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The Post Game Podcast

Ep. 52 - Kelsey O'Connor: From D1 Softball to a Professional Speaking Career

Dec 6, 2024
43:51

Kelsey O’Connor is a motivational speaker and former Division 1 Softball Player at NC State University.

A career ending head injury put an end to athletic career, but a viral commencement speech at graduation made her realize a new path.

Today, she travels the country sharing her story and perspective.


What You’ll Learn About:

  • Kelsey’s softball career ending abruptly
  • Her Speech at NC State’s graduation
  • Building a speaking business
  • Living beyond “labels”
  • Her thoughts on Preparation


Timestamps:

(0:00) – Intro to Kelsey

(2:30) – NC State experience

(6:00) – Her injury

(12:00) – Softball ending abruptly

(14:30) – Comparison to other people

(17:15) – Speech at graduation

(19:45) – Self-awareness

(24:00) – Launching a speaking career

(27:30) – Learning the business side of speaking

(30:30) – Starting her podcast

(32:15) – Hiring a coach

(33:45) – Preparation

(35:45) – Her Faith

(42:45) – Where to find Kelsey


Links:

NC State Graduation Speech

kelseyoconnor.net

Instagram

Tik Tok


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Intro Song: Days Go Bye

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