Turmeric and Tequila™

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310. The Athlete Beyond the Game: Chloe Barnes-Henderson on Identity, Purpose, NIL & Building Athletech Academy

September 16, 2026

"Your identity is bigger than the game, and the skills you build as an athlete can become the foundation for your future."  — Chloe Barnes-Henderson What happens when the identity you've built around being an athlete no longer fits? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, I'm catching up with one of my favorite humans, Chloe Barnes-Henderson, for a conversation about student-athlete identity, mental health, entrepreneurship, NIL, artificial intelligence, and building a future where more young...

309. NIL Explained: Name, Image & Likeness, Athlete Branding, Money & Mental Health

September 08, 2026

"Your name is your brand. Your reputation is your resume. Protect both." -Kristen M. Olson NIL is changing college sports—and athletes, parents and coaches need to understand the game. In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen M. Olson breaks down the basics of NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) and why it represents one of the biggest shifts in college athletics in modern history. What exactly is NIL? Who pays athletes? How do NIL deals work? And perhaps most importantly, how can young athl...

308. Coming Home to Yourself: How Your Story Shapes Who You Become with Antonio Michael Downing

August 24, 2026

"It's not what happens. It's the story you tell yourself about what's happening." -Antonio Michael Downing On this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with critically acclaimed author, speaker, and musician Antonio Michael Downing for a deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, creativity, reinvention, belonging, and the power of storytelling. Antonio Michael Downing is the author of the acclaimed memoir Saga Boy, the novel Black Cherokee, and Stars in My Cr...