{"id":192,"date":"2025-02-16T15:14:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T15:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/?p=192"},"modified":"2025-04-20T15:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T15:50:29","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/2025\/02\/16\/__trashed\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Persona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Social media has changed the way I experience sports, giving fans a look into athletes\u2019 lives beyond the game. That\u2019s what I aim to do with my social media persona\u2014show who I am, not just as an athlete but as someone who loves to laugh, compete, and share the journey. By mixing humor with my passion for women\u2019s basketball and football, I hope to entertain and inspire others while showing the fun side of being an athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/0886B829-E582-4F4F-9F2B-F6668B301FF3_1_201_a.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/0886B829-E582-4F4F-9F2B-F6668B301FF3_1_201_a-818x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-193\" style=\"width:295px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/0886B829-E582-4F4F-9F2B-F6668B301FF3_1_201_a-818x1024.jpeg 818w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/0886B829-E582-4F4F-9F2B-F6668B301FF3_1_201_a-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/0886B829-E582-4F4F-9F2B-F6668B301FF3_1_201_a-768x961.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/0886B829-E582-4F4F-9F2B-F6668B301FF3_1_201_a-600x751.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/0886B829-E582-4F4F-9F2B-F6668B301FF3_1_201_a-945x1182.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/0886B829-E582-4F4F-9F2B-F6668B301FF3_1_201_a.jpeg 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\u2019s basketball, football, and sports humor are a big part of who I am. Growing up watching the WNBA sparked my love for the game, and playing basketball has been a huge part of my life. But it\u2019s not always serious. There are plenty of funny, relatable moments that I want to share. That\u2019s why humor plays a big role in my posts. I want people to see that athletes aren\u2019t just competitors; we know how to have fun too.For this project, I\u2019m also adding basketball pictures to my blog to give a closer look at my journey on and off the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/1CE4C455-9B98-41E0-9C7E-351ACF58856A_1_102_o-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/1CE4C455-9B98-41E0-9C7E-351ACF58856A_1_102_o-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198\" style=\"width:222px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/1CE4C455-9B98-41E0-9C7E-351ACF58856A_1_102_o-1.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/1CE4C455-9B98-41E0-9C7E-351ACF58856A_1_102_o-1-169x300.jpeg 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m all about showing the real side of being an athlete, and that includes behind the scenes moments. Whether it\u2019s a silly locker room moment or team bonding activity, I want people to see the laughs, hard work, and challenges that come with it. It\u2019s not just about highlights; it\u2019s about sharing the full experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a-680x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202\" style=\"width:272px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a-680x1024.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a-199x300.jpeg 199w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a-768x1156.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a-1021x1536.jpeg 1021w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a-600x903.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a-945x1422.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/91292814-7702-442E-86FE-7EBECE388884_1_201_a.jpeg 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, this isn\u2019t just about building a following; it\u2019s about building a community. I want to connect with people who love sports, who enjoy the fun side of competition, and who appreciate real, relatable content. If my posts can make someone laugh, feel inspired, or relate to the ups and downs of being an athlete, then I\u2019m doing something right. (All photos\/videos from my Instagram and TikTok)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a-783x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201\" style=\"width:262px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a-783x1024.jpeg 783w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a-229x300.jpeg 229w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a-768x1004.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a-1175x1536.jpeg 1175w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a-600x785.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a-945x1236.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sportssss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38432\/2025\/02\/E9ED0E92-FF40-4D0F-96A1-7EDC8647D4BB_1_201_a.jpeg 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media has changed the way I experience sports, giving fans a look into athletes\u2019 lives beyond the game. 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