Laken shares her playbook how to achieve mental strength and perseverance so you can achieve YOUR best self. From one day being put in a closet to sharpen pencils with serious thoughts of giving up here dream,  to a call that day that put her on a plane and on the professional basketball court just a few days later. Learn how she set herself up for success and how YOU can do the same thing. About Laken James Laken is a four year professional women's basketball player. She played Division 1 basketball at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay where she graduated with a undergrad in Business Administration and Masters in Applied Leadership in Teaching and Learning.  She is currently pursuing her PhD in Sport, Physical Education, and Health Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.  Her journey through basketball and her education have inspired her to start her business Five Star Academy where the company focuses on the mental side of the game of basketball and works with young female athletes to help them reach their full potential. EPISODE LINKS: Five Star Academy https://www.fivestaracad.com CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter. It's FREE! Weekly email written by Brandon with insights that give you an edge to win. Over 17,200 listeners and counting! -> https://edge.ck.page/bea5b3fda6 Contact Brandon : B at Brandon C White dot com EDGE Website -> https://MyEDGEPodcast.com EDGE on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/@brandoncwhite OTHER GREAT PODCASTS FROM THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK On Business Podcast An unscripted, brutally honest, conversation about running a successful company. For business owners looking to elevate their game and increase revenues. -> https://OnBusinessPodcast.com MARKETING Podcast Marketing science, case studies that reveal successful marketing techniques and teach strategic marketing analysis where we model the data and turn it into financial forecasts so you have predictable revenue. -> https://PodcastOnMarketing.com Top podcast for entrepreneurs...