As a strategic project specialist at Louis Vuitton, Zuri plays a vital role in driving innovation, managing complex initiatives, and ensuring the seamless execution of strategic objectives. We’ll delve into the intricacies of their work, exploring how they combine their expertise in project management, business strategy, and creative vision to contribute to the success of one of the world’s most iconic fashion brands. Through this conversation, we aim to inspire athletes and listeners alike to broaden their horizons, embrace their passions beyond sports, and discover the endless opportunities that await them in various industries. Our guest’s journey serves as a reminder that success is not confined to a single field but can be found by embracing curiosity, seizing new challenges, and channeling one’s unique strengths and talents!

Courtney is an exceptional individual who has mastered the art of pivoting from the basketball court to the world of tech. Courtney Hayes is an ex-athlete turned Account Manager of Venture Capital Partnerships at Meta, one of the leading companies at the forefront of technological innovation. As the world continues to evolve, we often wonder what lies ahead for athletes once their competitive days are over. In each episode of “The Pivot Portal,” we dive deep into the lives of these extraordinary individuals who have fearlessly embraced change, proving that there are endless opportunities awaiting them beyond sports.

No one really understands what it is like to be a black student-athlete. The good and the bad. At the end of the day, I’m a black woman before I’m an athlete. Anything that is happening to the black community is going to affect me as a person and through that, going to affect me as a player. Sometimes people don’t realize the connection

New York Magazine editor and Professor of Journalism at Syracuse University, Aileen Aileen Gallagher : Gallagher joined the Newhouse faculty in 2010. Her research interests are digital editorial and journalism education, and she publishes and speaks regularly on these topics. A natjpnally recognized expert on the magazine industry, she has been quoted by the New York Times, CNN, Marketplace, WWD, Bloomberg and the Associated Press, among others. She continues to work as a freelance editor and writer for national publications, including The Washington Post, Slate, New York Magazine, Vulture, Cosmo and Bust. In this episode, Aileen gives a journalist perspective regarding WNBA Star Brittney Griner and the lack of coverage her story is getting in the news. Griner was detained at a Moscow-area airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridge containing hashish oil.

Jori is a professional basketball player and athlete advocate. During this episode, Jori and I talk about the lost community of overseas basketball, her Journey after Indiana and being drafted, the corruption in the agency world and wevolvsociety. Jori is big on athlete advocacy and Women advocacy. She believes that in order for global change to occur within the world of athletics, we need to stop competing with each other off the court and work together.