Rules To The Game

S2 Episode 11 | Agent Talk

Being a woman in sports is not about following society's rules - it's about creating your own. In this episode Shannon talks to financial advisor and sports agent, Dominique Stapleton, about her journey to becoming a certified NBA & FIBA Agent. Let's Get Into It!

Episode 10 | Failing Forward: Moore Ambition

Intro - The Start of Moore Ambition • Graduation Day Triggers • What’s Next? • Post Grad Depression 5:45 - The Job Search • A Piece of Paper • GPA Requirements • Checking Your Ego 13:00 - The Turning Point • Power of Faith • A New Beginning • Becoming A Blogger 17:25 - A Vision for Moore • Digital Media Projects • Netflix Documentary Series • What is Self-Made? 23:30 - Two Different Life Paths • Choosing A Major vs. A Career • Feeding Your Passion • Lessons Learned 26:50 - The Fraternity Favor • Deciding to Pledge • Broken Promises • Balancing Expectations 29:30 - Broken League Dreams • Going Backwards After College • Losing Yourself in Sports • Be Smart With Your Eggs 34:00 - Mecca for Black Excellence • PG County Culture • The Impact of Grassroots • Enlightening Our Youth • Careers Beyond Sports & Entertainment 36:00 - Refining Your Brand • Social Media Image • A Genuine Audience • “Pretty” Privilege 39:20 - KD’s New Film x Jimmy Jenkins • Gaining A Mentor • Talent In The Area • In The Water Coming Soon 41:05 - Game Round: 4th Quarter 43:40 - Ced’s Rules To The Game Outro - Hussle & Motivate by Nipsey Hussle https://music.apple.com/us/album/hussle-motivate/1318280317?i=1318280801 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/hussle-motivate/1318280317?i=1318280801] Thank you to our guest!! Cedric Moore - Film Director & Founder of Moore Ambition Instagram: @shann.sports @cedthamann @swagg.sports @moore.ambition Twitter: @rulestothegame_ Join the conversation with us on social media using hashtag #RulesToTheGame Directed & Produced by Damani Givens Created & Hosted by Shannon Nichele

Episode 9 | The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F$$$

Intro - Why sports psychology? 4:00 - Aaron Hernandez Documentary •    The Suicide •    Drug Addiction •    Consequences 8:25 - Fame Over Punishment •    Domestic Violence Cases •    Consumer Dollars •    Social Media Influence •    Providing For Your Family 13:50 - Mental Health Issues in Sports •    Delonte West’s Viral Video •    NBA Awareness •    Self Medicating 17:45 - Player Pressure Points •    League Responsibility •    Post-Career Programs •    Is Help Available? 23:45 - Enablers vs. Supporters •    Feeling Invincible •    Choosing the Right Circle •    Media Impact 28:00 - Do ALL Athletes Have Mental Health Issues? •    The New Generation •    Black Men & Women in Sports •    Money Isn’t Happiness 36:00 - Kids On Drugs •    Competitive Advantage •    By Any Means Necessary •    Family Support is Key 40:00 - Bri’s Rules To The Game Outro - Dior by Pop Smoke #RIP https://music.apple.com/us/album/dior/1476083543?i=1476083819 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/dior/1476083543?i=1476083819] Thank you to our guests!! Brianna Baker - MCAOB Basketball Referee & Sports Psychology graduate student Instagram: @shann.sports @_briannalael_ @swagg.sports Twitter: @rulestothegame_ Join the conversation with us on social media using hashtag #RulesToTheGame Directed & Produced by Damani Givens Created & Hosted by Shannon Nichele

Episode 8 | A Monster's Mindset

Intro - Meaning of “Guul Monstru” 5:30 - Community First •    Self Defense Classes •    Monstru Kids Program •    Tips for At-Risk Girls & Women 11:15 - The Pleasure of Violence •    Adapting to Your Environment •    Growing Up with PTSD •    Why Men Need Therapy •    Killing Our People 18:00 - Ward 8 Lifestyle •    Beefin’ Over Skittles •    Guul Minded •    The Power of Influence 23:50 - Segregation in DC •    Lack of Opportunity •    Going Back to the Hood 26:55 - A Young Offender •    Teenage Incarceration •    Accountability •    Finding Structure •    Self Awareness 33:30 - Jail vs. Prison •    Speaking to our Youth •    Changing the Narrative •    Following Great Habits 37:20 - Free Man / Life after Trauma •    Traveling the World •    Moving Forward •    New Beginnings •    The Will To Win •    Survivor’s Remorse 45:30 - JoJo’s Rules To The Game 48:00 - Game Round: 4th Quarter Outro - This Woman’s Work by Maxwell https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-womans-work/162887353?i=162887781 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-womans-work/162887353?i=162887781] Thank you to our guests!! Joe Houston aka JoJo - Founder & Executive Director of Guul Monstru Pathways Inc Instagram: @shann.sports @guulmonstru_pathways Twitter: @rulestothegame_ Join the conversation with us on social media using hashtag #RulesToTheGame Directed & Produced by Damani Givens Created & Hosted by Shannon Nichele

Episode 7 | Who Runs The World?

Intro – A Saturday with CandessRoad to the Pros NFL Auditions 15:40 – Are Cheerleaders Athletes Too?With Grace & Grit Pretty Privilege 25:00 – Pressure to PerformBalancing Life as a Black Engineer Facing Common Stereotypes Confidence is Key! 30:45 – Life Happens to WomenPerforming Pregnant We STILL Have A Job To Do Reaching Back in the Community 36:00 – 2020 VisionCareer Goals & Aspirations Leaders vs. Followers Everybody Isn’t A Boss 41:00 – Misconceptions About PayMoney After Game Day Benefits of Redskins Cheer 45:00 – Corporate Girls TalkBalancing Two Worlds Dating A Professional Athlete The Alpha Female 52:30 – Game Round: This or That 57:00 – Candess’s Final Rules To The Game Outro – I Been On (Homecoming Live) by Beyoncé Knowles https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-been-on-homecoming-live/1459930448?i=1459930606 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-been-on-homecoming-live/1459930448?i=1459930606] Thank you to our special guest!!! Candess Correll – Professional NFL Cheerleader & Software Engineer Follow us on social media & use hashtag #RulesToTheGame to join the conversation! Instagram: @shann.sports @candesscee @damanigivens Twitter: @rulestothegame_ @WRC_Candess Directed & Produced by Damani Givens | Created & Hosted by Shannon Nichele