On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit with Ole Miss softball phenom Mackenzie Pickens — a rising SEC star with the mindset and motor every young athlete should study. Mackenzie breaks down the pressure, the grind, and the intangibles that fuel her confidence on the biggest stage. If you’re chasing greatness or raising an athlete who is, this conversation is pure gold.

Mackenzie opens up about her journey to Oxford, what it’s like growing up with a twin sister who also plays college softball, and the pressure that comes with being labeled “the one who can take us to the next level.” She breaks down the habits, confidence builders, and mental toughness she’s had to develop to compete in the nation’s toughest conference.

We also talk leadership, faith, dealing with social media noise, staying grounded, and what women athletes deserve more credit for. If you're raising an athlete, coaching one, or are one — this conversation is a blueprint on how dedication, drive, and humility create the intangibles that truly matter.

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This episode was sponsored by The Legacy Group and Jim Candella, Senior Vice President with UBS Financial Services in their Frankin, TN office.

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