3 Things Learned at Lead
Good morning. We're a little sleep deprived.
But only because we had a serious case of FOMO at the Lead Sports Summit. You see, this weekend hosted two major events: the Lead Sports Summit in Denver, CO and a gathering of the majority of the CG Sports team (peep the Photo of the Week for proof).
The entire weekend was action-packed, inspiring, and tons of other positive superlatives. We're already anxiously awaiting Lead 2022!
Other big news this week:
Mandy Marquardt threw out the first pitch at the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs' game.
Maggie Steffens joined the SwimSwam podcast to discuss the Tokyo Games.
Elizabeth Beisel's Block Cancer swim has been postponed.
Cejih Explains has a new guest writer this week! Scroll down to read the "3 Things I Learned at Lead."
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WHAT'S HOT
A roundup of the CG Sports Teams' favorite weekly content from the most athletes in the biz.
James Green is slated to compete in the 2021 Senior World Team Trials September 11-12. The event will determine who represents Team USA at the World Championships in Oslo, Norway in October.
Season three of the International Swimming League is in full swing! Some updates from matches three and four: Jacob Pebley (DC Trident) won the men's 200 back; Erika Brown (Cali Condors) was third in the women's 200 back; Maddy Banic (Energy Standard) was third in the 50 fly; Coleman Stewart (Cali Condors) collected gold in the men's 50 and 100 back, as well as a bronze in the 100 fly; while Beata Nelson (Cali Condors) grabbed gold in the women's 100 IM and 200 back, in addition to silver in the 50 fly and 400 IM.
CEJIH EXPLAINS
3 Things I Learned at Lead
I have always believed that the best way to live life is to take as many opportunities that come your way as possible. So, when Cejih asked me to attend the Lead Sport Summit in Denver, CO, I knew that I could not say “no.” Did I know all of the details of my role for the weekend? Not at all. Was I excited regardless? Abso-freakin-lutely!
If you’ve never heard of the Lead Sports Summit, the entire weekend is jam-packed with exciting activities and inspirational speakers focused on elevating and empowering female athletes. And, yes, it is as cool as it sounds.
Here are three takeaways from my weekend at Lead:
You achieve what you believe.
We are women, hear us roar.
It takes a village.
Read the rest of Cejih Explains (guest-written by Taylor) online.
SPONSOR
Block Cancer
This was meant to be the week, but inclement weather from Hurricane Larry said otherwise. The tentative date for the swim is now September 22-24. The plan is still as follows: Elizabeth Beisel will complete a 20km charity swim from Pt. Judith to Block Island in her native Rhode Island. The funds raised from this swim will go to support cancer research and clinical trials for Swim Across America.
Donations can still be made online and more information about the event can be found here.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
September 2, 2021 - The day that the CG Sports team gathered for an IRL team dinner.
ARTICLES YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ
A collection of the CG Sports Teams' favorite random news of the week.
USC football great and all-time leading rusher for the New England Patriots, Sam Cunningham, has passed away at the age of 71, but his impact on the sport continues to live on.
A survey by the American Gaming Association recently found that 36% more Americans are expected to bet on the NFL this season.
The Washington Orioles and the Baltimore Orioles are going head-to-head...in the New York Court of Appeals.
PODCASTS
Career Competitor, "Keely Cat-Wells"
What is more exciting than a new guest on the Career Competitor podcast? A repeat guest! Keely Cat-Wells returned to the podcast to discuss her recent achievements. Want to hear more from Keely? Indulge in some podcast binging and catch up with her first guest appearance as well!
Champion's Mojo: Episode 126, "Nordine Zouareg: Boosting Your Inner Fitness"
Do you realize what a gift this ONE life truly is? How do you find your self worth and overcome life's challenges to enjoy that gift?
Wellness and high performance coach Nordine Zouareg, author of the book Inner Fitness, talks with Kelly and Maria about how he overcame physical challenges and anxiety in his childhood to become a world-renowned bodybuilder -- and how he continues to motivate others today through his books and coaching.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
FINANCIAL FITNESS
CG Sports is partnering with Nav.it to bring weekly tips to navigate your finances, increase money mindfulness, and better your financial health.
What To Do with a Financial Windfall by Kaitlyn Ranze
You did it! Whether you landed a major freelancing gig, got a bonus at work, or the government is doling out more stimulus checks, you’re going to make this money work for you.
Here is the first of seven smart ways to manage the money from your financial windfall:
1) Put your funds aside temporarily.
Transfer the money into a relatively safe short-term account (high yield savings or money market account) while you determine the next step in managing the money. Why put it aside? Having the funds in a different account than your daily spending serves as a nudge to not use them.
Sitting on the money can clear your head of spending it, and will give you time you need to develop a strategy.
Tune in next week to learn the second of seven tips to manage the money from your financial windfall.
