More Than a Season

We sit down with Brittany Odom, a dedicated pediatrician and wife to Clifton Odom, Special Teams Coordinator at Mississippi State University. Brittany shares her journey of navigating a demanding medical career while supporting her husband in the fast-paced world of college football. Together, we explore the highs and lows of balancing personal ambitions with family life, and how she’s found purpose by staying true to herself.

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We are back on the mic and answering questions from our audience about the best and hardest parts of the sports industry. We chat about how to be fulfilled within the sports industry and how unique this position is that we are all in as significant others.

We also talk about:

• Discussing your significant other's salary with others
• Moving across the country
• Focusing on yourself as an individual
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We sit down with Rachel Willingham, wife to Nathaniel Willingham, Assistant Linebackers Coach for the New York Jets. We chat about the highs and lows of balancing your personal dreams while supporting those you love, and how it’s never too late to pursue what truly brings meaning to your life.

We also talk about:

• Following your dreams
• Sacrificing for your significant other
• Doing something for yo...

We sit down with Jackie Gendron, wife to Miles Gendron, a retired Professional Hockey Player. We chat about life as a new mom, staying grounded amongst the chaos and deciding to retire in the sports industry. 

We also talk about:

• Moving the middle of a season
• Moving to another country
• Being a first-time mom
• Relating to other wives and significant others

Get to kno...

We sit down with Noel Gonzales, wife to Paul Gonzales, Defensive Backs Football Coach at Baylor University. We chat about long-distance relationships, big moves, and balancing careers, football and family life. 

We also talk about:

• Moving with little ones
• Trusting the timing
• Making a big move
• Prioritizing your career
• Balancing time together
• Fashion and sports

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We're back!! We missed you, but we're finally back on the mic with a brand new episode filling you in on what we have been up to! We chat about motherhood, recruiting, and inclusivity within the sports industry! 

We also talk about:

• Postpartum anxiety
• Recruiting while solo parenting
• The waiting period within sports
• Being inclusive
• Not being retained

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Enjoy this encore episode and stay tuned for the end of the episode for an update on what has changed with Ashley!

We sit down with Ashley Hendrix Jirgl, wife to Ryan Jirgl, Co-Defensive Coordinator at Long Island University. We chat about long distance marriage, being a female in the sports industry and the struggles of the sports industry.

We're back with our mid-season check-in episode! We chat about what we have been up to, being independent during season, and what we are looking forward to.

We catch back up with Camai Mazzulla, wife to Joe Mazzulla, Head Coach for the Boston Celtics. We chat about their transition into the Head Coach role and winning an NBA Championship. 

We sit down with Melanie Wilking Ekeler, professional dancer, choreographer and social media content creator. Melanie is also the wife to Austin Ekeler, running back for the Washington Commanders. We chat about her dancing career, sacrificing for your significant other and creating a community in the sports industry. 

We sit down with Lexie Appleby, Breast Cancer Survivor and wife to Austin Appleby, Wide Receiver Coach at UAB. We chat about getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age, embracing where you are and trusting in a bigger plan.

We sit down with Dana Theobald, artist and woodwork creator of the Eras Tour Stadiums and Sports Stadiums around the world. We chat about what it takes to become and entrepreneur and follow your passions wherever that may lead you.

In this Encore Episode, Ashley and Brittany sit down with Beth Yenser who is wife to Zach Yenser. Beth gives us an overview of the ups and downs that comes with this crazy journey. She speaks on the importance of having faith and keeping a positive perspective with this lifestyle! This is one you do not want to miss!

We sit down with Katrina Fernandez, social media influencer and wife of Henry Fernandez, Safeties Coach at New Mexico State. We chat about how to balance being a mom with four kiddos, a social media career and supporting her husband in the sports industry. 

We sit down with Arrion McLean wife of Mikhail McLean, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Kentucky. We dive into building your family up, expanding your community and growing up within the sports industry. 

Your hosts are back with an episode that dives into the challenges and triumphs of being in the sports industry. Ashley and Brittany chat about the importance of growth within our relationships, the most rewarding part of being a significant other and avoiding bitterness and resentment.

We sit down with Kelsey Curry, Assistant Athletic Director - Annual Fund at Montana State. She chats about what it is like to have worked in the football industry with her husband, Jeremy Curry, Head Football Coach at Belgrade High School. Kelsey dives into why and how they have bounced around all over the United States for both of their careers.

We sit down with Katy Lonergan, Associate Athletic Director - Strategic and Football Communications and Advisor to the Head Football Coach at Notre Dame. Katy gives us the inside scoop on being involved in the strategic side of football.