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Keri Shahidi, Mechalle Brown, Shetellia Riley Irving (from left to right)<\/p>\n

<\/fbs-accordion>League of Industry Moms<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mother-child partnerships in professional sports and entertainment are reshaping the investment scene. Now a trailblazing network of professional athletes\u2019 mothers, League of Industry Moms, is changing how silent investment partners are creating the new way wealth management works in sports. These maternal figures serve as vital guardians for these elite performers’ financial futures, as a hidden force behind many multi-million dollar deals.<\/p>\n

The Breakdown You Need To Know:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mothers play a pivotal role in shaping the financial decisions of professional athletes and entertainers, offering guidance, support, and sometimes direct management of their finances. This is why Twanna Harris, Founder of League of Industry Moms, started what she notes is an investable company to recognize the quiet but powerful influence mothers have in shaping their children\u2019s careers and legacies. Harris honored great mothers during Super Bowl week including Keri Shahidi (Yara Shahid\u2019s mom), Mechalle Brown (Jaylen Brown\u2019s mom) and Shetellia Riley Irving (Kyris Irving\u2019s mom).<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom Deloris Jordan securing Michael Jordan\u2019s Nike deal to Robin Burrow supporting Joe Burrow\u2019s confidence during his most vulnerable moments, to Jason Weaver\u2019s mother, Marilyn Haywood, ensuring her son maintained ownership over his royalties from The Lion King. These stories highlight the strategic foresight mothers have when navigating high-stakes industries,\u201d said Harris to CultureBanx<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mastering The Business Playbook:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When we look at leading women like Felicia Jones, NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson\u2019s mom, who is his manager, and has been since he entered the league. She played an integral part in landing his monster $260 million<\/u><\/a>, five-year contract with the Ravens ahead of the 2023 season.<\/p>\n

Even though most of these moms journeys are often unseen, their sacrifices unspoken, the impact is undeniable. Case and point, NBA star Kyrie Irving\u2019s mom, Shetellia Riley Irving, is also his agent<\/u><\/a>. She told CultureBanx that \u201cthe silent mothers and mother figures are the true power brokers\u2026their collective wisdom, resilience, and unwavering love is the true foundation behind every athlete and entertainer\u2019s story.\u201d<\/p>\n

Revenues for the NFL, NBA, and MLB<\/u><\/a> were $20 billion, $13 billion, and $11 billion respectively in 2023, according to Statista. However, it\u2019s more important than ever to note that Fox Business reported the hard truth shows that 78% of professional athletes face financial difficulties<\/a> within three years of retirement.<\/p>\n

Guiding Championship Wealth:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mothers are the silent powerbrokers who ensure their children not only succeed but thrive in ways that prioritize equity, ownership, and long-term impact. Mechalle Brown, mother of NBA star Jaylen Brown, along with Keri Shahidi, mother of actress Yara Shahidi, are powerbrokers who play a major role in their successful children’s careers and were honored during Super Bowl weekend by the League of Industry Moms.<\/p>\n

These women excel as sophisticated financial advisors and contract negotiators, like Deloris Jordan\u2019s advocacy for Michael Jordan\u2019s Nike deal, which created a blueprint for athletes to demand a bigger stake in the brands they help build. League of Industry Moms are not only shaping the financial futures of their children but also setting industry-wide examples for how to claim a larger share of the revenues these industries generate.<\/p>\n

This legacy of brilliance and strong financial management continues to inspire mothers like Kia Brooks, LSU Women\u2019s basketball star Flau\u2019jae Johnson\u2019s mom, who is setting a new standard by teaching her daughter to prioritize equity and ownership. Flau\u2019jae\u2019s recent NIL deal with Unrivaled<\/u><\/a>, which includes both equity and ownership, is a direct reflection of the models of influence that these incredible mothers have created.<\/p>\n

Teaching Money Management Early:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Childhood experiences build the foundation for financial success and parents play a major role in that. They can learn simple money concepts by age six<\/u><\/a>, according to Nimble. Specifically, young athletes and entertainers develop critical thinking skills between ages twelve and adulthood that help them avoid irrational spending which can help them as theory transition into professional athletes face unique financial challenges, including:<\/p>\n