Kim Alexis

Talent can open a door, but sometimes you need people around you to help you walk through it.

Her family couldn’t afford the trip, but her school community stepped up and helped get her there.

That’s what having people in your corner can mean. Their support becomes part of your story. 💖

You’re not always going to feel ready before you go for something.

Nancy Lieberman was 12 when she showed up at Rucker Park looking for people who could make her better. She didn’t have all the answers. She just knew she wanted to learn.

That’s a pretty good place to start. 🏀

At 10, Nancy had no idea how she would become great. She just decided she would.

That kind of belief can sound ridiculous when you're a kid. But sometimes you need that belief before you have the proof. 💖

Imagine growing up with almost nothing and still being convinced you were going to become somebody.

Nancy Lieberman has one of those stories that sounds almost impossible until you hear her tell it herself. From a tough childhood to becoming one of the most recognizable names in women’s basketball, her journey was anything but straightforward.

Then there’s the Kobe Bryant story. And trust me, you’ll want to hear how that one came up.

Listen to the full conversation with Nancy Lieberman.

Imagine landing after a long flight, zero makeup, ponytail, comfy clothes, and a wall of cameras is already there because someone leaked the passenger list.

No heads up, no redo. And those airport shots get recycled online for years. 💀

The setbacks are part of the achievement.

The missed opportunity, the failed attempt, the week when nothing seems to work. None of it feels meaningful while you’re in it.

But pushing through those moments is what makes the eventual win feel like yours.

If you grew up in a house with a sewing machine humming in the corner, you know exactly how it worked. 😉