
GAMEDAY with Shay
From Wall Street to Luxury Sports Real Estate: How This Banker Made the Swith and Never Looked Back
Who says you have to choose between a high-paying career and pursuing your purpose? Sports real estate agent Jamela Christian proves you can have both, even when others count you out. She left a lucrative career in banking, started in an entirely new industry and is now closing deals in the high stakes luxury sports and entertainment division at SERHANT real estate, founded by Netflix star Ryan Serhant (“Million Dollar Listing,” “Owning Manhattan”). Jamela shares how the discipline, resilience, mental toughness, and competitive mindset she developed as an athlete have shaped her success in business. Ready to bet on yourself and take a risk? Watch Jamela's inspiring story in this latest episode of GAMEDAY with Shay.Follow Jamela Christian on Instagram / @jamelachristianIN THIS EPISODE 0:00 Introduction 1:51 From banking to the ballpark 2:51 The athlete's mindset 4:10 Advising players 7:39 Life lessons from sports 9:31 Imposter syndrome 11:10 The big career pivot 13:20 Parenting is like a software upgrade 17:52 Embracing her faith 18:31 Finding alignment at SERHANT 20:26 "I had to make a choice" 22:27 Facing fear of the future 26:35 Finding true purpose 28:35 Knowing your identity SUBSCRIBE The home for sports-loving design enthusiasts. | @GAMEDAYwithShay _____ABOUT GAMEDAY WITH SHAY The ultimate fusion of SPORTS x DESIGN has arrived!Join HGTV’s SHAY HOLLAND for conversations with women shaping sports and design from the inside—athletes, artists, founders, and more, including “Basketball Wives” star Gloria Govan, luxury sports real estate agent Rachel Tarman of Serhant real estate (Ryan Serhant “Million Dollar Listing,” "Owning Manhattan"), pro sports manager Karen Osborn, NFL cheerleader-turned-luxury home builder Julee Ireland—to name a few. Tune in for stylish, elevated stories that spark buzz, stir emotion, and make you want to return for more connection. Whether you're designing a home from scratch, hosting a watch party, or just want a glimpse into the world of pro athletes, you’ll find the playbook to turn your vision board into reality._____ABOUT SHAY HOLLANDHGTV designer and sports lifestyle journalist Shay Holland brings a fresh perspective to the world where sports meets design. Shay’s design trend forecasts are regularly featured in Forbes, Real Simple, Yahoo, and more._____JOIN OUR SQUAD! Tune in on YouTube, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow on Instagram + TikTok | @GAMEDAYwithShay FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES Get in touch | www.gamedaywithshay.com






