About Adaire
Hi! My name is Adaire. As an introvert, talking about myself is not my favorite thing to do... but I will give you a quick summary so you can learn a little about me! First and foremost, I am a Woman of Faith. There is nothing I appreciate more than family, my close relationships and being a mother. I'm a Texas native, the oldest of 3 siblings and we were born into a loving and forward-thinking family of successful entrepreneurs. We learned from a young age that whatever reality you want, you can create with belief in yourself, persistence and hard work. I was taught the only barriers you create, are in your mind! That may explain my diverse expertise in different fields. And believe it or not, I enjoy them all because they allow me to help others! What you do, does not define who you are. It's just a gift you have to give, that allows you to reach and help the rest of the world.
Back Story
Adaire's involvement in MMA began over 10 years ago wanting to learn self-defense as an effort to gain power through healing from traumatic experiences. Through martial arts, she unexpectedly gained confidence, strength & skill becoming a competitive athlete. By training with professional fighters and coaches through the years, her knowledge and love for the sport blossomed giving her the foundation for her combat journey.
Adaire, Kevin Holland & Dustin Gutkowski filming live for
Real Eyes Recognize Podcast
Taking a leap into MMA Media, February of 2022 Adaire began covering local fights in Texas. She was shortly hired by Fansided MMA as a Journalist covering Dana White Contender Series the same year. Making instant headway, she was able to land main roles on podcasts/shows with reputable fighters and established herself a seat on the mic as an analyst, commentating Live Pay-per-view events along side Professional Analyst and Fighters; not realizing that she was on the path to making history as the first African-American female to commentate in MMA. Through persistence, she gained notice and mentorship through ESPN's UFC analysts Din Thomas, Laura Sanko & reporter, Megan Olivi, supporting and showing her the ropes. Adaire is currently the Moderator, Analyst and Co-Producer with UFC #3 lightheavy weight contender and former Champion, Jamahal Hill on their new analyst show, War Council based out of Las Vegas.
"War Council is a new fight analyst show hosted by UFC former light-heavyweight Champion, Jamahal Hill & Adaire. The show covers upcoming PPV UFC cards and features special guests or top 5 ranked athletes every episode. Though the show has only been running for less than 6 months, it has already gained some buzz. Other spectators are calling it 'The next big MMA show that belongs on ESPN'."
-Anonymous Sports Journalist
Jamahal Hill (UFC #3 light-heavyweight) and partner, Adaire Byerly making their appearance for Flanker at Mandalay Bay.
Education & Professional Career
Adaire has a diverse background with over a decade in fashion, film entertainment, and media. In 2009 she became a Professional Model and through the years, hard work brought her to be Published in numerous magazines including Vogue, and eligibility as a member of the Screen Actors Guild.
After years in show business, she combined her expertise with her passion & education as a Behavioral Scientist to launch the professional development company, Entertainment Mindframe. After 6 months of launching in 2020, Adaire's innovation was featured in Forbes as the top black, female-owned businesses to know, globally scaling the company's services from the US to Australia and the UK.
Brain and behavioral health/ education is still her first-love. She takes great joy in implementing it into her skills and bringing that knowledge to the world of combat.
Interviews with Adaire:
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Steven "Wonderboy" Thompson
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Belal Muhammad
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Merab Dvalishvili
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Bryce Mitchell
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Erin Blanchfeild
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Cody Stamann
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Frank Martin (Boxer)
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Aljamain Sterling
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Brandon Moreno
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Marvin Vetorri
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Paul Craig
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Adrian Yanez
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Coach Eric Nicksick
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Din Thomas
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Cynthia Rothrock
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Joe Corley
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Bill "Superfoot" Wallace
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Marshall Teague (Actor)
EDUCATION:
Neuroscience Fundamentals
Harvard University- Continuing Education
Integrative Behavioral Health Certification
Texas State University
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner
International Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Certified Coach Trainings
Neurobiology of Trauma Certification
National Institute for the Application of Behavioral Medicine
Cognitive Behavioral Group Facilitator
National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists
MMA EXPERIENCE:
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Analyst
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Play-by-play Commentary
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MMA Journalism
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MMA podcast Host
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Pre-Fight & Post-Fight interviews
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Sideline Reporting
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Press Conference
Dana White Contender Series (Journalism)
FanSided MMA under Amy Kaplan (Journalism)
Real Eyes Recognize Podcast (Co-Host)
LFA (Post Fight)
IKF Point Muay Thai (Host, Commentary)
XKO (Commentary/ Post fight)
PFC (Commentary, Press Conference/ Post Fight)
Lights Out Championship (Commentary)
War Council Show (Co-Host/Moderator)
Contact
For inquiries, please email us at: adaire@emindframe.com