Join host Cynthia Zordich live from the NFL Hall of Fame event in 2025 for an inspiring conversation with the women behind the football legends. This special episode features three incredible guests who share their stories of family, community, and dedication.

Theresa Dolman, wife of Pro Football Hall of Famer Chris Dolman, discusses honoring her late husband's legacy, raising awareness for brain cancer, and her new national pageant system. Monique Brown, the wife of the late Jim Brown, talks about her husband's foundation, the American Foundation, which teaches life skills to incarcerated and disenfranchised youth. Finally, Cherise Brown, the former president of the Off the Field NFL Wives Association, shares exciting news about the organization's growth, new chapters, and initiatives, including the 25th anniversary of their fashion show.

Listen in to hear about the powerful sisterhood and community of the NFL family.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction with Theresa Dolman, wife of Pro Football Hall of Famer Chris Dolman.

• 00:00:56 - Theresa discusses carrying on her husband's legacy and raising awareness for brain cancer.

• 00:02:15 - Theresa shares how she would create a statue of her husband.

• 00:04:33 - The importance of the NFL wives' sisterhood and community.

• 00:06:25 - Theresa's background in pageantry and her new national pageant system.

• 00:10:26 - Introduction of Monique Brown, wife of the late Jim Brown.

• 00:11:13 - Monique shares what it means to her to continue her husband's legacy.

• 00:11:59 - Monique discusses the American Foundation and their work with youth.

• 00:15:08 - Monique and Cynthia discuss how she met Jim Brown.

• 00:18:09 - Introduction of Cherise Brown, former president of the Off the Field NFL Wives Association.

• 00:19:17 - Cherise talks about new initiatives and the future of Off the Field.

• 00:20:31 - Off the Field chapters and the importance of local meetups.

• 00:22:21 - Discussing recent Off the Field events and future plans.

• 00:23:07 - Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Off the Field fashion show.

• 00:23:26 - Concluding remarks and thank you to the guests.

Another fantastic Hall of Fame Luncheon and Fashion Show!

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Thank you to the beautiful and talented NFL HOF ladies who jumped on the podcast and to @KiyaTomlin for showcasing her 🙌🏼 line! Keep checking as we share exclusive HOF content from YNS Live with NFL THREAD!

Listen to a new episode of YNS Live with NFL Thread recorded live on Fireside with hosts Juliet Hahn and Cynthia Zordich featuring special guests Sarah and Chris Carr.

Sarah Carr is an independent brand advocate partnering with Green Compass, a leading hemp-based wellness company. Together, we're dedicated to promoting holistic well-being through USDA Certified Organic products. With a focus on education, personalized guidance, and advocacy, I empower individuals to make informed choices that align with their health goals. Join me on this transformative journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life with Green Compass.

Chris Carr currently is a Senior Attorney at Murray Osorio PLLC, which is a full-service immigration law firm that has offices in Silver Spring, Maryland, Fairfax, Virginia, and Newark, New Jersey. Before his law career, he played nine seasons in the NFL as a cornerback and kick returner. He earned my J.D. at the George Washington University Law School and completed his undergraduate studies at Boise State University, where he won the Pat Fuller Memorial Academic Award. In addition, he's on the Board of Directors at Brain Injury Services, which supports and empowers survivors of traumatic brain injuries in Northern Virginia.

Remarkable Quotes

“The key is trying to just be curious and trying to find things that spark our interests. The NFL does have a lot of avenues to explore and to find out what you really love.”

“I'm always so inspired by other people who pivot and do whatever it is that really sparks joy in them.”

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Tune in for the engaging second half of the YNS Live with NFL Thread podcast, broadcasting live from @flankerlv at the @nflthread luncheon in Vegas. Stories have the power to truly unite us.

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Listen to a new episode of YNS Live with NFL Thread recorded live on Fireside with hosts Juliet Hahn and Cynthia Zordich featuring special guest Kathy Maurella.

Kathy Maurella serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Waterloo Sparkling Water, where she leads marketing strategy, brand development, consumer insights and go-to-market planning. Upon joining the team in late 2020, Kathy has been instrumental in building the branding infrastructure to deliver accelerating growth in this large, highly competitive category.

Prior to Waterloo, Kathy was a strategy and brand marketing consultant on diverse projects for top brands, including Panera, an LVMH division, Cole Haan, and Avon. At Panera, she led new business development for the CPG business unit, developing a five-year innovation road map and launching multiple new categories. And, at Starboard Cruise Services (LVMH), Kathy was responsible for the company’s first strategic, foundational consumer research and the development of the creative campaign to differentiate the brand’s retail experience.

Kathy launched her career at Kraft Foods | Nabisco Biscuit Division, where she was classically trained as a brand marketer and led the Nabisco Biscuit Hispanic marketing strategy across its $4 billion cookie and cracker portfolio.  Prior to her marketing career, Kathy worked in Nabisco's logistics/supply chain management department across multiple roles.

Kathy earned an MBA with concentrations in Strategy and Marketing from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Logistics/Supply Chain Management from Pennsylvania State University.

Remarkable Quotes

“Go all in. Go for broke. Water down nothing fits the Waterloo culture.”

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Listen to a new episode of YNS Live with NFL Thread recorded live on Fireside with hosts Juliet Hahn and Cynthia Zordich featuring special guest Jelani Jenkins.

Jelani Jenkins, a five-year NFL veteran turned renowned speaker and Certified Mental Performance Coach, is an expert in the field of personal transformation. Known for his dynamic, engaging talks, he inspires his audiences to unlock their potential, break down barriers, and realize their highest vision.

Beyond his successful NFL career as a starting linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Texans, Jelani has made waves in the entrepreneurial world as the founder and CEO of Postseason, a social learning app that empowers athletes to continue their growth, success and fulfillment beyond sports. His innovative approach and commitment to supporting others in their post-athletic journey was recognized by Forbes in 2021. It also led to Postseason winning first place in Founder's Live's pitch competition and being selected as a finalist at the LA Sports and Innovation Conference's Start Up Showdown.

A coach at heart, Jelani continues to lead his clients to self-discovery and self-mastery. However, as a speaker, he is not only inspiring teams and audiences, but also reshaping the narrative of success in sports, corporate settings, and life itself.

Remarkable Quotes

“I want athletes to recognize that they don't have to give up their identity after sports, but that their identity is their strength.”

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