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🏐 Cynthia Marshall: Shattering Ceilings and Transforming Cultures in Sports

🏐 Cynthia Marshall: Shattering Ceilings and Transforming Cultures in Sports

PLUS: A High-Fiber Dragon Fruit & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Live Well Now
January 30, 2024

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Angie Debo

💪 Motivation: Cynthia Marshall: Shattering Ceilings and Transforming Cultures in Sports

🍎 The Health Corner: High-Fiber Dragon Fruit & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl Recipe

PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

January 30, 1890: Angie Debo was born.

Angie Debo, spent lifetime examining historical implications of settlements of Native Americans Indians, wrote And Still the Waters Run in 1940 describing the “criminal conspiracy” that defrauded Oklahoma’s Five Civilized Tribes of their lands.

Cynthia Marshall: Shattering Ceilings and Transforming Cultures in Sports

Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall, at the age of 62, stands as a pioneering figure in sports history, marking her legacy not through athletic feats but by breaking barriers. Her journey began in the 1970s when she became the first-ever black cheerleader at the University of California, Berkeley.

Born in the challenging era of Jim Crow in the South, Marshall's life was shaped by adversity, including childhood poverty, surviving domestic abuse, and overcoming cancer. Despite these obstacles, she emerged as a tenacious force.

In 2018, Marshall achieved an extraordinary milestone, becoming the National Basketball Association's (NBA) first-ever female, black Chief Executive Officer. Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, recognized Marshall's unique ability to navigate challenges and hired her to address a toxic workplace culture within the franchise.

With a remarkable 36-year career at telecommunications giant AT&T behind her, Marshall brought her wealth of experience to the forefront. Since taking the helm at the Dallas Mavericks, she has been dedicated to transforming the internal dynamics of her franchise and contributing to positive change in the broader landscape of sports. Marshall's leadership is a beacon of inspiration, proving that tenacity and determination can reshape corporate cultures and the trajectory of sports history.

Until tomorrow,

Gabby, Live Well Now Team

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HIGH-FIBER DRAGON FRUIT & PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPE

👍 Live Well Now Approved

You Will Need:

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

3 ounces pink dragon fruit flesh (from about 1 pink-fleshed dragon fruit)

1/4 cup kombucha

1/4 cup sliced fresh pineapple

1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted raw pepitas

1 teaspoon bee pollen (optional)

Directions:

1. Whisk almond milk and chia seeds together in a serving bowl. Chill until thickened, whisking once after 7 minutes, about 15 minutes.

2. Place frozen pineapple, dragon fruit and kombucha in a blender; process on High until smooth, about 1 minute.

3. Push the thickened chia mixture to one side of the bowl; pour the smoothie into the empty side. Top with sliced pineapple and pepitas. Sprinkle with bee pollen, if desired.

Cook Time: 25 mins | Servings: 1

Calories: 314 cals | 8g Protein | 52g Carbs | 11g Fat

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