Episode 71: Andi Johnson (Georgetown College Hall of Famer and Chief Policy Officer & Director of Regional Engagement for Commerce Lexington) 🎙 In this episode: I sit down with Andi Johnson, Georgetown College Hall of Famer and Chief Policy Officer & Director of Regional Engagement for Commerce Lexington. From dominating the court to dominating the boardroom, Andi embodies the long-term power of sports. We unpack how athletics shaped her leadership, confidence, and career…and why the habits athletes build early often become their greatest professional advantage. 🔹 From Playground to Policy Room Andi can’t remember a time when sports weren’t part of her life. She had a childhood built on competition, teamwork, and communication. 🔹 Organized Chaos We discuss the shift from kids joining sports organically to today’s ultra-organized youth systems. 🔹 Beyond the Scholarship Dream Andi shares hard truths: if your only goal is a scholarship, there are easier ways to pay for college…and far greater reasons to play. 🔹 Athletes in the Boardroom Roughly 94% of women in C-suite roles were former athletes. Andi explains why that stat doesn’t surprise her one bit. 🔹 The Small-College Advantage A Georgetown president once told employers to hire small-college athletes — for their resilience, time management, and people skills. 🔹 Translating Sports to Life Andi still flashes back to moments from her playing days when navigating workplace challenges. The lessons never fade. 🔹 Confidence in Every Room Whether she’s the youngest, only woman, or least experienced voice at the table, sports taught Andi to stand tall and speak up. 🔹 The Post-Athlete Void We dig into the emotional struggle of leaving sports behind: the loss of identity, the transition, and how society can do better. 🔹 Unlearning the Athlete Mindset What athletes must let go of after their playing days and how to repurpose that drive for long-term success. 🔹 The Real Wins When former athletes look back, it’s never about stats or awards. It’s the memories, friendships, and shared moments that last. 🔹 Hot Take: Digital Hoarders Unite Our “hot take” spirals into self-reflection… and maybe the birth of a new generational label. Are we digital hoarders now?