Marlene "Marley" Holmes is thrilled to announce her first published book as a contributing author. The entire book will change the lives of athletes (present, past, and future), coaches, social workers, therapists, parents, and more!!! All chapters are 🔥🔥 In my chapter, I take the reader on a journey through my sports career to my transition. I'm a product of a military family, and a Dandelion symbolizes an army child. That's the inspiration behind the title: "The Dandelion: From The Ground Up." I take you through the journey by aligning my experiences with the life cycle/stages of a Dandelion by discussing my entry to sports, self-awareness, doubt, grief, depression, and transition. Click the link below to purchase your signed copy and receive a discount code for merchandise on the website! Purchase Today! https://www.marleneholmes.com/about-9

Marley is joined by Gold Medalist Chiaka Ogbogu to discuss her journey to professional volleyball. Together they highlight the need to support Black volleyball players and outline the journey through collegiate sports ranging from recruitment to preparing for professional volleyball overseas. To contact Marley: w: www.marleneholmes.cm e: bfcateam@gmail.com IG: the_bfca_experience To contact Chiaka Ogbogu: IG: @chiaka11 e: chogbogu@gmail.com

The Founder & CEO of The BFCA Experience is now offering services to support high school student-athletes. Marlene "Marley" Holmes and some of her P.A.S.S team members share the roles and areas of expertise within the team. This video provides an overview of the program structure and enrollment process. A virtual program designed to successfully provide holistic support to high school student-athletes desiring to pursue postsecondary education and collegiate sports. **Note ACT scores are now available beyond July**

Welcome back to another season of the Yup, She Said it Podcast! Our season premiere begins with a returning guest to discuss his new book! Jeermal Mr. “Me Too” Sylvester Author, Speaker, Certified Youth Specialist, Life Coach the CEO of Beauty for Ashes Inc. The purpose of his organization is to inspire as well as address the needs of youth and adults by providing character-building life skills and etiquette training to prepare them for a sustainable life. Jeermal has found success beyond sports, by teaching others how to succeed despite their current or past experiences with proven principles and steps that allowed the former three-time dropout to push through the noise and complete his college degree after twenty-four years. Social Media Handles IG= mr_me_too_indy LinkedIn= Jeermal Mr. “Me Too” Sylvester Email: mmtooindy@gmail.com You can purchase your copy of the book at: https://lnkd.in/g7-XFua Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email bfcateam@gmail.com and visit or website www.marleneholmes.com

Virtual program designed to successfully provide holistic support to high school student-athletes desiring to pursue postsecondary educatopm. The journey to postsecondary education can begin as early as freshman year, and we offer a one-stop shop service to help you navigate the journey. Each student-athlete will be evaluated and reeceive an individual plan based on needs and goals. The student is assigned a team of experts for academic support, guidance on college recruitment, mental wellness, physical fitness, college application assistance, financial aid, media training, and more! We want to equip our student-athletes with skills to enhance their development beyond the sport. Book your consultation now at www.marleneholmes.com/passprogram Email us at bfcateam@gmail.com

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Welcome to the last episode of Season 5! This week's special guest is Jordan Thomas. He's an experienced former professional baseball player whose love for the game of baseball extends beyond the diamond. During the offseason, Jordan became involved with Coaching and Mentoring youth baseball players at the Altamonte Baseball Academy, in Altamonte Springs, FL. Jordan is well-known for his positive coaching philosophy that emphasizes player development and enjoyment of the game. Aligned with Jordan’s playing ability and coaching, his passion has led him to a scouting role with nationally recognized prep database, Perfect Game. Contact Jordan: Email: jordanjudethomas@gmail.com Instagram: @saintjjude Contact Marley: Email: bfcateam@gmail.com Instagram: @yupshesaidit @the_bfca_experience Website: www.marleneholmes.com

Marley is joined by Leah Howard to discuss her journey as a former collegiate tennis player to finding her passion as "The Sports Counselor." Check out Leah's bio and contact info below: LEAH HOWARD has effectively utilized her role as a mentee to master the commitment it takes to pursue her dreams while being a light in the lives of others. Her passion for making a difference in the world has positioned her to impact the lives of thousands of students through teaching and counseling experiences. Leah received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from the illustrious Spelman College, followed by a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Georgia State University. Leah has presented at multiple counseling conferences in the southeastern region and is currently pursuing her Ph.D in the counseling field. She has a certificate in Sports Counseling from Cal U, and is also an Associate Professional Counselor (APC). During her time at Spelman College, she was elected by her teammates to be the captain of the tennis team and was awarded with the Sportsmanship Award and the Coach’s Award for demonstrating strong leadership abilities. “Spelman Tennis Team Gives Back to the Community” was Leah’s first published article for the college which was followed by many other opportunities. She has been featured in the New York Times article “At a College Dropping Sports in Favor of Fitness”. Leah has returned to both Georgia State University and Spelman College as an alumna to speak with current students about how to be an impactful presence in their careers. She currently uses her instagram profile @thesportscounselor to advocate for mental health awareness specifically for the athlete community. Contact Leah: E: thesportscounselor@gmail.com Instagram: @thesportscounselor Contact Marley: E: bfcateam@gmail.com Instagram: @the_bfca_experience @yupshesaidit Website: www.marleneholmes.com

On this week's episode Marley had the pleasure of interviewing India G. Timpton who is a former collegiate athlete that now works at ESPN. She shares her journey of transition from being the star on the court to being a star behind the scenes at ESPN. Be sure to check out the Yup, She Said It Podcast on the following platforms: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/yup-she-said-it/episodes/Appreciated--Not-Tolerated-featuring-India-G--Timpton-emj2l4 IHeart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-yup-she-said-it-43091656/# Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/36550GOGIP6JdD8I5cUAqX?si=Ke3kTm83QbOP1-2FqICciw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlene-holmes/id1400782432 Check out her bio below: Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, India G. Timpton fell in love with sports at an early age. Looking back, she found success in many sports, but Timpton found herself lacing up her basketball shoes from age eight through college. After attending Charlotte Country Day School, up until starting high school, this Myers Park Mustang was a standout on the court, throughout the community, and in the classroom. Upon receiving her diploma in 2013, Timpton continued her athletic career on a full ride at The University North Carolina at Greensboro. Graduating with a Communication Studies degree in 2017, Timpton knew, although done on the court, her love for sports wasn't ready to hear the final buzzer. So off to Syracuse University, on a partial academic scholarship, she went! While there, Timpton spent just over a year interning with Cuse's Athletic Program and her winter break with ESPN Radio in California. She also had the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, for six weeks, where she covered politics. All of those experiences helped her to earn a master's degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism with a Sports Emphasis Certification in 2018. Following a six-month position with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in Georgia, which concluded with her attending and working the Women's Final Four in Florida, Timpton took a job that brought her home! Now back in the 704, she recently celebrated one year with ESPN as a Production Assistant. So far, Timpton has created television content for collegiate Field Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball airing on the ACC Network, SEC Network, and other ESPN platforms. Timpton's career aspiration is to be a television Sport's Analyst, and as she continues to make that dream a reality, she loves to share how sports have contributed significantly to her successes while helping to shape her future. Contact India: E: india.timpton@yahoo.com Contact Marley: E: bfcateam@gmail.com W: www.marleneholmes.com