insideLINES Podcast
insideLINES celebrates women in and around sports through honest, transparent, and vulnerable conversations. Hosted by two NFL wives, Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril tackle the big topics facing women today by sharing their own personal experiences and creating a safe space for their guests to do the same. They‘ll cover everything from marriage, motherhood and entrepreneurship to mental health, work-life balance, sexism, racism and more. No subject is off limits for these honest and raw conversations. They‘ll also share their "hot takes" on the big stories of the day and check in with listeners to see what is on their minds.
Episodes
109 episodes
Empowering Women with Lucinda Cross
Join host Atoya Burleson as she talks with Lucinda Cross, a media personality and leadership trainer honored as one of Forbes Next 1000 and Verizon's Small Business Comeback Coach. As the Founder and CEO of Activate Worldwide, Lucinda champions...
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Navigating Life: Homeownership, Career, and Motherhood with Teniqual Tolbert
Join host Atoya Burleson as she chats with Teniqual Tolbert, a Houston native and seasoned Realtor with over 16 years of experience. After dedicating 19 years to the federal government as a Human Resource Specialist, Teniqual retired in 2021 to...
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Empowered Entrepreneurship with Dr. Arkell Cox
Join host Atoya Burleson as she welcomes Dr. Arkell Cox, a visionary businesswoman, author, and award-winning film producer. From her roots in Brooklyn, Arkell has built an impressive career as the owner of three IHOP restaurants and a franchis...
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From Soccer Fields to Real Estate Dreams - Emily Jenkins
Join host Atoya Burleson and co-host Alexandra Sanders alongside Emily Jenkins. Emily shares her remarkable journey from a college soccer player to a dynamic real estate entrepreneur. Emily, wife to Seattle Seahawks' Rayshawn Jenkins and ...
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Double Date with Atoya and Nate: The Dynamic Journey of Spice & Andenika Adams
In this episode, we chat with the charismatic former NFL player known as “Double A” Anthony “Spice” Adams and his wife Andenika Adams, who share the journey from the football field to the world of media. Reflecting on what inspired Anthony to p...
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Reinventing Yourself: A Catch-Up with Sara Hood on Brand Building
Join host Atoya Burleson as she welcomes back Sara Hood, who first joined us three years ago, and her life has changed dramatically since then, launching her brand, “Sara Lovestyle.”Now navigating life as a single mother, Sara opens up a...
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Balancing Fame and Authenticity | Keltie Knight on Success and Resilience
Join host Atoya Burleson with Keltie Knight, a three-time Emmy Award-winning television personality and New York Times bestselling author. As the host of the hit podcast LadyGang, which boasts over 250 million downloads, Keltie shares her insig...
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Double Date with Atoya and Nate: Athletes to Entrepreneurs with Marissa and Jeff Allen
Join us for another Double Date with Atoya and Nate, as they chat with Jeff and Marissa Allen, a dynamic duo who transitioned from their athletic backgrounds in football and soccer to create the thriving cookie brand, Cookie Society. They share...
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Friendship & Careers: A Journey Together with Whitney Risner and Paige Bieker
Join host Atoya Burleson as we welcome special guests Whitney Risner, Founder of WaaWees Jewelry, and Paige Bieker, Real Estate Broker, for an inspiring conversation! In this episode, we explore the evolution of their careers and the exciting p...
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Visionary Leadership: Scaling Success with Busie Matsiko
Sit down with host Atoya Burleson and Busie Matsiko, an award-winning global strategist and CEO of Pont Global. With a distinguished career on Wall Street and a reputation for transformative impact leadership, Busie shares her journey from top ...
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Embracing Change | Journey from Tech to Motherhood with Amanda Taney
Join host Atoya Burleson by welcoming Amanda, a former tech industry professional who has gracefully transitioned into the role of a stay-at-home mom to two wonderful babies. In this episode, Amanda shares her passion for family, staying active...
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Shifting Gears: An NFL Marketing Pro’s Path to Fitness Inspiration
Join Host Atoya Burleson in this episode as we chat with a former NFL sponsorship and marketing professional who transformed her career to become a Peloton instructor. She shares her challenging journey to motherhood and how fitness played a cr...
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From Stage to Strategy: Leading your purpose with Alechia Reese
Join host Atoya Burleson as she chats with Alechia Reese, a dynamic transformation coach, best-selling author, and co-host of the top-ranked podcasts Triggered AF and Got Value Nation. With accolades like the Woman of Power award from Bank of A...
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The Balancing Act: Love, Sports, and Entrepreneurship
Join host Atoya Burleson as she sits down with Chelsea Adofo-Mensah, a YouTube TV researcher and wife of Minnesota Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, and Leah O'Connell, a former fitness model, youth sports coach, and fitness trainer, ...
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Behind the Scenes with Emily Engram: Fashion, Love, and Football
Join host Atoya Burleson as we tune into the whirlwind life of Emily Engram, a fashion model who navigated a childhood filled with constant change and embraced her journey to success. From moving every 18 months as a military kid to walking the...
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Double Date with Atoya & Nate | The Ellises
Join hosts Atoya and Nate Burleson on a double date with Kayden and Devale Ellis, stars of The Ellises social sitcom. In this episode, we dive into Devale’s former NFL career, their current endeavors, and what it takes to maintain strong relati...
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Radiant Mindset: Unlocking Your Peak Performance with Hailey Lott
Join host Atpoya Burleson joined by Hailey Lott who shares her transformative journey from personal meditation practice to guiding others toward peak performance. Discover how meditation, mindful movement, and sound therapy can harmonize ...
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Conversations That Matter: The Nevis Sip and Share Panel
Join host Atoya Burleson for a special episode of insideLINES Podcast with Ladies Playbook, where we partnered with The Nevis Tourism Authority and the Four Seasons Nevis to bring you the Ladies Sip and Share Discussion. ...
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Visionaries of Beauty | The Dynamic Duo Behind WYOS
Join Host Atoya Burleson as she sits down with the visionaries Wendy Charland and Jamie Glassman, the founders of WYOS. With 35 years of combined experience in the beauty industry, Wendy and Jamie share their journey from leading major consumer...
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Jennifer Leno Navigating Family, Fitness, and Nonprofit Success
Join host Atoya Burleson with guest Jennifer Leno, wife of NFL player Charles Leno Jr., and a dynamic force in her own right. Balancing life as a mother of three, a pilates instructor, and a doctoral student, Jennifer also leads Beyond the Ente...
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The Browns: Tiffany and Brett Love Beyond the Screen
Host Atoya and Nate Burleson are joined by Brett and Tiffany Brown, the beloved couple from Season 4 of Love Is Blind, as they dive into their journey from reality TV stars to real-life soulmates. In this special couples episode, they ...
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Jane Hanson | Emmy Award-winning television journalist, Distinguished Forbes writer and a highly regarded coach.
Join Atoya Burleson this week as she sits down with Jane Hanson, a true media trailblazer and Emmy Award-winning television journalist. Jane, also a distinguished Forbes writer and esteemed coach, shares her journey of breaking barriers in the ...
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Season 6 Kickoff
Join Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril to kick off season 6! insideLINES has a ton of incredible guests lined up, but before diving into the new season, let’s take a moment to catch up on all that’s been happening during their off-season. Atoya and ...
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Live at Super Bowl LVIII w/Holly Robinson Peete, Sandra Douglas Morgan, Sibley Scoles, and more!
SUPER BOWL LIVE SHOW in Las Vegas! Atoya & Tia welcome a stellar lineup of women who are making waves in their industries. The conversation delves deep into personal journeys, career pivots, and the challenging yet rewarding aspects of thei...
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