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Embracing the Honor: My Induction into the Hall of Fame
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Embracing the Honor: My Induction into the Hall of Fame

As I sit down to reflect on my induction into the Hall of Fame this past week at my alma mater, I can’t help but feel a wave of emotions. This honor means everything to me. It’s not just a recognition of my achievements; it’s a validation of all the hard work, discipline, and perseverance...

Discover the Excitement | insideLINES Coming to Your City
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Discover the Excitement | insideLINES Coming to Your City

As we step back into our roots for season 6, we’re thrilled to announce that insideLINES Podcast is back on the road! After navigating the challenges of COVID and adapting to virtual recordings, we’re excited to return to face-to-face interactions, where we can rekindle the connections that make our community so vibrant. InsideLINES has always...

Ladies Playbook Kicks Off an Exciting Season
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Ladies Playbook Kicks Off an Exciting Season

What a fantastic start to the season for Ladies Playbook (LP)! We celebrated with two incredible kickoff events, beginning in the vibrant city of Seattle to celebrate the Seattle Seahawks. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home as we engaged and connected with the amazing women of the Seahawks.  The evening was filled...

EMPOWERING WOMEN IN FANTASY FOOTBALL | BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING COMMUNITY
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EMPOWERING WOMEN IN FANTASY FOOTBALL | BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING COMMUNITY

This past Thursday, August 29th, Seattle buzzed with excitement as it hosted a thrilling event showcasing the rising influence of women in fantasy football. The live fantasy football draft, organized by insideLINES Podcast and Rough and Tumble Womens Sports Pub, was a resounding success. It attracted a fantastic turnout from the local community and featured...

Join The Action | insideLINES Women’s Fantasy Football Is Here
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Join The Action | insideLINES Women’s Fantasy Football Is Here

Hey IL Fam! Fantasy football season is here! You know what that means—the non-stop excitement, game-day rituals, and crazy competition! It’s time for us ladies to get our game faces on and have some football fun! Let’s get ready for another fantastic year with insideLINES Fantasy Football! 🏈  This will be our fourth year hosting...

nlocking hidden gems: 1st annual ladies playbook retreat in nevis?
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Unlocking hidden gems: 1st annual ladies playbook retreat in nevis

Hello, I’m Atoya, the founder of Ladies Playbook. Having spent 11 incredible years in the NFL alongside my husband, our journey took us to three different teams and cities. This unique experience allowed me to forge meaningful relationships and deepen my passion for empowering women. At Ladies Playbook, our mission is to provide valuable resources,...

Barbados Support Your Girlfriends
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Barbados | Support Your Girlfriends!

What is Support Your Girlfriends? Founder, Nikkia McClain of Tene Nicole Marketing and Public Relations is a huge advocate for building a community of supportive women.  She created an initiative to foster a community of supportive women and her three concepts are SupportHer, Pow(H)er and CelebrateHER.  She also created an annual trip for Support Your...

BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION: PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR ADULTHOOD
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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR ADULTHOOD: The Burleson Approach

This past week we celebrated my second-born son, Nehemiah’s 18th birthday! They say the days are long, but the years are short. Boy, do I certainly feel that now as I am parenting two out of my three kids in an adult space. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting and have become very intentional...

The Journey Of Love: Reflecting On 20 Years Of Togetherness
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The Journey Of Love: Reflecting On 20 Years Of Togetherness 

This past month Nate and I celebrated 20 years of marriage! It’s hard to believe that we’ve been together for two decades already. Sometimes it feels like yesterday we were two youngins in college just trying to figure out life. God has been so good to us!  Upon further reflection, it got me thinking about...