Changing the Game with Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes Commissioner Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

02/28/23 • 49 min

#079: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes.

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known as the Athletics strategist, and has distinguished herself as an outstanding professional, community servant, and mentor.

Dr. Barnes serves as the Commissioner of The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (First Black woman appointed to this position)
She’s a former athletic director at Dillard University, New Orleans, LA

What you will learn in this episode:

Dr. Barnes talks about how she was thrust into the role of AD at Dillard and built the program through the Katrina Hurricane circumstance.
Dr. Barnes discusses her distinct honor of being the first Black woman to serve as Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
Dr. Barnes shares her passion for her career in athletic programming, where she focuses on girls ages 13-18.

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Connect with Dr. Baker Barnes
Website: www.kikibakerbarnes.com
LinkedIn: @kikibakerbarnes
Instagram: @kikibakerbarnes
Facebook: @ kikibakerbarnes
Twitter: @kikibakerbarnes
Girls Program: @SYWACIA

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#079: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes.

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known as the Athletics strategist, and has distinguished herself as an outstanding professional, community servant, and mentor.

Dr. Barnes serves as the Commissioner of The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (First Black woman appointed to this position)
She’s a former athletic director at Dillard University, New Orleans, LA

What you will learn in this episode:

Dr. Barnes talks about how she was thrust into the role of AD at Dillard and built the program through the Katrina Hurricane circumstance.
Dr. Barnes discusses her distinct honor of being the first Black woman to serve as Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
Dr. Barnes shares her passion for her career in athletic programming, where she focuses on girls ages 13-18.

SUBSCRIBE to the show on Apple Podcasts or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.

Connect with Dr. Baker Barnes
Website: www.kikibakerbarnes.com
LinkedIn: @kikibakerbarnes
Instagram: @kikibakerbarnes
Facebook: @ kikibakerbarnes
Twitter: @kikibakerbarnes
Girls Program: @SYWACIA

Subscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com

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When Opportunity Knocks: A Conversation with Former NFL Player JJ Birden

#078: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden.

JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.

Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete.

Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.

JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children.

What you will learn in this episode:

· JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level

· JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career

· JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speaker

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Connect with JJ Birden
Website: www.JJBirden.com
LinkedIn: @JJBirden
Instagram: @ JJBirden
Facebook: @ JJBirden

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Life Lessons with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder

#080: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder

Andrea was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia

Andrea is a businesswoman and founder of WomanpreneuHER University

What you will learn in this episode:

· Andrea discusses her journey to fulfilling her dream to become an official member of the 2000 USA Olympic team

· She details how her team was almost stripped of the gold medal due to alleged performance-enhancing drug use by a teammate.

· Andrea talks about how she helps woman entrepreneurs to thrive in business with her WomanpreneuHER University Program.

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Connect with Andrea Bolder
Website: www.andreabolder.com
LinkedIn: @andreabolder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomanpreneuHER

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