Long before he became a volleyball pro in 2002, Ryan Jay Owens defied definition. From his current home in Split, Croatia, Ryan shares his wisdom on playing the long game in culture transformation through the eyes of BIPOC athletes in Europe.
LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Playing the business of volleyball as an outsider.
Starting a different type of agency that educates & empowers young pro athletes.
The experience of BIPOC athletes outside of the US, and how they parallel the experience of BIPOC team members in organizations.
Leaning into what’s hardest: The Point of Choice.
Staying uncomfortable to stay in the long game.
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