We had the good fortune of connecting with Alexia Adams and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alexia, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
When I retired from playing professional basketball overseas, I didn’t have the drive like I use to, to get in the gym. Also I started ordering food more often then normal at work now that I’m behind a desk. I wanted to be able to provide a service that could not only detox, lose weight, and maintain better eating habits. So I created a detox and weight loss juice called Alexia’s Drink 2 Shrink that also comes with a meal plan.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’m a hustler. I work in sales which I’m one of the top sales reps for a marketing company. On the side, I created a detox juice called Alexia’s Drink 2 Shrink. During my spare time, I do player development for The Atlanta Hawks. I’m a retired professional basketball player that played in 5 different countries. First one to go to college on scholarship in my family, and first female basketball player to play overseas from Albany State University. I’ve learned that no matter what people say, you determine your own destiny. I’ve been all around the world playing professionally when people said I couldn’t do it from a division ll school. Since retirement, I have managed to place 35 girls and guys in Europe and Latin America. I give back to my community by having basketball camps in the summer, and speak to young athletes about how to further their career. I’m an activist and enforce women empowerment with young woman.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If one of my best friends was in town, I would typically take them to lunch at my spot in Smyrna called Chicago’s Pizza. Then later that night, I would take them to a place called The Patio to listen to live music which is a cigar lounge. I would invite my friends out, to give her/him a chance to mingle and mix .

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My best friend Stanecia Graham. She showed me that I could do more then just dribble a ball, and work for myself

Website: https://alexiaidrink2shrink.company.site/

Instagram: Alexiaadams24

Twitter: Lillex24

Facebook: Alexia Adams

Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/Lex2421

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