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Welcome to Operations Unfiltered, the
podcast that takes you behind the scenes
of influencer and talent management.
I'm your host, Zaina, and today I'm
shedding a little bit of a spotlight
on a powerhouse in the world of sports.
I'm talking about none other
than the agent, Nicole Lynn.
If you don't know her name, get
ready to be inspired because this
woman is truly changing the game.
No pun intended . So without further
ado, let's get into this week's episode
of Operations Unfiltered you guys know
that sports management is such a male
dominated industry, but Nicole Lynn
came in and said, excuse me, I got this.
Not only is she the first black
woman to represent a top NFL draft
pick, but she's also the president of
football operations at Clutch Sports.
Yes, I'm talking about the Clutch Sports
home to LeBron James, Anthony Davis,
Jalen, Hertz, miles, Garrett, and of
course some other big industry names.
I did my research because I'm absolutely
a fan of Nicole, and I wanted to
know where her journey started.
So based on what I could Google,
her journey started not with
footballs and contract negotiations.
It started with pure grit and raw talent.
She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduated
from the University of Oklahoma, and
later went on to become a sports agent.
And of course when she first got
into the industry, she was often
the only black woman in the room.
But of course that didn't stop her.
And now she's not just in the room,
she's leading the room period.
What makes Nicole even more
inspiring is her strategy.
She doesn't just sign athletes.
She helps them to build legacy.
She's been vocal about ensuring
her clients are financially
educated, and you guys know how
much I love financial literacy.
She wants them to think beyond their
playing careers, and she wants them to
set themselves up for generational wealth.
I mean, that's the perfect kind
of agent to have in your corner.
We didn't even talk numbers.
The deals that she's
signed has been ridiculous.
She made history by securing Jalen
Hertz a five year, $255 million
contract with the Philadelphia Eagles,
which at that time was one of the
highest paid NFL contracts in history.
And of course she didn't stop there.
She just recently locked in a massive
five year, $125 million contract extension
from Miles Garrett, which is one of like
the highest non QB paid salaries ever.
So shout out to Nicole.
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Not to mention, she's an author, she
wrote, agent, you show up, do the
work, and succeed on your own terms,
where she's giving gems on how to
break barriers, embrace your power,
and carve out success in any industry.
So make sure you guys have
that on your reading list.
We might need to do a debrief
on operations Unfiltered.
Now you guys know I love sports.
I'm in my football girl era.
I love the WNBA, but more than anything,
I really love the business behind it.
I have to say, if there's anyone
I would wanna shadow for a day,
it would have to be Nicole.
Imagine the deals, the strategy,
the behind the scenes moves.
Nicole, if you are listening, I would
love to just be a fly on the wall.
I promise I would take great notes.
I won't get in your way.
I would just love to learn from you.
But in all seriousness we need to
give flowers to women like Agent
Nicole Lynn, women who break barriers,
who make power moves, and who remind
us that no industry is off limits.
Whether you're in business, entertainment
or , influencer and marketing project
management, like me her journey
is proof that you can shake up the
system and carve out your own lane.
That's all for this episode
of Operations Unfiltered.
Make sure you follow me for
more insights, deep dives, and
of course, my unfiltered takes.
Until next time, let's keep making moves.
Let's keep taking up space and
remember, you belong in the room.
See you next time.