Monique AJ Smith shares the obstacles she overcame to pave the way for other women in the sports field.
Key Points:
•Becoming a connector
•Collaboration over competition
•Why connections are important
•How to build connections
•Getting out of your comfort zone
•“Queen B” syndrome
•Leading your ship
•Building your confidence
•Depression looks different for high-achievers

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ABOUT THE GUEST
Monique A.J. Smith, a Sports Management veteran of over 30 years, is a leadership strategist for Athletic Departments/Sports Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics/Sports Business. Smith is a Hampton University Adjunct Professor, a Co-Author, Magazine Publisher, and a Podcast host of the internationally recognized weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, Where Significance Blooms in Athletics & Sports" that spotlights Women of Color in Athletics/Sports to 2.2K Followers. Smith writes about her Athletic Administration Journey in the chapter entitled “Public Figure Mask” that appears in the Anthology “Removing the Face”. The book can be purchased at PublicFigureMask.com.

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ABOUT THE HOST
In 2007, a “fatal” car wreck left Lindsey Vertner brain-dead and paralyzed. Medical experts were amazed at Lindsey’s miraculous recovery. She uses her unparalleled perspective to push her clients toward success in their personal and professional lives. Lindsey’s expertise teaches female entrepreneurs and leaders how to master their mindset and increase their self-care, self-worth, and self-discipline (the “3 Pillars of Self”).

As an award-winning peak mindset expert, transformational speaker, and multi-time Amazon #1 best-selling author, Lindsey’s mission is to teach women around the world how to create their First Class Life® full of purpose, fulfillment, and happiness. Her unique techniques empower women to fully maximize their potential by walking in their God-given purpose and increasing their clarity, confidence, connections and cash-flow. With a master’s in Professional Counseling, Lindsey is a graduate of both Indiana and Liberty Universities.