Breanna Stewart Shares Her Top Business Advice: Invest in Yourself

Two-time MVP and five-time WNBA All-Star Breanna Stewart has been at the forefront in trying to bring change to women’s sports. Earlier this year, Stewart along with Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier started a women’s 3 on 3  basketball league. The league was started to give women basketball players the option to stay home instead of having to play overseas, if they choose not to.

“For years, women have relied heavily on off-court sponsorships for a majority of their income,” Stewart said in a statement. “With Unrivaled, we’re revolutionizing the game by prioritizing investments in our stars and ensuring their on-court performance is reflected in their pay.”

Collier added, “To create a league that would change the way women’s sports are viewed and ultimately how sports leagues operate.

We may have had the vision, but this isn’t just our league – it belongs to the players, and the Unrivaled model reflects that.  That the league would be player-owned and would provide players with “equity opportunities.”

Both Collier and Stewart are betting on themselves and the interest in women’s basketball with creation of the Unrivaled platform. Speaking betting on herself, Stewart recently had a conversation with Eric Jackson of Business Beyond the Game powered by Sportico. The Liberty star shared best business lesson she has ever learned.

“I would say the best business lesson that I’ve learned is to invest in yourself, and that’s from a holistic standpoint,” Stewart said. This advice encapsulates her belief in the importance of personal growth and self-care, extending beyond mere financial investments. For Stewart, being a successful athlete isn’t just about excelling in basketball; it’s about ensuring she has all the tools and resources necessary to thrive in every aspect of her life.

Stewart elaborated, “For me, as a basketball player, it’s making sure that I have everything that I need.”

Her goal is to maintain peak physical condition, maintain mental strength, and continuously improve her skills. She emphasizes the importance of self-care in achieving success in any field, especially in the demanding world of professional sports.

However, Stewart’s approach to investing goes beyond physical and mental preparation. “But also, the things that I’m doing and I’m interested in, really having a deeper dive in that and trying to be as much of an open book as possible,” she explained. She will continue to pursue her passions and interests with the same level of dedication she brings to basketball. Stewart believes that by exploring new ventures and sharing her experiences, she can assist others in discovering their own paths.

“Because me sharing everything with everyone else is going to help them figure out what they want, if that makes sense,” she added.

Jackson noted, “Yeah, no, for sure. You’re kind of dropping some gems and letting them in, right? The people from not just a basketball standpoint but also off the court stuff as well.” Stewart agreed, highlighting that investing in oneself encompasses all aspects of life, not just professional endeavors. “Yeah, definitely invest in yourself. Investing in yourself is fire,” she concluded.