Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Rachel Baribeau Helps Salukis Change the Narrative
09/22/2018 | 6:30:00 | General
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Sports broadcaster personality Rachel Baribeau spoke with Saluki student-athletes Thursday night at the Boydston Center. On her third trip to visit Saluki student-athletes in the last year, the SiruisXM radio host talked with both men's and women's teams about finding their purpose outside of sports.
"You have the best of the best here," Baribeau said. "SIU gets it. You have amazing young men and women that have said 'I want to change the world. I want to be better.' I see growth each time I visit. It shows."
Baribeau is the founder of Changing The Narrative, a non-profit dedicated to "change the narrative" of bad behavior in college sports and encourages young men to treat all women with the same respect they give their mothers and sisters. Baribeau's general message resonates with both genders.
"Purpose. Passion. Platform. Make the small decisions to be a king or queen in your everyday life, "Baribeau said.
When speaking with the women's teams, "it's more about self-worth. Love yourself. Deep down, loving and respecting yourself," Baribeau said.
Baribeau frequently has student-athletes reach out to share their stories about "broken families, forgiving family members, divorce, and mental health." Baribeau stays in contact with many of the young men and women she has inspired over the years.
"It might not be me. It might be somebody else, but somebody is going to come into your life and give you the tools to help you see your life in a different way. I don't want you to miss it."
"You have the best of the best here," Baribeau said. "SIU gets it. You have amazing young men and women that have said 'I want to change the world. I want to be better.' I see growth each time I visit. It shows."
Baribeau is the founder of Changing The Narrative, a non-profit dedicated to "change the narrative" of bad behavior in college sports and encourages young men to treat all women with the same respect they give their mothers and sisters. Baribeau's general message resonates with both genders.
"Purpose. Passion. Platform. Make the small decisions to be a king or queen in your everyday life, "Baribeau said.
When speaking with the women's teams, "it's more about self-worth. Love yourself. Deep down, loving and respecting yourself," Baribeau said.
Baribeau frequently has student-athletes reach out to share their stories about "broken families, forgiving family members, divorce, and mental health." Baribeau stays in contact with many of the young men and women she has inspired over the years.
"It might not be me. It might be somebody else, but somebody is going to come into your life and give you the tools to help you see your life in a different way. I don't want you to miss it."
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