As Vice President/Director of Athletics at the University of North Texas, Jared Mosley is a leader of more than 300 student-athletes on campus. Jared talks about the challenges in today's intercollegiate athletics landscape that includes Name/Image/Likeness (NIL), the transfer portal, conference alignment, and preparing young people for life ahead. He talks about the importance of success on and off the field for students as they navigate their college experience.

Makaila Nichols is an overcomer, entrepreneur, model, Best-Selling author, and anti-bullying advocate. She began her model runway career in her teens and was the victim of bullying and much more. Now, in her mid-20s, Makaila talks about the best-selling book she wrote at the age of 18 and about how the hurdles she has faced have shaped her to be the person she is today.

This year (2025) marks the 47th season of broadcasting Dallas Cowboys football for Brad Sham. He is a broadcasting icon who has covered every sport you can imagine. He has some stories! And, he gave me my first job in radio in Dallas and has been a mentor to many aspiring young broadcasters who have gone on to great success in their careers.

Marjorie Herrera Lewis is a trailblazer. She was the first female newspaper beat writer for the Dallas Cowboys. And, she is a book author. She tells the gripping story of Tylene Wilson, a teacher at a school in Brownwood, Texas, in the 1940s when all the men go off to World War II. And, there is a movie in the making!

Brian Briscoe is a senior communications leader with more than 30 years of experience in the public relations industry. His focus has been on developing creative public relations and communications plans, managing crisis communications, and fostering brand/community relations.

Over three decades, Brian has developed strong relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts and corporate constituents. Having worked as a media journalist for 10 years prior to his public relations career, he offers a keen perspective and insight to communications for clients. Building strong personal relationships in media sectors and within the public relations industry has been, and continues to be, a strength of his approach to serving clients in a one-on-one style.

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