In our recent conversation, Dr. G and I the pleasure of speaking with Radha Balani, or RB as she is better known. She is a passionate advocate for leveraging sports to address social issues. As the founder of Think Beyond, RB specializes in purpose-driven programming, emphasizing the intersection of sports and corporate social responsibility. This post explores her insights and experiences, providing valuable lessons for anyone interested in the role of sports in creating positive change. RB believes that sports possess unique inherent values that can profoundly impact individuals and communities. RB is an ideal example of how sports can be used to improve lives and the greater good at the same time.

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Ever wondered how to thrive in sports without a traditional path? 🏀

Jenae Rogers, Corporate Partnerships Coordinator for the Memphis Grizzlies, shares her journey from a dance-loving kid to a sports professional. Her story is all about saying "yes" to new opportunities and pivoting towards what you love.

How to Launch Your Career in Sports: Insights from Jenae Rogers

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In this engaging interview, Maurice Manswell shares his entrepreneurial journey from sports to gaming, highlighting the importance of storytelling, networking, and leveraging technology like AI. Discover how Maurice built Varsity Grips from a simple idea to a product with over 60 university licenses, and gain insights into the skills needed for young entrepreneurs today.

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For Episode 44 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G and I sit down with Alina Leontarakis, a powerhouse in the world of racquet sports. With a deep background in sports media and event logistics, Alina shares insights from her time at The Dink, a premier pickleball media outlet. We also dive into her experience as the Director of Events for the Amateur Pickleball Association, where she managed nationwide tournaments and spearheaded complex on-site operations.

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For our Welcome to Season 4 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G. and I interview Cate DeProfio. During this episode, Cate stresses the value of getting the right internship and how they all provided a great pathway to her first job in sports.

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For Episode 42 of My First Job in Sports, we talked with Emily Montenegro from the United States Golf Association (USGA). The USGA is the national governing body for golf and the organization behind the U.S. Open and many other events. We met Emily at the Get in the Game Sports Business Career event in Baltimore. Emily is a great example for students, showing how they can secure a role in an industry that might not have been their initial goal. Although Emily is new to HR in the golf industry, she has used her previous experience to help her succeed in her current role. The USGA is adopting a new approach to filling various internship roles across golf. She also demonstrates that you don’t need to love or even be familiar with a sport to gain valuable experience and start your career on the right track. Emily offers plenty of advice for students entering the workforce. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

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For Episode 41 of My First Job in Sports, Dr. G. and Neil veered off course a bit and spoke with Professor Lauren Bullock from Temple University, School of Communications. This episode is the first after the 2025 edition of the Get in the Game Sports Business Career Conference. Professor Bullock is the driving force behind the sports communication major within the larger School of Communications at Temple University. She discusses extensively the multitude of opportunities available in sports communications and how students can best prepare themselves for one of these positions.

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My First Job in Sports has reached a milestone with 40 episodes. For this episode, Dr. G. and I interviewed Lainey Selby from EHPLabs, a leading innovator in supplements, energy drinks, and products for those who want to maximize their workout and active lifestyle activities. Lainey has an interesting story that didn’t take a traditional route to lead Retail Marketing and Partnerships for EHPLabs.

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