In this podcast episode, Carol Evans shares her life experiences, from growing up as the youngest child in a military family to becoming the first marketing person for the Lady Vols at The University of Tennessee. Her unique upbringing involved moving frequently and experiencing various cultures. These experiences, coupled with her parents' influence and the discipline learned from a military lifestyle, significantly shaped her values and work ethic. Carol discusses working as a weather girl in Alaska, where she met her future husband. They later moved to Georgia, where she began working for the University of Tennessee. As the first marketing person for the Lady Vols, she played a key role in promoting women's sports and worked closely with head coach Pat Summit. Carol later shifted her career to maintain a work-life balance, taking up a marketing and sales role at the Chamber partnership. Despite the transition, she preserved her relationships with her former colleagues at the University. The episode ends with a preview of the next discussion centering on Carol’s experiences launching and starting Legacy Parks.
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