Welcome Back to Born to the Game

Summer League Reflections and Missed

HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention

J. Cole's Spectacular Concert Experience

Missed Opportunities and Future Plans

NBA Legends Event and Family Moments

Upcoming Summer League Series

What does it mean to hold space for celebration, grief, community health, and legacy all in one week? Host Mariah Woodson flies solo this episode — Tamara Peyton couldn't make the trip — to reflect on a jam-packed week at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Mariah walks through the events, moments, and conversations that shaped her week, including: Attending the NBA Legends Annual Event and watching her father fellowship with the pioneers of the game,

A surprise, full-circle moment when former guest Olden Polynice praised "Born to the Game" to a room of NBA legends

Missing the "She's Got Time" summit — founded by Swin Cash to empower women across sports and entertainment — and committing to attend next year.

 A candid conversation with her dad and her husband about how Summer League is really used to evaluate young talent, not just wins and losses

An unforgettable "10 out of 10" Jeezy concert experience in Vegas

A critical PSA from the National Basketball Wives Association summit: per the CDC, Black women account for over half of new HIV diagnoses among women in the U.S. despite being just 13% of the female population — and why safe sex, regular testing, and ending the stigma matter

Processing what it means when fans stop her in person to say the show matters to them

A first look at an upcoming Summer League behind-the-scenes YouTube series

New episodes are live every Tuesday.

Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube.

Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.

What does it mean to hold space for celebration, grief, community health, and legacy all in one week? Host Mariah Woodson flies solo this episode &mdash; Tamara Peyton couldn't make the trip &mdash; to reflect on a jam-packed week at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Mariah walks through the events, moments, and conversations that shaped her week, including: Attending the NBA Legends Annual Event and watching her father fellowship with the pioneers of the game,
A surprise, full-circle moment when former guest Olden Polynice praised "Born to the Game" to a room of NBA legends
Missing the "She's Got Time" summit &mdash; founded by Swin Cash to empower women across sports and entertainment &mdash; and committing to attend next year.
&nbsp;A candid conversation with her dad and her husband about how Summer League is really used to evaluate young talent, not just wins and losses
An unforgettable "10 out of 10" Jeezy concert experience in Vegas
A critical PSA from the National Basketball Wives Association summit: per the CDC, Black women account for over half of new HIV diagnoses among women in the U.S. despite being just 13% of the female population &mdash; and why safe sex, regular testing, and ending the stigma matter
Processing what it means when fans stop her in person to say the show matters to them
A first look at an upcoming Summer League behind-the-scenes YouTube series
New episodes are live every Tuesday.
Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube.
Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

Born To The Game Podcast

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

 

New episodes every Tuesday!

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it&rsquo;s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can&rsquo;t protect you from&mdash;and what it means to build a name of your own.
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New episodes every Tuesday!

Summer League, NBA Legends & the HIV Stat We Can't Ignore: A Solo Reflection | Born To The Game Podcast

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Intro

Welcome to Born to the Game

Growing Up in the Entertainment World

Atlanta Adventures and Celebrity Encounters

Fabulous Fanboy Moment

The Reality of Being an Entertainment Kid

Family Ties and Motherhood

Childhood Memories and Family Dynamics

Learning from Each Other

Games and Final Thoughts

Two Truths and a Lie Game

Collaborating vs. Competing in Creative

Navigating Grief and Family Traditions

Ayana's Journey into Acting

Superstar's Multifaceted Career

Finding Your Own Path in the Entertainment

Coping with Loss and Moving Forward

Advice for Aspiring Entertainers

Wrapping Up and Closing Thoughts

Podcast Sign-off and Call to Action

What does it mean to carry your family’s legacy while building an identity of your own?

Iyana Halley and Manny Halley Jr. — siblings raised around music, acting, television, and entertainment — join hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamera Peyton for a candid conversation about family, grief, identity, motherhood, and finding your own path in the industry.

The siblings reflect on growing up as the children of talent manager and television producer Manny Haley, their close bond as children, and the experiences that shaped them after the loss of their mother, Yolanda Haley.

In this episode, Iyana and Manny Halley Jr. open up about:

Growing up in the entertainment industry and navigating life as industry kids
Moving from Brooklyn to Atlanta and adjusting to a new world
Sharing a room, having late-night talks, and praying together as children
The legacy of their parents and the impact of their mother, Yolanda Haley
Processing grief and learning to cope with loss in different ways
Iyana’s acting journey, including her experience on Abbott Elementary
Balancing motherhood, identity, and a growing entertainment career
Manny Halley Jr.’s work in music, acting, and television producing
Touring with Keyshia Cole as an opening act
The unforgettable Fabolous phone call arranged by their father
Their upcoming BET project, Lot Patrol
Advice for aspiring actors, musicians, producers, and entertainment professionals
Why family, purpose, and personal growth matter when building your own legacy

New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube.

Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.

What does it mean to carry your family&rsquo;s legacy while building an identity of your own?
Iyana Halley and Manny Halley Jr. &mdash; siblings raised around music, acting, television, and entertainment &mdash; join hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamera Peyton for a candid conversation about family, grief, identity, motherhood, and finding your own path in the industry.
The siblings reflect on growing up as the children of talent manager and television producer Manny Haley, their close bond as children, and the experiences that shaped them after the loss of their mother, Yolanda Haley.
In this episode, Iyana and Manny Halley Jr. open up about:
Growing up in the entertainment industry and navigating life as industry kids Moving from Brooklyn to Atlanta and adjusting to a new world Sharing a room, having late-night talks, and praying together as children The legacy of their parents and the impact of their mother, Yolanda Haley Processing grief and learning to cope with loss in different ways Iyana&rsquo;s acting journey, including her experience on Abbott Elementary Balancing motherhood, identity, and a growing entertainment career Manny Halley Jr.&rsquo;s work in music, acting, and television producing Touring with Keyshia Cole as an opening act The unforgettable Fabolous phone call arranged by their father Their upcoming BET project, Lot Patrol Advice for aspiring actors, musicians, producers, and entertainment professionals Why family, purpose, and personal growth matter when building your own legacy
New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube.
Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.

Iyana Halley & Manny Halley Jr. on Legacy, Grief, and Growing Up in Entertainment | Born To The Game Podcast

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Growing Up in Atlanta's Elite

The Impact of a Legendary Father

My Super Sweet Sixteen Experience

Life After the Show

Balancing Multiple Roles

Finding Success and Relaxation

Defining Success in Motherhood and Career

The Importance of Identity Beyond Motherhood

Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose

Building a Legacy and Empowering Women

Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

What happens when a reality TV moment becomes one of the most precious memories you have left?

Allison Mathis Jones — daughter of legendary Atlanta attorney and civic leader Charles Mathis and a familiar face from MTV's My Super Sweet 16 — joins hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamara Peyton for a candid, layered conversation about identity, legacy, grief, and what it truly means to have it all.

Allison grew up in Atlanta's elite circles — Grammy parties at home, T.I. and Jermaine Dupri dropping by, and a father who represented some of the biggest names in entertainment. But behind that world was a young woman learning what it meant to carry her father's name, face public scrutiny, and eventually lose him far too soon.

In this episode, Allison opens up about:
What it was really like filming MTV's My Super Sweet 16 — and why it was largely her dad's idea
The legacy of Charles Mathis and how long it took her to grasp his full impact on Atlanta
Her journey through grief and how loss reshaped her purpose
Launching Moments to Media Content Co., helping brands create social media-ready content
Why she believes women can have it all — just not all at once
Balancing motherhood, marriage, real estate, content creation, and entrepreneurship
Finding your identity outside of being someone's wife or mother
The one word she'd use to describe herself: multifaceted

New episodes drop every Tuesday. Full videos every Wednesday on YouTube.

What happens when a reality TV moment becomes one of the most precious memories you have left?
Allison Mathis Jones &mdash; daughter of legendary Atlanta attorney and civic leader Charles Mathis and a familiar face from MTV's My Super Sweet 16 &mdash; joins hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamara Peyton for a candid, layered conversation about identity, legacy, grief, and what it truly means to have it all.
Allison grew up in Atlanta's elite circles &mdash; Grammy parties at home, T.I. and Jermaine Dupri dropping by, and a father who represented some of the biggest names in entertainment. But behind that world was a young woman learning what it meant to carry her father's name, face public scrutiny, and eventually lose him far too soon.
In this episode, Allison opens up about:
<ul>
<li>What it was really like filming MTV's My Super Sweet 16 &mdash; and why it was largely her dad's idea</li>
<li>The legacy of Charles Mathis and how long it took her to grasp his full impact on Atlanta</li>
<li>Her journey through grief and how loss reshaped her purpose</li>
<li>Launching Moments to Media Content Co., helping brands create social media-ready content</li>
<li>Why she believes women can have it all &mdash; just not all at once</li>
<li>Balancing motherhood, marriage, real estate, content creation, and entrepreneurship</li>
<li>Finding your identity outside of being someone's wife or mother</li>
<li>The one word she'd use to describe herself: multifaceted</li>
</ul>
New episodes drop every Tuesday. Full videos every Wednesday on YouTube.

From MTV's My Super Sweet 16 to Building Her Own Legacy – Allison Mathis Jones | Born To The Game Podcast

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Jasmine Irving's Unique Perspective

Growing Up as Dr. J's Daughter

Challenges of Fame and Family Life

School and Social Experiences

Halftime Games and Challenges

Unexpected Insights into Celebrity Life

The Importance of Family Support

Overcoming Expectations and Finding Purpose

Crystal Mining: A New Venture

The Crystal Mining Process

Future Plans and Crystal Caboose

Crystal Jewelry Creation

Crystal Healing and Anxiety Relief

Family Bonds and Gratitude

Legacy and Future Plans

Wrapping Up and Thanks

In this special episode of Born to the Game - Summer League Rewind, we revisit our conversation with Jazmin Erving — daughter of NBA legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving — joins hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamara Peyton to talk about growing up in the shadow of one of sport's most beloved figures, navigating the assumptions and pressures that came with the name, and how she became the first Black woman co-owner of a domestic crystal mine in the United States.

Julius "Dr. J" Erving's legacy in basketball is untouchable — a pioneer of above-the-rim play, an ABA and NBA champion, a Hall of Famer, and one of the most recognized athletes in American sports history. But to Jazmin, he was first and foremost Dad — the man who protected family time from autograph seekers, took the family to Vegas every summer, played 5-on-5 pickup in the South of France, and quietly taught his children to "see people" for who they really are. Jazmin opens up about what it was like growing up with a father whose fame followed them everywhere — and how at just 12 years old, when asked what it was like being Dr. J's daughter, she simply said: "To me, he's just Dad."

She reflects on the double-edged nature of the name — the doors it opened, the assumptions it brought, and the quiet work of learning to be guarded without becoming closed off. She shares the moment in college when eight guys falsely claimed to have been with her — and the calm, direct way she handled it. She tells the story of walking out of her Ralph Lauren job "full Jerry Maguire style" after a visiting manager made assumptions about her because of her father, only to be rehired by her regular manager. And she recounts the moment a player rudely dismissed her and her younger brother asking for an autograph — until he realized who their father was — a lesson she never forgot about how people treat you when they think you're nobody.

Then comes the origin story of Because I Rock — her crystal mining company. During the pandemic, Jazmin and her business partner stopped to help a stranded driver on the side of the road. He turned out to own crystal mines. That chance encounter became a partnership, and Jazmin became one of the first Black women to co-own a domestic crystal mine in the United States.

This is a joyful, grounded, funny, and deeply moving conversation about legacy, identity, entrepreneurship, and what it looks like when a woman born to greatness decides to go out and create some of her own.

🔑 In This Episode:

• Growing up as the daughter of NBA legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving

• "To me, he's just Dad" — her answer at age 12

• How Dr. J protected family time from autograph seekers

• Vegas summers, Circus Circus, and a 5-on-5 game in the South of France

• The double-edged nature of a famous name — doors opened and assumptions made •

 💬 Key Takeaway: Jazmin Erving didn't inherit a jump shot — she inherited a standard. Growing up as Dr. J's daughter meant learning early that people will always see the name before they see you. Her story is about doing the quiet, grounded work of becoming someone in your own right — and then building a business that puts crystals in the hands of children who never knew they were miners. "This rock chose you" is not just a tagline. It is how Jasmine Erving has lived her whole life. Subscribe, share, and join the journey.

New episodes are live on Tuesdays and videos on Wednesdays.

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In this special episode of Born to the Game - Summer League Rewind, we revisit our conversation with Jazmin Erving &mdash; daughter of NBA legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving &mdash; joins hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamara Peyton to talk about growing up in the shadow of one of sport's most beloved figures, navigating the assumptions and pressures that came with the name, and how she became the first Black woman co-owner of a domestic crystal mine in the United States.
Julius "Dr. J" Erving's legacy in basketball is untouchable &mdash; a pioneer of above-the-rim play, an ABA and NBA champion, a Hall of Famer, and one of the most recognized athletes in American sports history. But to Jazmin, he was first and foremost Dad &mdash; the man who protected family time from autograph seekers, took the family to Vegas every summer, played 5-on-5 pickup in the South of France, and quietly taught his children to "see people" for who they really are. Jazmin opens up about what it was like growing up with a father whose fame followed them everywhere &mdash; and how at just 12 years old, when asked what it was like being Dr. J's daughter, she simply said: "To me, he's just Dad."
She reflects on the double-edged nature of the name &mdash; the doors it opened, the assumptions it brought, and the quiet work of learning to be guarded without becoming closed off. She shares the moment in college when eight guys falsely claimed to have been with her &mdash; and the calm, direct way she handled it. She tells the story of walking out of her Ralph Lauren job "full Jerry Maguire style" after a visiting manager made assumptions about her because of her father, only to be rehired by her regular manager. And she recounts the moment a player rudely dismissed her and her younger brother asking for an autograph &mdash; until he realized who their father was &mdash; a lesson she never forgot about how people treat you when they think you're nobody.
Then comes the origin story of Because I Rock &mdash; her crystal mining company. During the pandemic, Jazmin and her business partner stopped to help a stranded driver on the side of the road. He turned out to own crystal mines. That chance encounter became a partnership, and Jazmin became one of the first Black women to co-own a domestic crystal mine in the United States.
This is a joyful, grounded, funny, and deeply moving conversation about legacy, identity, entrepreneurship, and what it looks like when a woman born to greatness decides to go out and create some of her own.
🔑 In This Episode:
&bull; Growing up as the daughter of NBA legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving
&bull; "To me, he's just Dad" &mdash; her answer at age 12
&bull; How Dr. J protected family time from autograph seekers
&bull; Vegas summers, Circus Circus, and a 5-on-5 game in the South of France
&bull; The double-edged nature of a famous name &mdash; doors opened and assumptions made &bull;
&nbsp;💬 Key Takeaway: Jazmin Erving didn't inherit a jump shot &mdash; she inherited a standard. Growing up as Dr. J's daughter meant learning early that people will always see the name before they see you. Her story is about doing the quiet, grounded work of becoming someone in your own right &mdash; and then building a business that puts crystals in the hands of children who never knew they were miners. "This rock chose you" is not just a tagline. It is how Jasmine Erving has lived her whole life. Subscribe, share, and join the journey.
New episodes are live on Tuesdays and videos on Wednesdays.
Follow Born to the Game:
INSTAGRAM - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/borntothegamepodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/borntothegame_/</a>
YOUTUBE - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BornToTheGamePodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@borntothegame_</a>
https://borntothegamepodcast.com/

Growing Up as NBA Icon Dr. J's Daughter & Owning a Crystal Mine | Jazmin Erving | Born To The Game Podcast - Summer League Rewind

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