Anna Hinde - Fail Forward

Bubba Nickles - The Spark

Olympian and OKC Sparks Bubba Nickles shares how faith, surrender, and a childlike love for the game have shaped her mindset on and off the field, helping her thrive through pressure, adversity, and championship moments. From winning a national title at UCLA to helping grow the future of professional softball with the AUSL, Bubba reflects on the power of playing for something bigger than yourself.   Looking for more diamonds?  Follow Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/droppingdiamondspod/?hl=en]. For more on the latest with AJ, catch her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aj_andrews_/?hl=en] and X [https://x.com/aj_andrews_?lang=en]. Share the diamonds you received from this episode by leaving a rating and a review!     Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is in partnership with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Kelly Torres - Weird Wins

Kelly Torres joins the show to talk about the mindset behind winning, from Duke's Women's College World Series run to the Portland Cascade's inaugural season, and why being unapologetically yourself can become your greatest competitive advantage.   Looking for more diamonds?  Follow Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/droppingdiamondspod/?hl=en]. For more on the latest with AJ, catch her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aj_andrews_/?hl=en] and X [https://x.com/aj_andrews_?lang=en]. Share the diamonds you received from this episode by leaving a rating and a review!     Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is in partnership with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mariah Mazon - Flow State

From leading Oregon State to the Women's College World Series to embracing the unique culture of the Portland Cascade, pro softball pitcher Mariah Mazon shares how mindfulness, positive self-talk, and the mantra that helped her overcome mental hurdles and perform at the highest level.    Looking for more diamonds?  Watch the show on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjrR2-I1ppcT6A2JWygkzhOV&si=aalVctr8J7Gf15XP] and follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/droppingdiamondspod/?hl=en]. For more on the latest with AJ, catch her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aj_andrews_/?hl=en] and X [https://x.com/aj_andrews_?lang=en]. Share the diamonds you received from this episode by leaving a rating and a review!     Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is in partnership with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

McKenzie Clark - Bingo Sheets

AJ chats it up with the Blaze Baddie McKenzie Clark to discuss overcoming adversity, thriving after unexpected setbacks, helping build the foundation of Clemson Tigers softball, and the mindset, confidence, and resilience required to succeed at the highest levels of the game.   Looking for more diamonds?  Watch the show on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjrR2-I1ppcT6A2JWygkzhOV&si=aalVctr8J7Gf15XP] and follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/droppingdiamondspod/?hl=en]. For more on the latest with AJ, catch her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aj_andrews_/?hl=en] and X [https://x.com/aj_andrews_?lang=en]. Share the diamonds you received from this episode by leaving a rating and a review!     Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is in partnership with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sis Bates - Building Momentum

As professional softball enters an exciting new season, Sis Bates joins the show to discuss the growth of the game, the momentum behind AUSL, and what it means to help build the Portland Cascade from the ground up. The Team USA gold medalist and defensive standout shares her perspective on leadership, culture, and why the future of softball has never looked brighter for the next generation of players.   Looking for more diamonds?  Watch the show on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjrR2-I1ppcT6A2JWygkzhOV&si=aalVctr8J7Gf15XP] and follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/droppingdiamondspod/?hl=en]. For more on the latest with AJ, catch her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aj_andrews_/?hl=en] and X [https://x.com/aj_andrews_?lang=en]. Share the diamonds you received from this episode by leaving a rating and a review!     Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is in partnership with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.