

Find The Can-Do Attitude with Candace Parker
16 snips Sep 17, 2025
Candace Parker, a former WNBA star and influential voice in sports, joins the conversation to discuss the importance of self-exploration in our careers. She shares her experiences balancing motherhood with professional basketball, highlighting the unique challenges faced by female athletes. Love stories take center stage as she opens up about her relationship with her wife. Topics also include navigating identity and advocating for women in sports, underscoring the evolving landscape of female athletics and the personal growth that comes with it.
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Nursing In The Oval Office
- Candace Parker described nursing her daughter Layla in the Oval Office while President Obama practiced pitching outside.
- She calls Layla's claim to fame that she was nursed in the Oval Office.
Athlete Career Feels Compressed
- Candace felt 'ancient' in basketball terms despite being 38, signaling the sport's youth culture.
- She described retiring to close one chapter and start another after 16 years in pro basketball.
Let Kids Fail To Build Resilience
- Candace credits her parents for creating guardrails that let her be herself and develop resilience.
- She advises parents to allow kids to struggle to build character rather than always providing comfort.