AJ makes her rounds at Duke University, catching up with All-American center fielder D'Auna Jennings. From committing during COVID sight unseen to leading the Blue Devils to their first Women’s College World Series appearance, D'Auna shares the mindset that makes her game. She opens up about overcoming injury, battling self-doubt, and the mindset that makes her game.

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AJ continues the college tour at Duke University with Blaze Baddie Jala Wright to talk full-circle moments and fearless faith. From record-breaking strikeouts at Duke University to being drafted by the AUSL Blaze, Jayla shares how preparation, resilience, and belief carried her to the pros. Now returning to Durham as both an assistant coach and pro athlete, she’s embracing a new chapter with one goal in mind: dominate.

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This week, AJ begins her college tour at Duke University with superstar senior Aminah Vega. The back-to-back ACC MVP and Defensive Player of the Year reflects on her journey from early infield struggles to becoming one of the nation’s most dominant players, driven by preparation, confidence, and faith. She shares how Duke’s 2024 Women’s College World Series run in Oklahoma City ignited this season’s mantra and a mission to return not just to compete, but to win it all.

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In this episode, AJ interviews Stephanie Mock Grubbs, the first female strength and conditioning coach for the Houston Astros. Stephanie shares her journey within professional sports, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with athletes, navigating gender dynamics in a male-dominated field, the significance of confidence and preparation in coaching, and the growing presence of women in baseball.

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This week, Nick Swisher, New York Yankees advisor and co-owner of Home Run Derby X, joins the show to reflect on his career as a former player. He shares insights on the power of confidence, preparation, energy, and teamwork, while also discussing the importance of empowering women in sports, the influence of family, and the lasting lessons shaped by the New York Yankees culture.

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In this episode, AJ Andrews interviews Olympian and professional softball player Erika Piancastelli to explore her journey through the sport. They discuss the role of mindset, confidence, and training in her success, as well as the support systems that have helped shape her career.

Also, Erika reflects on breaking barriers in softball, her experience competing in the Home Run Derby, and the emotional path that led her to the Tokyo Olympics. She also shares insight into the unique challenges and rewards of performing at the highest level of competition.

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In this episode, Aleshia Ocasio opens up about her journey through the world of softball, from setting personal standards and navigating the college recruiting process to mastering the challenges of pitching. She reflects on balancing beauty and athleticism, staying true to herself, overcoming injuries, and developing the mental toughness necessary to succeed at the highest level.

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AJ continues to unwrap her favorite affirmations and lessons from past guests, including Sam Fischer, Michaela Edenfield, Natasha Watley, Odicci Alexander-Bennett, and Megan Faraimo, in this two-part series.

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