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Building Empires: Leadership, Failures, and Creative Triumphs

Guest: Tiffany Napper, Founder of The Upleveler Society

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Kelly Minds Her Manners
00:14 Meet Tiffany Napper: A Journey of Success
01:46 Tiffany's Early Life and Inspirations
04:24 Venturing into Entrepreneurship
07:24 Balancing Creativity and Business
10:33 Wellness and Overcoming Burnout
13:22 Embracing Failures and Leadership
19:47 The Fearless Five: Fun and Personal Insights
27:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Tiffany Napper: Kelly welcomes Tiffany, a multi-venture entrepreneur with a thriving public relations career. She’s also a coach for creatives, focusing on wellness, financial health, and business growth.

• From Small Town to Big Dreams: Tiffany shares her early life in Ruston, Louisiana, her love for animals, and the journey to a journalism degree, sparking her love for writing and PR.

• Diving into Entrepreneurship: With ventures in PR, coworking spaces, handbags, and short-term rentals, Tiffany’s path exemplifies resilience, creativity, and the courage to pivot.

• Coaching Creatives: Tiffany describes her mission to help creatives balance their passion with business skills, empowering them to thrive in their fields.

• Work and Wellness Retreats: Tiffany’s retreats combine business coaching with wellness activities like yoga, journaling, and workshops to provide a holistic experience.

• Embracing Failures: Tiffany discusses how her past failures led her to become a better leader, entrepreneur, and coach, embracing setbacks as learning opportunities.

• The Fearless Five: In this fun segment, Tiffany reveals her thoughts on luxury brands, her favorite guilty pleasure show, and a song that gets her pumped.

• Financial Independence for Women: Tiffany proudly shares her journey to financial stability and independence, emphasizing the importance of empowering women to secure their financial futures.

Key Takeaways:

• Balance and Boundaries: Tiffany’s journey underscores the value of maintaining work-life balance, especially as an entrepreneur.

• Focus for Creatives: Learn how Tiffany’s unique approach helps creatives channel their talents into sustainable business growth.

• Leadership with Empathy: Tiffany advocates for empathetic leadership and effective communication as cornerstones for managing successful teams.

• Financial Confidence: Embracing a healthy money mindset can be transformative, especially for creatives and women in business.

Quotable Moments:

• On Self-Worth and Finances: “Numbers are neutral; they don’t define your talent or self-worth.”

• On Female Financial Empowerment: “We need to support other women in becoming financially secure and believing they can make it on their own.”

Connect with Tiffany Napper:

• Website: www.tiffanynapper.com

• Instagram: @tiffanynapper

Stay Connected with Kelly:

•Podcast Website: www.kellymindshermanors.com

•Instagram: @kellymindshermanors

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Episode 3, Season 2: Leading the Charge Inside Sports Law with The First Lady of NFL Representation - (Ft. Jill McBride Baxter)

In this episode of Kelly Minds Her Manors, host Kelly Robinson sits down with Jill McBride Baxter, a pioneering sports agent, attorney, and author who has blazed a trail for women in the sports industry. With a background steeped in football—thanks to her Hall of Fame coach father and college football coach husband—Jill brings a unique perspective on sports law. She opens up about her journey to becoming the first female NFLPA-certified contract advisor, sharing the challenges and victories along the way, along with her guiding principles: protection, advocacy, and trust.

Jill also dives into the latest shifts in sports law, including NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) changes, and discusses the critical role of ethics in client relationships. She previews her latest book, Born to Be a Sports Agent, offering listeners a firsthand look into her extraordinary experiences. Beyond the professional, Jill shares insights into her personal life, family, and love for travel, as well as valuable advice for women looking to break into the sports world.

Through Kelly’s signature ‘Fearless Five’ questions, Jill’s candid and humorous side shines, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring sports agents and fans alike.

Episode Breakdown:

•00:00 – Introduction to Kelly Minds Her Manors

•00:12 – Meet Jill McBride Baxter

•01:45 – Jill’s Athletic Upbringing

•03:44 – Balancing Family and Career in Sports

•06:08 – Becoming a Sports Agent: A Woman’s Journey

•09:50 – Building Ethical Client Relationships

•16:16 – NIL Impacts and Negotiation Skills

•19:16 – Navigating Contract Talks

•20:33 – Empathy in Real Estate and Beyond

•21:56 – Advice for Future Sports Agents

•23:37 – Mentorship and the Power of Connections

•25:14 – Hot Topics: The Michigan Sign-Stealing Scandal

•26:03 – Managing Career and Personal Life Balance

•28:07 – The Fearless Five with Jill

•34:11 – Final Reflections and Takeaways

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of sports law’s most influential voices.

Contact Jill McBride Baxter:

Website

http://jillmcbridebaxter.com

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https://x.com/agentjillbaxter?s=21

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YouTube

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LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillmcbridebaxter

Blog and Podcast

https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/blog

Book: Born to Be a Sports Agent

https://a.co/d/eEs0cc3

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Game Changer: Mastering the Mental Edge in the MLB and Business - Ft. Geoff Miller

The Power of Mental Coaching

In this insightful episode of 'Kelly Minds Her Manors,' host Kelly Robinson engages with Geoff Miller, a trailblazer in sports psychology within Major League Baseball. The conversation covers Geoff's pioneering journey, from proposing mental skills coaching to MLB teams to his impactful career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies. Geoff shares personal stories, including overcoming setbacks, the importance of authenticity, and influential figures like Dennis Rogers and Jim Colborne. He discusses his mental coaching firm Dots Miller, approaches like the 'hold the ball' technique, and applying sports psychology principles to corporate settings. The episode explores broader mental health issues, the pandemic's impact, and supporting retired athletes in finding new purpose. Lastly, Geoff's empathetic coaching philosophy, challenges, and innovative methods offer listeners valuable lessons in resilience, persistence, and leveraging mental strength.

Show Notes and Time Stamps

00:00 Welcome to Kelly Minds Her Manors

00:26 Introducing Geoff Miller: MLB's Mental Skills Pioneer

02:40 Geoff's Early Influences and Passion for Baseball

06:58 Challenges and Lessons in Corporate Coaching

08:24 The Job Paradox and Overcoming Self-Doubt

11:01 The John Smoltz Story: A Career-Defining Moment

13:56 Persistence Pays Off: Breaking into MLB

20:55 The Turning Point: Meeting Brian Graham

29:42 From Winning Minds to Dots Miller: A New Chapter

35:35 Choosing a Business Name: The Story Behind Dots Miller

36:45 Incorporating Sports into Corporate Coaching

38:05 The Power of Holding the Ball: A Lesson in Patience

43:31 Writing Intangibles: Inspiration and Process

49:31 Applying Baseball's Mental Game to Life and Business

56:13 The Role of Technology in Mental Coaching

59:34 Helping Retired Athletes Find Purpose

01:03:09 Fearless Five Questions: Insights and Reflections

01:08:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Closing

Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and give us a thumbs up! Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Connect with Geoff Miller:

Dots Miller, LLC

https://www.dotsmiller.com

Twitter

https://twitter.com/WinningMindGEM

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dotsmillerllc/

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-miller-cmpc-9a646/

Intangibles book

https://www.bytelevelbooks.com/books/intangibles.html

Optimize Mind Performance app

https://optimizemindperformance.com

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@KellyMindsHerManors @kellyrobinsonnewyork
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