A Chat in the Garden with Monique AJ Smith
A Chat in the Garden with Monique AJ Smith
Podcast Description
A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith: Where Significance Blooms in Athletics and Sports Business. A Chat in the Garden is a nationally recognized, weekly, interview-style podcast where women of color in athletic administration and sports business are spotlighted. Each guest shares her career journey, advice for others and current initiatives.Fall 2024 marked the show's 11th season, with a listener base that has grown to 1.7K members in our private Facebook community: A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Seasons 1- 10 and season 11 (through December 2025) can be found on 200plus.expert.
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The podcast emphasizes themes such as women's empowerment in sports, career development in athletics, and initiatives for inclusivity in sports business. Episodes feature discussions on current trends, female leadership, and personal experiences in sports, with examples like Natasha Camy's journey as an NCAA basketball official and Inez Turner's success as a collegiate track coach.
A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith: Where Significance Blooms in Athletics and Sports Business. A Chat in the Garden is a nationally recognized, weekly, interview-style podcast where women of color in athletic administration and sports business are spotlighted. Each guest shares her career journey, advice for others and current initiatives.
Fall 2024 marked the show’s 11th season, with a listener base that has grown to 1.7K members in our private Facebook community: A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Seasons 1- 10 and season 11 (through December 2025) can be found on 200plus.expert.
Andrea Durham is the CEO and Founder of Minority Women in Sports, a 501(c)(3) charitable
foundation dedicated to supporting and advancing the educational and professional goals of
minority women pursuing careers in the sports industry. Founded in 2020, the foundation has
launched various programs aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by minority
women in sports. Through strategic partnerships, the foundation connects aspiring
professionals with industry leaders, offering career guidance, networking opportunities, and
skills development. As the only organization of its kind, MWIS is shaping the future of diversity
in sports by ensuring minority women have the resources, mentorship, and community they
need to thrive in every arena.
With a background in athletic training that spans every competitive level, Andrea continues to
serve in the field as a PRN Certified Athletic Trainer. She holds a Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry from Tennessee State University and a Master of Science in Athletic Training from
Seton Hall University. Andrea is deeply passionate about education and professional
development, having taught courses in both kinesiology and entrepreneurship. She believes in
equipping students not only with technical skills but also with the confidence, knowledge, and
networks necessary thrive in whichever profession they choose. Her career reflects a
commitment to creating opportunities where others can learn, grow, and lead. These values are
at the heart of her leadership with Minority Women in Sports, Inc. and fuel her passion for
advancing equity in every arena.
Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others & current initiatives…A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, where Significance Blooms. Listen via Spreaker, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music/Audible, or www.chatinthegarden.com. This is Season 12. Seasons 1 – 11 can be found on 200plus.expert.
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