Send us a textKayla spent years chasing the dream of playing basketball overseas. She trained, sacrificed, and pushed through setbacks with the goal of turning pro. But after college, that dream didn’t happen.What followed was a quiet but difficult shift. One where she had to face the question that many athletes avoid until it’s too late: What now?In this episode, Ryan speaks with Kayla about the realities of life after sport—when you’ve put your whole identity into your game, and suddenly it’s not there anymore. Kayla’s story is honest, emotional, and deeply relatable for anyone who’s felt lost after walking away from the thing they’ve worked toward their whole life.What You’ll Learn:How Kayla’s relationship with basketball shaped her life from a young ageWhat it felt like to give everything to a sport, only to end up without a contractThe impact of injury, lack of play time, and how that affected her confidenceWhy “floating” after graduation is more common than most people admitHow Kayla found purpose by returning to serve athletes at her alma materThe role faith played in helping her rebuild her identityWhat helped her move from regret to gratitudeHow she’s using her story to support the next generation of athletes through transitionThe power of letting go of what you thought your life should look like, and owning what it is💎 GOLDEN NUGGET: “Basketball gave me so much, but it also took a lot from me. Learning how to move forward meant accepting both.”If you’re in the middle of a career shift or trying to figure out what’s next after sport, Kayla’s story will remind you that it’s ok to start again—and that you’re not alone.Connect with Ryan and Second Wind Academy:Website: https://www.2ndwind.io/Instagram: @secondwindacademyCredits:Editing: Nancy at Savvy Podcast SolutionsDesign: Claire at Betty Book DesignShow Notes: Cerise from Copy & Content by Lola

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