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Shannon Carlisle

Shannon Carlisle is a native of Indianapolis, IN. She spent her young life playing basketball which eventually afforded her a full-ride to Howard University. Shannon played semi-pro but never realized her dream of making it to "the league". She spent the next few years "drifting" until she noticed that other athletes had trouble transitioning too. Now, Shannon blogs at Win After Basketball where she helps post graduate athletes reclaim their identity and develop meaning beyond the game. Click here to visit her website.

Personal Development This Woman Knows

February 14, 2017

Keep Going: Female Cyclist Introduces Sport to Jordanian Women

Batoul Arnaout is a name you may not know, but she is an example of what a strong woman looks like. After growing up playing sports, she had an injury…

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I Love Me Personal Development

November 30, 2016

Are You Showing Symptoms of the “Me Too Iguana Syndrome?”

Iguana had a lovely green color… a bumpy long tail… and an apartment...AND a balcony with a tree growing on it. But Iguana wasn't satisfied with all that she had.…

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I Love Me Personal Development Self Love

November 26, 2016

Being Alone Saved My Relationship

I wouldn’t call myself a loner, but I do like spending time by myself. Don’t get me wrong, I have friends and am soon to be a wife, but there…

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Personal Development

October 31, 2016

Empowering Middle Eastern Women Through Sports

There is something special going on in Jordan in the Middle East. You hear about the Syrian crisis and other terrible things that are occurring, but THIS global initiative is…

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