TUCSON, Ariz. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a groundbreaking move to redefine career development for high performers across sports and entertainment, Success Beyond Game Day (SBGD) and Human Impact Productions (HIP) are thrilled to announce their merger. This strategic alignment aims to enhance the transition from sports and entertainment careers to holistic life readiness and professional success, leveraging the combined strengths of both organizations.
The merger of SBGD and HIP marks a significant milestone in advancing the 'Go Pro in Life' initiative. The collaboration focuses on extending impact beyond sports, stages, and boardrooms, by fostering self-awareness, community connection, and career placement.
"By merging Success Beyond Game Day and Human Impact Productions, we are setting a new standard in career development for high performers. Our goal is to provide a seamless pathway from sports and entertainment to professional success and life readiness," said Samantha Card, CEO of SBGD. "We couldn’t be more honored and proud to drive global impact with Kairand’s leadership.”
SBGD is dedicated to empowering high-performance individuals by integrating holistic player and professional development by utilizing sports psychology, neuroscience, and tribal leadership principles. With a robust presence in high school, college, and professional sports, as well as Fortune 100 companies, SBGD employs AI and big data to drive breakthroughs and foster high-performance results.
HIP specializes in showcasing diverse employment pathways in entertainment through community celebration experiences and strategic partnerships. With a strong presence across various production disciplines, HIP is adept at connecting communities with the vast opportunities available in the entertainment industry. (Notable main event – The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Raavolution Festival, Parade, and STEAM LABS Stadium Tour.)
Key objectives of the merger include:
- Expanding Impact: Integrating SBGD’s high-performance tools with HIP’s community engagement strategies to foster career transitions and professional growth across sports and entertainment.
- Community Connectivity: Utilizing HIP’s reach production capabilities to create experiences that illuminate career pathways and connect individuals with opportunities in both industries.
- Long-Term Commitment: Embarking on a +20-year initiative to support individual and community growth through future HIP events and SBGD mindset development programs.
"This partnership is about creating authentic, accessible pathways and opportunities for individual employment skills development by extending our cultural community production impact far beyond traditional talking points and career milestones," said Kairand Bellinger, CEO of HIP.
The merger will lead to the addition of Steven Ray, entertainment executive and community change agent, to the Success Beyond Game Day Board of Directors and the rebranding of the Success Beyond Sports non-profit to Success Beyond Sports and Entertainment. This transition will support scholarships, advanced degrees, and career transitioning opportunities. Initiatives will include funding for businesses, educational pursuits, and structured support for the sports and entertainment communities to scale their careers successfully.
For more information, please visit Success Beyond Game Day.
About Success Beyond Game Day
Success Beyond Game Day is a leading organization dedicated to empowering high-performance individuals through holistic development and advanced performance tools. The organization utilizes data-driven insights and AI to drive programs designed to build resilience, enhance mental strength, promote overall well-being, and effectiveness across various sectors.
About HIP
Human Impact Productions is a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, specializing in creating community experiences and partnerships that highlight diverse career opportunities while impacting cultures. HIP is committed to fostering connectivity and growth through innovative production and engagement strategies.
