WNBA legend Lisa Leslie has never let a setback define moments in her life. So now, she’s teaming up with Mucinex to encourage you to do the same. The Ultimate Pick Me Up campaign is brought to you by Mucinex to help you push through cold and flu. And with affirmations and encouraging words sent to you personally by Leslie, there’s no doubt that you’ll be good as new in no time.

“I’d reach for Mucinex with my family,” Leslie told Blavity in a recent interview. As unpredictable as these seasons have become, it does help to have a dependable solution. The way this campaign helps people is twofold. Not only are you getting pep talks from Leslie, but you also get bits and pieces of her coaching, as you’ve seen in Ice Cube’s Big 3 basketball league.

“No matter what, this is an amazing opportunity to inspire,” she said.

Something unique about the Ultimate Pick Me Up campaign is how it fosters community. Not only can you seek out Lisa Leslie for your encouragement, but you can also sign up your friends. These personal messages and affirmations arrive via email, so if you know someone who could use a boost, they can also share in this. Leslie has seen the benefits of this campaign in her personal life as well. Leslie’s mother is battling stage 2 cancer, and Leslie sent her a Pick Me Up, which she said her mom loved.

Pick Me Ups are also something that even Leslie has had to employ. She has had such a legendary career, but it’s not void of a setback or two. Leslie said she missed a game-winning shot in the high school state championship. Going into that off-season, it haunted her. She felt responsible for the seniors on her squad not being able to become state champions. Leslie’s mother, ironically enough, reminded her to “get up and remember you did your best.” As a result, Leslie and her team won two straight state championships in the next two seasons.

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As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we continue to highlight the strides women make throughout all industries. This partnership with Mucinex is another stride for Leslie in her business life. So naturally, Leslie wants to also give game to the young women athletes on the come up too. She said it’s most important that you be yourself. “If you’re going to capitalize on name, image and likeness deals, create an LLC,” Leslie said. She added that you want to make sure you find a good accountant and make sure you understand you are now becoming a business of your own.

Get more advice from Lisa Leslie through Mucinex and Ultimate Pick Me Up! May our comebacks thwart our setbacks.

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