O.U.R. Mothers, Inc, presents a virtual conversation that brings together athletes, mental health experts, and community leaders to explore the realities that athletes often face behind the spotlight of elite sports.
Through candid dialogue and shared experiences, the discussion highlights the emotional and mental health challenges that can accompany an athlete’s journey, while emphasizing the importance of resilience and wellness.
Attendees will gain valuable insights, practical perspectives, and a deeper understanding of how important emotional and mental health awareness is critical to focus on, along with strong support systems that can positively impact athletes’ careers, both on and off the court.
Join us virtually on June 29th at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more about our speakers below and use the following link to register.
About The Speakers
Wanda Durant, affectionately known as Mama Durant and “The Real MVP”, is a strong leader, advocate, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Her passion is to inspire underserved children, single mothers and communities to move beyond their immediate circumstances and to aim for higher heights in life. Mama Durant is the mother of two sons: businessman, Anthony (Tony) Durant; and National Basketball Association (NBA) Champion and 2017 Finals MVP player, Kevin Durant. After fulfilling her most precious role as a mother and a 20 year career, Wanda became overwhelmed with a long-ignored desire to find her purpose.
Her dream was realized when she created Hope, Dream Believe and Achieve (HDBA, LLC) where she is the president and CEO of this motivation platform. Through HDBA, Wanda shares her blueprint for parenting that she used to help her children become successful adults. She also emphasizes to the youth the importance of them becoming global citizens and cultural diplomats.
Wanda’s philanthropic outreach is realized via her time and support to The Kevin Durant Charity Foundation, and other non-profits including Single Parents Support Network, Baller Moms, Positive Tomorrows, The Boys & Girls Club of America and Mothers of Professional Basketball Players. Wanda recently launched her own non-profit entity, Wanda Durant The Real MVP™ Charity, Inc.
Erika Swilley is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Foundation at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), bringing with her a wealth of experience from her philanthropic endeavors with organizations such as the Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Sky & Sky Cares Foundation, and Detroit Shock. In her current role, Swilley spearheads the coordination and strategic direction of the NBPA Foundation, spotlighting and amplifying the global initiatives of professional basketball players in community building and driving positive change through charitable endeavors and social entrepreneurship.
Swilley's contributions have earned her prestigious appointments such as serving on the Michigan Governor’s Task Force on Women in Sports and receiving the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Award, in acknowledgment of her contributions to promoting voting rights. Additionally, Swilley has been named a "Woman of Excellence" by the Michigan Chronicle in 2009 and has been recognized as a "Who's Who" in Black Detroit in 2010, and Detroit's 40 Under 40 in 2018.
Originally hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Swilley is a proud alumna of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Gerald Henderson Jr. is a former NBA veteran and lottery pick who played for the Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Philadelphia 76ers, following a standout collegiate career at Duke University. After eight seasons in the NBA, Gerald has built a purposeful and expansive life that extends far beyond the court — as an entrepreneur, media personality, investor, and community leader. He is an investor in Algeciras FC, a professional soccer club in Spain, and co-owns Engel and Volkers Charlotte, an affiliate of the prestigious global luxury real estate brand.
He is also the founder of The Make Change Reserve, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the development of underserved youth. A lifelong golfer, Gerald developed a deep passion for the game as a teenager — long before his professional career began.
Gerald understands firsthand that a player's identity, mental wellness, and sense of purpose must be nurtured both on and off the court, and that the most successful athletes are those who start building a fuller life early. His journey is a testament to the importance of knowing who you are beyond the game — and he is here to share the wisdom he has gained along the way.
Roy Hibbert is a former NBA All-Star, CBS Sports analyst, and motivational speaker who helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential through leadership, resilience, and intentional growth. Standing 7’2”, Roy learned early that height alone would not define his success.
From overcoming self-doubt and criticism as a young athlete to becoming a two-time NBA All-Star and one of the league’s premier defenders, his journey was built on discipline, consistency, and a commitment to improving one small step at a time.
After a nine-year NBA career that included multiple Eastern Conference Finals appearances with the Indiana Pacers, Roy transitioned into broadcasting and athlete development, bringing his insights from elite performance to audiences across sports and business.
Through his keynote “Stand Tall, Start Small,” Roy shares powerful lessons on leadership, overcoming adversity, building confidence, and developing habits that create long-term success. His message resonates with executives, educators, students, athletes, and teams looking to elevate their performance both personally and professionally.
Today, Roy combines his experiences as a professional athlete, broadcaster, and mentor to inspire others to stand tall in the face of challenges and start small in pursuit of extraordinary goals.
C.J. Watson is a Las Vegas native and former professional basketball player known for his decade-long NBA career, during which he played for teams including the Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Orlando Magic. After his time in the NBA, he continued to showcase his skills with the "Killer 3's" in the Big 3 league, and also played overseas in Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Beyond basketball, C.J. is deeply committed to philanthropy.
He co-founded the Quiet Storm Foundation, which has been active for 17 years, to provide learning opportunities and health and fitness activities that empower youth in his community. In honor of his late grandmother, Mary L. Watson, he also established a scholarship fund to support students pursuing education.
An entrepreneur and angel investor, C.J. invests in sports, technology, and food and beverage companies, leveraging his experience to add value in these sectors. Additionally, he has authored a children's book series, "CJ's Big Dream," aimed at inspiring young children to chase their aspirations and work diligently for their goals. Currently, C.J. resides in his hometown of Las Vegas, where he continues to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Dr. Chris Carr was named the Director of Performance Psychology and Team Behavioral Health Clinician for the Green Bay Packers (NFL) on April 2, 2020; he began his role on May 1, 2020, after serving in a consulting role in 2018-2019 with the Packers. He is responsible for performance psychology and mental health services for the players, staff, and organization. Prior to this role, Dr. Carr was the Counseling Sport Psychologist and Coordinator of Sport & Performance Psychology Services at Ascension St Vincent Sports Performance in Indianapolis, Indiana from 2006 to 2020.
In this role, he coordinated training, supervision, research, and applied practice in sport and performance psychology. He also provided individual counseling and consultation services; he is a licensed psychologist in the states of Wisconsin and Indiana, where is HSPP-endorsed. He was the Team Performance Psychologist for the Indiana Pacers (NBA, 2011 to 2020) and was the consulting sport psychologist for the Oklahoma City Thunder (2008-2011).
From 2007-2019, he coordinated and directed the Big Sky Sport Psychology Conference, an annual meeting of sport psychology professionals. He was the Consulting Sport Psychologist for the Butler University Athletics Department and Ball State University Athletics Departments during 2015-2020: he also was the Consulting Sport Psychologist for the Purdue University Athletics Department from 2001-2007 and 2013-2018 as well as Indiana University Athletics from 2007-2013.
Dr. Carr was awarded the Bruce Ogilvie Award for Professional Practice through APA (American Psychological Association) Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology) and was honored at the 2020 APA Convention. The award recognizes outstanding service of a sport psychologist who has provided leadership in changing the profession, its public image, and its public acceptance; or conducted applied work that contributes to the development of the profession.
He was the Coleman Griffith Keynote Lecturer at the 2015 Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) National Conference in Indianapolis, IN and he was an Ad Hoc Member and first psychologist on the NCAA Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sport Committee (CSMAS) from 2012-2015 and served on the first NCAA Student-Athlete Mental Health Task Force Meeting held in November of 2013.
Prior to joining St. Vincent, Dr. Carr was the Sport/Performance Psychologist at the Methodist Sports Medicine Center and had been (1995-2000) the Sport Psychologist for The Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center, where his responsibilities included coordinating psychological services for the OSU Athletic Department; including counseling and sport psychology consultation with individuals, teams (primarily OSU football), coaches, and student-athlete support staff.