Prince Daniels Jr. presents Game Beyond the Game: Talk that Talk: Recent Episodes
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Thought provoking and inspiring conversations with elite athletes discussing life’s transitions. Game Beyond the Game is an ecosystem for elite athletes to cultivate the mindset to discover their overall purpose and vision in the game of life.
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Join us as we talk with professional soccer player Amobi Okugo.
Amobi is a professional soccer player and the founder of the financial-literacy company A Frugal Athlete. He was drafted after his freshman year at UCLA into Major League Soccer as part of the 2010 Generation Adidas Class. He has amassed over 200 appearances in all competitions professionally and has been honored to represent the United States national team program at various youth levels, including the 2012 Olympic squad.
Amobi Okugo was born in Hayward, California, to Nigerian immigrants and is the oldest of four siblings. He holds a Masters in Sports Law in addition to a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership and Development with a minor in Business Administration. Besides sports, his other interests include business, entrepreneurship, and marketing.
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Our guest for today's episode is Jeremy Herider, a two-sport professional athlete, productivity coach to several Fortune 500 companies, and life coach (among many other titles). He’s also the pioneer of Optimal Self and spends every day following the very habits he promotes through this program. Jeremy has helped people become the best versions of themselves through Optimal Self, and he’s done so with the belief that every high-performing individual follows those same basic habits to support their success.
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For this week's episode, our guest is Ikechukwu Ogwuegbu, a first-generation African-American who found his passion in various activities after his football career.
He attended the University of Maryland and Wagner College, where he played football in both schools.
Currently, he is the founder and owner of Veii Apparel, a men's and women's activewear brand. He enjoys performing comedy, cooking delicious meals, and working on his podcast in his free time.
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Listen as our guest Breanna Barksdale, a former student-athlete who played volleyball at Auburn University with an illustrious career, shared her life as an athlete and how she transitioned to other paths after that.
As a former student-athlete, Breanna is consistently in the gym working on her health; mental, physical, and emotional. She shares her love for health and fitness while serving as a personal coach, inspiring men and women to live a healthy and active lifestyle. When Breanna is not at work or in the gym, she is pursuing her MBA at UCLA Anderson to fulfill her purpose of giving back to the community.
She is dedicated to continuing the legacy of her late grandfather, UCLA Alum, All-American, and Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Don Barksdale, through non-profit high school sport assistance programs. Breanna lives by his famous words, “Give everything your best effort and believe in yourself.”
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Today we will be discussing the inevitable: change. How do you change with the times? How change can be expected and unexpected? Why, is it hard to adapt to change? You don't want to miss this episode!
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Join us for this powerful conversation with former basketball player, Darcy Coss. Darcy is a former Canadian college basketball and college basketball coach turned basketball event consultant. After experiencing a serious back injury that pushed him to reformat his mind, body, and spirit, Darcy is on a mission to change the landscape of basketball. He now looks to help people through his podcast, Back2Basketball, which focuses on Injury prevention, athlete training, mindset, personal wellbeing, mindfulness, personal accountability and empowerment.
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Joel gives his take on being ready for opportunity, the payoff of focus, and learning from mistakes. His energy is contagious and his success is undeniable. This is a man who gives much, loves with his whole heart, and never stops.
Joel Nwigwe attended Alief Elsik High School in the southwest side of Houston, Tx. He was a 3yr letterman in Football and a 4yr letterman in track & field, setting school records. Joel went on to play at the University of North Texas, where he helped the Mean Green capture 3 consecutive Sun Belt Conferences. In 2016 Joel Nwigwe started the “Joey P and Scottie D foundation”, which focuses on community development and empowerment through free football camps and other immediate needs for the community. Now, Mr. Nwigwe is the owner of two real estate companies that help redevelop properties in urban and collegiate communities.
Reach Joel on Instagram: @landlord_Joe
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We loved having Ashley Battle on the show! She won three national championships at the University of Connecticut, then had a six-year career in the WNBA with the Seattle Storm and the New York Liberty. She now is making inroads at Nike as an associate product line manager.
Hear Ashley talk about the power of questions and confidently acknowledging your talents and leaning into your abilities. She shares stories about how hard work makes wins predictable and using imagination and intuition to see the opportunities and chances presented to you. What a powerhouse!
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The absolute COOL of this woman will astound you. Down to earth, but full of things you may have never considered before, she is a wealth of inspiration and wisdom. Laura M Wilde is a Zone Coach and Holistic Mental Performance Specialist for Elite Performers, as well as the author of The Cosmic Athlete: Beyond Mindfulness: How to Compete Within the Cosmic Zone. Listen in and learn a new side of being in the zone that has nothing to do with sports and everything to do with connection.
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Over the course of his run in the world of professional football, Joe Tafoya suited up for the Buccaneers, the Bears, and the Seattle Seahawks. He went on to become an entrepreneur and brand builder as well as a farmer in the Pacific Northwest living a sustainable lifestyle. Our conversation was pure connection as we discussed legacy, family, imposter syndrome, self-forgiveness, and so much more.
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Getting in "the zone" is the awakening of your spirit. The zone = bliss. If you want to reach this sweet spot to achieve peak performance, it can't have anything to do with ego. Listen to Prince and Stan discuss the zone and how to get to a new level of greatness, you must be "great"full.
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In this episode, we sit down and talk with former professional basketball player Malcolm Lemmons. Malcolm Lemmons is a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur and author. He is the founder of Athletes Unheard, a digital media platform at the intersection of athletes and mental health. He is also a 2-time author of Lessons from the Game, and the best-selling book, Impact Beyond the Game.
Marcus Smith is a former 1st Round NFL Draft Pick, author, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and proud #GirlDad. Originally from Columbus, Georgia, Marcus attended the University of Louisville before being drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia Eagles. Marcus is a proud advocate for mental health awareness and is dedicated to ending the stigma around therapy and counseling in Black and Brown communities. The expert behind Men-Talking Health and the founder of A&M Sports, a new-age training facility in the DMV anchored in mentorship, Marcus is committed to helping the next generation of young athletes be successful - physically and mentally. Marcus, who is a proud father and husband, recently authored his debut children's book, Bath Time with Rai, to demonstrate the importance of being a present, engaged father.
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Game Beyond the Game presents Talk that Talk with guest, Ronnie Prude 🔥🏈. Ronnie is a former #NFL cornerback for the #Baltimore Ravens. Originally from Louisiana, he attended LSU and received a football scholarship where he went on to win a National Championship in 2003. He is now the proud dad of 2, to Braylen Prude and Taylor Jackson and currently spends his time training and coaching young men.
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With guest, Natalie Allport, a former national team snowboarder, multi-sport athlete, and lifelong entrepreneur. She hosts the ALL IN with Natalie Allport podcast and is a passionate advocate for mindset and athlete mental health. Natalie runs a marketing & consulting agency, 93 Agency, where she helps teach athletes, brands, and organizations how to grow their impact and influence with social media.
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Jordan Brown is the author of A Mind of Cheer! A Mind of Cheer is an innovative and interactive book designed to channel the philosophy of cheerleading through all aspects of life! Jordan is originally from the Midwest and cheered throughout her entire college career. She has been involved in cheerleading for over 20 years now and continues to share her passion of cheerleading through coaching and applying the cheer concepts to everyday life.
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Aaron Wexler is the host of Within the Game podcast and Founder & Co-Owner of West Coast BEACH. A former professional beach volleyball player, he also works a volunteer Assistant Coach for the women's volleyball team at UCLA helping lead the team to win the Championship in 2011. Aaron is an amazing inspiration and excited to share his story with all of you. You can follow Aaron on Instagram @awexla @withinthegamepodcast Podcast website: www.withinthegame.com Beach volleyball club website: www.westcoastvbc.com Connect with us on Instagram @gamebeyondthegame @princeadjr @therealstanp
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Hailey is a former competitive gymnast at Iowa State University who now is a yoga instructor and mindset coach. She will be sharing with us today her journey with self love after sports, finding her anchor and healing her relationship with disordered body image. As a mindset coach her focus is on teaching others about self love and acceptance.
You can follow Hailey on Instagram: @babbaganoushh
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Michael Lenoir discusses his untraditional path towards his dream of being in the NBA. From Dallas, Texas, he was a 2020 NBA draft prospect. Leading up to the draft Michael attended 3 different high schools Waxahachie, Desoto, and Faith Family Academy. Even with all of the moving around he still maintain a 3.5 GPA and helped his HS team with the State Tournament his senior year. However, Michael did not have any college offers to play basketball upon graduating high school in 2019.
His father took upon himself to enroll Michael in creating young minds Academy, for Michael to attend as a post graduate Athlete with the aim of earning a college scholarship to play basketball.
After his prep season Michael played for the Lewisville Leopards in the TBL (The Basketball League), which is a professional basketball league in the US. Since his inauguration in the 2019-2020 season he has put on 30 ponds and bulked up, added 6 inches to his vertical, elevated his basketball IQ, and became a positive vocal leader with a bright future ahead of them!
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This is part 4 of a special 4 part series of Transition, Inspiration, Purpose followed by Q&A.
In this episode, Prince and Stan answer the audience questions in an awesome engaging Q&A answering questions such as:
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How do you stay focused on your own momentum when others may try to bring you down because of their own lack of momentum?
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How do you stay disciplined when you really want to let loose and give in to temptation?
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How do I know if I have the "right" mindset? And how do I know if I need to change my mindset?
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How do you find inspiration if you don't feel inspired?
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This is part 3 of a special 4 part series of Transition, Inspiration, Purpose followed by Q&A. In this episode, Prince and Stan share the meaning of finding one's greater purpose in life. They also share 3 tips on how to find your purpose:
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Find your passion
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Make your passion your purpose
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Make your purpose popular
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This is part 2 of a special 4 part series of Transition, Inspiration, Purpose followed by Q&A. In this episode, Prince and Stan share some of their favorite inspirational stories and interviews they have encountered in the last 6 months of Game Beyond the Game: Talk that Talk.
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This is a special 4 part series of Transition, Inspiration, Purpose followed by Q&A. In this episode, Prince discusses the importance of why he started Game Beyond the Game as a vision and resource for professional athletes to assist in life’s transitions, find inspiration and seek more purpose and meaning in their lives. Prince and Stan also touch on the 4 key steps to overcoming obstacles during life's transitions:
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Acknowledge - the quicker you bring awareness to your self doubt the quicker you can stop doubting yourself.
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Assessment/Internal audit - Understand where you are in life and start from there.
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Supporting words/ affirmation/mantra - Find something you can repeat over and over again to keep you on track
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Live into it
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Mario is a retired NBA player and newly appointed Director of the NBPA’s Off The Court (OTC) Program. He previously played for the Atlanta Hawks and New Jersey Nets. He played college basketball for Georgia Tech. He joined the Tech squad as a walk-on in the fall of 2002, redshirted that year, and earned a scholarship the 2003-04 season when tech made it to the NCAA National Championship in 2004 losing to UConn. West departed Georgia Tech 16th on the school's all-time list for steals. He was voted team captain during the 2006-07 season. West won the 2007 NCAA State Farm Slam Dunk Contest held during the tournament's Final Four week. West was known as a hard worker and an intense defender. Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Mike Woodson was quoted as saying "I've been around this league a long time and I don't think I've ever seen a guy play as hard as Mario plays. He pushes guys in practice to play hard and if you don't play hard he embarrasses you in terms of just knocking the hell out of you." Teammate Acie Law said "You can ask anybody in this locker room, Mario's the hardest worker on the team. You have to be at practice to see him. His motor never stops. Listen as Mario talks about faith and to Defend the Dream!
You can follow Mario on Instagram: @mariowest6. You can purchase his book, Defend the Dream at www.mariowest.com
Join us as we speak with Tavon Mason about his Foundation’s work with homeless youth as well as his time coaching high school football and becoming a published author. Tavon Mason is a former NFL Wide Receiver for the NY Jets. He had a full athletic scholarship to attend The University of Virginia. In 2011, after retiring from two seasons in the NFL he began coaching high school football at Woodlawn High School and started his own foundation the Tavon Mason Loves the Kids Foundation (www.tavonmasonlovesthekids.org), where he focuses on youth issues including collaborating with other organizations to help homeless children and children who live in transitional housing.
A former NFL Wide Receiver who played for 6 seasons with the Chargers, Panthers, and Dolphins. In High School he played on both sides of the ball, Safety on Defense, and Quarterback on offense, and based his decision on the college he would attend based on the school that would allow him to play Quarterback. After being faced with adversity and the realization that his dream to play in the NFL may not happen, he switched positions to play wide receiver, whereby his senior season at Boise State he was leading the team in touchdowns, later getting drafted by the Chargers. Now a serial entrepreneur where he owns several tanning salons and medical spas, he also has a Sports Performance business where he helps athletes play at their highest level, by focusing on the mindset it takes to actualize their full athletic potential.
You can follow him on Instagram: @legedunaanee
Chris Helwick is a 35-year-old professional decathlete and self-proclaimed “born-again athlete.” After a 5th place finishes at the 2012 US Olympic Trials in the decathlon, Helwick hung up his spikes, certain his athletic career was over. However, after spending six years in retirement, Helwick decided he had unfinished business. So in 2018, he announced he’d be coming out of retirement with plans to make a third and final attempt at the Olympic decathlon. Chris now trains full-time at Colorado State University where he serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Ram’s Track and Field team and has set his sight on the 2021 Olympic Games.
You can follow Chris on Instagram: @what.the.helwick. Or find more information about him on his website: www.chrishelwick.com
Todd has been working in the fitness industry for over 15 years. Todd was an Academic All-ACC performer at Duke University and signed as a rookie free agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts in 2002. Todd also played for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe in 2003 before sustaining a career ending shoulder injury. Todd resides in Charleston, SC, with his wife, Mindy, and 4 daughters. In addition to his personal training clients and group fitness classes, he is also the co-owner of Hall of Fame Solutions, LLC, with his father, Joe DeLamielleure, Pro Football Hall of Famer. Hall of Fame Solutions aims to spread functional fitness to individuals of all walks of life through several products that make fitness accessible to everyone.
You can learn more about the company, Hall of Fame Solutions at https://hof-solutions.com/
Rob was a three-year starter at Ohio State , and contributed to the 2002 team that took home the national championship for the first time since 1968. Sims started at left tackle for the 2003 and 2004 seasons before bumping inside to guard in 2005. Sims never lost a bowl game in his career at Ohio State, winning three Fiesta Bowls and the Alamo Bowl in 2004. He was named a captain as a senior alongside the likes of A.J. Hawk and others. He went on to have a very successful NFL career after being drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He spent four seasons in Seattle before being traded to the Detroit Lions where he finished his NFL career. He has diligently pursued his passion for business in various ventures including philanthropy, real estate, and medicinal cannabis with partner and former teammate Calvin Johnson Jr. in opening several cannabis facilities under the brand name Primitive.
You can follow Rob on Instagram: @robsims67. You can also learn more about his business Primitive at http://www.primitivgroup.com/
How scheduling time for your relationship can help you achieve balance in marriage and family Teamwork makes the dream work. Do the words "I do" still hold their value? Hear Gerris and Shakira Wilkinson discuss balancing marriage and family life. Gerris is a former NFL linebacker. He was drafted by the New York Giants later going on to win Super Bowl XLII. He received his MBA from University of San Francisco and is Partner and Asset Manager for 11 West Partners, a real estate investment firm managing & negotiating multi-million dollar contracts and the use of commercial and industrial office space.
How much does where you come from influence where you are going? Join us with Anthony Hills, former NFL offensive tackle as we discuss his roots and how that has impacted his future and transition from football. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft and went on to play along and accomplished 10-year career including winning Super Bowl XLIII with Pittsburgh over the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at the University of Texas and went to the same high school as Prince. Hills now invests time giving back to his community through the Tony Hills Foundation with support from his loving wife Brittany and sons Tristan and Tylin.
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Devard Darling is a former NFL Wide Receiver, drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and went on playing in the NFL for 5 seasons. He shares how he has devoted his life to helping underprivileged youth achieve their full potential. After overcoming the personal tragedy of losing his twin brother while in college at Florida State University, Darling became the spokesperson for Operation Hydration, an educational program and seminar for high school and college athlete coaches, players and parents by raising awareness and educating them on the dangers of dehydration, sickle cell trait, and intense physical activity.
Gerris Wilkinson is a former NFL linebacker. He was drafted by the New York Giants later going on to win Super Bowl XLII. He received his MBA from the University of San Francisco and is Partner and Asset Manager for 11 West Partners, a real estate investment firm managing & negotiating multi-million dollar contracts and the use of commercial and industrial office space. Join us as we talk about overcoming depression and finding your purpose and vision.
Jason Edward Carter shares the importance of discipline and hard work in an athlete’s life. Jason is a former NFL wide receiver who played college football at Texas A&M. He previously played for the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers and is now a high school football coach and father of 2 boys. He encourages everyone to challenge themselves to live without excuses and uplift others.
What is it about your faith that anchors you? How important is spending time and being present with your family? Join us as Mike Cox shares his story of balancing faith and relationships and how fatherhood changed his perspective on life and overcoming depression. Mike is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and was a teammate of Prince at Georgia Tech. He then went on to a 5 year NFL career with the Chiefs and Falcons as a fullback. Mike is married to Dana and has 2 children Thaddeus and Calvary. Mike has been blessed to have found his passion in the finance industry helping families and companies reach success with their financial goals. Don't miss his inspiring story!
You can follow Mike on Twitter: @MikeCox42
Join us in our conversation with Coach Dana Cavalea. He is a High Performance & Executive Leadership Coach and led the New York Yankees to a World Championship in 2009 as the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award, given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball, as voted by his peers. In addition to working with high-level Athletes, Coaches, CEO's and Executives, he is an International Speaker and Consultant helping Fortune 500 corporate workforces, Sports Teams, Universities and Organizations to optimize their overall performance. Coach Dana is also an accomplished Author. In his best selling book, he shares 15 lessons about what it takes to become a Champion in Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion by Accident. Dana shares stories and insights from some of the world's top performers in sports, life, and business.
You can check him out at www.danacavalea.com
An All-America and three-time All-Big Ten performer at Michigan State, “𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐃” as he was known, was selected in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. In the 1970s, Joe D and his Buffalo Bills offensive line men were dubbed the “Electric Company,” because they “turned the Juice loose.” The “Juice” of course was Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson. Joe is one of the most honored linemen of the Bills and during his time was selected first or second-team All-Pro 8 times and was a 6x Pro Bowl. In 1975 the NFL Players Association named him Offensive Lineman of the Year. Joe played 185 consecutive games during his 13 playing seasons with the Bills and the Cleveland Browns. Joe is also one of the first living NFL players to be tested and diagnosed with CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). With the help of his family and friends, he overcame setbacks that have gotten in his way and is now living a fulfilling and thriving life working with his son, Todd redefining what strength training means.
Joel Gamble is a native of Baltimore City and an active philanthropist in the area. He is a former NFL tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, and the Tennessee Titans. Joel has over 7 years of experience in business development, community relations, public speaking, program management & implementation, and youth development. He is the Founder of The Joel Gamble Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote personal excellence and community commitment among inner-city youth. Joel has been a special education teacher in the Baltimore County School system for 7 years now. Not only is he actively involved and passionate in youth education, but he continues to use his extensive sports and physical training background by empowering and creating programs centered around strength and conditioning clinics and sports camps for youth.
Fallon Stokes is a dynamic and passionate criminal defense attorney, broadcast analyst for Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball and ACC Network, contributing legal analyst for Court TV, and co-host of the podcast: “Talk that Talk with Fallon and DLab.” A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Fallon is a former fierce and competitive collegiate student-athlete who believes college athletics built the foundation for her success as criminal defense attorney and analyst.
During Fallon’s time at Georgia Tech, she was a four-year starter for the Women’s Basketball team and received All-ACC honors during her collegiate career. Post college career, Fallon attended Georgia State University and received a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration. After her tenure at Georgia State, she continued her education and received a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia in 2012. Fallon has been a practicing attorney since 2013, specializing in criminal defense. As a defense attorney, Fallon is a fighter for justice and has witnessed examples of authentic systematic inequality in the criminal justice system. She is an advocate for change and social justice reform and is very passionate about seeking justice and helping the ill-served in the community.
You can follow Fallon on Instagram: @futurestokey
Raymond Stanford Jr born and raised in Southern California currently residing in the Nation’s Capital. Also known as RJ Stanford, former NFL cornerback of five years, former Secret Service Officer and current cybersecurity specialist in the Federal government space. He has been able to navigate this unique terrain by committing to make a good return on investment from many mentors and supporters along the way. Currently finishing up his last semester of his master's program in Cybersecurity management within 12 months from Tulane University. RJ likes to say His transition to The Game Beyond the Game started his rookie year in the NFL, where he learned to begin with the end in mind.
You can follow RJ on Instagram: @the_increaseinc
Cordaro Howard is originally from Phenix City, Alabama, and attended Georgia Tech where he played football where he received 2x All ACC all American recognition. Playing for the NFL Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, he played 3 seasons and played 3 seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger Cats. He has transitioned from the professional league days to now father of 3 and entrepreneurship that he describes as a refreshing journey that he embarks on daily and currently has a financial advising practice in Atlanta, Georgia.
You can follow Cordaro on Instagram: @kennypowers69
An amazing conversation with former NFL Cornerback David Pittman. Born and raised on the bayou in Gramercy, Louisiana, he currently serves as the Regional Transport Supervisor under the G&P entity of Marathon Petroleum with an MBA from Tulane University. He serves on the board of the Demons Unlimited Foundation of Northwestern State University. He is also a high school football coach where he engages with student athletes to help develop sound character traits and skills. He we will sharing with us his story of overcoming life's challenges and transition from the game.
You can follow David on Instagram: @mrdpittman
An amazing conversation with former WNBA player LaToya Bond. A former Mizzou Women's Basketball standout and current WPBA Atlanta Monarch's PG shares her journey through basketball and life with high functioning autism and how she was able to persevere and achieve her dream of becoming a professional basketball player. LaToya is now an industrial engineer and volunteers her time coaching, training, and mentoring young female athletes. She is also currently playing in the Women's Professional Basketball Association, a female-owned professional league providing an alternative to the WNBA giving high caliber athletes an opportunity to continue their careers while giving back to the communities that support them.
You can follow her on Instagram: @silent_assassin_10
We’re speaking with Super Bowl Champion and Saints Hall of Famer Lance Moore about how to beat the odds. From undrafted free agent into the NFL to Super Bowl Champion and New Orleans Saints Hall of Famer, Lance Moore has worked for everything in his life. He has transitioned from the grind of football into the world of marriage, fatherhood, and being an entrepreneur, skill coach, and speaker beautifully. He truly believes that his successes on the gridiron are just the tip of the iceberg, and works every single day to be the best possible version of himself.
You can follow Lance on Instagram: @lancemoore16
Cameron Lynch is a forward-thinking team player and thought-leader. He graduated from Syracuse University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics. He made it to the NFL as an undrafted free agent (where the chances of making a professional team are less than 1%). Cameron recently played his fourth year in the NFL where during his career, he played with the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While playing football, he continued to enhance his off-the-field experience, landing on-camera opportunities with the NFL Network, Fox Sports, Players Tribune and was selected one of four players to broadcast the Super Bowl in 2019. In 2019, he was named the interim cohost for NBC’s Daytime Show on WFLA Channel 8. Cameron started his own media company, HeartWork Media & launched a podcast, Energy Captains, an honorary nickname he received at the Buccaneers. He is actively involved in his community of Tampa working to unite neighborhoods and eradicate racial injustices and inequalities.
You can follow Cameron on Instagram: @cameronlynch50 & @heartwork_media
Ellakisha S. O’Kelley is a certified NFL agent and Atlanta-based sports, entertainment & business attorney. She is the founder and Principal Attorney of E. O'Kelley Sports, Entertainment & Business Law Firm, LLC. She has been involved in sports and entertainment for more than 25 years. As a former professional track and field runner, she coached on a collegiate level and has experienced all ends of the spectrum solidifying her personal knowledge as an athlete, entertainer, and businesswoman. Within the first two years of launching her law firm, she has represented prominent clients in sports, entertainment, and small businesses who were all looking for someone to trust and understand outside of just being an attorney. Her list of clientele includes world-class athlete Christian Coleman (U.S. #1 sprinter), Shanalyna Palmer (Film/Tv Producer), and Makesha Williamson (Author/Film Writer), just to name a very few. She is passionate about empowering athletes beyond the game and understand their power within.
You can get her new book on Amazon Code v. Code: The Street Code Versus the Legal Code: Rethinking Your Business Transactions: https://amzn.to/34Gz5le
Alvin Scioneaux was born and raised in St. John Parish, Louisiana. Currently a Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from SDSU. He serves on the board of the National Society of Black Engineers while also being a traveling public speaker, where he engages with various schools and programs. And if being an engineer is not enough, Alvin was a former NFL linebacker with the LA Chargers and now serves as a fitness coach helping people on their fitness and nutritional journey and is a model and actor, where he has worked on various promotional, commercial, and theatrical events. Alvin has gone from receiving over $2 million dollars in scholarships, being inducted into his collegiate Hall of Fame, and playing in the NFL to now philanthropy, giving back towards various scholars and other athletes.
You can follow Alvin on Instagram: @A1Scioneaux
Sam Lofton is a former professional women’s soccer player who was a D1 standout athlete at James Madison University. She was drafted 20th overall in 2015 to the NWSL Boston Breakers. After two seasons in the NWSL she went on to play two and a half seasons in Europe, where she won two championships and was notably the best left defender in Iceland. She retired in 2018 after becoming a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach and a certified Meditation and Mindfulness coach. She now teaches meditation to athletes as a form of mental training for sport and life.
Join us as she talks about self confidence, managing ego & perception and how she has used her platform to drive her success.
You can follow her on Instagram: @samlofton
We’re honored to speak with Carolyn Moos on nutrition, fitness and the landscape of youth sports. Carolyn Moos is a former collegiate and professional basketball player, FIBA/WNBA. Moos won a gold medal playing for the United States in the Junior Olympics. She lived in France for a time where she played professional basketball after completing her B.A. at Stanford. She later played for the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury, Miami Sol and Minnesota Lynx. After retiring, she obtained her M.A. from USC where she is now a nutritional consultant, yoga instructor, and personal trainer with a special interest in youth, youth sports and philanthropy.
You can find more information about Carolyn here: www.fitforlivinglife.com or you can email her directly: c.moos@standfordalumni.org
Damarius Bilbo is the NFL's leading sports agent as he talks about life's transitions and equipping athletes with the tools and education for life's success. Damarius Bilbo is a former NFL player and Georgia Tech graduate and is now the hottest NFL agent in the country. His story is one of defying all odds including having been raised in a single-parent household from Moss Point, Mississippi, being an undrafted NFL & realized he lost the love for the game and started his own sports agency. He has most recently garnered lots of attention after his company Revolution Sports was acquired by Rich Paul's Klutch Sports Group to run the NFL division. Damarius's roster includes some heavy hitters such as Pro Bowlers Melvin Gordon, Jarvis Landry, and Alvin Kamara. His story is one of turning his passion into his purpose and changing the landscape of sports.
To learn more about Damarius follow him on Instagram: @bilbo8; Klutch Sports Group @klutchsports