From the shoes we wear on our feet to the high definition televisions in our living room, wearable devices, the sports universe is a breeding ground for technology. Writer and Photographer Rick Limpert will examine this each week on The Tech of Sports – With guests which include athletes, inventors and journalists that cover the intersection of sports and technology.
Nicole Wilson is a Toronto-based fashion model with a passion for high fashion, editorial, and runway. As a rising talent in the industry, she has already made her mark by closing runway shows and working with top creatives. With an eye on international opportunities, Nicole brings elegance, versatility, and professionalism to every project.
As an author, Bonnie-Jill Laflin’s book “In a League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports” was published in February and explores the stories of 19 impactful women in sports, including Billie Jean King, Danica Patrick, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Laila Ali, Jeanie Buss, and Mary Lou Retton. Now available for purchase, Laflin’s book explores the sobering realities women face in the sports world and the many obstacles they had to overcome on the path to success.
Laflin is a trailblazing sports broadcaster, TV personality, author, and philanthropist. She is the first and only female NBA scout, holding the front office executive position with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bonnie-Jill holds many “firsts” throughout her prolific career. She’s the first woman to dance at a professional level for three teams, in two sports, starting with the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and moving to the NFL for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. She is the first female to be awarded six championship rings in two professional sports, earning a Super Bowl ring during her time cheering for the 49ers, and five NBA championship rings as an executive with the Lakers. Bonnie-Jill adds a new “first” to her repertoire as co-host of the brand-new “Women’s Western Sports Roundup” on the Cowgirl Channel.
Beyond her accomplishments in sports, Bonnie-Jill ventured into the world of broadcasting, bringing her knowledge and enthusiasm to the airwaves, reporting for various high-profile networks, including ESPN, NBA TV, NBC/NBC Sports, NFL Films, Westwood One, CBS, E!, BBC Sports, SiriusXM, NFR Live, and Fox Sports.
Tara Davis-Woodhall, an Olympic long jump champion, and Hunter Woodhall, a Paralympic sprinter, are married and a power couple who met at a high school track meet and have been together since 2017, getting married in 2022.
Tara won gold in the women’s long jump at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and Hunter won gold in the 400-meter T62 final at the Paralympics.
When Davis and Woodhall are not competing on the field, they post on social media to connect with fans.
The two share their experiences as a couple and professional athletes on their YouTube channel, giving their nearly 800,000 subscribers an intimate first look at training sessions, personal milestones and details of their relationship.
In a video posted in August 2024, they vlogged the days leading up to Davis’ first competition at the Paris games, “We’re at our Second Olympics. Together this time.,” emphasizing that while it’s their second Olympic stint, it’s the first they can cheer for each other on the stands without COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
A great interview, let’s see what is next for the Woodhalls.
Zenoti is an AI Infused Vertical SaaS platform tailored for the wellness and fitness industry. This globally available enterprise class platform powers 25,000+ customer across 50+ countries. Zenoti has been called out as a leader by G2 and named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for the fourth consecutive year, listed among the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America.
Rick talks to Neal Singh, President and COO of Zenoti, from the Health and Fitness Assoc. Show in Las Vegas.
Zenoti provides a suite of solutions that includes POS, CRM, Front Office, Customer Engagement, Sales, Marketing, Business Management, Employee Management, Payroll, Supply Chain, Billing, Fintech, Analytics and Reporting.
Zenoti:
Provides a modern mobile experience tailored to your brand elements.
Enables geo fencing for check-in prompts and guest arrival notifications.
Unlocks touchless mobile checkout, including payments with Auto-Pay and Self-Pay.
