Women to Watch 19

Celebrating women of color in sports and entertainment

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Happy #womentowatch19 Wednesday! This week we are happy to honor @sbond1 - a fearless community leader who has been committed to the lives of young people - both women and men - for several Summer's on the legendary @dyckmanbasketball courts uptown NYC. Happy to honor such an amazing woman and pillar in the community! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Name: Sharon Bond Hometown: New York, NY Sports Biz Responsibilities/Primary Brand(s): Vice President of Marketing and Media for Dyckman Basketball. The Commissioner for our Dyckman Basketball Women's Division (@iamdyckman_womens). & Assistant Program Director for our Saturday youth division. In 5 words (or less) describe what sports means to you: Education, Determination, Dedication, Desire, Loyalty Top career tip that has worked for you personally: Don't take things personal take them as a learning tool.🏀 (at Dyckman Basketball Court)

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💖🤼‍♀️⛹🏽‍♀️🤾🏾‍♀️#Womentowatch19 Wednesday Feature💖 🤺🚣🏾‍♀️🤽🏽‍♀️ Shoutout to Lauren Houston for the work she is doing to diversify the motor sports industry and for sharing her journey with us! Make sure you sign up for my email list at bit.ly/mh19list for her full interview! ********************************** 📌Name: Lauren Houston 📌Hometown: Fayetteville, NC 📌Sports Biz Role: Manager, NASCAR Multicultural Development 📌Education: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 📌What sports means to her: It has a power that is almost unexplainable. The comradary, support and positivity it can bring is astonishing. 📌 Career Advice: Something I've been taught is to put God first in all you do and good things will follow' and that has been key for me to stay grounded on a spiritual level and then have that translate into my professional life as well.

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💖🤼‍♀️⛹🏽‍♀️🤾🏾‍♀️#Womentowatch19 Wednesday Feature💖 🤺🚣🏾‍♀️🤽🏽‍♀️Shoutout to Lauren Houston for the work she is doing to diversify the motor sports industry and for sharing her journey with us! Make sure you sign up for my email list at bit.ly/mh19list for her full interview! ********************************** Name: Lauren Houston Hometown: Fayetteville, NC Sports Biz Role: Manager, NASCAR Multicultural Development Education: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill What sports means to her: It has a power that is almost unexplainable. The comradary, support and positivity it can bring is astonishing. 📌 Career Advice: Something I've been taught is to put God first in all you do and good things will follow' and that has been key for me to stay grounded on a spiritual level and then have that translate into my professional life as well. (at Daytona Beach, Florida)

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Happy #womentowatch19 Wednesday! Today we are celebrating @mssweetpotato Iman Dean who just hosted an amazing panel last week where I had the chance to Interview her! Many thanks to Iman for your advice and putting on amazing events! Keep elevating! 🎷: @reneeneufville 'Watching Me' *************************** Name: Iman Dean Hometown: Tampa, Fl Education: CUNY, Culinary Sports Biz Role: Curator of weekly sports event series and affairs at and surrounding major sporting events and brands. What sports meant to her: Freedom Career Advice: Do everything with passion, make sure you're not just 'in it for the money'

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Happy 19th! So it's Sunday (not Wednesday) but it's my favorite day of the month so I wanted to share and highlight a few awesome women in sports during #womenshistorymonth - beginning today. Our first woman to watch this month is @lisjoseph, whom I had the great pleasure of meeting at #nbaallstar In Toronto and interviewing earlier this year. Sign up for my email list to receive a link to our full interview (through the Facebook link in my bio)! Visit womentowatch19.tumblr.com for more profiles! Many thanks for your time and amazing advice! 🔑👑💪🏾💖 ********************************** Name: Lisa Joseph-Metelus Hometown: (Born in New York, New York) Miami, FL Sports Biz Role: Business Manager/Brand Building for @dwyanewade (13 years), CAA executive agent that works with a few specific #CAA players, but supports the overall sports department. Advice for those that want to work as an agent: 'I would not have been able to be where I am without relationships.' Networking and building relationships is very important. Make sure you're knowledgeable of the space and up to date on industry news, the business as a whole.

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Happy 19th! On my favorite day of the month I love to do something special and this month my team and I are spotlighting 19 Black Women in Sports that have personally impacted my life, are making great contributions to the industry and are committed to helping other women, of every culture, creed and class, to advance in the industry. Stay tuned on ig via this page or the hashtag #mh19whm, at facebook.com/miasfullcourtpress, or on Twitter @mia_hall19. #miasfullcourtpress #womeninsports #readysetgo

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It's been a minute but our #womentowatch19 Wednesdays are coming back! Today I had to shout out a woman to watch and my #wcw @surayyabarbee, founder of @thekidsleague, entrepreneur and so much more. Thank you for believing in me and trusting me with your amazing honorees. I wish you nothing but blessings, continued elevation, and more wardrobe changes! Xoxo! (at Redeemer Presbyterian Church)

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Hey - it's Wednesday! You know what that means - I'm celebrating another #womentowatch19! This week is a special #BETAwards addition. Two of these ladies are with teams and two are more in fashion and media but they all embody the essence of Women to Watch. 📝 Please note these women did not come to play but to wreck havoc on LA. How they didn't catch a case case from bodying the place is a mystery to me. 💞I am inspired by and admire each one of these women. If you're not following them, do yourself a favor and take in that Black Girl Magic - and realness ✊🏾 (appreciate you Jesse) Congrats ladies! This weekend was a win (among many) for you all and we celebrate you💖👑🙌🏾

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It's been a pleasure to watch @Rosgo21 grow over the years and hearing her story, one can't help but be inspired. Her heart to give back to young women is huge and I know she is really just getting warm. Was happy to chat with Ros and will be sure to post the link to my blog with more tips for success from the media maven herself! Much love and continued elevation! 💖👑 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Name: Rosalyn Gold-Onwude Hometown: Queens, NYC Sports Biz Responsibilities/Primary Brand(s): Sideline Reporter for the Golden State Warriors, #NBAonTNT, College Basketball with the Pac 12 Networks, CBS/NCAA Tournament, #MSGNetworks Color Commentator, Mentor What Sports Means to You: Opportunity. When my mom introduced me to sports, she gave me a basketball at 4, i think she thought 'I want my daughter to have more options, be heathly, and have fun. I believe it's important we give that to young girls. Top career tip for others in the industry: Get reps. You need reps. That's the only way you will get ahead. We can all have digital presence. Build an audience, build a reputation, have something to show, get your feet and hands dirty. 🎤Music: Get It, Wanna Be, @paulgee 🎧

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‼️It's Wednesday! You know what that means - I'm celebrating another #womentowatch19! This week I'm happy to highlight @DaniRenee_82 whom I looked up to at @_hamptonu 💕 Help me to congratulate my fellow Pirate on her achievements! Tunes Mr. Officer feat @reneeneufville ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Name: Danielle Wright Hometown: Hudson, OH; living in Cleveland area. Sports Biz Work/Primary Brand(s)​: I started working as a sports information student assistant at Hampton University during undergrad. Patricia Porter (Harvey) gave me my first opportunity and I never looked back. After HU, I went to @indiana_university for grad school and worked in athletics. After grad school I landed an internship with the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in Cleveland as a media relations assistant. In 2009 I landed my first full-time gig as a sports information director at @cau1988. After one year there, I moved to Kentucky State University to serve in the same capacity. I worked at the University of Cincinnati for a year as senior director for sports communications. Orgs: -National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), the CoSIDA and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). She is a graduate of the 2011 NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement, active member of the Black College Sports Information Directors of America (BCSIDA), named to the Black Women in Sport Foundation Advisory Board I believe I will always be involved in sports in some way. It's in my DNA. I played basketball, softball and field hockey from age 9 through my senior year in high school and co-host a sports talk radio show. Sports have an indelible impact on people and allow people to engage with one another, no matter what our differences may be. Describe what sports means to you: The bridge that connects people no matter their differences. ​Career Tip: Be yourself and be impeccable to your word. People respect what they know and perceive to be the truth. It's important that you are a person of integrity, honesty, diligence and dedication. If you cannot follow through on your word, people will not come to you for what they need.

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‼️It's Wednesday! You know what that means - I'm celebrating another #womentowatch19! This week I'm happy to highlight @kikiayers whom has been on her grind since before her days at @howardu. She also just launched her YouTube channel so make sure you check it out! The questions I've asked are a small glimpse into her world so make sure you follow her to get more info and inspiration 💖 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Name: Ke'Andrea "Kiki" Ayers Hometown: Seattle, WA Sports Biz Responsibilities/Primary Brand(s): Covering NBA All Star, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards, ESPN Body Party & ESPY's In ​7​ words (or less) describe what sports means to you: Sports brings people together with no barriers Top career tip that has worked for you personally:Make a way out of no way

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It's Wednesday! You know what that means - I'm celebrating another #womentowatch19! Happy to feature Morgan whom I met back while moderating a panel at @motthallbridges and who has been nothing short of amazing to me ever since. I look up to her for her ability to get things done in the boardroom as well as give back to the community. Read more about her below and help me congratulate @itsmomosworld! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨👑 Name: Morgan Cato Hometown: Queens, NY Sports Biz Responsibilities/Primary Brand(s): Provide Career and Professional Development for talent in the sports industry In 7​ words (or less) describe what sports means to you: Conduit to making my dreams into a career Top career tip that has worked for you personally: Listen first! The essence of any successful relationship is understanding the other person’s perspective. That’s how you add value!

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Happy Women's History Month and Women to Watch Wednesday! We'll be bringing #womentowatch19 back very soon - until then, check out these awesome women to watch I caught up with in New Orleans 💜💚💛😁 • • • • • • #miasfullcourtpress #womeninsports #todayicelebrate #wcw #sportsbiz #sheilajohnson #nba #nfl #thesportsstyle #nbaontnt #retiredplayers #nola #nbaallstar #nbaallstar2017 #womeninpr #Blacksportspros #readysetgo #everypostaslideshow 🙈 (at NBA All-Star 2017 New Orleans)

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We're back! Happy to present another #womentowatch19 today! Check out @tnicolepr - a #sportsbiz veteran and true go getter! Leader on the #nabjsportstaskforce and an advocate for women and people of color in sports. Help me congratulate Tareia!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨ Name: Tareia Williams Hometown: Kansas City, MO Sports Biz Responsibilities/Primary Brand(s): Turner Sports, T Nicole PR - Public Relations with NBA TV Analysts and more Turner shows and initiatives. Describe what sports means to you: Sports means community working, playing, going hard together, it's all about community in some form or fashion. Top career tip that has worked for you personally: Always stay learning. Never get complacent. The industry moves fast so always continue to learn, grow and stretch yourself.

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Greetings! I'm happy to present another #womentowatch19 today and this time we've got even more great insight from our amazing woman of the week! Check out a little more about our featured guest @ashleyanorth, Mom, Wardrobe Stylist, and star of WAGS on E!, below and sign up for my email list (link in bio) for access to the full interview! Congratulations on all your accomplishments Ashley! We all wish you continued elevation! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Name: Ashley North Hometown: Seattle, Washington (Born in Oakland) Sports Biz Responsibilities/Primary Brand(s): Wardrobe Stylist for Dashon Goldson and other athletes as well as entertainers such as @kevinhart @howuseeit and more. What sports means to her: Since my dad was a professional baseball player and fiancée is a pro football player, and I grew up playing sports, it's a big part of my life. Top career tip that has worked for you personally: Push yourself past the point of being comfortable. You can get comfortable where you are at and not want to push yourself. It's always important to think about then next level and stay on your hustle, continuing to grow. ******************* Visit AshleyNorthStyle.com and follow her on IG and twitter @AshleyANorth! (at Los Angeles, California)