S2E3: "More Than Just an Athlete" with Daneesha Provo

Our guest for this month's Feature Friday episode is Daneesha Provo!

Daneesha’s journey has been all about growth, purpose, and impact, and she is excited to see where it takes her next. Right now, Daneesha is taking some time away from basketball to focus on family, enjoy life, and really be present in this chapter.

After years of dedicating herself to the game, playing at the highest levels, traveling the world, and pushing through the ups and downs, she’s embracing a new balance. One of her biggest priorities is building her basketball academy. She’s always believed in using basketball as a tool for education and opportunity, and now she is fully committed to creating a space where young female athletes can grow, learn, and chase their dreams just like she did.

Beyond basketball, she has been tapping into other passions, including writing a children’s book, something she has wanted to do for a long time. Storytelling has always been important to her, and she is excited to bring her experiences and lessons to life in a way that inspires kids from her community and Nova Scotia.

Daneesha is also working with Tribe Network as the Community Engagement Lead, which has been an amazing experience. She gets to collaborate with incredible people, connect with her community in new ways, and help create opportunities for others. It’s been the perfect setup for her, and is loving every moment of it.

Travel is also still a big part of her life. Whether it’s for work or just exploring, she loves being able to see new places, meet new people, and gain fresh perspectives.

It was a pleasure hosting the inspirational Daneesha Provo on our podcast this month!

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

1:45 - Daneesha’s backstory

5:10 - Daneesha’s special relationship with her dad

8:50 - Daneesha’s experience in boarding school

16:20 - Daneesha’s advice on the lessons she’s learned on the path to success

20:30 - How do basketball skills translate to real world skills?

28:00 - Daneesha and Aaliyah’s advice for people who want to expand their identity outside basketball

33:45 - Daneesha’s experience in China

40:10 - Daneesha on start her basketball academy

43:55 - Daneesha’s children’s book

47:10 - Daneesha work with Tribe Network

51:00 - Daneesha’s advice for people who want to travel and see the world

57:00 - One word checkout!