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.

What happens when a former Division I athlete steps into the world of tech and transforms how brands tell their stories? Jocelyn Disque, Vice President at Touchdown PR, is leading the way. A 2023 Women in Business Nominee by the Austin Business Journal and 2020 AVCA Media Award honoree, Jocelyn brings a fresh perspective to the evolving world of public relations.

She joins Changing the Game to talk about her journey from sports to communications, why confidence is key in career pivots, and how AI is reshaping the way we connect and communicate.

#18: National champion at North Carolina. Award-winning brand leader. Builder of community and purpose. In this conversation, Rachel Magerman shares how four consecutive trips to the NCAA title game shaped her approach to leadership, why she pivoted from agency comfort to explore a new chapter, and how a “clean space, clear mind” idea helped reframe a legacy CPG brand after the pandemic. We talk identity beyond sport, taking smart risks, building a real network through communities like The Post and Work Like a Girl, and redefining success so life and relationships matter as much as results. If you are navigating a transition or craving a fresh start, this one’s your playbook.

#17: Holly Arend is the Director of Sports at Hazze Media, where she’s reshaping how women in sports are seen and celebrated. In this episode, she shares how her experience as a former figure skater shaped her mission to tell real, human stories, and why visibility, representation, and authenticity matter more than ever in women’s sports media.

#16: Katherine Lynch has worn a lot of uniforms including Harvard varsity squash, the U.S. Navy, and startup co-founder, and each chapter sharpened the same edge: resilience. In this conversation, Katherine shares how she went from service to startups, why “mission over title” is her north star, and how two simple prompts (“What would you do if money didn’t matter?” and “What do you naturally read and talk about?”) can reset your career path. We get into building The Post, a private community for elite former athletes, launching Vamos Rackets and why padel is exploding as the new networking sport, and the real work of identity after sport or service. Katherine breaks down baby steps versus big leaps, building your toolbox of skills, and “increasing your surface area of luck” by showing up, saying yes, and meeting people. She leaves us with a favorite mantra for tough seasons: some days joy chooses you, and some days, you choose joy.

#15: In this episode of Changing the Game, Jordan sits down with Kate Woelffer, Senior Vice President of Sales at Motive, who’s helping redefine what leadership in tech and enterprise sales looks like.

A former Division I softball player at the University of Minnesota and one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Minnesota, Kate has built her career on authenticity, empathy, and relentless drive. She opens up about how growing up in a competitive household shaped her mindset, what it means to be a genuine leader, and why progress often starts with moving the needle just 1% at a time.

Whether you’re an athlete transitioning into business or an emerging leader learning to find your voice, this conversation will remind you that the most powerful kind of leadership starts with being yourself.