Listen "Former TCU Basketball Player Adrianne Ross: Succeeding On&Off The Court"
Episode Synopsis
About The Guest(s):
Adrianne Ross is a former professional basketball player and current CEO of Style by Studio 33. She has had a remarkable journey in basketball, achieving success at the collegiate and professional levels. Adrianne is also an aspiring figure in the fashion industry, establishing herself as a talented stylist and creative director.
Summary:
Adrianne Ross shares her journey in basketball, from starting at a young age to playing at TCU and in the WNBA. She discusses the evolution of girls' basketball and the importance of being true to oneself. Adrianne also talks about her transition into the fashion industry and her passion for style and creative direction.
She emphasizes the significance of representation and using one's platform to inspire others. Adrianne highlights the value of relationships and networking in both sports and the real world.
She explores the correlation between basketball and fashion, emphasizing the importance of individuality and teamwork. Adrianne shares her vision for the future, including building her brand, helping others in the industry, and using her voice as a philanthropist.
Key Takeaways:
The evolution of girls' basketball has provided more opportunities, but it's important to pay tribute to the pioneers who paved the way.
Being true to oneself and embracing individuality is crucial in the sports industry.
It's important for athletes to show their personalities and talk about topics beyond their performance on the court.
Representation is essential, and athletes should use their platforms to inspire and uplift others.
Building relationships and networking are valuable skills that can open doors and create opportunities.
The correlation between basketball and fashion lies in the values of teamwork, discipline, and confidence.
Quotes:
"Be yourself. Get to where you're supposed to be by being true to yourself." - Adrianne Ross
"Representation is important. Use your platform to inspire others." - Adrianne Ross
"Relationships are important. Networking is important. You never know who you're going to run into." - Adrianne Ross
"Style is everywhere, even on your style of play. When you know yourself and you're doing something you love, it just comes easy." - Adrianne Ross
"The most I've taken from basketball is teamwork. I miss the camaraderie of a team." - Adrianne Ross
"Valuing teamwork, learning how to work with the team, learning things, sometimes seasons, learning how to take loss. It's just the mentality I've gotten from having to be resilient and figure it out." - Adrianne Ross
"I think it's my voice that's going to help me be remembered as a philanthropist. I want to put other people in the position to do it, to help the game grow." - Adrianne Ross
Adrianne Ross is a former professional basketball player and current CEO of Style by Studio 33. She has had a remarkable journey in basketball, achieving success at the collegiate and professional levels. Adrianne is also an aspiring figure in the fashion industry, establishing herself as a talented stylist and creative director.
Summary:
Adrianne Ross shares her journey in basketball, from starting at a young age to playing at TCU and in the WNBA. She discusses the evolution of girls' basketball and the importance of being true to oneself. Adrianne also talks about her transition into the fashion industry and her passion for style and creative direction.
She emphasizes the significance of representation and using one's platform to inspire others. Adrianne highlights the value of relationships and networking in both sports and the real world.
She explores the correlation between basketball and fashion, emphasizing the importance of individuality and teamwork. Adrianne shares her vision for the future, including building her brand, helping others in the industry, and using her voice as a philanthropist.
Key Takeaways:
The evolution of girls' basketball has provided more opportunities, but it's important to pay tribute to the pioneers who paved the way.
Being true to oneself and embracing individuality is crucial in the sports industry.
It's important for athletes to show their personalities and talk about topics beyond their performance on the court.
Representation is essential, and athletes should use their platforms to inspire and uplift others.
Building relationships and networking are valuable skills that can open doors and create opportunities.
The correlation between basketball and fashion lies in the values of teamwork, discipline, and confidence.
Quotes:
"Be yourself. Get to where you're supposed to be by being true to yourself." - Adrianne Ross
"Representation is important. Use your platform to inspire others." - Adrianne Ross
"Relationships are important. Networking is important. You never know who you're going to run into." - Adrianne Ross
"Style is everywhere, even on your style of play. When you know yourself and you're doing something you love, it just comes easy." - Adrianne Ross
"The most I've taken from basketball is teamwork. I miss the camaraderie of a team." - Adrianne Ross
"Valuing teamwork, learning how to work with the team, learning things, sometimes seasons, learning how to take loss. It's just the mentality I've gotten from having to be resilient and figure it out." - Adrianne Ross
"I think it's my voice that's going to help me be remembered as a philanthropist. I want to put other people in the position to do it, to help the game grow." - Adrianne Ross
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