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NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals refer to the ability of college athletes to monetize their personal brand and image while still being enrolled in college. This allows them to earn income from their name, image, and likeness, such as through sponsorships, endorsements, and other opportunities. In the context you provided, the speaker mentioned having some NIL deals and emphasized the importance of authenticity and caution when entering into such agreements. They also mentioned being fortunate to have support from the NIL department at Michigan to navigate these opportunities.

Natalie Millman | Michigan Field Hockey

I know you guys have talked to Zoe . I would say she's probably in at least my house , probably the queen of NIL , um , but I do have some NIL deals and I would just say find something that's authentic to you and we have As a house and personally , there are people out there that will try to take advantage of people unknowing , so I'm fortunate enough at Michigan that there's an NIL um department that helps us figure those things out , but I would say In the forms of marketing , be true to yourself , find a brand that connects with you and in terms of like staying safe , know when something is too good to be true , make sure you're asking the right questions , you're getting other people to check contracts and everything along those lines just to make sure that it's actually something that is in your best interest . Yeah , I would say I have a very wide variety of interests .

Natalie Millman | Michigan Field Hockey

You just have to be patient . Hi , I'm Natalie Milman . I'm a sophomore at the University of Michigan .

Natalie Millman | Michigan Field Hockey

I am Natalie Melman . I'm a sophomore on the field hockey team at the University of Michigan .

Natalie Millman | Michigan Field Hockey

It doesn't necessarily connect with me , so I just find stuff that like resonate with what you do , what you align with , um , and just kind of knowing yourself in the sense and finding things that align with those values as well . I think ultimately everything works out for a reason and it's not always an amazing path and even like it's so easy to compare yourself to others , but I can guarantee you that every single person is going to have ups and downs and it's all gonna work out and you will find the right place for you , whether that's not necessarily what you had in mind initially , um , but really focusing on I think what my parents told me is if field hockey wasn't a thing , um , obviously injuries are very prevalent and other stuff that can prevent you from playing . Is that still the school and are those still the people that you want to be surrounded with ?

Natalie Millman | Michigan Field Hockey

I'm a sophomore at the University of Michigan . I play field hockey , and you can check me out on Next Level Prep .