Abiola Wabara

CHICAGO, IL - July 16, 2026 - As thousands of fans gather in Chicago for WNBA All-Star Weekend, GloBall Life is bringing together another side of the sports world-one focused not on the game itself, but on what comes after it. On Friday, July 24, GloBall Life will host GloBall Life Connect Chicago, a curated networking and speaker event designed to help current and former athletes navigate life after sports with greater confidence, clarity, and community. The event will take place from 1:00...

Last week, we hosted one of the most meaningful conversations we've had yet. Finding Your Way After Sport brought together Emily Hays, RJ, and Jamie for an honest, grounded discussion about one of the most overlooked challenges in sports — what happens after the final game. Here's what stood out: You're not lost. You're in transition. There's a difference. One feels like failure. The other is a process. Emily reframed uncertainty not as a problem to fix, but as a signal to pay attention to....

The true measure of an athlete’s legacy often extends far beyond the scoreboard. This issue of Beyond the Game celebrates athletes who’ve redefined success after stepping off the field, court, or track—proving that transformation is its own kind of victory. Take Serena Williams, who’s channeled her precision and drive into Serena Ventures, funding women- and minority-led startups shaping the future of tech and wellness. Her shift from athlete to venture capitalist embodies vision and...