In her TEDxWilmingtonSalon talk, Renee Washington discusses the different seasons of our lives and how sometimes we feel like we have failed, been rejected, or been denied opportunities. In reality, we have been planted like a seed in the ground, delayed, and redirected into our purpose. As we navigate through the uncertainty, she discusses how to blossom in the midst of adversity. Renee Washington is a sports reporter working with several networks including ESPN. As a former three-time all-American and soccer hall of famer, she has covered all sports, collegiately or professionally, and most recently worked with the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLS, and MLB. Outside of reporting, Washington is also a motivational speaker and founder of the organization "Planted, Not Buried", focused on empowering, inspiring, and educating through resources, events, and opportunities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Former La Salle Women's Soccer standout and three-time All American, Renee Washington was inducted into the Hall of Fame in February 2022. Watch here for her acceptance speech as she proudly spoke on the opportunities that La Salle provided her today in sports reporting, motivational speaking, writing her first (of many) books, and launching her own business - Planted, not Buried! She also highlights the pivotal people in her life starting with God and her family. Watch more here! Date: February 5, 2022 💻 www.reneepwashington.com 🔗 https://linktr.ee/reneepwashington

In this Mountain Talk, Renee Washington ’16G, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author, provided guidance and motivation to attendees interested in building their own business. Washington is a digital and social content creator with the WNBA. She is a former analyst and reporter with ESPN. In December of 2020, she launched the organization "Planted, Not Buried," which is focused on providing a supportive, inspiring network for professionals. We are pleased to feature this event during Soaring Together: A Celebration of Lehigh Women and 50 years of coeducation at Lehigh.

Watch this feature piece created by Lehigh University's Sports Communications department: "As part of Black Excellence Month in Partnership with Lehigh's Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, Lehigh Athletics will be telling the story of a former student-athlete or coach of color. We begin with former women's soccer graduate assistant Renee Washington." Article and video By: Justin Lafleur, Lehigh Sports Communications 💻 www.reneepwashington.com 🔗 https://linktr.ee/reneepwashington

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