People who know me know I NEVER talk about what I do or have done. So when I was asked to be a part of the cover, I was genuinely surprised. Huh? Why me? But nah, I’ve DONE and AM doing the work. THANK YOU to @d_rolle for ALWAYS seeing me and my work (and @heyitsarlesha for recommending me). To share a double cover with LEGENDS like @rachel.luba , @kristenkuliga , @denisewhite_eag , and the INCOMPARABLE @lisaleslie was SURREAL. It’s really an honor to share space with you badass women in sports!
The last 17yrs in this industry has been a JOURNEY. And not being in a traditional space the last 5 years has been even more of a journey. Being essentially a one woman team (shoutout to @djjazzygirl and Brianna for holding me down on the admin side) is daunting and feels impossible at times, but we’re WORKING! HUGE thank you to @msmiakay for helping me tell my story - because she knew I wouldn’t do it. Being seen and honored in this way means SO MUCH. Lastly, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, to everyone who’s been supporting MiS since day 1. I appreciate y’all more than you know! THANK YOU!
Now go order the latest issue of @set_media magazine so I can be on your coffee table (AND read our dope stories) and go follow and support @misportsbiz ✌🏾✌🏾
Editor: @d_rolle
Makeup: @mayadenisemakeup
Styling: @iamsimonevee
Hair: @shearillusions_
Nails: @taylorlebeauty
Sat on @slam ’s #LeagueBiz podcast with @missaugust , @theomarbailey and host @bydenisboateng to discuss some sports biz stuff. In the wake of Dr. Claudine Gay’s recent resignation, this clip was appropriate. Women have a whole set of additional standards when it comes to the workplace - Black women have a whole set of standards ON TOP of that. Episode dropping today!
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First I’d like to say THANK YOU to @empoweronyx and @sportsillustrated for including me in their 100 Influential Black Women in Sports series - I’m beyond honored. And to be the first feature? WOW - speechless. Thank you to whoever submitted my name for consideration, I APPRECIATE and love you. Thank you to @r_oben for submitting a quote and always supporting me and everything @misportsbiz does. And lastly thank you to my bestie @msmiakay for being my de facto publicist by always making sure I have talking points about my career - because I hate talking about myself. Lastly, it’s been tough to be proud of myself or celebrate myself during this #sportsbiz journey because it’s been a TOUGH road for me (to say the least). So thank you to EVERYONE who has supported and has been a helping hand during this journey. To my fellow Black women in this industry - I SEE YOU AND I’M PROUD OF YOU ❤️
I looked cute - so it belonged on the feed. More importantly - CONGRATS to my friend @shardesimpsonesq and @jamesthechange on your nuptials. So honored to witness your love!
Before we share moments from this year’s luncheon we wanted to take a quick pause to highlight our past honorees. To our past Toast to Black Sports honorees, THANK YOU for your impact and all you continue to do! On that note, we can’t wait to reveal who we’ll be honoring year 5!
🥂’23 TTBS “Trailblazers”: - Kimberly Fields, ESQ, NFL
🥂‘24 TTBS “Black Team Presidents”: - Kevin Warren, Chicago Bears - Jason Wright, Ariel Investments (formerly Washington Commanders)
🥂’25 TTBS “Innovative Women”: - Carmen Wilson, Co-Founder, PlayMakeHer and Senior Advisor - Jennifer King, First Black woman to be an assistant coach in the NFL
🥂’26 TTBS “Influence Through Advocacy and Action: - Debra Langford, JP Morgan Private Bank - Carl Francis, NFLPA - Takeo Spikes, Former NFL Linebacker and advocate
Meet our Trends in Sports Breakout Panel! Featuring:
⭐️Ali Cianciulli, head of marketing at Suji
🏟️ Shaina Wiel, multilingual marketing, sponsorships, and career development leader
💼 Johnna Hayward, senior director of brand marketing at Excel Sports Management
📝 Sam McQuillan, sports business journalist
Tickets are limited so get yours NOW - Link in bio 🔗
Truly brought in 40 in the best way. No big plans (work took over, I’ll reassess in 6 mths lol). But I appreciate everyone who celebrated me, had a glass with me, took me out, sent a gift, called/FaceTimed, messaged, texted, or reached out. Y’all made a girl feel loved. Wishing for a year of more fois gras, champagne, and caviar situations!
This year tested, stretched, and pushed me in ways I couldn’t imagine. There was immense grief - but there were also pockets of joy and for that I’m grateful! I feel REALLY optimistic going into 2026! 🥂to 2026!
