Academic counselor in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ – now at the University of Montevallo – shares life lessons

If you wanted to sketch the course of Brittany Wagner’s professional life, you’d have to use a pencil. That simple but powerful utensil – sharpened on one end, with a tiny eraser on the other – was Wagner’s weapon of choice as she guided aspiring but often struggling athletes through the rigors of community college […]

Interview on Let’s Talk with Brian Bielanski

My guest on episode 38 of “Let’s Talk” is Brittany Wagner — she was featured on the Netflix docu-series — Last Chance U, which followed top-ranked junior college football team, East Mississippi Community College (EMCC). She was the Lions athletic academic counselor Brittany helped student athletes move beyond personal failure to find success and prepare […]

Jo Anne Preston – Communication is Key, Brittany Wagner – Overcoming a Fear of Failure

Brittany Wagner, star of the Netflix docuseries, “Last Chance U”, is back to help us understand fear of failure. She’s worked with athletes who were overcoming incredible odds and crushing failures in the hopes of earning one more shot at success. Some made it, and some didn’t.

Live at 9 in Memphis Interview

Fans of the Netflix hit “Next Chance U” will recognize our next guest. Brittany Wagner’s life was turned upside down when cameras showed up at East Mississippi Community College where her tough love coaching football players survive the rigors of campus life.

Last Chance U star Brittany Wagner delivers readers the tools to take their ‘next chance.’

There will be a book signing event at the University of Mississippi Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Oct. 23, for Next Chance You from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wagner’s authorial debut is a map for the lost who may need advice and motivation on how to take the next steps in their lives even if there doesn’t seem to be any moves they can make.

Authority Magazine Interview

Brittany Wagner of 10 Thousand Pencils: “Don’t sweat the small stuff” Don’t sweat the small stuff. Let the little things go. Don’t allow small, irrelevant nuances to take over your energy or space. Save the sweat, energy, and space for the things that matter. As part of my series about “authors who are making an […]

My upcoming TV series with Courtney Cox gaining media mentions

I’m excited that my upcoming TV series with Courtney Cox is gaining more and more traction. Good Housekeeping has even mentioned it their article about the show’s producer GMA’ Star Michael Strahan. Michael was having fun dancing with an audience member on Good Morning America which he posted on his Instagram…

Courteney Cox Will Play Me On A New TV Series

I’m so excited to finally get to break this news. It was released to the media today that I have partnered with SMAC Entertainment, Michael Strahan, and Courteney Cox for a scripted series .