Athletes aren’t just competing anymore—they’re pitching themselves as brands.In this episode of The Pitch, Rachel Glenn sits down with Alabama track and field athlete Caelyn Harris as she actively builds her NIL identity and pitches herself to the kinds of brands she wants to represent. Subscribe to Fearless SC: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1This episode goes inside what that actually looks like in real time: how athletes evaluate their own marketability, what brands like ALO and I.AM.GIA represent in athlete culture, and how performance, lifestyle, and identity all intersect when NIL is on the table.From skincare routines that have to survive sweat, sun, and nonstop training to the reality of constantly switching products due to sensitive skin, Caelyn breaks down what real athlete-level care looks like. The conversation also covers hair routines, scalp health, and the challenge of finding products that can keep up with training demands, weather shifts, and frequent styling changes.Rachel and Caelyn also highlight a relatable athlete detail—competing while wearing jewelry—and how it connects to confidence, identity, and getting locked in before stepping on the track.This isn’t just discussion—it’s athlete-led brand pitching in real time. Brands Caelyn Pitches To / Discusses:ALO — lifestyle and training apparel aligned with athlete identity, recovery, and everyday performance cultureI.AM.GIA — fashion-forward brand tied to confidence, personal style, and off-track athlete expressionWhat You'll Hear:How athletes pitch themselves in the NIL eraWhy track athletes are underrepresented in brand dealsThe reality of skincare under extreme training conditionsHow sensitive skin forces constant product adaptationHair care and scalp health challenges for high-level athletesWhy jewelry and personal style matter in athlete identityHow NIL is changing the way athletes think about branding and valueWhat brands are missing in track and field marketing Chapters:0:00 On top of the world!0:22 Meet Caelyn Harris1:05 Athlete performance + season success1:20 NIL pitch mindset begins2:25 ALO & I.AM.GIA — brands Caelyn aligns with2:55 Skincare under training stress3:40 Hair care + scalp health4:40 Athlete routines + skin sensitivity challenges6:05 Training conditions (heat, rain, snow, recovery, pool workouts)7:30 Jewelry in competition + athlete identity & confidence8:20 NIL + track & field marketing opportunity gap9:40 Social media, branding, and athlete growth Follow Rachel Glenn: https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/ Follow Caelyn Harris: https://www.instagram.com/kiddcaelyn/?hl=enFollow The Journey:Website: https://fearlesssc.com/X: https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en#nil#trackandfield#womenssports#athletemarketing#collegeathletes

Track athletes do more than compete—they create culture, performance, and content that brands are completely overlooking.Welcome to The Pitch — where athletes pitch their future. Subscribe to Fearless SC for more coverage of women's sports without the asterisk: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreFearlessSC?sub_confirmation=1In this episode, Rachel Glenn | Team USA Track & Field (High Jump, 400m Hurdles) is joined by Kansas State track star Cheyla Scott for a conversation about NIL, athlete branding, and why track & field athletes deserve more attention from major brands.Cheyla explains why companies are overlooking huge opportunities with jumpers, sprinters, and athletes whose performance naturally connects with energy, music, beauty, fitness, and lifestyle products.Rachel and Cheyla also discuss the student-athlete grind, social media exposure, performance routines, athlete visibility, and why track & field still struggles for mainstream attention outside the Olympics.What You’ll Hear:Why track athletes deserve bigger NIL opportunitiesHow athletes build their own visibilityThe reality of being overlooked in track & fieldWhy music and performance go hand-in-handThe student-athlete grind behind the scenesHow brands can better connect with women’s sportsWhy track athletes are built for lifestyle marketing Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Pitch00:22 Meet Cheyla Scott00:50 Brand Pitch: Red Bull03:21 Brand Pitch: Beats04:45 Why Track Athletes Are Overlooked06:00 Music & Performance Mindset07:40 Women’s Sports Growth Conversation08:37 NIL Misconceptions in Track & Field10:00 Student-Athlete Grind & Travel Reality12:00 Athlete Marketing & Brand Opportunities14:29 OutroThe Pitch is simple: athletes are more than their sport. Follow Rachel Glenn: https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/ Follow Cheyla Scott: https://www.instagram.com/cheyydubb/Follow The Journey:Website: https://fearlesssc.com/X: https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en#NIL#TrackAndField#WomenInSports#StudentAthlete#WomensSports

Athletes don’t just compete—they know what works in the real world.Welcome to The Pitch—where athletes pitch their future.

In this episode, Rachel Glenn | Team USA Track & Field (High Jump, 400m Hurdles) is joined by Arkansas track athlete Kayla Davis for an honest conversation about NIL, brand partnerships, and what it feels like to be overlooked despite performing at a high level.

Kayla breaks down her experience navigating college athletics, from competing at the highest level to seeing how opportunities are distributed off the track—not just on it. Then she flips the conversation into real brand pitches:

• Why Fenty Beauty fits naturally with athletes who need performance-ready, sweat-proof products.
• Why Gymshark has a major opportunity with track and field athletes and NCAA competitors.
• And why athletes are already living in the categories these brands are trying to reach.

Along the way, the conversation dives into confidence, identity, “look good, feel good” performance mindset, and the reality of balancing training, school, and visibility as a student-athlete.

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What You’ll Hear:NIL reality from an athlete’s perspective

Why performance doesn’t always equal opportunity

How athletes evaluate brand partnerships

The need for sport-ready beauty and apparel products

The student-athlete daily grind

Confidence, identity, and visibility in women’s sports

Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to The Pitch

0:50 Meet Kayla Davis

1:17 College Background & Journey

2:07 NIL Reality Check

2:45 Brand Pitch: Fenty Beauty

3:56 Performance Makeup Conversation

5:40 Sweat-Proof / Competition Makeup Needs

7:10 NIL & Brand Opportunity Gap

8:17 Brand Pitch: Gymshark

10:38 Training Lifestyle

11:55 Athlete Content & Brand Opportunity

13:10 Student-Athlete GrindThe Pitch is simple: athletes are more than their sport.

Follow Rachel Glenn: https://www.instagram.com/rxchelglenn_/

Follow Kayla Davis: https://www.instagram.com/aaye_itzkayla/

Follow The Journey:

Website: https://fearlesssc.com/X: https://x.com/WeAreFearlessSCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearlesssc/TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@wearefearlesssc?lang=en#NIL#WomenInSports#trackandfield#womensports#femaleathletes