ABOUT MARIE
Marie Ferdinand-Harris is an author and speaker who loves to share about her challenging journey from the rough streets of her childhood to the glittering lights of the WNBA and beyond.
She has a passion for educating future athletes in the “inclusive package,” including development of relationship, professionalism, and the guidance of business mentors along with the development of the athletic ability.
TRANSFORMED: The Winning Side of Losing
TRANSFORMED: The Winning Side of Losing is the personal journey of professional basketball player Marie Ferdinand-Harris. The book delves deep into challenges she faced while striving to evolve as an individual, and it could be aptly summarized as, “Developed as a player; neglected as a person.”
This story details the journey of one player who was schooled primarily for the court. Then, in post-athletic years, she struggled with catching up in personal, spiritual, and professional elements of her character, watching many opportunities pass her by because she was ill-equipped to recognize them.
Her story sheds light on her failure to recognize the existence of an inclusive life beyond being an athlete. It shares her experiences and insights in hopes that athletes will focus on well-rounded lifestyles as they learn “the game.”