Call a timeout with Aswand Cruickshank, author, entrepreneur & podcast host. Aswand joins us to talk about how sports made an impact on his life and how those skills helped him launch into the world of entrepreneurship. Plus, he shares what inspired him to become an entrepreneur, and his advice to fellow athletes about life …
Call a timeout with Ivy Watts, mental health empowerment speaker, author and mental health advocate. Ivy joins us to share what she learned from her track and field career and how she has navigated her own mental health throughout her life. Plus, she talks about the importance of sharing her story and her advice for …
For our last episode of 2020, we had a chance to sit down with John Register, a Paralympic Silver medalist, Gulf War veteran, and TEDx speaker. John shares his definition of resilience and how he created a business engaging others to make impact via their strengths. Plus, hear his advice for athletes transitioning out of …
As the daughter of Chinese immigrants to California and the eldest of three children, Youny was the guiding light for her siblings as they prepared to go to college. In a way, her siblings were her first mentees.
“My parents …
Welcome back to TWN’s Athlete of the Month! Each month we are highlighting athletes in our network to share what they have accomplished outside of sports, their contribution to the athletic community, and more. Make sure to check out our weekly …
The transition into life after sports is one which everyone will face at some point in his or her athletic career. No matter how old you are when it happens, and whether it’s your choice or not, the transition to …
The Power of Networking: Building Professional Relationships Early
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There’s a big difference between having great achievements in your CV, and knowing how to sell yourself in a job interview. Hiring processes have a distinct vocabulary—and that’s why knowing the best words to use in an interview is just …
You’ve polished your resume, nailed down your elevator pitch, and are ready to tackle the job market—but the process still feels like an endless uphill battle. What if you had a secret weapon that could help you uncover hidden opportunities, …
Employee Name: Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Official Role: Commercial Communications Coordinator
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
NASCAR Journey Start: May 2023
Professional Journey
Before joining NASCAR, Kayah was a college student at Queens University of Charlotte, where she developed a …