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BALLERPRENEURS
ball·er /ˈbôlər/ noun : INFORMAL•US: a player of a ball game, especially a talented basketball player.
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en·tre·pre·neur /ˌäntrəprəˈnər,ˌäntrəprəˈno͝o(ə)r/ noun:a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
As athletes we are resilient, and these featured hoopers are the living proof. They found their other passions and made a business of it. Want to share your venture and expand your clientele? Become a member, advertise your business with us, and be featured on our next "Ballerpreneur Saturday" on our Instagram page!
ZFITNESS
Ilaria Zanoni (Iaia) is a FIBA and Italian National Team vet. While playing in Sweden Iaia became a certified traineir and massage therapist and started
@zfitness_sthlm a wellness company.
Not only she is building her own company, she managed to do it all in a language she just learned.
STYLED BY STUDIO 33
TCU Alumna and FIBA/WNBA vet Adrianne Ross is no doubt a Ballerpreneur. Already philanthropist, a coach and a mentor, after officially retiring from basketball, started her fashion styling company Style by Studio 33. Follow her on instagram and support this gem!
PICNIC IN THE CHI
Olayinka Sanni. is an alumna of West Virginia University a retired FIBA/WNBA vet and a member of the Nigerian national team. This Ballerpreneur did not let 2020 and Covid come in the way of reaching new heights! Ynka and her siblings are the founders of Picnics in the Chi, a luxurious picnic experience. If you live in Chicago we recommend 10/10!!