Student-athletes are often asked to excel in the classroom and in competition—without being taught how to balance the two. In this podcast, Dr. Keith Adams draws on nearly 30 years of experience as an educator, coach, researcher, and nonprofit leader to examine the intersection of academic and athletic motivation. Grounded in research and real-world practice, this podcast explores practical, scalable strategies schools and athletic programs can use to improve academic performance, eligibility, and long-term outcomes for student-athletes. Participants will leave with actionable tools that move beyond compliance and toward intentional academic support.

Shelly Williams, PT, DPT, CHC, will be going over her “Day in The Life” and journey in the Healthcare Industry. Her focus areas will be: from NCAA Division 3 to Clinical Healthcare & Innovation.

Wilfredo Bonilla, Partner, Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, PLC and Founder/President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Hampton Roads–VA, Inc., will be going over his “Day in The Life” and journey in the Entertainment and Legal sectors. His focus areas will be: Navigating the Practice of Law – Music Artist to Lawyer.

Jen Schauble, a Chemical Engineer and supply chain expert, will kick-off this exciting, interesting, and interactive 2-part learning series on how to become an Interview Ninja.

Explore how to frame and align AI integration with workforce development. Gain insights into how we got here, including recent labor statistics and economic trends. What are AI Agents, and how are they reshaping industries? Learn how to build future-ready talent pipelines and navigate the human side of AI transformation.