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A Chat in the Garden with Monique AJ Smith

A Chat in the Garden

A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith: Where Significance Blooms in Athletics and Sports Business. 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 Chat in the Garden

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63:01

Mercedes Erhahon, VP of Sales for the RESWealthy Team...

A Chat in the Garden with Monique AJ Smith ·

2026/04/15

Mercedes Erhahon Vice President of Sales of the RESWealthy Team and a nationally recognized Real Estate Advisor known for guiding high-performing professionals—including athletes, entertainers, and business leaders—through strategic real estate decisions that support long-term stability, ownership, and legacy.She is recognized as one of the top 1% of Black real estate agents in the country and serves as Director of the REALTIST Magazine for the California Association of Real Estate Brokers (CAREB),

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62:18

Replay: Dr. Adrianne Swinney, former Athletic...

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2026/04/01

This episode is a replay from Season 2. Dr. Adrianne Swinney, former Athletic Administrator for UConn, now Assistant Professor at Jackson State University, 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

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61:04

Kiara Wyche, CEO and Founder of Kiara Kreates, joins...

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2026/03/25

Kiara Wyche is a purpose-driven entrepreneur, creative visionary, and the CEO and Founder ofKiara Kreates—a brand built on passion, resilience, and meaningful connection. Her journey is atestament to perseverance, having overcome personal hardships, including homelessness andlife transitions, while rising into leadership and entrepreneurship with unwavering faith anddetermination.Fueled by a deep passion for creativity and service, Kiara has transformed her natural artistictalent into a thriving

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54:02

Sheri Riley, Founder and President of Exponential...

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2026/03/19

Sheri Riley is a sought-after global speaker, Founder and President of Exponential Living andserves on the Advisory Board for the Women’s Premier Basketball Association (WPBA). She isthe recipient of an Honorary Doctorate and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement award. She isa founding member of John Maxwell’s global Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and memberof Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.With over three decades of experience, Sheri's clients include The Coca-Cola Company, JPMorgan Chase,

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63:19

Danielle Johnson, Founder and Director of Coach...

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2026/03/11

Danielle N. Johnson, known as “Coach Danielle,” is a leadership strategist, author, speaker, andformer women’s basketball coach and athletic administrator with over three decades of experience in education and athletics. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, and currently based in Dallas, Texas, she has served in high-level coaching, athletic administration, and educational leadership roles.As the founder of Coach Danielle Wins LLC, she delivers impactful coaching, training, and speaking experiences

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62:32

Replay: Alexxis Hutchinson, Owner of Simply Sporty...

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2026/03/04

This episode is a replay from season 3. Alexxis Hutchinson, Owner of Simply Sporty Chic, joined 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 www.chatinthegarden.com. This is Season 12. Seasons 1 - 11 can be found on

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54:43

Dr. Mercedes Himmons, Assistant Athletic Trainer for...

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2026/02/25

Dr. Mercedes Himmons begins her third with the Southern Sports Medicine staff in the 2025-26 academic year. She will serve as the primary contact for gymnastics, volleyball and women's track & field. Prior to arriving at Southern, Dr. Mercedes was an assistant athletic trainer at California University of PA (Cal U). She provided healthcare to the women’s basketball and women’s soccer teams. Dr. Mercedes was the athletic trainer for the 2022-23 Women’s Basketball PSAC Champion team. Himmons

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65:09

Rolynda Contee, Certified Athletic Director for...

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2026/02/18

Rolynda Contee is a pillar of the Baltimore sports community, a Hall of Fame athlete, and a trailblazing administrator. Her commitment to the youth of Baltimore began in 2002, when she started her tenure as a Physical Education teacher for Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPSS). For over two decades, she has been a consistent force in the lives of thousands of students, fostering a culture of health and discipline.A firm believer in professional growth, Contee earned the prestigious Certified

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59:32

Tabitha Monroe, Senior Associate Director of...

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2026/02/11

Tabitha Monroe joined Claflin University in February 2026 as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, bringing extensive experience in athletic administration, compliance, and operational leadership. She plays a key role in advancing Claflin’s athletics programs while supporting institutional compliance and the holistic development of student-athletes.Monroe most recently served as Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) at Shaw University, where she was a

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60:46

Replay: Danielle Harris, current Commissioner for...

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2026/02/04

This episode is a replay from Season 1. At the time of this interview, Danielle was Associate Commissioner of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. She is currently Commissioner of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.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

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60:28

Sonja Stamps, Host of "She Say, She Say Sports...

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2026/01/28

Born and raised in Jackson, MS, Sonja Stamps' passion for sports ignited at the tender age of five, influenced by her close bond with her father and a few years later, for her admiration for pioneering sports broadcaster Jayne Kennedy. As a self-proclaimed "daddy's girl," Sonja was inspired by Jayne's groundbreaking achievements as one of the first female sports broadcasters and the first African American woman in that role.This inspiration led Sonja to pursue her Masters in Sports Administration,

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67:37

Courtney Washington, Associate Athletic Director for...

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2026/01/21

Courtney Washington was named Associate Athletic Director for Compliance at Chicago State University on November 1, 2024.She comes to Chicago State after serving as the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Senior Woman Administrator at Shaw University where she oversaw compliance operations, guiding coaches and staff in navigating NCAA, CIAA, and institutional regulations. She is an experienced athletic compliance professional with a comprehensive background in NCAA rules, eligibility

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71:53

Dr. Fachaitte Kinslow, Associate Director of...

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2026/01/16

Dr. Fachaitte (fuh-shay) Kinslow is a senior athletics administrator, compliance leader, andformer counselor with more than two decades of experience advancing equity, academic success,and holistic development for student-athletes. Raised on a multigenerational farm in Dover,Oklahoma, she brings a values-driven, service-oriented leadership approach shaped by familylegacy, education, and faith.Dr. Kinslow currently serves as Associate Director of Athletics, Senior Woman Leader, andCompliance

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62:12

Dr. Tara Collins, Athletic Consultant for Discovery...

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2026/01/07

Dr. Tara M. Collins is a Retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer. She has over 20 years’experience in the sports industry. Her experience began as a command football & basketballcoach, then evolved into becoming an agent advisor. Dr. Collins’s educational backgroundincludes an earned PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Managementand Leadership (Northcentral University). She researched and defended her dissertation titled“Understanding the Psychological Journeys

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59:59

Sonja Stills, MEAC Commissioner, joins Monique A. J....

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2025/12/31

This episode is a replay from Season 8. Sonja Stills, MEAC Commissioner, joined 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 www.chatinthegarden.com. This is Season 12. Seasons 1 - 11 can be found on 200plus.expert.

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58:03

Replay: Kimberly Davis, National Hockey League...

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2025/12/24

This episode is a replay from Season 7. Kimberly Davis, National Hockey League Executive, joined 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 www.chatinthegarden.com. This is Season 12. Seasons 1 - 11 can be found on

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56:24

Alfreda Hagans-Sanchez, Assistant Director of...

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2025/12/17

Alfreda Hagans-Sanchez is the Assistant Director of Compliance at Duke University. She recently joined the Blue Devil family in December of 2023. Prior to Duke, Alfreda had stops at SFA as the Director of Compliance & Risk Mitigation, The University of North Carolina Greensboro, Virginia Commonwealth University and Longwood University.Alfreda has spent over a decade in Division I college athletics as a former multi-sport Track and Field and Cross-Country athlete, NCAA Compliance Administrator

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60:17

Ruby Jackson, Founder of RunWell Media, LLC, joins...

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2025/12/10

Ruby A. Jackson is a scientist and a creative. A native of Chester, Pennsylvania, Ruby is a former track and field athlete, coach, and Seton Hall University graduate with a B.S. in Biochemistry. Ruby holds coaching certifications as a USATF Level 2 Coach and a USAW Level 1 Coach. She has traveled to India to coach track and field, providing Long Term Athletic Development Plans for athletes. One of the athletes Coach Ruby worked with went on to represent her country in the Tokyo 2020 Summer

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58:08

Dr. Letisha Brown, Assistant Professor of Sociology...

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2025/12/03

Dr. Letisha Engracia Cardoso Brown (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cincinnati where she is also an affiliate of the Africana Studies and Women’s, Gender, Sexuality Studies programs. Dr. Brown is a Black feminist, interdisciplinary scholar who researches the lived realities of Blackgirlwomen in sport, media, education, and girlhood.Dr. Brown’s academic scholarship can be found in outlets including the Sociology of Sport Journal,

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59:40

Replay: Natalie Graves, Founder NAT Sports Directory...

A Chat in the Garden with Monique AJ Smith ·

2025/11/26

This episode is a replay from Season 10. Natalie Graves, Founder NAT Sports Directory & Natalie Graves Athletic Counseling LLC and Author, 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 www.chatinthegarden.com

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