Leverage Your Likeness to Build Success Beyond Your Sport
iNFLUENTIAL ATHLETE
ACADEMY
Everything you need to unlock NIL success and build a profitable future
Our signature program,
Influential Athlete Academy
is the first of its kind
Whether you're a rising star in high school or college athletics, or already building your legacy
At Influential Athlete Academy, we empower student-athletes like you to maximize their NIL potential by equipping them with the essential tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build a powerful personal brand and thrive both on and off the field.
Hi, I’m
STEPHANIE
As a 2x Emmy-winning journalist and former gold-medal figure skater, I’ve built a career working with world-class athletes, entertainers, and leaders. Now, I’m bringing that experience to Influential Athlete Academy where we help elite athletes like you maximize Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities and build personal brands that stand out.
It’s Time to Forget What You’ve Heard About NIL Deals
Most athletes can't secure meaningful NIL deal... is simply not true.
Like many athlete, I once believed the myth that if you weren't a household name or didn't have millions of followers on social media, you didn't stand a chance at NIL success.
But I quickly realized the truth: NIL isn't just for the top 1%. It's for any elite athlete with the right strategy, strong personal brand, and know-how to get a deal done.
Now, through our signature program, we'll show you how to navigate this new NIL landscape -- turning your unique story and talents into real opportunities.
INTRODUCING
Influential Athlete Academy's
Proven Four-Phase Process:
Phase One
Discover Your Power – Navigating NIL
Dive Deep, Stand Out. Begin your journey by mastering the basics of Name, Image, and Likeness. Understand the key components and uncover how you, uniquely, fit into the NIL landscape. It's your first step toward empowerment.
Phase Two
Build Your Brand – Crafting Your Story
Shape Your Future. Establish your growth mindset and authentic brand. Identify your Unique Positioning in the NIL market that sets you apart. It's time to build a brand as powerful as your athletic performance.
Phase Three
Perfect Your Pitch – Communication Mastery
Speak Boldly. Make an Impact.. Elevate your body language, voice, and on-camera presence. We'll prepare you to pitch with confidence, ensuring your message resonates and your brand shines brightly.
Phase Four
Secure Your Future - Building Success Beyond Your Spor
Connect, Captivate, Conquer. Learn the secrets to landing media appearances, secure meaningful deals and give back to those who need it most. This is where you transition from student-athlete to athlete-entrepreneur, ready to make an impact well beyond the sports arena.
"I think it's great Influential Athlete created this for athletes wanting to strive and make something out of their talents. The experience was awesome!"
Brooklyn M.
D1 athlete, former client
When you complete Influential Athlete Academy, you will walk away with…
A Deeper Understanding of Influence Beyond Social Media:
A comprehensive grasp of the power of influence and the responsibility that comes with it.
The ability to recognize and leverage your existing influence and build upon it effectively.
A Solid Foundation in NIL Rules:
A clear understanding of NCAA and high school NIL regulations, ensuring you stay compliant.
The skills to navigate NIL opportunities effectively and ethically.
A Well-Defined Personal Brand:
A unique and authentic personal brand that reflects your strengths, passions, and values.
The ability to position yourself as a marketable and influential athlete both on and off the field.
A Growth Mindset and Skill Development Toolkit:
A growth mindset that empowers you to overcome challenges and embrace continuous improvement transitioning you from student-athlete to athlete-entrepreneur.
The strategies and tools to rapidly acquire and master new skills.
A Strategic Approach to Networking and Social Media:
A clear understanding of the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and engaging in activities that align with your brand and goals.
Effective time management and social media strategies to enhance your personal and professional development.
Enhanced Personal Presence:
Improved body language, eye contact, and communication skills to project confidence and command respect.
The ability to excel in on-camera interviews and media appearances, delivering compelling messages and building your public profile..
Proficiency in Traditional Media Engagement:
The skills to craft effective media pitches and connect with traditional media outlets.
The ability to secure media opportunities and elevate your public profile using our proprietary P.R.E.S.S. Framework.
Successful Brand Partnerships:
The ability to identify and pitch to aligned businesses for NIL deals.
The tools to create a streamlined NIL Partnership Pitch Presentation giving yourself the best shot at landing NIL deals.
A Commitment to Giving Back:
A deep understanding of the impact you can make by using your influence for good.
A personalized Community Impact Plan to leverage your influence for meaningful contributions and strategic partnerships.
Everything You Need to Build a Successful NIL Brand & Secure Your Future
Your NIL Success
Toolkit
Everything you need to unlock NIL success and build a profitable future
Athletes
Parents
Stephanie is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients and is very well informed. I had a great experience!
Ally R.
D1 athlete, former client
My overall experience at the Influential Athlete Academy was incredibly inspiring! Stephanie shared real life examples that made the concepts relatable and actionable for us as college athletes. Thank you, Stephanie!
Mary B.
D1 athlete, former client
I enjoyed myself and learning about the different ways I could provide for myself while using my title as a college athlete!
Tori M.
D1 athlete, former client
I was very impressed with everything! I learned so much about how many opportunities there can be for athletes you just have to reach out and make an effort. They won’t just fall in your lap. Thank you so much for this knowledge! I didn’t even know this world existed.
Cara P.
D1 athlete, former client
I appreciated the practical tips on content creation and engagement strategies. The one-hour workshop was super valuable and has motivated me to start taking active steps towards developing my personal brand.
Mary J.
D1 athlete, former client
I think it's great you're doing this for athletes wanting to strive and make something out of their talents. The experience was awesome!
Brooklyn M.
D1 athlete, former client
Stephanie was so kind, welcoming and enthusiastic. She did a great job of being informative, but also fun! It was a safe space to share things and I enjoyed learning more about myself as well as the NIL world so I can now take advantage of it.
Ryley C.
D1 athlete, former client
I was thoroughly impressed with Influential Athlete Academy. Stephanie seemed to know exactly what she was talking about. From the very beginning I was so intrigued. I was so engaged the entire time.
Caraline P.
D1 athlete, former client
Questions?
We’ve got the answers.
But what if I…
AM REALLY CONFUSED ABOUT HOW THE WHOLE NIL WORLD WORKS?
Don’t worry, we start with the basics. We make learning about NIL fun and exciting so you can understand and see the possibilities, especially as a female athlete. You have a huge opportunity right now that’s never existed before!
AM WORRIED NIL IS ONLY FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST, AND I AM NOT ONE OF THEM?
That’s bologna. We teach you how any elite athlete can make money with their NIL once they know how. D1, D2, D3 and even high school athletes are making money with their NIL once they learn how. So, let’s teach you!
THINK THIS WHOLE NIL THING WILL TAKE UP TOO MUCH OF MY TIME? I’M REALLY BUSY, YOU KNOW?
You will learn how to maximize your NIL opportunities in just one hour each week. There are 168 hours in a week. I think you can find time to spare one, don’t you? By the way, learning tricks to prioritize your time is part of our course (wink, wink), and we have already done all the hard work for you.
DON’T KNOW WHAT TYPES OF NIL DEALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ME?
We provide you with a curated chart with the top 10 most popular ways to monetize your NIL, AND it’s color-coded so you have a clear strategy to start and can see the different opportunities you have as you grow your NIL.
DON’T HAVE A PERSONAL BRAND, AND DON’T KNOW THE FIRST THING ABOUT CREATING ONE?
You already have a personal brand. It may just not be the one you want. We help you dig deep to find and pull out your uniqueness creating the authentic brand you want the world to see and know. And we help you do it fast so you can start strategically putting it to work.
DON’T HAVE A TON OF FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA? WHO'S GOING TO WANT TO PARTNER WITH ME ON AN NIL DEAL?
You don’t need tens of thousands of followers in order to be successful with your NIL. What you need are engaged followers. We give you the resources and templates you need to create a social media strategy that works for and your personal brand. We teach you how to use social media as a business tool to attract partnerships.
HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO FIND NIL OPPORTUNITIES? WHERE DO I EVEN START?
The possibilities are endless. You just have to know where to look. You will learn simple strategies to identify businesses that align with your personal brand and how to best position yourself to make your pitch.
DON'T KNOW THE FIRST THING ABOUT PITCHING MYSELF FOR AN NIL DEAL?
We teach you the skills you need to communicate effectively and show up confidently. Then you simply follow our proprietary step-by-step framework for what to say and how to say it to give yourself the best shot at landing deal after deal.
AM NOT SURE WHAT TYPE OF OFFER TO MAKE TO THE BUSINESS?
Remember that curated chart with the 10 most popular ways to monetize your NIL? This is where that comes back into play. We provide examples on what offers to start with as you begin this NIL journey. We then show you how to maximize your offers as your personal brand and NIL value grow.
AM NERVOUS ABOUT BEING ON-CAMERA? I DON’T WANT TO LOOK OR SOUND STUPID.
Most people are nervous about being on-camera especially if they have to speak, and with 70% of NIL deals being social media based, there’s a good chance you are going to have to. You’ve come to the right place though. Our CEO spent two decades as a TV personality and gives away all her secrets on how to show up on-camera like a pro so you look and sound your best.
AM STILL NERVOUS ABOUT THIS WHOLE NIL THING?
That’s okay. Everything new and unknown usually brings out fears and anxieties. This is normal. But remember, you have already achieved so much being an elite athlete, and you know how to overcome challenges to win at your game. This is just a new game using new skills that we help guide you through so you can position yourself to have incredible success now with your NIL, and in your next chapters of life. You got this because we got you.
