Listen "From Goalie to Grad School: Life After Hockey with Rachel McQuigge"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Financial Power Play, Brett Cranson of Uptown Wealth Management interviews Rachel McQuigge, an ex-professional hockey player who is now transitioning to law school. Rachel shares her journey from falling in love with hockey to earning a D1 scholarship at Princeton, and discusses the recruiting process, her challenges in both professional hockey and academia, and the financial implications of pursuing athletic and academic goals concurrently. Rachel offers insights into balancing sports with academics, the importance of financial planning, and her experiences adjusting to life beyond professional sports. The episode provides valuable advice for young athletes and their families facing similar paths.00:00 Introduction to The Financial Power Play00:22 Meet Rachel: From Hockey to Law School00:45 Rachel's Hockey Journey: From Public Skating to Princeton01:44 Navigating NCAA Recruitment and College Life10:43 Transitioning to Professional Hockey13:24 From Professional Hockey to Law School17:00 Financial Challenges and Family Support21:03 Personal Financial Tips and Future Plans29:16 Conclusion and Final AdviceThank you for joining us on this episode of The Financial Power Play. I'm excited to continue bringing you stories, insights, and strategies to help you build a financial future as strong as your passion for hockey. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it with your hockey crew, and leave a review.Looking to build your own financial playbook? Book your consultation here. Or visit UptownWealthManagement.com Connect with Brett:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettcranson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uptownwealthmanagementInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingwealthwithbrett/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buildingwealthwithbrettUntil next time, stay focused, stay flexible, and keep playing your game!