Denting with Fer Andrade: Recent Episodes
Fer Andraez
Fer Andrade believes that his purpose in life is to leave his dent in the universe & to help others do the same. Through this podcast, Fer celebrates his guests that are Denting the universe while also inspiring his listeners to do the same.
Jake Himelstein & Oscar Logevall are recent graduates of UC Berkeley, where they were D1 Student-Athlete Walk Ons on the Cal Men's Soccer team.
After their retirement from competitive soccer, we talked about the struggles they faced with the walk on experience & what they learned in their 3 year journey on the team.
We talked about:
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How to Deal with the Imposter Syndrome
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Best Practices for Time Management
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Managing the Fear of Failure
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Being the Leader They Wished They Had
... & so much more!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
I recently ran my very first marathon, the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll 26.2, & while my time of 2:47:04 got some attention from my loved ones & people that follow me on social media, I think that the most valuable thing from this 16 week long experience is what I learned from it, which is what I'm here to talk about today.
I talked about:
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How to Confidence is Built
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How to Eliminate Nerves
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The Harsh Truth of Life that I Learned to Accept
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How Running Serves as my Life Teacher
... & so much more!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Christian Gomez is a former D1 soccer player, a community leader, & a creative artist.
After his retirement from competitive soccer after having spent 20 years dedicating his life to the game, we reflected on the lessons he's learned from his time playing for UC Berkeley & UC Irvine that will help him shape his new journey ahead.
We talked about:
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How to Avoid Procrastination
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The Sober Curious Movement
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Contemplating our Mortality
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Being Still & Present in the Moment
... and so much more!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @SkyMagu
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Denting 039's guest is the great Skyler Magula. Skyler is a Cal pole vaulter who has experienced the lowest of lows & now the highest of highs throughout his collegiate career. From the worst season of his life to the best one yet, he shared with me the key takeaways he's learned along the way.
We talked about:
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The significance of having a north star, good competition, & training partners
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The impact of social media on motivation & performance in athletics
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Struggling with confidence through underperformance
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Separating his self-worth from his results
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The importance of relationships in finding joy again
... and so much more!
This episode was recorded in the Spring of 2023.
I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @SkyMagu
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Denting 038's guest is the great Neveah DeSouza. Nev is a Cal gymnastics alum, where she distinguished herself through consistent performances & leadership. Having graduated in the spring of 2023, Nev shared her unique journey through gymnastics & her post-athletic career ambitions.
We talked about:
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The bad reputation gymnastics has gotten over the past years
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The impact of writing letters to her future self & how it shaped her goals & achievements
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The culture of gymnastics & its evolution regarding NIL
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The role faith plays in athletics
... and so much more!
This episode was recorded a year ago this spring.
I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Nevydx28
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Denting 037's guest is the great Jam Sheahan. Jam is a professional punter for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League & is former D1 football student-athlete that graduated from UC Berkeley in the spring of 2023.
This episode offers a deep dive into his mental health journey from dealing with anxiety in his childhood & depression through an identity crisis once he missed the Australian Football League's draft, to how he now became a leader in the space at Cal Athletics & beyond.
We talked about:
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Why he moved in with his girlfriend after only 2 months of dating
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The stigma around men’s mental health in college football
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The biggest lesson he's learned throughout his mental health journey
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How Andrew Huberman’s advice helped him avoid burnout
... and so much more!
This episode was recorded a year ago this spring.
I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info: @FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @JamSheahan
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Denting 036's guest is my dear friend, Tate Dolan. He is a former D1 student-athlete that graduated from UC Berkeley in the spring of 2023. We were not only teammates on Cal's men's soccer team, but also happened to be housemates our senior year of college (which is very much so reflected in this conversation).
This episode offers a deep dive into the nuances of loneliness in modern society, the transformative power of education, and the pursuit of credibility through demonstrated expertise and commitment.
We talked about:
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the complex relationship between education and loneliness
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how specialized interests shaped by education can isolate us from those who do not share these passions - the difference between mere intelligence and true education
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the detrimental effects of social media on education and curiosity, emphasizing its role in reducing critical thinking and encouraging conformity
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the importance of continuous learning and community in mitigating loneliness, while also touching on the societal impact of our educational systems and how they can drive polarization.
... & so much more!
This episode was recorded a year ago on a Friday night as we enjoyed a bottle of wine with our conversation.
I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Nikhil Kumar is an American table tennis player that competed in Tokyo Olympics in 2021 & is currently studying computer science at UC Berkeley.
We talked about the harsh reality of the sacrifices that are made to reach the Olympics, revealed the truth behind a competitive mindset, the importance of enjoying the process, Tokyo 2021 & Paris 2024 Olympics, drug testing, NCAA & Pro table tennis, & so much more ...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info: @FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @nkumar_0101
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
If you've ever wondered how you can place yourself in positions to "get lucky" ... George is your guy.
George Abunaw went from not being recruited to play D1 soccer & getting cut from the club team at Boston University, to graduating from BU as the varsity soccer captain & playing his last D1 soccer game for Cal vs. the #5 ranked team in the nation while studying at Berkeley Law. He currently studies at Harvard Law.
We talked about his crazy journey, life lessons along the way, & so much more ...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @gtabunaw
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Angelina Anderson!
We Talked About
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The Negativity of Social Media Comparison
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Mental Health & Antidepressants
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Exploring Psychedelics
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How Studying Psychology Impacts Goalkeeping
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The Truth Behind Why She Stepped Away from the US National Team
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The Power of Being Vulnerable & Alone
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Getting Drafted to the NWSL
& so much more ...
Join us as we Navigate the Comparisons, Pressure, & Identity of a Profesional Athlete!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @AngelinaAnderson_
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Reece is known as a former D1 Swimmer & a 3x NCAA Champion, but there is so much more to him besides that ... We talked about: - Polarizing conversations in today's society - Revealing what elite athletes truly focus on - Being misunderstood - The motivations that drive athletes - NIL's impact on NCAA sports & so much more ... Join us as we navigate the challenges, controversies, and triumphs in this athletic odyssey! Social Media Accounts & Contact Info: @FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez IG @ReeceWhitley Cover Art by Christian Gomez Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate the great NIKOS DELAGRAMMATIKAS
Nikos is a former D1 Water Polo student-athlete who captained the 2021 Cal Golden Bears to their first NCAA Championship since 2016. But the journey to reaching the highest of highs included the lowest of lows for his water polo career as he dealt with adjusting to the culture as an international student from Greece, which led to both mental health and physical health related issues ...
We talked about:
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What it actually takes to win a National Championship
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Burning All the Boats as an International Student-Athlete
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The Importance of Team Bonding Outside of the Sport
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The Difference in Cultures & How to Make the Best of Them
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Leadership tips, lessons,
& advice & so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @NiDelagrammatikas
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
This week we celebrate the great ELISE BYUN!
Elise is a D1 Gymnast that has dealt with 2 ankle surgeries & 2 achilles surgeries … but that hasn’t stopped her from leaving her dent. She’s used her platform to make a difference within Cal’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the Pac-12 Conference’s Student-Athlete Leadership Team (SALT), & representing the entire Pac-12 student-athlete body at D1 SAAC.
We talked about:
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Handling Hard Better & the Obstacle Being the Way
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The Importance of Mental Health Advocacy
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Failing Both of Our Ways to Success
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How to be a Leader, Regardless of Your Role
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The Business Behind Collegiate Sports
& so much more …
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE. IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE ARE IN NEED OF HELP, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO REACH OUT TO 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE.
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @EliseByunn
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
This week we celebrate the great HUGO GONZÁLEZ
Hugo is a 2x Spanish Olympian, an NCAA 400IM Record Breaker, & an NCAA Champion … but the journey to get to where his resume is at today was not that pretty …
We talked about:
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Dropping Out of College 1 Day into the Semester
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Attending 3 Different Universities in the Span of 1 Year
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Unexpectedly Redshirting as an Olympian
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Almost getting Disqualified for Wearing the Wrong Tech Suit
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Breaking an NCAA Record
& so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @HGlezOliveira
Original Music by Tate Dolan
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
This week we celebrate the great CAILYN CROCKER
Cai is a Women’s Basketball Player at Colorado State that previously played at Cal before graduating from the Haas School of Business in 3 years. She is also the co-founder of the Racial Justice Council at Cal & played massive role in both racial & social justice movements during her time here.
We talked about:
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How Playing with Boys Shaped Her Game
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Dealing with Multiple Surgeries Yet Not Giving Up
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Leading Racial & Social Justice Movements as a D1 Athlete
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The Importance of Family, Tribe, & Faith
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& so much more ...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @CaiCrocker22
Cover Art by Christian Gomez
Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate the great MATTHEW CINDRIC!
From redshirting as a freshman to having to earn his starting spot back as a junior, Matthew has been through it all.
Today, he is not only a veteran leader on the team, but Cal Football’s Captain as well.
We talked about:
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His Ted X Style Leadership Showcase speech (https://youtu.be/0VlXOCkDomM)
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How to Set a Team Culture
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Leading Through Example
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The Definition of Success
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& so much more
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info: @FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez IG @Matthew_Cindric Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate the great NOAH NEWFELD!
From being ranked 99th overall in his high school class to winning the CGA Rookie of the Year, Noah’s incredible underdog journey has simply been inspiring.
Since then, he’s gone on to represent Cal at events such as the US Gymnastics Championships & the Winter Cup!
We talked about:
- Why he continues to view himself as an Underdog
- How he’s simply never satisfied & always chasing for more
- How his teammates have helped him grow
- The imposter syndrome that motivates him
- & so much more
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @NoahNewfeld
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate the great ISABEL IVEY!
Coming out of high school she was ranked the #1 recruit in the nation.
Now, as she graduates from UC Berkeley, she’s ranked among the all time leaders in five events at the prestigious Cal Swimming program.
She’s a member of two school record relays, a multiple time All-American & Scholar-All-American that has various pool & dual meet records for Cal, as well as NCAA relay champion, PAC-12 champion, & PAC-12 swimmer of the year!
We talked about:
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Her Mental Health Journey
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The Toxic Culture around Social Media
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Dealing with the Media after so much Controversy
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Her Transfer to the University of Florida
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& so much more
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Isabelivey_
Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate ROBIN NEUMANN & her incredible career as a Dutch Olympian, Pac-12 champion with Cal Women's Swim, & being named the swimming Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year 2022
We talked about:
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Visiting 48+ countries, living in 7 different countries, & being Quadrilingual
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Competing at the Rio 2016 Olympics, European Championships, Pac-12s, & NCAAs
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The power of now & importance of being present to enjoy life
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& so much more ...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Robin__Neumann
Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate NINA SCHANK & her incredible career as a gymnast while also balancing simultaneous majors in Business Administration & Molecular & Cellular Biology at UC Berkeley!
We talked about:
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the effects of partying on a young athlete’s life
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how she went from being a bad gymnast to a state champion in a single year
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the no regret mentality she lives by
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& so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @NinaSchank
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Marcos Rico Peng & his incredible journey from being a D1 Swimmer to growing on YouTube! We talked about the Student-Athlete American Dream, why Ivy League schools are overrated, the cringey start to making content, the stigma around posting, the obstacle is the way, & so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
YT @Marcos Rico Peng | IG @MarcosRicoP
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Cal W Basketball's JAYDA CURRY & her amazing journey to becoming PAC-12 Freshman of the Year. We talked about being under recruited in high school, being the conference top scorer as a freshman, meeting Steph Curry, NIL deals, & so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @JaydaCurryy
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Nevaeh DeSouza & her amazing consistency as a D1 gymnast! We talked about her experience competing at the Elite level, being honored as Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, making school history at Cal, & so much more ...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Nevydx28
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
Clip taken from Denting 019
Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3QdV82lbYsRW8Kq9QvJ7?si=N5cazOlgRMKcfwcSq_B52A
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis | YT https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMillis
Clip taken from Denting 019
Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3QdV82lbYsRW8Kq9QvJ7?si=N5cazOlgRMKcfwcSq_B52A
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis | YT https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMillis
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3QdV82lbYsRW8Kq9QvJ7?si=N5cazOlgRMKcfwcSq_B52A
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis | YT https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMillis
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3QdV82lbYsRW8Kq9QvJ7?si=N5cazOlgRMKcfwcSq_B52A
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis | YT https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMillis
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3QdV82lbYsRW8Kq9QvJ7?si=N5cazOlgRMKcfwcSq_B52A
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis | YT https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMillis
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3QdV82lbYsRW8Kq9QvJ7?si=N5cazOlgRMKcfwcSq_B52A
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis | YT https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMillis
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3QdV82lbYsRW8Kq9QvJ7?si=N5cazOlgRMKcfwcSq_B52A
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis | YT https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMillis
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3QdV82lbYsRW8Kq9QvJ7?si=N5cazOlgRMKcfwcSq_B52A
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis | YT https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMillis
This week we celebrate Kyle Millis & his work as a student-athlete content creator! We talked about how he got into swimming, YouTube, future plans, & so much more ...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Kyle_Millis
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
Clip taken from Denting 018
Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h7vqdMin9u5WyeLo2gP2T?si=LApyHJSeQ6-ot5qRObVLNw
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h7vqdMin9u5WyeLo2gP2T?si=LApyHJSeQ6-ot5qRObVLNw
"Dear America" video: https://twitter.com/_reecewhitley/sta...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h7vqdMin9u5WyeLo2gP2T?si=LApyHJSeQ6-ot5qRObVLNw
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h7vqdMin9u5WyeLo2gP2T?si=LApyHJSeQ6-ot5qRObVLNw
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
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Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h7vqdMin9u5WyeLo2gP2T?si=LApyHJSeQ6-ot5qRObVLNw
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vC5itaSM75xZMHpzFkJ4O?si=GZ5mGulPTzaki76lJHnTzg
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
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Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h7vqdMin9u5WyeLo2gP2T?si=zV8vQcpzRZWXJ8LVmRYCFQ
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
This week I talked to Reece Whitley to learn more about Black Excellence to then be able to fully celebrate it! We talked about his career in swimming, the role models that have inspired him, & so much more ...
"Dear America" video: https://twitter.com/_reecewhitley/status/1361751956671225856
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ReeceWhitley
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Maya Bordas & the Constant Challenges that she has faced throughout her career in gymnastics to get to the elite level she is at today. We talked about the injuries that she faced early on in her career that placed her at a disadvantage, how the imposter syndrome affected her early days at Cal, the amazing team culture at Cal W Gym, the wild story behind becoming Cal Gym’s first NCAA champion, & so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @MayaBordas
This week we have a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT as Camryn & I begin a new project on this podcast!
This is a really exciting moment as we will be covering books & films that have inspired us to leave our dent in the universe.
Our only aspiration through these reviews is that we can pass on that inspiration to all our listeners as well …
Episodes will be 10-15 minutes long & out every other week!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Rogers_Camryn
This week we celebrate Lacey Yahnke & her life as a Woman in Sports! In Pt. 2, we talked about Lacey’s journalism work, succumbing to the “boys only” culture, the taboo on periods, mental health amongst student-athletes, the imposter syndrome, & so much more …
Links to Lacey’s work 👇
https://www.clippings.me/lyahnke
https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/author/laceyyahnke/
https://onherturf.nbcsports.com/author/laceyyahnke/
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @LaceyYahnke
This week we celebrate Lacey Yahnke & her life as a Woman in Sports! In Pt. 1, we talked about how she grew up playing baseball on boys’ teams & eventually on the American “Dream Team,” how she later transitioned to running, the obstacles that she faced that led her to journalism, & so much more …
Links to Lacey’s work 👇
https://www.clippings.me/lyahnke
https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/author/laceyyahnke/
https://onherturf.nbcsports.com/author/laceyyahnke/
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @LaceyYahnke
This week we celebrate Emma Westin & her amazing career as a California Golden Bear. We talked about why she chose to move from Sweden to the U.S. for college, the cultural shifts that affected her in her early days at Cal, the issues we’ve faced by trying to translate phrases that don’t come out the right way in English, how important the mental aspect to the game of soccer is, her amazing career with Cal W Soccer, being the team’s penalty kick taker, playing pro in Sweden & helping promote her club to the first division, playing with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the obstacle she faced during her senior seasons at Cal, the doors that will open thanks to her double degree from UC Berkeley, & so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @EmmaWestin
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Alicia Wilson & her successes as a Tokyo 2020 Olympic finalist that is using her platform to Pay It Forward! We talked about her first senior national team experience with Team GB at the European Championships in Budapest, competing all over the world with different COVID-19 restrictions, her 36 hour Olympic racing experience, meditating on the immensity of things post-Olympics, the team culture at Cal Women’s Swimming, how Coach Teri McKeever has inspired her to leave a dent in the universe, the importance of a strong mentality when it comes to habits & sacrifices, drug tests at the highest level, what W1NNING means to her, & so much more … Although you’d think that the most impressive thing about Alicia is her success as a swimmer, this episode really dives into who she is as a person & what makes her so special.
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @AliciaWilson2000
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Cat Roxas & her efforts with “Go Bears, Go Vote!” We talked about her journey leading up to Cal Lacrosse, the team culture that inspired her to major in political science, how the idea for “Go Bears, Go Vote” came up, our love for political comedy such as SNL, cancel culture with Dave Chapelle, our leadership showcase, thoughts on today’s polarized society, what it will take for a female to become POTUS, & so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @CatRoxas21
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Björn Seeliger & his accomplishments made up of Watching & Learning the greats around him while remaining a Student Always. We talked about how he got into swimming, the experiences he’s had traveling with the Swedish national team, the maturity & confidence he gained from living by himself in Stockholm, the level of excellence that he was looking for when committing to Cal, how he Studied The Greats on his team, being one of the nation’s fastest sprinters as a freshman, his inspirational story of how he qualified for the Olympics on his last opportunity in Rome, & so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Bjorn_Seeliger
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Camryn Rogers & her amazing History Making summer in NCAAs & in the Tokyo 2020 Olympians. We talked about becoming a back-to-back NCAA champion, breaking the NCAA record twice in a single competition, traveling with different COVID restrictions in Japan, having her idols become rivals at the highest level in Tokyo, placing 5th as an Olympic Finalist in her debut, how she's been able to plan & work towards this with Coach Mo, & so much more …
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Rogers_Camryn
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Caleb Rickard & his amazing journey as a gymnast that has formed him into an amazing team player & leader. We talked about the adversity that he faced during his recruiting process, the culture around men’s gymnastics, how he deals with judges’ scoring, how failure has led him to success, & so much more …
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Caleb_Rickard
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Jonathan Newman & his work focused on the Dehumanization we see in today’s society. We talked about his journey with his faith, how he escaped his own little bubble to discover the reality of this world, his advocacy for social justice , & so much more …
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Johnny_Newww
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Cam Kondo & how she is a true All Star at Life. We talked about balancing the life of a student-athlete, what to do when things don’t go right, the importance of networking, the art of conversation, & so much more ..
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @CamKondo
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Andreas Padilla & the his work with Alabama Football. We talked about how he got into managing football teams at St. Augustine High School, his work rate that earned him a job with the Crimson Tide, Nick Saban’s culture, working with superstar athletes, going viral on social media (twice!), & so much more ...
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @AndreasPadilla | Twitter @Andreas_Padilla
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
Quick monologue about studying the greats to then go on & become one
Let me know what you think in the comments below & DM me if you have any questions/comments
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Francisco Perez & the Sacrifices he’s made to be able to pursue all of his Passions. We talked about the important role his parents have played in his life, how he got into both soccer & music from a very early age, how his 3 pillars helped him persevere through his struggles, the many options he has for his bright future ahead, & so much more ...
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @SuaveCisco | Twitter @fperezfrancisco
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Lucas Churchill & his journey as a Student-Athlete dealing with his Mental Health. We talked about his early struggles at Cal, how he almost transferred to Harvard, how meditation & yoga helped him improve in all aspects of his life & led to the creation of Cal Athlete Led Mindfulness (aka CALM), the impact Tom Brady has had on his life, & so much more ...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Lucas.Church12 | Twitter @LucasChurchill
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Camryn Rogers & her incredible ability to continue Breaking Records. We talked about how she got into Track & Field & then went on to become a thrower, the adversity she faced at the beginning of her collegiate career at Cal & how she pushed passed it to become a world champion a few months later, her PAC-12 & NCAA achievements, her future goals, & so much more ...
The Leadership Showcase videos can be found here: https://calbears.com/
My speech is on my YouTube Channel as “The Lost Leader” under the playlist “FER’s Work at CAL”
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @Rogers_Camryn | Twitter @Camryn_Throws
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Alicia Wilson & her amazing Olympian Mentality. We talked about how she moved overseas to continue her career as a student-athlete, how the pandemic affected her mental health, her recent accomplishments in the PAC-12, NCAA, & for Team Great Britan, her Olympic dream coming true, & so much more ...
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @aliciawilson2000 | Twitter @Aliciamwilson1
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
Stop procrastinating & turn your dreams into a reality
Time to get to work ... happy Monday! Go kill it out there this week!
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info: @FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Christian Gomez & his ability to be still while facing adversity. We talked about the loss he dealt with leading up to his freshman year of college, his season-ending injury at the beginning of his collegiate career, his path to finding God again, how he expresses himself through art, & so much more ...
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @chrristianng | Twitter @J0by_
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
Today marks my 20th birthday, & although I usually don’t like to celebrate my birthday, I’ve decided to do so today by reflecting on some of the best lessons I’ve learned in my life.
This is the first episode of “Fer’s Reminder” where I will be sharing tips & reminders that we (myself included) all need to start off our week the right way.
I believe that a lesson learned should be a lesson shared, so here you go!
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@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan
This week we celebrate Tommy Williamson & his unique road to making his dream of becoming a pro soccer player come true. We talked about his recruitment process to get to play for Cal Men's Soccer, his early struggles playing at the D1 level, his breakthrough season that surprised everyone, how he got drafted 12th overall in the MLS Super Draft during a global pandemic, & so much more ...
Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:
@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez
IG @ThomasWilliamson | Twitter @twill999 | TikTok @twill9
Cover Art by Christian Gomez | Original Music by Tate Dolan