Episode 6
Sports Philanthropy: Creating Hope and Possibility with Kayla Bradham
Step into the world of transformation and impact as we explore the incredible mission of the Sports Philanthropy Network with its inspiring Executive Vice-President, Kayla Bradham. Discover how sports can ignite hope and change lives in unimaginable ways.
Kayla shares her personal journey from poverty to a life dedicated to creating lasting impacts through sports. Learn how a single act of kindness changed the trajectory of her life and fueled her purpose. Be moved by Kayla's determination to wage her war against racism, bigotry, and misogyny as a single mother in Milwaukee, raising eight children. Explore how athletes like D.J. Stirgus use their platform for meaningful causes they deeply care about.
Tune in to uncover the secret sauce behind the Sports Philanthropy Network's success with connecting motivated individuals, professional athletes, and generous donors to drive generational change. Embrace Kayla's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in community conversations and change. Take a leap of faith and lead by example.
Episode Highlights:
14:15 - I'm blessed to be in the presence of a lot of people of color who have overcome a lot of diversity to be very successful. One of the most patronizing things that white presenting people do in this space, and this is the most frequent conversation I have is the sort of, "I love what you're doing. You have my full support. I see the good work that you're doing. Keep it up and if you need anything, awesome." It's this sort of almost patronizing good job fixing your problem to somebody who didn't create a problem.
19:31 - I'm naturally optimistic, but there's a joy that sustains me. I stand on I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength, and I really believe that God wants whole and complete people and whole and complete communities, so my happiness comes in this. When you look at your community, what does a healthy community look like?
23:04 - My final nugget briefly is live generously and love your neighbor as yourself. I think however you want to put one in front of the other, they are like that infinity loop. Live generously and love others as yourself.
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