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9.Nina Westbrook: Wife of Russell Westbrook
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Married to NBA player Russell Westbrook, Nina Westbrook is a powerful presence in her own right, deftly juggling her responsibilities as mother, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Having a master's degree in psychology, Nina has used her position and education to advocate mental wellbeing while tirelessly removing stigmas around mental health concerns. Her enthusiasm for this subject derives from personal knowledge of the stresses athletes and their families endure as well as from personal experiences. Beyond awareness campaigns, Nina's dedication to mental health advocacy has created support groups and counseling programs especially with an eye toward the particular difficulties experienced by professional athletes and their spouses. Nina's fashion business, The Little Ark, highlights her sharp sense of style as an entrepreneur and acts as a platform for local involvement. The business often conducts events that combine fashion with mental health awareness, therefore generating a special forum for communication and support. Her work in child development and family wellness has been further motivated by her responsibility as mother to three children including twins. Nina's power and organizing abilities are demonstrated by her ability to juggle her personal life, commercial endeavors, and charitable activities with regard for Russell's well-publicized career. By means of her social media presence, she provides peeks into their family life, therefore fostering an honest and work-life balance message that appeals to many.
