Today's Guest: Founder of NextGen Legacy- Kalei Mahi

From breaking records in the pool as a Division 1 swimmer at Syracuse University to breaking ground in the world of sports marketing, this guest brings over two decades of powerhouse experience to the mic. With a career leading brand partnerships for global giants like AT&T, Sony, eBay,Coca-Cola, Lexus, Molson Coors, YouTube, and Sephora, she’s worked alongside top-tier athletes across the NFL, USGA, US Olympic teams, NASCAR, NBA, and NHRA—gaining rare insight into the business of branding at the highest level.

Now, she’s bringing that expertise to the next generation. As the founder of NextGen Legacy, she’s on a mission to help high school and early college athletes take control of their stories, build marketable personal brands, and navigate the evolving landscape of NIL with confidence and clarity.

Whether it's curating content, educating families, or opening doors to independent partnerships, her work is reshaping what it means to be a student-athlete today.

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