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ex.clusively: beyond the game is a women-led sports culture podcast, centered on the humanity of the game.

In this episode, we share why we created Beyond the Game and why sports needs a space where athletes are seen as more than stats. This conversation goes beyond highlights and headlines. We talk about identity, mental health, purpose, generational impact, and what athletes carry long after the spotlight fades.

Powered by the November Saturdays Foundation, this podcast exists at the intersection of sports, culture, and healing.

Because athletes are more than performers.And sports is about more than the game.

Welcome to Beyond the Game, hosted by Olivia Blankenship and Kensley Tolliver.

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Jay Woods joins ex.clusively: Beyond the Game for a real conversation about pressure, purpose, and the Plug-and-Play Mentality that shapes the way he moves through life.

Jay opens up about staying grounded, handling expectations, and what it really takes to keep showing up, even when life shifts, plans change, and the pressure gets real. This episode is about discipline, identity, growth, and learning how to adapt in every season.

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If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or like you had to create your own path — this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Lillian Glanton, founder of LG Media Co. and the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival, to talk about identity, reinvention, and what happens when you stop waiting for permission.

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