The #FreeGame Interview Series: Chania Ray (West Virginia Women's Basketball Alum/Entrepreneur)

The foundational pillars for The Brantley Method are Inspiration, Motivation and Education; the mission is to utilize stories as a vehicle to provide those pillars to the world in unique ways.

Chania Ray has experienced the biggest fear of most Student Athletes; the day the air goes out of the ball. She has gracefully transitioned from running the team as a Point Guard to running her own business. She's taken the skillset that made her one of the best players in the Big 12 and utilized it to make her a successful business woman. She has utilized her drive, determination & dedication to build a sustainable brand. She is an example of what can happen if you dare to dream big and put in the work to achieve those dreams. She is a leader on and off the court who understood how to make a decade of practice, training and competition translate to "win's" in the sport of entrepreneurship.

We discussed her journey and what has made her successful on and off the court. Chania spoke to me about her love and passion for her family and the things she would change about women's basketball to give more opportunities for those who travel the same path she did.

The future is extremely bright for Ms. Ray and with everything going on in the world today, her story and message are very much needed. I'm thankful to have the opportunity to share Chania's story and others like it. #FreeGame #GoFURTHER