The Motherlode Show

The Motherlode Show

The Motherlode Show is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Sandra Brunson (Mom of NBA star Jalen Brunson) and Steve Long (some guy who bought a microphone). We hear some stories, have a few laughs, and get nuggets of wisdom from our favorite moms in sports and entertainment.

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March 13, 2024 85 mins

This week we’re joined by Kate Foley! She’s the CEO of Epic Consulting Group, co-host of her podcast called Her Table, and an agent in the NBA. We chat about the start of career at Nike, being a fixer, and having boundaries in her career. 


Her Table Podcast: https://hertablepodcast.com/

Epic Consulting Group: https://theepicconsultinggroup.com/ 

Connect with the Motherlode Show: linktr.ee/themotherlodeshow

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This week we’re joined by the hilarious Chaundra Daniels! She’s the Director of Career Services at Vaughn College, a humor consultant, and longtime friend of our co-host Sandra. Tune in wherever you listen as she breaks down equity versus equality, being a Black woman in a white industry, and the importance of butterflies to her.


www.vaughn.edu

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This week we’re joined by the wisdom-filled Dr. Crystal M. Edwards! Crystal is the Founder and President of Empowering Single Moms, Inc., the mother of four, the principal in one of the largest, urban school districts in the country, and wife to Mr. Fantastic! Crystal breaks down stereotypes about single moms, shares advice for dads, and her encounter with Writer/Actress Quinta Brunson! 

Empowering Single Moms

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This week we’re joined by the former Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA, Daynia La-Force! Prior to the Atlanta Dream, she served as Coach at the University of Rhode Island, Northeastern University, and the University of New Haven. Away from the court, she’s the mother to both Terance and Martin Mann, and is married to Eddie Benton. On today’s episode, we dive into how her psychology degree has helped her become a bet...

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December 13, 2023 59 mins

Denice Simon is a pharmacist turned attorney who is the mother of 3 awesome humans who’ve played sports professionally. She’s currently the Lead Counsel at Takeda, a loving mother and grandmother, and philanthropist who serves on numbers boards for a wide array of organizations ranging from the Association of Corporate Counsel Chicago to the YWCA Lake County. 

This episode was recorded on May 26, 2023. 


 

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November 30, 2023 71 mins

Zrinka Allen is the owner and founder of A2Z Consulting Services, the former Chief People Officer of the Pro-Football Hall of Fame, and a shoe lover alongside Sandra. Zrinka joins The Motherlode Show to chat about coming to America as a young girl from Croatia, surviving an abusive relationship, and gets a surprise virtual visit from her daughters! 

This episode was previously recorded on February 24, 2023. 
Trigger Warning: sex...

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November 15, 2023 52 mins

Shaku Miriyala is an entrepreneur and owner of My Growth Academy, and a loving mother of two. Shaku joins The Motherlode Show to chat about encouraging her children’s passions, what inspired her to start her own company, and a guest appearance from her son Akash to chat about his hopes for the WNBA. 


My Growth Academy: https://mygrowth.academy/ 

Connect with The Motherlode Show: https://linktr.ee/themotherlodeshow

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Monica Wright Rogers is a former McDonald’s All American, University of Virginia’s all-time leading scorer, a 2x WNBA championship winner, and most recently, a mom. Monica joins The Motherlode Show to chat about being the number 2 WNBA draft pick in 2010, meeting President Obama, and balancing her new role as the Assistant General Manager for the Phoenix Mercury and raising a toddler. 

Find Monica on Instagram!

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Join Sandra Brunson (Mother of New York Knick Jalen Brunson) and Steve Long (Some guy that bought a microphone) as they dive deep into the lives of incredible moms.

Episode one welcomes Cynt Marshall the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and overall amazing mom!

The Motherlode Show is hosted by Sandra Brunson and Steve Long where the long-time friends interview the mothers of their favorite people in entertainment, spor...

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