A Chat in the Garden with Monique AJ Smith

A native of Jamaica, Inez's journey began at Barton Community College, where she earned an impressive 16 National Junior College All-America honors and set multiple school records. She also won the 1993 Division I NJCAA Championship in the 800m.She continued her success at Texas State University, earning a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science. There, she won back-to-back NCAA championships in the 800m. Inez represented Jamaica at the 1996 Olympic Games, competing in the 800m and the 4x400m relay. She

Jo Ann Pugh, also known as the 50 Yard Line Mom, is a bestselling author, mentor, and advocate for the health and well-being of athletes at all levels. As the founder of 50-Yard Line Mom®, Jo Ann works tirelessly on behalf of families and professional athletes to improve health outcomes through education and reform.Jo Ann has held senior-level and key leadership roles at major corporations, including Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations. Her medical background and business experience proved

Alisha Lassiter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and the proud owner of Stay N the Game LLC, providing holistic sports therapy to athletes and their families. She is also a Content Contributor/Chat Consultant for AthleteTalk, a mental healthand wellness app for athletes. Additionally, she serves as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist.Alisha holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in Children and Families as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a certification in

Lila Grooms, Hampton University Associate AD of Academic Achievement and Leadership, joins Monique A. J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden. A native of Hartsville, SC, she received a B.S. in Biology from Francis Marion University and a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix. She also earned an Ed. S. in Educational Leadership and Administration from Walden University.In addition to Lila's current position at Hampton, her professional experience includes:Educator of Science,

This episode is a replay and originally aired in 2021. Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, current Commissioner of HBCU Athletic Conference and former Dillard University AD, joins Monique A.J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden. Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others & current initiatives...A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, where Significance Blooms. Listen via Spreaker, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music/Audible, or

Welcome to A Chat in the Garden: Where Significance Booms in Athletics and Sports Business. Your host is Monique A. J. Smith.A Chat in the Garden is a nationally recognized, weekly, interview-style podcast where women of color in athletic administration and sports business are spotlighted. Each guest shares her career journey, advice for others and current initiatives.Fall 2024 marked the show's 11th season, with a listener base that has grown to 1.7K members in our private Facebook community: A