Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider
Life isn’t a spectator sport—and this podcast is your invitation to get off the bench and into the game.
Welcome to Bench to Bold—a show for anyone who's ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living life like they mean it. Hosted by dynamic duo Alisa Hood, fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, and Marnie Schneider, author, speaker, and football legacy, the podcast brings together inspiring guests, bold conversations, and a sprinkle of sports energy to help you own your moment—on your terms.
Each episode features real, unfiltered stories from bold individuals across industries—leaders, founders, creatives, and changemakers. Whether they were born bold or had to grow into it, these are people living with intention, taking risks, and showing up fully in their lives.
With Alisa’s polished edge and Marnie’s infectious energy, Bench to Bold is equal parts motivational and relatable. Grounded in their personal love of sports (Alisa is a competitive tennis player; Marnie is the granddaughter of former Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose), the show uses a sports metaphor as a powerful lens for personal growth. Because life isn’t about watching from the sidelines—it’s about becoming the main character and making bold moves, whatever that looks like for you.
From the sidelines to center court—this is Bench to Bold.
Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider
S2 Ep 1: New Studio, New Season & The Real Work Nobody Sees | Marnie & Alisa | Bench to Bold
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Season two of Bench to Bold is officially here — and Marnie and Alisa are back with a brand new studio, a lot more to say, and zero plans to slow down. In this season premiere, the co-hosts reflect on a whirlwind trip to Super Bowl Media Row (yes, Cam Newton recognized them), share major updates on Marnie's MLB licensing deal and upcoming Baseball Billy books, and pull back the curtain on what it actually looks like to build something from scratch — from Alisa hand-writing labels in her car to Marnie lugging books to the post office every Tuesday. They also talk about how they met through the Ronald McDonald House, why giving back changes everything, and what "Bench to Bold" really means when life gets messy.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 — Welcome to Season 2 & the New EVRYBDY Studio
03:00 — Super Bowl Media Row: Celebrity Petting Zoo & Cam Newton
06:00 — NFL Off the Field Wives Event, Ashanti & Raising Real Money
07:00 — How Marnie & Alisa Met: The Ronald McDonald House Story
10:30 — Marnie's MLB Deal: Baseball Billy & the Yankees and Phillies Books
14:00 — Women's Flag Ball League Plans
15:30 — Alisa Lux Beauty: Launching a Full Makeup Line in Three Months
19:00 — The Real Back Office: Entrepreneurship Isn't Glamorous
22:00 — Scorekeeping, Partnerships & What Makes Relationships Work
24:00 — Giving Courtside Seats Away & Why Generosity Pays Off
28:00 — Season 2 Goals & What "Bench to Bold" Really Means
31:00 — Cam Newton, Reinvention & Competing at Every Stage of Life Cam Newton as the ultimate Bench to Bold comeback story and why reinvention never stops
33:00 — Wave Rideshare, Birthdays & What's Coming Next Shoutouts, upcoming guests, and what's ahead for Season 2
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