Taking the Mic with Amber Igiede & Brae Akana

This episode of Big Mik takes the Mic we take the Mic with 2 of the biggest volleyball stars at The University of Hawaii on the women's volleyball team Amber Igiede & Braelyn Akana. We talk about about how NLI have impacted student athletes and changed the culture of college sports. We also talk about the responsibilities that come with being a college athlete. Visual version is also on my Youtube channel Big Mik.

Where to Listen

Intro 0:00-1:39 

How did you get started in sports 1:40-3:58 

What was you recruiting journey 4:00-9:42

What are some of your favorite memories from playing club Volleyball  9:45-12:30

What is your favorite Hawaii memory 12:33-15:37

How has these NLI deals helped you as college athletes 16:11- 19:08

What was the  biggest thing you had to adjust to moving from LA to Hawaii 19:11-

21:29

What is one song that is on your pre game play list 21:32-24:21

What is the best piece of advice you have ever heard 24:23-27:04

How pandemic was a positive 27:05- 29:38

Which do you like more indoor volleyball or outdoor volleyball 29:40-31:08

What are 5 things you can’t live without 31:09-33:09 

33:10 -36:19 how brae moped got stolen 

What are 5 things you can’t live without continuation  36:20- 37:48

What is your favorite bible verse 37:52-39:54

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 to 10 years 40:02-42:45

Crazy story living in the dorms 42:55-47:07 

If you could have dinner with 4 people dead or alive who would it be 47:09-51:58

Who is your celebrity crush 52:00-54:35

continuation If you could have dinner with 4 people dead or alive who would it be 54:35-58:56 

Closing remarks  58:58- 1:00:33