A rising sport, a three-time champion, and a community that turns winter into a season of possibility—this conversation with Macy Elliott is a masterclass in how paddle tennis blends strategy, resilience, and partnership.

On this episode we'll talk through Macie's early roots playing tennis with her family in Evansville, Indiana, to her Division 1 tennis career at SMU and into paddle, where she has found the sweet spot where the screens rewrite shot selection and patience outplays power.

We delve into the mental side of the game and how racquet sports build resilience and determination. You'll love her take on accountability and composure—and her habit of reflection and adjustment. Strategy fans get a window into patterns, tempo shifts, and why the screens create both more strengths and more weaknesses to exploit.

We also face the access question head-on. Paddle’s reputation as a country club sport isn’t about culture, it’s about cost. Macy points to public facilities like Cleveland’s model, youth clinics, streaming, and regional camps as the levers that can expand the map across the colder half of the country.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or screen-curious, you’ll leave with tools for better shot choices, stronger partnerships, and a steadier mind under pressure. Join us at Canoe Brook March 6–8, cheer on the women’s draw, and help grow the game. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us.

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

On this episode, we welcome Sheryl Ann Syby, Assistant Vice President of Women's and Children's Services at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Sheryl has over 35 years of nursing experience, specializing in women's and children's health including pediatric care, OB Clinic, Family Centered Care, and Neonatal intensive Care unit. This is one of the topics that is near and dear to our hearts at Seelaus. Sheryl's career journey has given her a front lines of the myriad issues that women and babies face and how the medical community is evolving to address their most critical needs including a Centering program for women that empowers women to advocate for themselves.

About Sheryl Syby

Sheryl has over 35 years of nursing experience, specializing in women’s and children’s health. Prior to joining CBMC in 2024, she worked at Holy Name Medical Center as Director of Women’s and Children’s Services. More recently, Sheryl worked as the Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Hudson Regional Hospital. There she obtained operational experience broadened by her work in various clinical areas, including emergency medicine, perioperative services, case management, emergency management, security, and hospital education. Sheryl has a bachelor’s degree from Farleigh Dickinson University and her master’s degree in Leadership/Administration from Aspen University.

About Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) is a fully accredited acute care hospital and offers a comprehensive array of services including advanced cancer care, sophisticated neurology and neurosurgery services including a neuro-interventional lab and cardiac care featuring three cardiac catheterization labs.

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

Podcast Show Summary

On this episode we welcomed the fabulous Genevieve Bellaire, Founder and CEO of Realworld, a tech startup designed to assist Gen-Z in transitioning to adulthood. Realworld offers guidance on various life topics often overlooked in school, such as finances, healthcare, and taxes.

Genevieve says that when she started Realworld, she wasn’t trying to build a startup, she was trying to solve a personal problem: Why is life as an adult so overwhelming? She shares anecdotes about the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way, underscoring the importance of adaptability in the rapidly changing tech landscape and how she and her team are leveraging AI and the multitude of ways that it can be incorporated into the tool. Hear about the evolution of Realworld from its inception as a comprehensive educational platform to its current state as an innovative AI-driven app.

Annie delves into Genevieve’s vision for the future, exploring how Realworld plans to expand its offerings and further empower young adults to navigate the complexities of modern life with confidence and ease.

Tune in to hear about the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Genevieve and her team, as well as valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark. Whether you're a recent graduate, a young professional, or simply interested in innovative solutions for adulthood, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring!!

About Genevieve Bellaire

About Realword

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com