Are you ready for some football?! What about basketball, soccer, baseball, or tennis? The pandemic has changed how sports are played, but did you know sports and the church have a lot in common. Both have gone through changes due to coronavirus and have the ability to help each other. Today's guest, Monique A. J. Smith shares some great information with us about this topic.
Monique A. J. Smith, a Sports Management veteran of 30 plus years, launched her consulting business Seeds of Empowerment ® LLC, full-time March 2013 where she is a leadership strategist for Athletic Departments/Sports Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics/Sports Business or the Marketplace.
Smith has four ways she consults 1. University workshops & Retreats, 2. Membership Program called the Advance Academy, which includes a monthly Mastermind, Training Portal with Guest Experts, quarterly receipt of a leadership ebook, and one-on-one sessions. 3. Speaker’s Bureau where clients learn how to “Monetize their “Specialized Knowledge” to the Marketplace 4. Newest venture a magazine called “Significance” in Athletics and Sports” where contributors share their “secret sauce” the Athletics/Sports industry.
The B.O.S.S. Network has listed Seeds of Empowerment® as one of 50 businesses to watch. As the host of the nationally recognized weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, Where Significance Blooms in Athletics & Sports” she spotlights Women of Color in Athletics/Sports to her 1.9K Followers.
Interview Highlights
Monique shares the connection between the church and sports.
“When you identify yourself a certain way and you then no longer have that identity then you lose hope.” – Monique A. J. Smith
“When people pull for one team or one individual, they become a group themselves.” Monique A. J. Smith
“Those in the body of Christ have an opportunity to help the masses because their identity is somewhat lost.” Monique A. J. Smith
“The playing field has been leveled. You can’t go to a game and you can’t go to church.” Monique A. J. Smith
Monique shares how stories like David and Goliath related to our relationship with sports
“Just because you’ve been ordained doesn’t mean you’re going to receive it. You have to be molded.” Monique A. J. Smith
“It’s the story. It’s how you relate to things. It’s the pastors that are able to reach people where they are.” Monique A. J. Smith
“Athletics and the church, they learn from each other.” - Monique A. J. Smith
Monique gives advice to sports and church leaders about how they can learn from each other keep people connected during the pandemic.
“In order for people not have that feeling of loss they have to have an opportunity and place to stay engaged.” Monique A. J. Smith
“The pandemic has the opportunity to bond people.” Monique A. J. Smith
“Life is on an escalator.” Monique A. J. Smith
Relevant Links and Resources
Order your autographed copy of Monique's book Removing the Face and receive your free e-workbook now until 2/7/2021! Visit publicfiguremask.com to order.
Pre-order your copy of Monique's magazine, Significance at https://payhip.com/seedsofempowerment.
Connect with Monique at https://seedsofempowerment.info/ to learn more about her services, courses, and podcast.
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