17 episodes

Renowned academic counselor and “Last Chance U” star Brittany Wagner hosts Sharpen Up, a podcast that inspires, energizes and educates.

If you don’t know this southern, single mom yet - then hold on - she’s the wise mentor, helpful advisor, and judgement-free friend we all need. Brittany gained recognition from the Netflix original series “Last Chance U,” where she was the academic advisor to a prolific junior college football team. She changed the lives of student-athletes by believing in them, no matter their circumstances or obstacles, sometimes insurmountable.

If you have seen Brittany in action, you probably wish you could head to her office for some advice, some laughs, or just a reminder that there’s no better time than now to get your life together. Good news: you no longer have to live in small-town Scooba, Miss. or play college football: Sharpen Up brings Ms. Wagner’s office to you.

Brittany will share what’s on her mind – from current events to college sports to her own personal struggles - even dating! Sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, and always thoughtful, Sharpen Up is for anyone who wants to get motivated and inspired with a few laughs along the way.

Just make sure you have a pencil.

Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner Cadence13

    • Saúde e fitness
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Renowned academic counselor and “Last Chance U” star Brittany Wagner hosts Sharpen Up, a podcast that inspires, energizes and educates.

If you don’t know this southern, single mom yet - then hold on - she’s the wise mentor, helpful advisor, and judgement-free friend we all need. Brittany gained recognition from the Netflix original series “Last Chance U,” where she was the academic advisor to a prolific junior college football team. She changed the lives of student-athletes by believing in them, no matter their circumstances or obstacles, sometimes insurmountable.

If you have seen Brittany in action, you probably wish you could head to her office for some advice, some laughs, or just a reminder that there’s no better time than now to get your life together. Good news: you no longer have to live in small-town Scooba, Miss. or play college football: Sharpen Up brings Ms. Wagner’s office to you.

Brittany will share what’s on her mind – from current events to college sports to her own personal struggles - even dating! Sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, and always thoughtful, Sharpen Up is for anyone who wants to get motivated and inspired with a few laughs along the way.

Just make sure you have a pencil.

    Overcoming Depression & How To Accept Vulnerability

    Overcoming Depression & How To Accept Vulnerability

    Brittany goes through some of her favorite passages and practices from her father's new book and the works of Brené Brown that can be used to fight depression, anxiety and allow us to be vulnerable




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    Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl.




    Until next week: Don't forget your pencil!

    • 52 min
    Equality & Appreciating Those Who Came Before

    Equality & Appreciating Those Who Came Before

    This week, Brittany talks about her experience attending the Rickwood classic in Birmingham, Alabama and how important it is to remember the long dormant negro leagues and those who came before us in all walks of life




    Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating and review to help spread the word!




    Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl.




    Until next week: Don't forget your pencil!

    • 32 min
    Choosing To Be Happy w/ Dr. Buddy Wagner

    Choosing To Be Happy w/ Dr. Buddy Wagner

    In this weeks episode, Brittany sits down with her dad, Dr. Buddy Wagner, to discuss how much of being happy is a choice, why putting labels on aspects of our mental health can be harmful, and a story from his time as a psychologist

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    Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl.




    Until next week: Don't forget your pencil!

    • 45 min
    Setting The Record Straight & Taking A Leap Of Faith

    Setting The Record Straight & Taking A Leap Of Faith

    This week, Brittany clears up some misconceptions about her life since the release of 'Last Chance U' and the steps she took to overcoming her own doubts about changing her career and life

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    Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl.

    Until next week: Don't forget your pencil!

    • 26 min
    Never Giving Up & Highlights From The NFL Draft

    Never Giving Up & Highlights From The NFL Draft

    This week, Brittany gets into some of the standout stories & highlights from the NFL draft and where some Last Chance U standouts were chosen

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    Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl.

    Until next week: Don't forget your pencil!

    • 36 min
    Catching Up w/ John Franklin III & James Davis from 'Last Chance U'

    Catching Up w/ John Franklin III & James Davis from 'Last Chance U'

    Brittany is joined by  John Franklin III & James Davis from season 1 & 2 of 'Last Chance U' on this special episode of Sharpen Up to catch up about their experiences during filming and what has happened with them since they were on the show

    Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating and review to help spread the word!

    Follow Brittany on Twitter and Instagram @Brittany_MSGirl.

    Until next week: Don't forget your pencil!

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

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Manuelaalmeida ,

Incredible!

Brittany you are such an inspiration. I first heard about your work in "last chance u" and since then it's been great learning more from you. Congratulations on the podcast!

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