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Athletes Beyond The Field with Dr. Allison Forrest
In this episode, I had the opportunity to catch up with none other than Dr. Allison Forrest for an insightful conversation about leadership, growth, and the evolving landscape of athletics.
We dive into Dr. Forrest’s career journey, the experiences that shaped her path, and the lessons she’s learned along the way while working in and around collegiate athletics. From navigating opportunities to building meaningful relationships, she shares valuable insight for students, young professionals, coaches, and anyone passionate about sports and leadership.
We also discuss the importance of professional development within athletics and why continuing to grow both personally and professionally is essential in such a fast-paced industry. A major part of our conversation focuses on the importance of employment opportunities for athletes and how gaining work experience beyond competition can help prepare them for long-term success after sports. Dr. Forrest shares why internships, networking, mentorship, and career readiness are critical for athletes as they balance performance, education, and planning for life beyond the game.
Whether you’re pursuing a career in sports, currently competing as an athlete, or simply looking for inspiration from someone making an impact in the field, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Give it a listen for what’s sure to be an engaging and motivating episode filled with wisdom, perspective, and plenty of Gator spirit! 🐊🧡💙
Connect with Allison:
https://floridagators.com/sports/2023/5/1/gators-experience
AllisonF@gators.ufl.edu (mailto:AllisonF@gators.ufl.edu)
Want to share your story? Email drewsnewsandpodcast@gmail.com. And remember, if you can dream it you can Drew it!
11 Jan 2026
From Ocala to the Opry: Noah Hunton on Building an Authentic Country Career
Nashville country artist Noah Hunton joins Drew’s News Podcast to share his journey from Ocala, Florida to building a successful independent music career. Leading his own label, Noah Hunton Music LLC, he discusses authenticity, songwriting, and what it takes to chase your dreams without limits. Noah and his band have earned three Josie Music Award nominations at the Grand Ole Opry, including Song of the Year (“Bartender”) and Rising Country Artist. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation.Keep up with Noah’s journey on social media @noahhuntonmusicWant to share your story? Email drewsnewsandpodcast@gmail.com. And remember, if you can dream it you can Drew it!
17 Oct 2025
Xtraordinary Joy
Celebrating a decade of spreading JOY!!
Hear all about the incredible work the amazing local non-profit organization Xtraordinary Joy is doing for rare chromosome disorder research, as well as for people with disabilities across the globe!
To find out more about the incredible work they do and how you can support their organization, you can visit: https://www.xtraordinaryjoy.org (https://www.xtraordinaryjoy.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQktYa2F4YlRhZGt0SU9vbAEeHkPZ-reFqze5rg6Caa2XOXQfNcmmVmpbTiEAx077HeOatVd1tIFj8T31f9E_aem_Q-2798S-0pWWIbCWCvgaXw)
You can also follow their journey on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/xtraordinaryjoyinc
https://www.instagram.com/xtraordinary.joy/?hl=en
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