Conch Pride with Bella Perez

Key West shows up for its own, and Bella Perez has felt that support from her first days at Rosa Hernandez Field to her senior season catching for the FIU Panthers. We’re talking with a Lady Conch softball legend who’s built a reputation on two things that travel anywhere: a fearless catcher’s mindset and a steady, humble work ethic. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to stay a four-year starter in Division 1 college softball, Bella lays it out without the fluff. 

We get into the season goals that matter most right now: stacking statement wins, grinding through conference play, reaching the conference tournament, and pushing for that NCAA tournament bid. Bella breaks down why throwing out runners is her biggest adrenaline rush, how “Bella bombs” became a thing, and what “clutch” actually feels like when it’s your job to deliver. She also shares the routines most fans never see, from early lifts and long practices to commercial flight travel and the mental reset required when the schedule gets heavy.  

Then we zoom out to the bigger story: coaches who believed early, teammates who turned into lifelong friends, and the Lady Conchs era that helped raise the standard back home. Bella’s advice for younger athletes and incoming college students is clear: ask for help, stay consistent, and treat failure as part of the game, not the end of it. If you love college softball, catcher leadership, Key West sports culture, and real lessons you can use off the field, this one hits home.  

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Transcript

Welcome To Conch Community Stories

Joy Nulisch 0:00

Thanks for tuning in to the Conchs, a Bring Joy Podcast. I'm your host, Joy Newlish. I'm a first generation conk raised by a fourth. What does that add up to? A whole lot of conch pride. And that's what this show is all about celebrating the incredible people of Key West and their stories from every corner of our conk community. So sit back and relax, cuz. Let's do this thing. Experience the beautiful backcountry of the Florida Keys through an adventure like no other. Our expertly trained crew will take you on the only true sailing excursion in Key West. And snorkel in the Wildlife Refuge. Then settle down with some refreshments and treats before the sunsets. Adventure awaits. Locals get 30% off. Did this really happen? That you guys had the Lady Conchs were traveling in a road game. You got to go see Bella play you, and she hits the first home run of the season.

Coach Jade Castillo 1:05

Yep, it was awesome. The girls were going crazy in the stands. Yeah, it was it was awesome. She definitely put on for the girls.

Joy Nulisch 1:13

How are we doing, Conch fans? I got a good one for you today. We're talking with Bella Perez, a Lady Conch softball legend, currently in her senior season with the FIU Panthers. Welcome to the show, Bella. Thank you for having me. I'm excited to be talking to you. You you and the Panthers are killing it right now. You're having a great season.

Bella Perez 1:33

Yeah, so far, so far, yeah.

Joy Nulisch 1:36

And I appreciate you taking the time because I know you're in the middle of the season. And I gotta ask you, I almost didn't want to interview you until after the season because as a fan, I know I'm superstitious. Are my softball players superstitious, also?

Bella Perez 1:54

For sure, yes.

Joy Nulisch 1:56

So it's okay that we're talking in the middle of the season. It's fine. I've done other podcasts for the school, so it's fine. All right, very good. Because you guys really are having a great year. And let's start with that right there. Talk about some of the milestones that you and the team have already accomplished this year, and what are you looking forward to as you finish off your senior year?

Bella Perez 2:17

Um, some milestones we've completed are beating some really good teams like Louisville. Um, we had a good game against UCF, but there's a lot of big wins that we have under our belt this year, and we're in conference play right now, which we just started two weeks ago. And right now we're just trying to get into the conference tournament and then win the conference tournament to get an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Joy Nulisch 2:42

That that'll be huge for sure. Have you have you been to the tournament so yet?

Catcher Highlights And Clutch Moments

Bella Perez 2:48

I have my freshman year, but not again after that. So I hope my senior year I'm able to go too.

Joy Nulisch 2:54

That'll be wonderful to book in your career with with uh a tournament. And you mentioned UCF, I believe. Is that the game where you threw out three runners? Yeah, it is. Yeah. I mean, you know, why why don't we just get right to that? Because that doesn't happen very often, right?

Bella Perez 3:12

No, not at all. I I honestly was surprised that they kept running myself, and so was my coach. But you know, if you're gonna go, then sure.

Joy Nulisch 3:21

That yeah, that's what I always say. Get them if they go. How many runners have you thrown out so far this season? Um, 10, I think. That's awesome. And you've hit a couple of what what they call bella bombs. How exciting is that?

Bella Perez 3:38

Uh, well, when I first when I hit my first one, our commentator actually named them that himself. And I'm kind of glad he did because now it's like a known thing as a bella bomb. And I I think it's really special to have that.

Joy Nulisch 3:52

Absolutely. I think it's great. Uh I'm surprised there's not merch, you know, t-shirts and everything. Maybe there is. Maybe. Maybe someone out there. Or or or maybe nobody will hear us and we'll make a we'll make a Marcel. Start start a business. Ah, that sounds good. So let me ask you this. We're talking about throwing out runners, we're talking about hitting home runs. Which one gives you the most adrenaline?

Bella Perez 4:17

Um, I would say throwing runners out. Just because it happens more often for me. And um, you know, like I'm able to help the team out by doing it too, you know, helping a pitcher out of bad editing and just things like that, which I think makes me feel a little better about it.

Joy Nulisch 4:35

Sure. And that that brings me to one of the questions that I have here. One of my observations is uh have you heard of the clutch gene? You know, when when a player just answers the bell, when there's a big moment, some players just know how to make it work. Derek Jeter was one of those. I believe you have that clutch gene way back in the day, even when you were playing with the Lady Clarks. When there was a moment, you were the one that set the tone. You you aware of that? Do you own that? Yeah, I try not to think about it, but and and of those moments that that we talk about, has there been a moment at FIU that will live in your mind forever that you'll tell your kids and your grandkids about one day?

Bella Perez 5:22

Honestly, probably the first runner I ever threw out in my college career. My first ever game was against Clemson. And I was a freshman and I got put in a start, and one of the best players in the nation was actually their pitcher, and she hit also, and she got on base, and I threw her out. And that was the first runner I've ever thrown out in my career. And I think I was just like, wow, like I did that. And I think I'll always remember that.

Joy Nulisch 5:48

That's good stuff. I hope you will. I assume everyone watching understands that you're a catcher. But talk about being the catcher. I'm partial to catchers. I believe they're the smartest and toughest players on the field. You agree with that statement? Yeah. That's good. Very good. And you you're a right-handed, you're right-handed throwing. Yes. I should say throwing, um, but you bat left-handed. Yes. That makes sure that's also like kind of rare to see. I know you're you're still in the middle of the season, but will you reflect back on your career at FIU and talk about some of the coaches and players that have made your run with the Panthers so special?

Bella Perez 6:32

Yeah. Um well, I've had the same coaches all four years, which I'm thankful for because I think nowadays, like a lot of coaches either find different schools or things happen. And I've actually am my head coach's first recruit at FIU. So he had just gotten the job and he came to a tournament, and I was his first recruit. And I think that me and him have a strong bond and like a connection because you know, he saw something in me that other people might not have, and I'm like super thankful for him and seeing that so I could be here. And um, my teammates, I've had many teammates over the past four years. Uh two that are gonna be the maid of honors in my wedding, actually.

Joy Nulisch 7:22

Yes, wait, wait a minute. Say that again. Yeah, I know.

Work Ethic Advice And College Schedule

Bella Perez 7:29

Yes. Umgratulations. Thank you. Um, you know, so like it's given me lifelong friends that I'll always have, and I have some close that I've been close with my freshman year, you know, senior girls um being like older sisters to me and helping me navigate through college and then sophomore year, more junior year, senior year, now I kind of get to be the older sister to the freshman.

Joy Nulisch 7:55

Everybody here in Key West has been following following your career, and that's one of the things about conks. If one of us does something good, if we feel like we all have our are part of that journey. So I posted out on social media and I said that I was going to interview you, if anybody had any questions, and I ended up with a couple of pages worth of questions. They're really good questions. So I'm gonna go ahead and ask you a couple of them. One of them comes from my favorite ball player and a guy you know, um, I call him X-Men, your little brother, Javi Perez. He wants to know what has it, what has being a four-year starter at a D1 school taught you?

Bella Perez 8:37

Taught me a lot in my work ethic and, you know, never being satisfied. Like just because I was a starter my freshman year didn't mean I was gonna be the starter my sophomore year and my junior year, my senior year. It taught me that I had to work even harder than before because I needed to prove myself and I needed to prove to other people that I that was my spot.

Joy Nulisch 8:59

The next question he asked, and and you maybe you just answered is is what advice do you have to younger players who dream about being in in your position one day? Right.

Bella Perez 9:09

Um I think you have to have a lot of confidence, you know, and not to get down yourself when things get hard. Like if you're having a bad day or a bad weekend hitting, you know, not to give up and to keep on working and stay consistent and trust the process because it's a lot, it is. I've played softball my whole life, but you know, I never gave up and it got me to where I am right now.

Joy Nulisch 9:35

Good stuff. It's it's almost like we planned it. But another question came in from Tyler Randolph. He knows how hard that you work and how much dedication it takes, the game of softball takes. What keeps you motivated to keep playing at this high level?

Bella Perez 9:53

Um, I would say my love for the game. I think that has a big role in my motivation, you know, and especially like being a catcher is like a big role. And I think every season I get like a new opportunity to like go out there and just show out for everybody. So I think that's what keeps me motivated.

Joy Nulisch 10:15

For the love of the game. That's good stuff. That might be the mic drop moment, right there. And we're just gonna start. Got another question from my friend Daliana Goins, one of your former teammates, Marina's mom. Yes. Um, what does a college softball schedule look and feel like?

Bella Perez 10:34

Okay, so um every day, Monday through Thursday, because we play Friday, Saturday, Sunday, actually, this goes on Friday too. We have lifts from 6.30 to 7.30 in the morning. And then we practice from 9 in the morning to 12 in the afternoon. And then after that, you have to mix in like study hall hours, class, and just time for yourself, really. And then in the beginning of the season, we have non-conference games, which is like a lot of tournaments, so it's like three games or probably up to like five or six games a weekend. And then now we're in conference, which is just one game a day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and then we have a few midweeks. We have two more midweeks to go this season, but the midweek games are usually um Florida teams, like so. I think the conference games are a little more chill on your body since it's one game a day, but the conference games are just super intense because you know everybody's battling in the conference, yeah, for sure.

Joy Nulisch 11:42

It's like two seasons in a right, yeah. And you guys just got back from New Mexico.

Bella Perez 11:49

Yes, we did on Sunday night.

Joy Nulisch 11:52

What's that travel like? Do you get to travel in fancy airplanes or are you traveling commercial flights with the rest of the people?

Bella Perez 12:00

Commercial flights with the rest of the people. Yeah. We get a lot of stairs in the airport because we're like, where are all those girls going?

Joy Nulisch 12:10

But yeah, that's good stuff. Where's where's one of the coolest places that you've you've traveled to and and played in terms of the atmosphere and the softball vibe?

Bella Perez 12:20

Um, last year we went to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Joy Nulisch 12:25

Cool.

Bella Perez 12:26

Yeah, and it was like it was a tournament where we walked across the street from our resort and the field was there. And I think that was really cool. I've never been to Mexico. So, like, even when we got off the plane, there's people there in like their little trucks with just put our bags in there, and they brought it to the resort, and there was a bunch of other teams there too. So it was kind of like travel ball all over again, but it was just a tournament.

Joy Nulisch 12:48

One of the other questions Daliana wanted to know are what are the what are the similarities and differences between college ball and high school ball?

Bella Perez 12:56

I think the similarities is it's still teamwork. Um, you gotta have a competitive mindset. You're all working to win, building relationships with teammates, that kind of stuff. But I think the biggest difference is probably the level of competition and the amount of commitment you have to give. Because, you know, like high school is like, yeah, we're gonna go to school, we got games, you have practice, all that. But in college, you're you're living by your mom's not making you dinner, like you're living by yourself, and it's your job to, you know, like get all your stuff done, do your laundry, make your dinner, all that kind of stuff.

Joy Nulisch 13:36

That's another great lead-in to the next question. Angela Ewing asked, she's one of the take stock and children coaches, and she wants to know what advice do you have for incoming freshman students at FIU?

Bella Perez 13:50

Um, I would say not to be afraid to ask for help. I think that was that was a big like challenge for me, even though I do have a lot of accommodations because I am an athlete. But, you know, just not being afraid to ask for help and getting out there and staying on top of your work and getting involved in things early, I think is important.

Joy Nulisch 14:16

That that's great advice. And what have you been studying in your time at FAU?

Bella Perez 14:21

Um, at first I was elementary education, but I changed to psychology. But I still do want to be a teacher.

Joy Nulisch 14:28

So Yeah, I have to ask, are you gonna come back home when you graduate? Yes. All right, all right, good, because I know you come from a long line of educators too, so I yeah, I do. All right, I'm gonna play you something here.

unknown 14:42

Okay.

Joy Nulisch 14:42

There's a message from your coach, Jason Garcia. I told him that I was interviewing you. And uh he's a little bit shy, so I couldn't get you on camera. But uh he did leave uh a really nice message I want you to hear, and we'll talk about being a Lady Conch and what you mean to the program.

Coach Jason Garcia 15:04

Joy Bella is, was, a main piece of this program to help solidify the Lady Conchs to become one of the top teams in Florida. She had an amazing career in which us as coaches, administrators, fans, and players will always be grateful for her. Her work ethic, dedication, leadership, and attitude is the standard all Lady Conchs should want to become. Though there are countless memories and moments on and off the field, one particular one I as a coach will never forget. It was May 14th, 2019, at the backyard playing in a regional semifinal against our rival Gulliver. She stepped up to the plate as a freshman with the backyard rocking with over a thousand fans, two outs with us being down by two. Hit a bomb to tie it up in the bottom of the seven. We would go on to win that game. And history was made. She has not looked back and continues to make me, our staff, future players, and all our fans so proud.

Joy Nulisch 16:35

Always your coach, right? Um you were shaking your head uh when he when he talked about that memory. But but before we get to that, he talked about what you mean to the program. He said that that you were and are the standard. That must mean quite a bit. It gave me chills and teared up. It does, yeah. I was trying to hold back some tears there. Do you do you feel that connection to the Lady Kong program? Um, for sure.

Bella Perez 17:08

I think my high school years were one of the best times ever of in my life playing softball. That that was just honestly what made me fall in love even more with being there and wanting to play in college, honestly. I just I love being there no matter if we had practice at 9 a.m., I just wanted to be around everybody. And it was just it was just the place I wanted to be.

Joy Nulisch 17:35

Let's talk about some of your teammates because you guys had a historic run during your time. Talk about you the I believe the game he mentioned, you were it was your freshman year, right? Yes. So can you reflect back on that time from your freshman year all the way through and you know, go into the finals and talk to me about that that great time.

Bella Perez 17:56

My freshman year, um the seniors were Jade Castillo, uh Madison Garcia, Ashley Garvenelles, um they were all it was awesome to be a part of that team, you know. I was like, they were like my big sisters. I liked up to them so much, and I was just anything they did, I wanted to do. And it was it was so fun playing with them, and it's kind of like crazy how close we were because that's I feel like that's why we were unstoppable. And then sophomore year, I think was my COVID year, so kind of didn't really play that much, and then junior year. Um ever since I was little, I've always played with the girls that were a year older than me. So my junior year, uh all my friends were seniors. So, you know, that was kind of bittersweet, you know, with um I don't uh Coral Geities, Sabrina Ramirez, um Abigail Marciniac. They're my I played with them for almost my whole life. And then senior year, I got, you know, to play with the girls my age and Marina Gowens, Yahara Williams, Madison Gonzalez, Maisha Hernandez, um a lot, all of them. And ever since we we were good when we played travel, my dad's team, and then we finally got to that level, and then we just you know were blowing by teams like it was nothing, and then it was just like, hey, we're at States, and we're like, oh my gosh, we actually made history. And you know, kind of wanted to make going to States like a standard for the program. And we they went the next year, so you know, I feel like we did something there.

Joy Nulisch 19:40

I I would say so, and I have to admit that that's um that's kind of when I jumped on the bandwagon when you guys were making that run. It was like, whoa, wait a minute, what's going on in the backyard? I gotta go out there and check it out. And fell fell in love with the game, and it's so, you know, I've always been out there at the wrecks watching the baseball games. But watching softball is like another level. It's it's fast, it's quick, it's hard, you gotta stay on your toes at all. Everyone says that, yeah. And all the names that you drop, you guys really created, um, and and you know, not coming from me, coming from your coach, you know, set set the tone and the standard. And uh from a fan standpoint, got a lot of people out there watching, and it's still really cool to go out there. Do you remember um the bus ride when you guys were headed out of town?

Bella Perez 20:31

And and I was balling my ass out the whole time. I couldn't believe how many people were out there cheering for us all the way. I I think past sugarloaf, there were people there. So I I was crying the whole entire time.

Early Softball Roots And What Comes Next

Joy Nulisch 22:00

It really, it really was special for the whole community. Let's go to Rosa Hernandez Field. Um, talk about those early days when you were a little kid playing. Who were your coaches and teammates then? And and where'd your love for softball, where did it really start?

Bella Perez 22:17

My dad was my coach, I think every year, except my first year playing and my last year playing, which is kind of crazy. But um, my dad, you know, played baseball growing up, my mom played some softball, and I played well when I was like four and five, and you know, I was just out there, you know, messing around. And my dad was like, okay, now I guess it's it's time to get serious about this. So then he started coaching, and then um I think we're, yeah, we were eight years old, and we started, we did the travel team, and we had no idea like what we were going, what we were getting into. And my dad was uh the head coach, and JC Ramirez was the assistant coach. And we went to our first tournament and we did not do too well. So then my dad was like, all right, we're kicking it in. So I think I played pitcher in first base in shortstop. And he took me there for like a little while, and then we finally got to B division, which is where the girls pitch. And he saw that I had a good arm, he's like, let's put some catcher's gear on her. And then it just that was it, that church from then on, and then A division hit, and it was like so competitive out there. Um, but when I was little, I remember watching like Angela Niles and Kendall Snow and Ashley Gominellis and Chloe Hartle, older girls pitching the ball and stuff, and I was like, wow, whoa. And then when I got to B division, I was getting like called up when people needed extra people for A division. I was getting called up to play when I was still like 13 years old, 12. And I was playing with all these eighth graders, and I've been like fourth grade. And then eighth grade, um my dad didn't coach me because then he stepped into my brother's uh realm in baseball. So uh Curtis Knowles was my coach, and he basically told me that he knew I was gonna be catching a lot in high school and wherever I went after that. So he was like, you know, let's just have fun this year. And there was a rule where you had to change the pitcher after like three innings or so. So I pitched a lot in my eighth grade season and I played shortstop and I did not put catcher's gear on once. But it was just still fun being out there and just playing softball.

Joy Nulisch 24:59

So I I was gonna ask you, you you mentioned playing other positions. I was gonna ask you, have you played did you play any other sports when you were little?

Bella Perez 25:06

Played soccer and I was a cheerleader and I played basketball in my eighth grade year. I really liked soccer, but um, it was when I was in like eighth grade and I was, you know, growing and I was starting to have like knee problems with catching. So I was like, maybe soccer just isn't it because I knew I was gonna play softball. And then basketball just wasn't for me.

Joy Nulisch 25:33

Yeah, I tried basketball once or twice.

Bella Perez 25:37

Yeah. It looks, it looks, they make it look easy.

Joy Nulisch 25:40

Yeah, yeah, yeah, they do.

Bella Perez 25:42

And then people say that about softball, but I'm like, nope, I'm just not meant to be a basketball player.

Joy Nulisch 25:47

So you're you're definitely a competitor, right? So do you have that same competitive spirit when you're um playing kickball or Monopoly or Yahtzee with the family? Yeah. And if you tell me I'm not gonna win, I'm gonna win. What do you have that's allowed to you to propel to the level that you've been able to play at for all these years so successful?

Bella Perez 26:10

Um, I think I'm really I'm super humble. So I don't let like my head get too big and think like, oh, I'm I'm already too good enough for that, or like, no, I can't improve in that. I can't do that better. So I think that's what really keeps me going.

Joy Nulisch 26:29

Obviously, there's a whole pack of lady conks from all ages that you are their hero. What do you have to say to them about staying focused and going after your dreams?

Bella Perez 26:41

Um, I would say to not let anybody stop you or get in your way. You softball's really hard. Softball's hard. So you have to failure is not it's part of the game. It's not the end, it's just part of the game. So use that to fuel your fire, I would say.

Joy Nulisch 27:02

That might be another mic drop moment. That was that was good stuff right there. Let's uh let's let's switch gears a little bit and talk about the future. When the season's over and you graduate, what will you miss most about the game of softball?

Bella Perez 27:16

Um, well, I think my life's just gonna feel weird and kind of really different. Just because I this is all I've known my whole life, really. Whether even like my senior year, I was missing homecomings, all types of stuff for softball. And, you know, like I still am missing things at home while I'm in college. Like I I wish I could go watch my brother every Friday night at the Rex and you know, watch him, but you know, I have to watch on Game Changer because I'm here. But I just think I I'll feel lost for a little bit, but I'll I'll find something else to keep me to keep me occupied and you know, just um still I think I'll still be involved somehow, some way. Well, yeah, we'll see.

Joy Nulisch 28:08

I have a feeling softball will find you. I a lot of people have told me that. So, with that being said, what are you most looking forward to away from softball? Away from softball.

Bella Perez 28:19

Um, well, I'll be getting married after my career is over, and then trying to start my actual career in teaching. So I think that's exciting. And then I think softball might be part of coaching or something will be part of my future plans.

Joy Nulisch 28:41

Sounds good. Yeah. And you know what? Who who knows? It's you gotta you gotta open door. You've created a lot of opportunities for yourself, so it it you should just be excited, and we probably shouldn't uh pin you down to with too many questions. Um with that, with that being said, too, what lessons have you learned in softball that will carry over um away from the field?

Bella Perez 29:05

Accountability, I think is a big one. Um, how to bounce back from failure and how to handle pressure, I think would be my biggest three. And I think, you know, I just haven't been here playing softball. You know, I've thought about it, especially since I'll will not be a softball player anymore in about a month. Um, of just like how being here has shown me life lessons and not just a game, you know. I think some people don't realize that, but I think softball is more than just a game.

Joy Nulisch 29:46

Sport is special in that way, right? It's such a mirror, a reflection of life. That's all good stuff. Let's um let's really put softball down for a minute and let's talk about your conch connections because that's what that's what this show is called, the conch, right? Um you're a multi-generation conch. Tell me about your family. Who's your mom and daddy? Who are some of your your family members? Drop some names for me because I know you got a big family out there. They're all watching the show.

Bella Perez 30:16

My dad is Javi Perez, my mom is Teresa Perez, my little brother is Javi Perez, also. Um, my grandma was Gina Smith, my grandpa's Jerry Smith. Um, I have a lot of aunts. Um Marisa Goody, uh Joelsa, Joelsa Schober, Yvonne Soldano, um, Monica Fletchell. I have a lot. Um, I have my mom also has, or I have a lot of cousins, Olivia Goody, Audrey Goody, Chelsea, Grace Thrift. I'm missing a lot. Oh, my godmother, Jody. Um, and my mom's brother, Darren Smith.

Joy Nulisch 31:04

Lots of love around you for sure. And um, you know, I remember when Grace told me a long time ago you were probably like a seventh or eighth grade. And Grace said, wait until you see Bella. Bella, you know, you know, you know, Great's so full of energy, right? Wait until you see Bella. She's the real deal. And I'm like, yeah, all Tia say that. You mentioned home talking about Key West. What's special to you about Key West?

Bella Perez 31:28

Well, honestly, like, just like how you were saying, you know, all these people have all these questions about me. And I'm just so happy to like have everyone be like supporting me and you know, wanting to know all these things about me. It's it's honestly like a pleasure, like to be able to sit down and like answer all these questions for you.

Joy Nulisch 31:49

So you you mentioned your mama played four years of softball, your daddy played conch baseball. I mentioned Javi, your little brother. All right. This might be the toughest question for you. So let's say, all right, you come from a family of athletes. Let's say it is, you're the captain of the team, you get the first pick. Which one of them do you pick first and why? Oof, that is hard.

Bella Perez 32:15

I got you. Um I'm gonna go with my dad. Just because he's the reason why I am the player I am. If he would have never put a bat in my hands and taught me how to swing and catch and throw and all of my catching skills, he taught me, you know. So I think, why would I not go with the one who taught me at all? And then I was debating on my brother too, just because, you know, he's balling out right now.

Joy Nulisch 32:47

But he really is. He's a lot of fun, he's a lot of fun to watch, that's for sure. I'm gonna ask you one more question, and we'll wrap it up with this one. What does conk pride mean to you?

Bella Perez 32:59

Oh, that's a tough one. Kong Pride is putting your all into everything you do, just showing everyone how great you are. That's what Kong Pride is to me.

Joy Nulisch 33:11

Love that. And as a as a fan and on behalf of all the conch fans all across the world, I want you to know that you got a fan club for life on and off the field. We all real proud of you. Finish the season out strong. I really appreciate you being on the show. Thank you for having me. Go, Panthers. I'm Joy Newleich, and I appreciate you tuning into my podcast. My purpose is to bring joy into my life and the lives of others. If you enjoyed this episode, drop a review, share, and subscribe because there's a lot of good stuff on tap. You can also follow Bring Joy on YouTube and Instagram, or check my website at joynoolish.com. Now go bring joy to the people in your world. Until next time, watch out.