Naked Sports with Cari Champion

In psychology, grit is a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal or end state. And for Black women, who face more adverse circumstances than their counterparts, grit is a necessary component for success. Tiffany Cross exemplifies what grit can get. In this episode, Tiffany gets Naked with Cari Champion about her biggest challenge to becoming who she is today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics will forever be remembered as “The Pandemic Olympics”. Riddled with scandal, tough losses, and triumphant wins for the athletes we thought were underdogs, this year’s Olympic games have made their mark on history. Cari Champion shares her thoughts on the big stories from this year’s games. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer, songwriter, actor Luke James, has had a calling to perform for as long as he can remember. Bringing his love for art and his gentle spirit to every stage he touches, James is destined for greatness. In this episode, Luke James gets Naked with Cari Champion about the unyielding pursuit of his art. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karrueche is an Emmy award winning actress, social media superstar and entrepreneur today, but getting to a place of living in her power wasn’t easy. In this episode Karrueche gets Naked with Cari Champion about the ups and downs of her journey to stardom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you play small, you count yourself out of the game. In this episode, we learn that from Renee Montgomery. Former WNBA player, now WNBA team co-owner, Montgomery played her biggest hand in a game against inequality and injustice in the WNBA and the world. In the end she found her voice and became owner of the Atlanta Dream. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up a Black kid in MIami in the 70's and 80's, Carlos Watson faced his share of bias. Now as an Emmy winning TV host and successful entrepreneur, Watson gets Naked with Cari Champion about how he pushed past negativity to become who he is today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a young kid, Eddie George knew he wanted to be the greatest running back to play the game. And after a stunning high school career, winning the Heisman at The Ohio State University, and playing in the NFL, it seems like he reached his goal. But as a man always pushing forward to live in his purpose, Eddie George continues to reinvent himself through one big move after the next. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world knows Melanie Fiona best as a Grammy nominated singer, whose voice has narrated love and heartbreak for the masses. But a woman with such a powerful voice, must know the purpose of her gift. Melanie Fiona gets Naked with Cari Champion about her Guyanese-Canadian upbringing, what she’s learned through the cycles of Motherhood and what it means to be a singing nurse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Patterson, New Jersey to the Superbowl, Victor Cruz has seen his share of magnificent trials and triumphs. In a range of emotions - we discuss his fathers to the ultimate high of winning a Super Bowl. In this episode Cruz is getting Naked with Cari Champion about all the things that led him to where he is today.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dancer, Choreographer, Creative director extraordinaire, Laurieann Gibson moves to the beat of her own drum. And the rhythm that she has followed has led her to great heights and success. Now, at the top of her game, she’s sharing the wealth with the world in her new book, Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps to Unleash You Passion and Live Your Dream. And in this episode Laurieann Gibson is getting Naked with Cari Champion about what led her to this point. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.