In the first episode of Stick to Sports Biz, Brandon explains the “Why?” behind the podcast. Then he welcomes his first-ever guest, his wife Grace Fleshman (San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, San Francisco 49ers). Grace is a mother, mental health advocate, works full-time in tech and moonlights as a baker. She and Brandon discuss what it’s like to work for an all-time great team, their first impressions of each other in grad school, and leaving jobs in sports for tech.
The Kickoff: Why this show?
3:30 - Interview with Grace Fleshman
5:40 - The origins of Grace’s interest in baseball
14:15 - Grace’s first jobs in sports
20:30 - The couple’s first interaction grad school
23:40 - The value of a Master’s in Sports Business
26:25 - Grace’s internship with the SF Giants
28:45 - Being a part of a World Series win
30:00 - The reality of a job in sports
32:15 - Leaving sports for tech
34:55 - Being open about mental health
46:05 - Working in sports with kids
47:45 - Desserts vs. snacks
50:00 - The joys of baking
53:00 - Grace’s love of Peloton
56:50 - Top 5 Peloton instructors
1:07:30 - The Recommender
1:11:05 - Old Tweets
Host: Brandon Fleshman
Guest: Grace Fleshman
Producer: Tucker Kinder
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