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I AM with Kirk Ray Smith· Ep. 2

I AM with Kirk Ray Smith ~ Breaking Barriers, One Swing at a Time ~ Meet Shasta Averyhardt

Kirk welcomes former professional golfer and Tampa native, Shasta Averyhardt. As one of the few African American women to compete on the LPGA Tour, Shasta shares her incredible journey, as well as the challenges in golf and life that she's overcome. In her own words, "Whatever I do, I am 100% in." Don’t miss this inspiring conversation filled with heart, grit, and passion!

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I AM with Kirk Ray Smith ~ ESPN Legend Jay Harris ~ Wrapping Up
In this episode, Kirk chats with Jay Harris, an ESPN sports anchor and part of Kirk’s "Mount Rushmore" of ESPN. With a start as an aspiring hard-news journalist transitioning to sports media icon, Jay shares his career journey, pivotal moments, and the drive that led him to industry greatness.

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