Empowering Women in Sports Recruiting w/ Chasity Douyon ~ HigherHer Ep 23

In this episode of HigherHer, hosts Krista and Natalie welcome Chasity Douyon, a career coach and hiring manager in the sports recruiting industry. Chasity shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges, including the loss of her father at a young age, and how that experience shaped her passion for mental health advocacy. The conversation explores the importance of empowering women in a predominantly male-dominated sports industry, the influence of mentors, and strategies for job seekers to stand out in a competitive market. Chasity emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership and the value of networking and mentorship in career development. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Chasity Douyon 02:23 Overcoming Personal Challenges 04:37 Empowering Women in Sports Recruiting 07:19 Influential Figures in Career Development 08:52 Building a Strong Online Presence 10:36 Strategies for Job Seekers 13:03 Mentorship and Networking in the Industry 14:48 Essential Qualities for Women Leaders ------- Chasity's Bio: www.linkedin.com/in/chasitydouyon  Chasity Douyon has over 2 years of experience in community based mental health, 4 years of career coaching experience, and over 3 years of recruiting experience. She is currently the Operations Hiring Associate (Hiring Manager) at Sports Info Solutions where she helps to oversee recruiting/hiring across all sports (baseball, basketball, and football). She currently holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Spring Hill College, a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and a Masters in Communication Studies with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from the University of Alabama. She has enjoyed connecting with others on LinkedIn and currently has over 74,000 followers. Chasity enjoys using her platform to share job opportunities, job search strategies, and advocate for mental health awareness.