The Collaborative, LLC

We enjoyed hearing from Social Media Producer & On-Camera Talent, Enjoy Basketball and Founder, WAGTalk, Maddy Sells (@isomaddy). We discussed the most rewarding part of amplifying women across WAGTalk, balancing growth opportunities and what excites her for the future!

Atlanta - Join @xCollaborative on 4/15 at 6:30PM. Come out and enjoy some golf, while connecting with other sports & business professionals in the area. This event is open to all skill levels and is limited to 20 people. RSVP: luma.com/w053dt6d

Happy Black History Month! Meet Cole Neely. Cole graduated from Furman University and works in Communications & Broadcast Media. He chose to honor Steve Wyche. Thank you, Cole for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

Happy Black History Month! Dr. Richard graduated from Arizona State and is the CEO of Minor Football League. A fun fact is that he previously coached girls basketball. He chose to honor his HS coach, Bob Headen. Thank you, Dr. Richard for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

Happy Black History Month! Kelsey graduated from George Washington University and is a Lecturer. A fun fact is that she doesn’t have a license. She chose to honor CBS Broadcaster, James Brown. Thank you, Kelsey for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

Happy Black History Month! Xavier graduated from Rutgers University-Camden and is a Journalist/Media Personality. A fun fact is that he’s walked in four fashion shows. He chose to honor his brother, Reggie. Thank you, Xavier for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

Happy Black History Month! Jalen graduated from George Mason University and is currently a Reporter for WSLS 10. A fun fact is that he shares a birthday with his grandmother. He chose to honor his mentor, Philip. Thank you, Jalen for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

Happy Black History Month! Dylan is currently obtaining his Masters at Arizona State University. A fun fact is that he has lived everywhere except the Midwest. He chose to honor his mentor, Rob. Thank you, Dylan for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

Happy Black History Month! Chevonne graduated from St. John’s and is the AD at Howard University. A fun fact is that she was a double Dutch queen growing up. She chose to honor her mentor, Ed Hill. Thank you, Chevonne for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

Happy Black History Month! Donni graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Sports Content Creator. A fun fact is that she creates beauty and hair content on TikTok. She chose to honor her mentor, Dexter. Thank you, Donni for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

Happy Black History Month! Kenyah graduated from Penn State and currently works for the @OrlandoMagic. A fun fact about her is that she loves to travel. She chose to pay homage to several people who helped pave the way. Thank you, Kenyah for representing Black Excellence! #BHM

We are excited to have Maddy Sells (@isomaddy) join us on Tuesday, 2/10 at 6:30PM EST! Maddy is a Social Media Producer and On-Camera Talent at Enjoy Basketball. She also launched WAGTalk, a viral interview series this past year. RSVP: luma.com/rqffvr9s See you there!

A look back at our latest event, Connections and Cocktails. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success! 🎥: Memories on 3 (IG: focusedonmk) #sportsbiz #smsports #networking

Our final happy hour of the year was a hit! We brought together amazing people for a night of connection, laughter, and networking. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to Ladybird for the warm hospitality!🍸 #sportsbiz #smsports #womeninsports #networking #happyhour

Atlanta - My next @xCollaborative Happy Hour is coming up on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30PM at Ladybird (Beltline)! This event is limited to 20 people, so make sure you secure your spot. Share with your sports/media network! RSVP: luma.com/wk9su4k7

We had a great time learning from Assoc. Digital Producer, Fox Sports & Host of “Real Talk with MJ,” Miles Johnson. We discussed managing content for a brand vs. your personal brand, how to build a brand from scratch and more. Thank you for your advice, Miles!

Join us on Tuesday, August 12th at 6:30PM EST as we hear from Miles Johnson! Miles creates social content for Fox Sports and is the Creator and Host of “Real Talk with MJ. @kaylahhouse is our Guest Co-Host this month! RSVP: lu.ma/0conz4pt?

@JalenStubbs_ and I had to give flowers to @sydnee_walker5 and @xCollaborative 🌸. They’ve opened doors for us and so many other young journalists — creating real opportunities and helping us grow. 📺LINK: youtu.be/bHLovvxKE8s?si… #TheCollaborative #YoungJournalists #Podcast

Atlanta - Join us on Monday, July 7th for Happy Hour! All guests will receive a FREE welcome drink. This event is open to men and women in sports, athletes, students, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Request an invite: lu.ma/vzvtoyq4 See you there! #sportsbiz

A huge thank you to Broadcast Journalist and TV Personality, Cari Champion for joining us! We discussed how to develop your voice, standing out in the industry and surrounding yourself with people who balance you. Thank you, Cari for your incredible wisdom!