The Rep Your Story Podcast: Recent Episodes
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What's good! Join hosts Mac and Brandon as they sit down with athletes and content creators of all sports, ages, and talent levels to ask one very simple question and see where the conversation leads:
"What's your story?"
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As we close out season 3 of this podcast, I am super excited to share this remarkable and inspiring story of a female boxer out of England whose name is Nicola Adams.
Growing up with an abusive father, Nicola found boxing as a means of defending and protecting herself and her mother from more violence.
From overcoming gender inequalities in her early career to becoming the first double Olympic gold medalist in boxing and finishing her professional career with an undefeated record, Nicola Adams has played a pivotal role in propelling female boxing to what it is today.
So, hit that play button and let’s end Season 3 by diving in to the LVLS of Nicola Adams’ story.
There are a lot of things that the average person takes for granted. When you go to tie your shoes, when you swing a bat, or when you throw and catch a ball, these are all actions that are typically performed with two hands.
Well today’s episode is about an athlete that didn’t just learn how to do each of these actions with one hand, he excelled at them, even at the professional level.
Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, but that didn’t stop him from proving skeptics wrong at every stage of his career, all while devoting countless hours to give back and inspire younger generations with disabilities to chase their dreams as well.
Hit that play button and let's get into the LVLS of Jim Abbott’s story.
When you go shopping at the grocery store, you’re probably not likely to see a future Super Bowl champion stocking the shelves, but this story is about an athlete that did just that.
The theme of Kurt Warner’s life is the underdog - overlooked in high school, college, and the pros.
Most athletes would’ve given up long before, but Kurt’s perseverance helped him break a number of records with not one, but two NFL teams in his Hall of Fame career.
His journey was so incredible and inspiring, that they even made a movie about it.
So hit that play button and let's dive into the LVLS of Kurt Warner’s story!
So far on this podcast, we’ve discussed athletes whose stories began with broken homes, physical impairments, financial struggles, and issues with the law, but today’s episode is about an athlete who experienced something entirely different.
This athlete not only lost his mother when he was just 9 years old, but he also grew up in a country going through a civil war - the Second Congo War.
From running barefoot through the streets, surrounded by gunfire and bombings, to eventually becoming an NBA Champion and earning well over $100 million in career earnings, these are the LVLS to Serge Ibaka’s story.
In December of 2013, a video went viral showing a football player on the Denver Broncos with tears streaming down his face during the national anthem...and these weren’t normal tears, these were like someone had opened up the floodgates and all the emotions boiling up inside were finally let loose.
Well there’s a pretty inspiring and impactful story behind those tears and it starts with a kid bouncing around homeless shelters who ends up making it to the NFL, breaking a few records along the way.
Hit that play button and let's get into the LVLS of Knowshon Moreno’s story!
This episode, we’re going to be talking about a powerful and impactful woman who, during the 1960’s, was referred to as "the fastest woman in history."
She was one of the most visible black women in America, became a role model for black and female athletes around the world, and was an incredible civil rights and women’s rights pioneer.
But, what makes her story even more inspiring and unbelievable is the fact that she was born prematurely and told she would never even be able to walk.
These are the LVLS to Wilma Rudolph’s story.
Usually, when you hear about someone with a criminal record of 15 arrests before their sophomore year of high school, you don’t really think that there’s any hope for them.
Well today’s story is about an athlete that turned what he learned from his time in solitary confinement into an NBA Championship ring, two NBA All-Star selections, and numerous multi-million dollar contracts.
Hit that play button and let's dive into the LVLS of Caron Butler's career...
This episode, we talk about one of the most accomplished, decorated athletes of all time, and no, I’m not talking about anyone in the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, none of that.
I’m talking about Tamika Catchings.
Born with a severe hearing impairment, which led to her requiring speech therapy later in life, Tamika was bullied nonstop as a child for wearing hearing aids, glasses, and eventually braces.
But, what’s incredible about her story is that she used her physical impairments to make her an even more talented athlete, eventually going on to win a WNBA Championship, WNBA MVP, and countless other accolades throughout her 15 year career.
Hit that play button and let's dive into the LVLS of Tamika Catchings' career...
In this episode, we talk about a guy by the name of Jimmy Graham.
If you’re a fan of the NFL, then you’ve probably heard of him, but if you haven’t, he’s a tight end that has previously played for the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, and New Orleans Saints (who drafted him).
Regardless of if you’ve heard of him or not, his story of being dropped off at a group home by his own mother at age 11 to becoming a 5 time NFL Pro Bowler is incredibly remarkable and inspirational.
Hit that play button and let's get into the LVLS of Jimmy Graham's career...
With our new podcast format, we're excited to get things started with an NBA standout by the name of Louis Clyde Hudson or "Sweet Lou" as people called him.
Why start this season off with Lou?
Well, after doing some research on who exactly we wanted to kick this podcast off with, we were reading through some historical accounts of impactful athletes and stumbled upon Lou’s story. AND he recently just got inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year, so that always helps.
Lou Hudson is someone that you may not have heard of (if you’re not an Atlanta Hawks fan), but after this episode, hopefully you’ll understand just how much of an impact he made on the game of basketball and even the racial barriers at the time.
Hit that play button and let's get into the LVLS of Lou Hudson's career...
Originally from the Philippines, Joe's parents decided to move the family to the U.S. when he was 11 years old. Coming to the states was initially a culture shock because of the differences in physical appearance, athletic ability, and just overall environment.
Joe didn't actually get into photography after the first time his mom handed him a camera. He recalls she just handed him an old camera during a family gathering and told him to get some shots during the party.
It wasn't until the pandemic hit, that Joe started sneaking out of his house in the early mornings to go to the national mall and take landscape photography. Because everything was closed down, he spent the majority of his time in his house watching YouTube videos and learning all the ins and outs of not only using a camera, but also how to promote his work on Instagram.
Just a few years later, Joe is approaching 20,000 followers on Instagram and shoots for All Pro Reels, a digital media company covering professional sports in the DMV, all the while still working a full-time job.
If you're interested in checking out Joe's work, give him a follow on Instagram or check out his website.
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Born in the Philippines, Paul first arrived in the United States entering 4th grade. His uncle first sparked his interest in football when he took Paul to a Jets vs. Falcons NFL preseason game. Essentially learning how to play the game through Madden and outside with friends around home, Paul soon discovered he had potential.
In high school, Paul's father wanted him to focus on a future working with cars, placing him in a technical school for mechanics. Fortunately for Paul, his talent drew the interest from Ansonia High School coaches right across the street. With the help of his mother, Paul was able to transfer and help the Chargers win state.
In college, Paul had stints at Sacred Heart University, East Carolina University, and Penn State. All were unfortunately cut short and didn't allow him to see the field for a number of reasons. Regardless, Paul has continued to put in work with the goal of being the first full-blood Filipino football player to play professionally in the United States, recently receiving a good amount of media coverage both in the US and back home.
The grit and determination that Paul continues to demonstrate, both in his daily habits and his viral workout videos, is inspiring for athletes all around the world.
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Growing up just outside Gaithersburg, MD, Johnny Hodges started playing sports at the age of 8. Swimming was where he saw early successes, but as he got older and started participating in other sports, the athletes that stuck with swimming year-round began to overtake him. He then decided to make the jump to football, basketball, and lacrosse.
As a naturally fast athlete, he was able to excel in lacrosse and football specifically, earning him interest from a number of NCAA programs. Since lacrosse offers tend to arrive earlier than football, he ended up committing to Navy for lacrosse during his sophomore year.
When COVID-19 ended his season early, he went home and needed something to work towards. It was at that moment he decided to make the transition back to football. Fast forward a few years and his brief, but significant successes at Navy earned him some looks from a TCU scout.
Today, Johnny has one of the more inspiring stories we've heard on this podcast - coming in with minimal knowledge about college football drills, reads, and playbooks to now playing for a 7-0 TCU program.
If you want to follow Johnny's story closer, shoot him a follow @johnnyhodges11 on Instagram!
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Kaili's athletic career, like many others we've had on the show, didn't start out with basketball. She began as a swimmer; her mom would drop her off at swim practice and her brother would head to the outdoor courts to shoot hoops. Once she finished swim practice, she would meet up with her brother and rebound for him before their mom picked them up.
Eventually, he convinced her to pick up basketball and, almost immediately, her career took off. Fast forward to senior year of high school and Kaili's getting recruited by Maryland, Ohio State, UCONN, Virginia, and many more. Initially, she wanted to commit to Maryland, but after experiencing the UCONN vibe at Midnight Madness with the likes of Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi in attendance, it was near impossible to commit anywhere else.
After a college career that most can only dream of - two NCAA titles and both squads finishing with perfect seasons - Kaili began her extensive overseas career. Winning Player of the Year in Greece her first year out, followed by stints in Israel, Switzerland, Turkey, and closing it out with a championship in Australia, Kaili suffered a leg injury that brought her near decade of international pro ball to a close.
Today, she is the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at UC Santa Barbara and one of the most humble individuals considering her career accolades. It was such a privilege to speak with her about her story and learn a few important tips along the way!
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Lindsey Pulliam's athletic career didn't start off how you might imagine. Her parents actually had her taking karate lessons. But, when she was two belts away from earning her black belt, the coaches of her boys basketball developmental league sat down with her parents and suggested that she start taking basketball seriously and join an AAU program.
As you can probably predict, since making the switch from karate to basketball, Lindsay's career absolutely took off. By the time she graduated from high school, she had dozens of Division I offers and ended up committing to Northwestern University. Within her first two years at NU, she had already surpassed the 1,000 point mark (the fastest in school history to do so) and earned First-Team All Big Ten Honors. Lindsey ended up graduating in 2021, becoming only the third player in Northwestern history to score over 2,000 career points and entered the WNBA draft.
Selected no. 27 overall by the Atlanta Dream, Lindsey is still eager to suit up for her first WNBA game, but stays ready by playing for Elazığ İl Özel İdaresi Spor Kulübü in Turkey and recently signing with a team in Mexico.
If you're interested in following Lindsey's store more closely, shoot her a follow on Instagram @linzp99.
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With a heavy influence from her father, MaryKate was introduced to photography and content creation as an eighth grader. She remembers him picking up a camera to shoot her siblings and her as they played sports, but that eventually led to his insistence on her learning the trade of photography, regardless if she stuck with it long-term or not.
Entering college, MaryKate was well ahead of her peers when it came to general camera and photography knowledge. On her visit to Belmont University, her father continued to push her, getting her a job with the Sports and Information Director on day one.
Today, MaryKate is the sole photographer and content creator for the Belmont University Men's Basketball Team, but she's also had her experience shooting for the NFL with teams like the Vikings, Bears, and Jaguars.
If you're interested in checking out MaryKates' work or getting in contact with her, shoot her a follow on Instagram @mkdrewsphoto.
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Growing up in the smallest US state to eventually shooting for one of the biggest sportswear brands in the country, Marquis' story is one we can all learn and take inspiration from.
As a kid growing up in East Providence, Rhode Island, Marquis played a number of sports, but was eventually recruited to play D-I football at Sacred Heart University. Like most content creators who have a previous career as an athlete, Marquis broke his leg during his final season in college, but still wanted to be a big member of the team. He would eventually figure out that this meant supporting his teammates through content.
With a solid year of learning the ins and outs of what it takes to be a content creator, Marquis came across a twitter ad for an internship with the New England Patriots. Luckily, he screenshot the ad and later went back to apply, not thinking he would even get an initial interview.
Fast forward a few weeks, Marquis wasn't just working for the Patriots, he was attending Super Bowls and shooting some of the best athletes in the world.
Eventually, Marquis' hard work, talent, and networking earned him a position at Under Armour, where he remains today. His resume continues to grow, shooting commercials with athletes like Joel Embiid and Jonathan Taylor. More importantly, he remains a prime example of someone who didn't let an injury negatively impact their future.
If you're interested in checking out Marquis' work or getting in contact with him, shoot him a follow on Instagram @quis_harper.
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Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Josh Giardina started off his athletic career as an avid baseball player until his passion for basketball completely took over.
Getting shots up in the gym before school started, coupled with his determined mindset, Josh went from averaging 8 PPG his Sophomore year to just over 15 PPG his senior year, earning him an roster spot at Marymount University.
Like the majority of college athletes, Josh didn't score over 1,000 points or break any major records, but his role as the 'Glue Guy' on the team didn't go unnoticed.
What's most inspiring about Josh's journey is his hunger for self improvement to help him get where he wants to go. During his senior year at Marymount, COVID-19 put an end to the basketball season, so Josh began teaching himself Adobe Photoshop on school computers with the software preinstalled. He knew he had to separate himself from other GA's all trying to make it in college coaching.
Eventually it paid off in more ways than one...
If you're interested in following Josh or have questions for him, give him a follow in Instagram @joshgiardina11 or check out his edits @editsbyjosh_.
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Before the summer was about to start, Mike told himself he'd give his freelance content career a shot, but if he didn't like it or couldn't make it work, he'd always have his attendance coordinator position to fall back on. That dream quickly escalated when he was soon let go and took it as an opportunity to finally test out his new passion for storytelling.
Growing up in Urbana, Illinois, Mike always enjoyed playing sports and video games, but believe it or not, he didn't watch professional sports until he was 12. He soon got hooked on E60 and 30 for 30 documentaries, which sparked his initial interest in storytelling.
After taking a photography and videography class in college, he soon realized that his passion for content creation and storytelling was something he wanted to pursue a little more seriously. So, he purchased his first camera and began taking photos of the high school teams where he worked in Chicago.
Fast forward a few years and Mike networked his way into an incredible freelance career, shooting athletes and teams like the Chicago Sky, Amari Bailey, Bronny James, Diamond Deshields, Andrew McCutchen, Scottie Pippen, Tasha Cloud, and many many more.
We were fortunate enough to sit down and chat with him about his story and any advice he has for the up and coming content creators out there looking to make an impact. This one's got a lot of useful information for all those out there looking to start in content creation and interested in networking your way through a competitive industry!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the #RepYourStory Podcast and support Mike Hicks by giving him a follow on Instagram @michaelhicksjr.
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If you are an athlete or content creator with an interesting or inspirational story to share, contact us at contact@lvlssportswear.com and we'll be in touch!
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Growing up in Kitchener, Ontario, Dhane Smith spent the early years of his life playing both lacrosse and hockey, but would eventually get into football (and a brief stint in volleyball?). After healing from a broken ankle his senior year of high school, Dhane was invited to Canada's Top 100 Camp for both football and lacrosse. We think it's pretty obvious which one he ended up choosing...
Fast forward a few years, Dhane was drafted #5 overall by the Buffalo Bandits in 2012, following in his uncle, Billy Dee Smith's, footsteps.
Not only has Dhane Smith won NLL Rookie of the Year, All-League First Team, and League MVP, he also holds the Bandits single season records for goals and assists. Not to mention earning recent PLL Second Team All-Pro honors and a PLL Championship with the Chaos Lacrosse Club (2021).
As one of the few black lacrosse players, both growing up in Ontario, and now in the NLL and PLL, Dhane has been an advocate for the BLM movement, receiving numerous appreciative messages from fans of the sport and of what he stands for.
The team at LVLS was fortunate enough to gift Dhane his customized 'BLM' pair of black and white tights that he wore for the PLL Playoff run, and continues to sport for the Bandits this season. It was a pleasure getting the chance to sit down with him and learn about how he reps his story each and every day.
We hope you enjoy this episode of the #RepYourStory Podcast and support Dhane Smith by giving him a follow on Instagram @dhanesmith92.
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It's safe to say that hardly anyone could've started their basketball career later than Brandon Holcomb and had similar success. Playing organized basketball for the first time his senior year of high school, Brandon was extremely late to receive college exposure, but nonetheless picked up a last second offer from Radford University.
Following his college career, Brandon had brief stints playing professionally in Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, and Slovenia. It wasn't until he returned to the United States due to injury, that he began building the training and media company Swishology with partner Austin Stewart.
In just two years, Swishology now boasts tens of thousands of followers across their social media channels and continues to showcase underrated athletes around the DMV.
Follow Brandon's story closer @bholcomb_ and checkout the incredible work Swishology is doing for athletes of all ages and talent levels @swish.ol.o.gy.
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Standing at 6'4" with a 44" vertical, Solo Ball wasn't always so athletically gifted. Just a few years ago, he was a 5'7" scrawny shooting guard with a great shot and outstanding work ethic, but no real dominant presence on the court.
After attending Scotland Campus in Pennsylvania and now Saint James School in Maryland, Solo is looking for a breakout year. He's already gathered interest from a number of division one schools, but that's not stopping him from reaching for more.
If you're interested in following Solo's story closer and you want a better glimpse of his crazy athleticism, check him out on Instagram @soloball1.
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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Jaylon's career first started to ramp up when he attended Simeon Career Academy and started to draw attention from a number of high major programs. After committing to the University of Illinois, he lead the team in assists his sophomore year and was named All-Academic Big Ten his junior and senior years.
With brief stints playing professionally in Canada, Latvia, and Finland, he then signed with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League, to which his mom had a special response.
We're excited to see Jaylon break out with the Warriors and continue his inspiring playing career. Follow his story on Instagram @tate0_.
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If you are an athlete or content creator and you have an interesting or inspirational story to share, contact us at contact@lvlssportswear.com and we'll be in touch!
This show is sponsored by LVLS Sportswear. Purchase your LVLS Sportswear gear at www.lvlssportswear.com.
If your mom or dad handed you a flyer for a summer internship, do you think it would result in you finding your next passion? Would you even do the internship?
Liam had zero prior media background when his dad did just that. However, after an internship with Capitol Hoops, the UAA Finals, and a few of his brother's games, @leprechaunfilms was slowly becoming a go-to creator in the DMV.
Today, he's photographed and made mixtapes for athletes like Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Cam Whitmore, Emoni Bates, Jarace Walker, and many more. If you're interested in working with Liam, want to ask him a question, or need a mixtape, shoot him a message on Instagram @leprechaunfilms.
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If you are an athlete or content creator and you have an interesting or inspirational story to share, contact us at contact@lvlssportswear.com and we'll be in touch!
This show is sponsored by LVLS Sportswear. Purchase your LVLS Sportswear gear at www.lvlssportswear.com.
From a high school injury to having a photo recently featured in People Magazine, Hugo sat down with us to give us the details about just how it all went down.
After his parents immigrated from Guatemala, Hugo was born and raised in the DMV. He attributes most of his recent content success to his father's inspiration and developing genuine relationships with the athletes he shoots. We would also like to give a very special shoutout to Xan Korman, a content creator that had a great influence on Hugo and countless other athletes and content creators in the area.
Follow Hugo's work @hugoshoots on Instagram and feel free to hit him up if you have questions about his work, need advice, or want him to schedule a shoot!
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If you are an athlete or content creator and you have an interesting or inspirational story to share, contact us at contact@lvlssportswear.com and we'll be in touch!
This show is sponsored by LVLS Sportswear. Purchase your LVLS Sportswear gear at www.lvlssportswear.com.
From a small town in Alabama to the Agua Caliente Clippers (NBA G League), Xavier Moon has quite the resume, both in the U.S. and overseas.
Averaging 35 PPG his senior year of high school, Xavier was highly underrecruited and chose to attend Northwest Florida State College. His freshmen and sophomore year he averaged 4.5 & 7.7 PPG respectively, which earned him Sixth Man of the Year honors and an invitation to Morehead State University. From there his numbers and accolades skyrocketed:
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10.2 PPG junior year
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16.0 PPG senior year
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Only triple-double in Morehead history
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Played for 6 professional teams
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3x CEBL MVP
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2x CEBL Finals MVP
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2x CEBL Championships (Edmonton Stingers)
If you're interested in following Xavier's story even closer, give him that follow on Instagram @xmoon02.
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Sometimes suffering an injury and just trying something new is all it takes for you to find your next passion. That's exactly what happened to Deon Brown.
Without any understanding of camera settings, ISO, shutter speed, or even what kind of software to use to edit in post, he found his passion and learned how to navigate the industry as he went. Fast forward a couple years and he's not only making mixtapes for athletes across the DMV, he's been able to catch a few big time highlight plays from future NBA prospects.
If you're familiar with @datmandeon on Instagram, you've probably heard his tagline at the beginning of each of his videos. Stay tuned until the end of this episode for a little treat.
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One day you can get turned down for a great job opportunity and the next you can receive an offer to be a content creator for Overtime.
That's exactly how it went for Ryan Gordon (@freealexander). From his early years with a camera to sneaking into LaMelo Ball's high school games without media passes, on this episode we really get into the details of Ryan's story, including future aspirations of running his own media company.
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The majority of us have been there before. Highly under-recruited or under-appreciated and we either have to work harder and tough it out until we reach the goals that we've set for ourselves or give up.
Sitting down with Brantley, it was obvious which route he had in his mind from the jump. Not only did he turn a walk-on spot into a scholarship and multi-year starting role, but he was also awarded the title of highest 3-point percentage in all of Division II basketball for an entire season his Freshmen season (after a red shirt year).
Listen in to pick up some valuable tips for how he went about earning a college scholarship and then a professional career in Spain. If you have any further questions or need some advice from Brantley, he can be reached on Instagram @brantleyosborne.
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It's not everyday you have a teammate show up fresh out of the Israeli military.
Roey sat down with us to share a little bit about his time playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv and how he managed to make his way from being the mop boy in Israel all the way to a college roster in the United States. This year, Roey is a senior shooting guard for Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia and we're excited to watch him hoop in his final season in college!
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If you are an athlete or content creator and you have an interesting or inspirational story to share, contact us at contact@lvlssportswear.com and we'll be in touch!
This show is sponsored by LVLS Sportswear. Purchase your LVLS Sportswear gear at www.lvlssportswear.com.
In August of 2019, LVLS Sportswear was founded to put athletes and content creators first.
LVLS specializes in asymmetrical sportswear that can be individually customized to help you #RepYourStory.
Thus, it seemed only right that along with the LVLS Sportswear brand, hosts Brandon and Mac start a podcast interviewing athletes and artists about their stories and share them with the world.
If you are an athlete or content creator and you have an interesting, funny, or insightful story to share, hit us up!