{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Life Beyond Labels","title":"Sydney Staples: Staying Curious About the People We Love","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6084,"description":"In this episode of Life Beyond Labels, Kelsey welcomes one of her best friends, Sydney Staples. Sydney is a former Division I soccer player and sports reporter who shares lessons from college athletics, what it's really like working in sports media, and the experiences that have shaped who she is today. But the conversation goes far beyond sports as they talk about what makes a great conversation, how to ask better questions, and the importance of continuing to learn about the people closest to you. You're invited into a conversation that feels much less like an interview and much more like two best friends catching up, laughing, and having the kind of deep talks we all need more of. Chapters00:00 Meet Sydney Staples\n04:14 Growing Up as Sydney\n05:03 Lessons from College Soccer\n09:11 What College Taught Her Beyond the Game\n15:24 Chasing Big Goals Without Missing Life\n20:16 Becoming a Sports Reporter\n24:00 Staying Authentic On and Off Camera\n28:29 Building Confidence Behind the Mic\n29:15 Breaking the Ice with Athletes\n39:06 Creating Conversations That Matter\n45:57 Asking Better Questions\n49:44 Finding Your Voice Through Public Speaking\n59:41 Why the Best Conversations Flow Naturally\n01:07:29 The Hidden Value of Small Talk\n01:16:09 The Strength in Being Vulnerable\n01:25:25 Turning Common Ground into Connection\n01:26:47 Staying Curious in Relationships\n01:30:23 Showing Up for Family and Friends\n01:40:37 Social Media vs. Real Life\n01:46:47 Looking Back on Growth\nCall to ActionAsk someone in your life a question you've never asked before! Be curious about the people you love, rate Life Beyond Labels on Spotify or Apple podcasts, and follow Sydney Staples to keep up with her journey.\nWhere to Find Sydney Staples:\nInstagram: @sydneystaples | TikTok: @SydStaples\nSpecial Links:\nLife Beyond Labels is brought to you by KazCM. They aim to create space where businesses can build assets and drive revenue through writing and talking. Learn more at KazCM.com.\nLet’s...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JrFfIUNKgKz-8Lkf8Cb-k4UuvR2i5rM2qztc-2ErYxk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNmQ1/OWViNGUzMDNhMTU5/MzI2MWE2ZGJhMTIy/YjNhNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}