Mind Flex with Aaron Taylor Named Finalist for Cynopsis Sports Media Awards

RADical Hope’s micro-podcast, Mind Flex with Aaron Taylor, has been named a finalist for Best Social Responsibility Activation at the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards! Mind Flex is honored alongside NFL Media’s Player Health and Safety program, ESPN’s America’s Heroes: A Salute to Our Veterans, and more.

Launched in 2024, Mind Flex with Aaron Taylor combines vulnerability, humor and real-life lessons to help student-athletes and young adults build resilience and confidence, on and off the field. Hosted by CBS Sports analyst and NFL Super Bowl champion Aaron Taylor, the podcast’s 5-minute episodes serve as powerful reminders that we all face struggles but with the right framing and techniques, you can transform your life.

“Humbled (and hyped!) that Mind Flex with Aaron Taylor — created in partnership with the RADical Hope — is a finalist for Best Social Responsibility Activation at the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards, ” shared Taylor. “Mind Flex is an innovative, micro-podcast series that gives student-athletes and young adults practical tools to build resilience, boost confidence, and strengthen connection — through real stories, mindset strategies, and a few laughs along the way. It’s for anyone looking to feel and perform their best…even when life switches out your tri-tip for a tofu taco.”

The Cynopsis Sports Media Awards honors excellence across the sports industry, celebrating notable achievements from producers and hosts to sponsors and executives. The awards recognize talent, innovation, and initiatives that captivate audiences and turn viewers into passionate fans. Spanning television, radio, and digital platforms, the awards spotlight the best in sports programming, groundbreaking marketing strategies, and top-tier digital content, showcasing the creativity and impact that drive the industry forward.