Alex Klein went from Division I basketball at Bryant to playing professionally overseas, and then into the Olympic world through bobsled. Along the way, an autoimmune diagnosis changed everything and pushed her to redefine strength, success, and identity outside of sport. In this episode, Alex shares how that journey led her to build Group of Grit, a community supporting girls and women navigating autoimmune conditions through mentorship, resources, and connection.

#21: Kylann Scheidt is the Associate Director of Communications for Video and Creative Services at the NCAA and a former Division I volleyball player who transferred before the transfer portal existed. In this episode, Kylann shares how navigating adversity as an athlete shaped her identity, fueled her creative path, and led her to a career telling the stories of student-athletes across college sports.

We talk about burnout, redefining success outside of athletics, building confidence through storytelling, and why authenticity matters more than titles or outside noise. This conversation is a powerful reminder that owning your story, especially during transition, can create real impact.

#20: In this episode of Changing the Game, former Division I golfer and current Chief Revenue Officer at FusionIQ, Sloan Shanahan, opens up about the transitions, misalignments, and breakthroughs that shaped her career. From leading high-impact consulting projects at EY to navigating burnout, leaving a stable seven-year tenure, and eventually stepping into a high-performing sales career, Sloan shares a refreshingly honest look at what it means to chase alignment, not perfection.

We talk about the identity shifts athletes face when entering the business world, the power of mentorship, how to trust yourself through major pivots, and why being “the only woman in the room” is a strength, not a setback. Sloan’s story is a masterclass in resilience, authenticity, and taking the long road to find the career you’re meant for.