247: Basketball to Books: Angela Lewis on Leadership, Confidence, and Giving Back

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes speaks with Angela R. Lewis, a former professional basketball player, author, and leadership strategist. They discuss the confusion surrounding nutrition and body image expectations for female athletes.

Angela shares her journey from feeling uncomfortable with her height at a young age to building confidence through basketball. She introduces her 6V framework for personal growth and development, applicable to athletes and beyond. Angela also talks about her new children's book, 'A Ball and A Chance,' and the importance of creating supportive communities. The episode emphasizes transitioning life skills from sports to other areas and the importance of staying in community for personal growth.

Episode Highlights:

• 01:22 The Impact of Menstrual Health on Performance
• 03:00 Meet Angela R. Lewis: Athlete and Author
• 04:48 The Athlete Identity and Transition
• 06:45 Building Confidence in Sports and Life
• 08:19 Angela's Journey: From Tall Girl to Confident Athlete
• 17:57 The 6V Framework: From Valley to Victory
• 23:14 Building Confidence in Nutrition
• 23:40 Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS)
• 24:40 Join the REDS Recovery Membership
• 26:10 Cultural Influences on Nutrition
• 27:30 Creating Healthy Rituals
• 31:32 Navigating Fast Food Culture
• 34:36 Transitioning from Athlete to Everyday Life
• 36:21 The Importance of Community and Team
• 41:58 A Ball and a Chance: Inspiring Young Readers
• 45:20 Workshops and Coaching for Personal Growth
• 46:50 Conclusion and Resources

Angela R. Lewis is a former professional basketball player, author, and leadership strategist who helps athletes build confidence, communication, and life skills beyond the game. A two-time graduate of Saint Louis University and recipient of the Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, Angela has worked across sports, education, and media, training hundreds of athletes and leaders to find their voice and purpose. She is the author of The Game Changing Assist and Post Moves, and her upcoming children’s book A Ball and A Chance inspires young readers to embrace confidence, culture, and connection through sports. Drawing from her experiences living and coaching internationally, Angela offers a global perspective on leadership, wellness, and resilience.

Connect with Angela:
Website: angelarlewis.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-lewis/
Instagram: @theangelarlewis

Resources and Links:

• For more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to: http://www.lindseycortes.com/
• Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/reds
• WaveBye Supplements – Menstrual cycle support code LindseyCortes for 15% off: http://wavebye.co
• Previnex Supplements – Joint Health Plus, Muscle Health Plus, plant-based protein, probiotics, and more; code CORTES15 for 15% off: previnex.com
• Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast Archive & Search Tool – Search by sport, condition, or topic: lindseycortes.com/podcast
• Female Athlete Nutrition Community – YouTube, Instagram @ femaleathletenutrition, and private Facebook group

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