Athletes sweat to perform—gear matters | The Pitch with Rachel Glenn

Track Star Pitches NIL Brand Deals | Skincare, Hair Care & Jewelry | The Pitch w/ Rachel Glenn Ep.5

Athletes aren’t just competing anymore—they’re pitching themselves as brands.In this episode of The Pitch, Rachel Glenn sits down with Alabama track and field athlete Caelyn Harris as she actively builds her NIL identity and pitches herself to the kinds of brands she wants to represent. Subscribe to Fearless SC: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1]This episode goes inside what that actually looks like in real time: how athletes evaluate their own marketability, what brands like ALO and I.AM.GIA represent in athlete culture, and how performance, lifestyle, and identity all intersect when NIL is on the table.From skincare routines that have to survive sweat, sun, and nonstop training to the reality of constantly switching products due to sensitive skin, Caelyn breaks down what real athlete-level care looks like. The conversation also covers hair routines, scalp health, and the challenge of finding products that can keep up with training demands, weather shifts, and frequent styling changes.Rachel and Caelyn also highlight a relatable athlete detail—competing while wearing jewelry—and how it connects to confidence, identity, and getting locked in before stepping on the track.This isn’t just discussion—it’s athlete-led brand pitching in real time. Brands Caelyn Pitches To / Discusses:ALO — lifestyle and training apparel aligned with athlete identity, recovery, and everyday performance cultureI.AM.GIA — fashion-forward brand tied to confidence, personal style, and off-track athlete expressionWhat You'll Hear:How athletes pitch themselves in the NIL eraWhy track athletes are underrepresented in brand dealsThe reality of skincare under extreme training conditionsHow sensitive skin forces constant product adaptationHair care and scalp health challenges for high-level athletesWhy jewelry and personal style matter in athlete identityHow NIL is changing the way athletes think about branding and valueWhat brands are missing in track and field marketing Chapters:0:00 On top of the world!0:22 Meet Caelyn Harris1:05 Athlete performance + season success1:20 NIL pitch mindset begins2:25 ALO & I.AM.GIA — brands Caelyn aligns with2:55 Skincare under training stress3:40 Hair care + scalp health4:40 Athlete routines + skin sensitivity challenges6:05 Training conditions (heat, rain, snow, recovery, pool workouts)7:30 Jewelry in competition + athlete identity & confidence8:20 NIL + track & field marketing opportunity gap9:40 Social media, branding, and athlete growth Follow Rachel Glenn: https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/] Follow Caelyn Harris: https://www.instagram.com/kiddcaelyn/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/kiddcaelyn/?hl=en]Follow The Journey:Website: https://fearlesssc.com/ [https://fearlesssc.com/]X: https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSC [https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSC]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/]TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en [http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en]#nil#trackandfield#womenssports#athletemarketing#collegeathletes

Why Track Athletes Are Being Overlooked | The Pitch Ep. 4

Track athletes do more than compete—they create culture, performance, and content that brands are completely overlooking.Welcome to The Pitch — where athletes pitch their future. Subscribe to Fearless SC for more coverage of women's sports without the asterisk: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1]In this episode, Rachel Glenn | Team USA Track & Field (High Jump, 400m Hurdles) is joined by Kansas State track star Cheyla Scott for a conversation about NIL, athlete branding, and why track & field athletes deserve more attention from major brands.Cheyla explains why companies are overlooking huge opportunities with jumpers, sprinters, and athletes whose performance naturally connects with energy, music, beauty, fitness, and lifestyle products.Rachel and Cheyla also discuss the student-athlete grind, social media exposure, performance routines, athlete visibility, and why track & field still struggles for mainstream attention outside the Olympics.What You’ll Hear:Why track athletes deserve bigger NIL opportunitiesHow athletes build their own visibilityThe reality of being overlooked in track & fieldWhy music and performance go hand-in-handThe student-athlete grind behind the scenesHow brands can better connect with women’s sportsWhy track athletes are built for lifestyle marketing Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Pitch00:22 Meet Cheyla Scott00:50 Brand Pitch: Red Bull03:21 Brand Pitch: Beats04:45 Why Track Athletes Are Overlooked06:00 Music & Performance Mindset07:40 Women’s Sports Growth Conversation08:37 NIL Misconceptions in Track & Field10:00 Student-Athlete Grind & Travel Reality12:00 Athlete Marketing & Brand Opportunities14:29 OutroThe Pitch is simple: athletes are more than their sport. Follow Rachel Glenn: https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/] Follow Cheyla Scott: https://www.instagram.com/cheyydubb/ [https://www.instagram.com/cheyydubb/]Follow The Journey:Website: https://fearlesssc.com/ [https://fearlesssc.com/]X: https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSC [https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSC]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/]TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en [http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en]#NIL#TrackAndField#WomenInSports#StudentAthlete#WomensSports

Navigating NIL: A College Athlete Pitches to Fenty & Gymshark | The Pitch Ep. 3

Athletes don’t just compete—they know what works in the real world.Welcome to The Pitch—where athletes pitch their future. In this episode, Rachel Glenn | Team USA Track & Field (High Jump, 400m Hurdles) is joined by Arkansas track athlete Kayla Davis for an honest conversation about NIL, brand partnerships, and what it feels like to be overlooked despite performing at a high level. Kayla breaks down her experience navigating college athletics, from competing at the highest level to seeing how opportunities are distributed off the track—not just on it. Then she flips the conversation into real brand pitches: * Why Fenty Beauty fits naturally with athletes who need performance-ready, sweat-proof products. * Why Gymshark has a major opportunity with track and field athletes and NCAA competitors. * And why athletes are already living in the categories these brands are trying to reach. Along the way, the conversation dives into confidence, identity, “look good, feel good” performance mindset, and the reality of balancing training, school, and visibility as a student-athlete. Subscribe to Fearless SC for more: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1] What You’ll Hear:NIL reality from an athlete’s perspective Why performance doesn’t always equal opportunity How athletes evaluate brand partnerships The need for sport-ready beauty and apparel products The student-athlete daily grind Confidence, identity, and visibility in women’s sports Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to The Pitch 0:50 Meet Kayla Davis 1:17 College Background & Journey 2:07 NIL Reality Check 2:45 Brand Pitch: Fenty Beauty 3:56 Performance Makeup Conversation 5:40 Sweat-Proof / Competition Makeup Needs 7:10 NIL & Brand Opportunity Gap 8:17 Brand Pitch: Gymshark 10:38 Training Lifestyle 11:55 Athlete Content & Brand Opportunity 13:10 Student-Athlete GrindThe Pitch is simple: athletes are more than their sport. Follow Rachel Glenn: https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/] Follow Kayla Davis: https://www.instagram.com/aaye_itzkayla/ [https://www.instagram.com/aaye_itzkayla/] Follow The Journey: Website: https://fearlesssc.com/ [https://fearlesssc.com/]X: https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSC [https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSC]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/]TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en [http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en]#NIL#WomenInSports#trackandfield#womensports#femaleathletes

Athletes sweat to perform—gear matters | The Pitch with Rachel Glenn

Athletes sweat to perform—and the gear, products, and routines they use are what help them actually perform. In Episode 2 of The Pitch, Rachel Glenn sits down with multi-sport athlete Kennedy Saunders to break down what it really takes to perform at a high level—and what athletes rely on daily to keep up. Kennedy shares what it’s like balancing track and flag football, managing pressure, and staying consistent through constant training demands. The conversation gets real about sweat, recovery, and the everyday realities of being an athlete—and the tools that actually support performance. Kennedy breaks down the products and brands she uses and would partner with: * The INKEY List — Daily skincare built to handle sweat, training, and recovery without irritation * Nike — Her long-time performance gear of choice for training, spikes, and competition * Balancing two sports at a high level * Managing pressure as a student-athlete * Real training, sweat, and recovery demands * Skincare built for athletes in motion * Why gear directly impacts performance * A real Nike brand pitch from an athlete 0:00 Welcome to The Pitch 0:36 Meet Kennedy Saunders 1:34 Recruiting & athlete mindset 2:16 Brand Pitch: The INKEY List 3:46 Sweat, skin & performance reality 4:20 Skincare that holds up (makeup + sweat) 6:21 Brand Pitch: Nike  7:33 Gear, spikes & performance edge 9:05 “Nike sponsor me” moment  9:29 Outro & socials Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1] https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/] https://www.instagram.com/kenn3dy.saunders/ [https://www.instagram.com/kenn3dy.saunders/] Website: https://fearlesssc.com/ [https://fearlesssc.com/] X: https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSC [https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSC] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en [http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en]  Products & Brands MentionedWhat You’ll Hear: Chapters: Follow Rachel Glenn Follow Kennedy SaundersFollow The Journey:

Athletes Pitch Their Future: NIL, Identity & Branding | The Pitch with Rachel Glenn Ep. 1

Athletes don’t just compete—they build what comes next.  Follow Rachel Glenn: https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/]  Follow Alysia Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/lele.jainae/ [https://www.instagram.com/lele.jainae/]  Subscribe to Fearless SC: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC [https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC] Welcome to The Pitch—where athletes pitch their future. Welcome to the premiere episode of The Pitch with Rachel Glenn on Fearless SC, a podcast where athletes pitch themselves and their ideas to the world. From the playing field to the boardroom, nothing is off limits. Hosted by Rachel Glenn | Team USA Track & Field (High Jump, 400m Hurdles), this show gives athletes a platform to share their stories, ideas, and futures beyond competition. In Episode 1, Rachel is joined by former South Carolina and Kentucky track athlete Alysia Johnson for a conversation about life after sports, NIL, identity, and building a personal brand beyond competition. Alysia’s Brand Pitches: * Oner Active – Women’s performance activewear focused on confidence, training, and the “look good, feel good” mindset * Oura Ring – Wearable recovery and sleep tracking technology designed to optimize performance, health, and daily readiness What You’ll Hear: * The reality of NIL and athlete monetization * Transitioning from college athletics into life after sport * Identity, confidence, and “look good, feel good” culture * Building a personal brand in women’s sports * Recovery, sleep, and performance habits off the field * Athlete-driven brand pitching and partnerships  Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to The Pitch 1:30 Meet Alysia Johnson 4:00 Life After Sports Begins 8:10 NIL Reality & Athlete Opportunities 13:20 Brand Pitch: Oner Active 19:30 Women in Sports & Confidence Culture 25:10 Brand Pitch: Oura Ring 31:40 Recovery, Sleep & Athlete Health 38:30 What Athletes Don’t Talk About 44:00 Final Thoughts & Advice The Pitch is simple: athletes are more than their sport. Subscribe for more conversations where athletes pitch their future—on and off the field. #NIL #WomenInSports #StudentAthlete #SportsPodcast #FearlessSC