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Melissa Proctor’s Blueprint: From The NBA’s First Ball Girl To Atlanta Hawks CMO | The Blackprint

The Blackprint with Detavio Samuels

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Episode  ·  52:54  ·  Sep 8, 2025

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On this episode of The Blackprint, Detavio Samuels talks with Melissa Proctor, the CMO of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. Melissa shares her journey, which began when she decided she wanted a job in the NBA and became the Miami Heat's first-ever ball girl. She discusses growing up as a first-generation American and how her background became her superpower. Melissa explains how she navigated her career, faced rejection, and learned to always be an asset, not a liability. She also breaks down the personal guiding principles she uses to make big decisions.

52m 54s  ·  Sep 8, 2025

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