manners about how being an international student-athlete impacted her college experience. Hayley breaks down the visa process and the rules that impacted her NIL earnings and tips for athletes going through the same thing.

Law School 101 w/ Francesca Faraci

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. 

The Only Way Out w/ Nick Peck

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.

Leveraging NIL for Post-Grad w/ Eddie Taylor

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.

Get Paid What You Deserve w/ Rachel Maeng

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.

Social Media Analytics for Growth w/ Emily Pierce & Jeremy Burchard

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.

What Drives Value in Sports? w/ Alana Casner

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.

Para Athletics Real Talk w/ Bailey Moody

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.

Pro Track Real Talk w/ Kendall Ellis

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.

Sydney's 5 Mindsets for Growth

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.