Athletes Unite Conference Podcast: Recent Episodes
Classye James and Jonathan Jones
The purpose of the Athletes Unite Conference Podcast is to bring together athletes current and former to increase awareness around mental health while providing an experience for athletes to create businesses and career opportunities through sports, entrepreneurship, and technology. On this podcast we'll get to hear some of the background stories from our guest speakers. Your hosts Classye James, MBA whose an extremely versatile individual as an athlete, techie and serial entrepreneur. Along with her co-host Jonathan Jones, athlete, author, and highly sought after speaker. They will bring real, relevant and hard hitting conversation that you won't get anywhere else.
Jonathan Orr provides a blueprint for how athletes can begin to prepare for what is next in their journey.
Jonathan Orr
E-mail: jorr.ats@gmail.com
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in
/jonathan-orr-51a432b0/
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjonesspeaks/
#AthletesTransition #HowToWinInLife #AthletesUnite
In this episode we will discuss how to elevate your health from a generational perspective. To help you live healthier and longer.
Dorrell Jalloh
E-mail: dorrellsjalloh@gmail.com
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorrell-jalloh-mba-bb569833/
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjonesspeaks/
GenerationalHealth #HowToLiveHealthy
Learn the highs and the lows about securing funding to start your own venture from three established individuals sharing their journey through fundraising.
Ahmad Starks
IG: https://www.instagram.com/astarks3/
E-mail: ahmadstarks@aol.com
Website: https://www.starkstraining.com
Tiffany Kelly:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tiffmkell/
E-mail: tiffany@curastory.co
Website: https://tiffanykelly.co/
Bryan Young:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanyounghlp/
E-mail: byoung@homelendingpal.com
Website: https://www.homelendingpal.com/staff-member/bryan-young/
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjonesspeaks/
Learning how to have a healthy relationship with food is essential for not just you now, it's for the future. And as athletes we don't want to lose sight over what's neccesary for our growth and function.
Katie Spadia:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/fueling.former.athletes
E-mail: SPADA.STRONG.NUTRITION@GMAIL.COM
Website: https://spadastrongnutrition.com/about
Kara Wilson:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karawilsonnutrition/
E-mail: kara@karawilsonnutrition.com
Website: https://msha.ke/karawilsonnutrition
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjonesspeaks/
The inspiring story of a man who not only had amazing class, but a stroy of grit and true determination that cahlelenges us all to elevate our lives and gives us some applicable information to really see the tools that we need to take it up another notch on and off the field in and out of the season of play.
Rennie Curan:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/renniecurran/
E-mail: renniecurran@me.com
Website: https://renniecurran.com/
Dwight Hicks:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dwighthicksofficial/
Website: https://www.lettersto87.com/
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjonesspeaks/
When you navigate the life that comes after the ball deflates what will you do? These are a few professionals that are doubling down and are here to share some game on how to move successfully. Tap in to hear how you can create your own rebirth of passion and identity before it's to late.
Penelope Yamauchi:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/penelope_yamauchi/
E-mail: penelopeYamauchi@gmail.com
Darius Taylor:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darius-taylor10/
Ashley Roberts: IG: @_thisisashleyr
Coachroberts@cebasketball.org
Site: https://www.cebasketball.org/
Jodi Greve:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachjodi_/
Site: https://www.jodigreve.com/speaker-1
Tobruk Blaine:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tobrukleigh/
E-mail: tobruk.blaine@sjsu.edu
Site: https://www.tobrukblaine.com/
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjonesspeaks/
In this episode we'll breakdown everything you need to know about getting positioned and having a sustainable brand.Differentiating your brand can be so difficult with social media and with influencers everywhere we look. However, when you know what it truly takes, to build a sustainable brand you'll have staying power.
Follow Your Speakers Below:
Esther Wallace: Instagram.com/es_wallace
https://www.playasociety.com/pages/esther
Tiffany Kelly:
https://www.Instagram.com/tiffmkell
E-mail: tiffany@curastory.co
https://tiffanykelly.co/
Darian Cartharn:
https://www.instagram.com/marathonfaith/
More links: https://linktr.ee/playersumedia
JQ: Instagram.com/jqsportspr
E-mail: jq@jqsportspr.com
Site: https://www.jqsportspr.com/
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjonesspeaks/
Giving back is essential so just understanding the importance of giving back we wanted to share this high level conversation discussing what that can look like in a real and tangible way to ultimately equip us to serve more people on the highest level!
Follow Your Speakers Below:
Josh Haymond:
instagram.com/josh_haymond
E-mail: josh@alleyoophoops.org
https://www.joshhaymond.com/
Dr. Emerald Fulmore
instagram.com/dremeraldfulmore
E-mail: Efulmore@bowiestate.edu
https://www.dremeraldfulmore.com/about-2
Torian Robinson
https://www.instagram.com/torianrobinson/
Website: https://groveparkfoundation.org/our-team/torian-robinson-headshot/
Derek Layne
inthelaynebb@gmail.com
Website: https://www.inthelayne.com/about
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourpodcastmentorshow/
When it comes down to unpacking all that hapened at the conference that would take so much time. However, we got to hear from former NC State volleyball player, Jasmine Evans who gave her thoughts.
Calling all current and former athletes seeking employment!!!
Although we have wrapped up #AUC22, our goal of connecting athletes with amazing career opportunities is FAR from over.
If you are interested in working at Cisco, Oracle, Lenovo, Glassdoor, Accenture, Jackson and Coker, Truist, BetMGM, Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center, Equitable, Enterprise Holdings
Fill out out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl3vmJjHO63pFOPz26hrfknPnqOfxZfqsKYNz-ImfErMFCnQ/viewform
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourpodcastmentorshow/
Putting down one sport to eventually pick up another is one thing that athletes know how to do all so well.
Listen closely to the stories of Derrick Furlow, Jasmine Brown, Taj Dashaun and Coach Kenny "Jo-Jo" Smith all share and also provide some tangible insitght that we can pull and glean from to position ourselves for the next stage or even challenge of our lives.
High Points:
- How To Become An Author
- Lessons Learned After Publishing
- The Recipe of a Good Story
00:00 - Intro & Snippet
01:45 - Why did you become an author?
06:35 - When Did You Know You We're Ready To Share Your Story?
12:24 - Lessons Learned After Publishing
18:18 - How To Balance Work, Life and Business
26:40 - How To Get Your Book Published
37:59 - The Recipe Of A Good Story
40:50 - What book had a huge impact on you
Connect with The Authors :
Derrick Furlow:
Social Media @derrickfurlowjrE-mail Address: derrickfurlow@gmail.com
Website: https://derrickfurlow.com/
Jasmine Brown
Social Media: @jasminetheauthor
E-mail: info@factsforyouth.com Website: https://www.jasminebrownauthor.com/
Taj Dashun Social Media: @tajdashaunE-mail: taj@tajdashaun.com **Website: https://www.tajdashaun.com/
Coach Kenny Jo-Jo Smith
Social Media @akroncoach_jojo*E-mail: kennethjsmith@iampossibleenterprise.comWebsite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-jo-jo-smith-m-ed-48002170/*
Follow Your Hosts Classye & Jonathan
Connect with Classye James:
- Website: https://www.shakeoutllc.com/; https://www.classyejames.com/home
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Connect with Jonathan Jones:
Do you find it hard, to transition to the life you’re about to live after sports?
Are you one of those athletes who still fail to recognize our ability as leaders?
More often than not, we feel lost in life as soon as we stop playing. We try to look for career opportunities where we can be fulfilled, but let’s admit it -- that ain’t easy. It’s tough, waking up every day, and having to do something different from your routine, but if we’re just going to look a bit deeper, we’ll realize that being an athlete is a golden accessory.
Today’s guests aim to help young people see themselves as community leaders, not just athletes. Ace in life after sports by embracing your life as an athlete.
Kenny "Jo-Jo" Smith is a former student-athlete turned children’s book author, educator, and coach. He is the founder of Ladies First Akron Inc., a 501c3 organization focused on developing true student athletes, where he helps create mental toughness through education and athletics.
Dr. Erica Glover is the founder of OKBNU, Inc., a non-profit organization committed to amplifying the voices of young people through leadership, community activism, and healthy relationships. She is a former Basketball athlete -- a point guard on the University of Akron team.
High Points:
- Transitioning to Life After Sports: Kenny Smith’s Story
- Transitioning to Life After Sports: Dr. Erica Glover’s Story
- Why is it Important for Athletes to Unite?
- “We Are More Than Just Athletes”
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:00:55) – Get Your Tickets Now!
(00:02:03) – Today’s Dynamic Duo, Dr. Erica Glover and Kenny Smith
(00:04:48) – Transitioning to Life After Sports: Kenny Smith’s Story
(00:07:03) – Transitioning to Life After Sports: Dr. Erica Glover’s Story
(00:09:29) – Why is it Important for Athletes to Unite?
(00:13:25) – “We Are More Than Just Athletes”
(00:16:12) – What They’re Most Excited About on the Conference
(00:18:17) – Connect with Kenny Smith and Dr. Erica Glover
Connect with Kenny Smith:
- Instagram:
Are you an athlete who has gone through the experience of not reaching the ideal look or form for your sport? Have you gone through the pressure to look a certain way just to live up to your routine even after sports?
Trying so hard to be who you used to be could drive you to do unhealthy behaviors around your diet -- a series of actions that could eventually lead to lifelong consequences and regrets.
Today’s guest, Katie Spada, is an OSU synchronized swimming alum turned registered dietitian nutritionist. She is the Owner and Founder of Spada Strong Nutrition LLC, a nutrition coaching business focused on helping athletes fuel for life after sport, helping improve body image for athletes without dieting so they can feel confident in their own skin.
She’s passionate about helping people see that there’s a way you can utilize nutrition to support your health and have it still be enjoyable. Remember, making your body smaller isn’t the key; it’s about being the healthiest version that you can be!
High Points:
- Myths about the Work Dietitians and Nutritionists Do
- The Backstory: On Wanting to Study Nutrition
- An Isolated Issue; “You’re Not The Only One Struggling”
- Why is it Important for Athletes to Unite?
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:01:10) – Get Your Tickets Now!
(00:02:05) – Welcoming Today’s Guest, Katie Spada,
(00:02:52) – Something About You -- Who is Katie Spada?
(00:03:53) – Dietitians vs. Nutritionists -- What’s The Difference?
(00:04:46) – Myths about the Work Dietitians and Nutritionists Do
(00:06:00) – The Backstory: On Wanting to Study Nutrition
(00:08:55) – An Isolated Issue; “You’re Not The Only One Struggling”
(00:10:27) – Why is it Important for Athletes to Unite?
(00:11:26) – What She’s Most Excited About the Conference
(00:12:33) – Connect with Katie Spada
(00:13:51) – Get Your Tickets Now!
Connect with Katie Spada:
- Instagram:
Athletes are raised with lots of potential though different in choice of expertise. But if together we come as one, former athletes, athletes, and even college athletes, we can stand as a powerful community while living our lives with the best version of ourselves.
Join us as we get acquainted and connected with people that are like-minded, listening and learning deeper about the athletic community from a different perspective.
This episode with Arissa Wilson aims to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at the awaited Athlete Unite Conference so you can get to meet some of our speakers and hear some insights and information that would shape more as you strive and pursue your life’s purpose.
Arissa Wilson is a woman of many passions and one purpose. She is the CEO of Taskletes and YOU-ISH (Centering you, to Intentionally Seek Healing so you can Internally Secure your Health) – a confidence coaching firm that empowers others to cultivate the confidence needed to live out their purpose.
High Points:
- Living in purpose is acting out our passions.
- Everybody has a purpose: What is my life mission?
- Arissa’s Mission in Life: Passion, Reputation, Relationship, and Love
- Athletes understand what it means to commit to something at an early stage.
- You can’t leverage the benefits unless you’re intentional.
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:01:20) – Acknowledging our sponsor, Dreamville.
(00:01:43) – Welcoming today’s guest, Arissa Wilson.
(00:01:44) – A Confidence Coach: Who is Arissa Wilson?
(00:03:12) – Living in purpose is acting out our passions.
(00:04:35) – Everybody has a purpose: What is my life mission?
(00:05:02) – Arissa’s Mission in Life: Passion, Reputation, Relationship, and Love
(00:06:10) – Love is very sacrificial and tough enough with no extra.
(00:07:49) – A Gig-Tech Company: What is Taskletes?
(00:13:10) – Athletes have worth and value and their skills are necessary.
(00:13:29) – Why do you think that it's important for athletes to unite?
(00:14:39) – Athletes understand what it means to commit to something at an early stage.
(00:16:18) – You can’t leverage the benefits unless you&rs
How can you empower yourself to begin a new journey without being discouraged by this new environment where you know nothing about how to get to what it is that you want to achieve?
As athletes, we’ve gone through the experience of being told by everyone that we have great skills as an athlete, therefore it would be easy for us to land any job. But what really happens as soon as we take a step towards that path is we suddenly feel lost. We go through a series of not knowing what to do and where to go, for this life is a whole lot different from our day-to-day as an athlete.
But truth be told, we can actually achieve whatever it is that we’re going after. It might scare you off at first, but as soon as you get to bridge that gap between your experiences and apply your athletic superpowers to your present, you’ll ace this life. Our guest for today is a living testimony of that.
Penelope Yamauchi is a career coach aside from being the Director of Candidate Experience at Vendition. She is a former D1 swimmer and 2012 Olympic Trial Qualifier dedicated to helping athletes and underrepresented minorities begin meaningful career opportunities.
High Points:
- Today’s guest, Penelope Yamauchi, Shares the Backstory of Her Athlete Life
- The Work that Penelope and the Whole Vendition Team Do
- The Most Fulfilling Part about Penelope’s Work
- Why Is It Important for Athletes to Unite?
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:00:56) – Jonathan Jones, Co-Host of the Athletes Unite Podcast
(00:01:27) – Today’s guest, Penelope Yamauchi, Shares the Backstory of Her Athlete Life
(00:03:20) – The Work that Penelope and the Whole Vendition Team Do
(00:06:25) – What Role Did You Play in Your Team?
(00:08:30) – The Most Fulfilling Part about Penelope’s Work
(00:09:50) – Why Is It Important for Athletes to Unite?
(00:11:46) – What Gets Her Excited About the Upcoming Conference
(00:13:28) – Connect with Penelope Yamauchi
(00:14:20) – Get Your Tickets Now!
Connect with Penelope Yamauchi:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-yamauchi/
- Instagram:
This is an event like none other ever before – the Athlete Unite Conference. Talking about business, life, entrepreneurship, and mental health. Everything you need is going to be there.
Coping up with today’s evolving technology, athletes are given the opportunity to relate while using their skills to grow as an individual and chase dreams even more.
Be with us as we help athletes and former athletes reach their full potential in the modern world. Having a great chance to learn from athletes with big names who are making their way to the world of success.
Derek Boone is an Account Manager at Cisco, a board member for Alley Oop Hoops, and at the same time, a VP of sales at ShakeOutllc. He is a big community advocate. Helping out people adapt to technology either to increase their profit or reduce their costs.
High Points:
- The Growing Technology: Athletes know how to adapt to new environments.
- How do you leverage your sports to make them work for you?
- Why do you think it is vital for athletes to come together and unite?
- Looking Forward: Helping athletes look presentable in Papers
- Register and get your tickets to be in Atlanta!
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:01:14) – Shout out to our sponsors and the whole Shakeout team!
(00:02:03) – Welcoming today’s guest, Derek Boone.
(00:04:03) – Who is Derek Boone?
(00:07:22) – The Growing Technology: Athletes know how to adapt to new environments.
(00:10:00) – “Glue Guy”: The player who holds the team together
(00:10:47) – How do you leverage your sports to make them work for you?
(00:11:56) – Why do you think it is important for athletes to come together and unite?
(00:12:08) – There is no bigger network than sports
(00:13:02) – We are able to learn great things from each other
(00:17:26) – Looking Forward: Helping athletes look presentable in Papers
(00:21:03) – Connect with Derek Boone
(00:22:32) – Register and get your tickets to be in Atlanta!
Connect with Classye James:
- Website: https://www.shakeoutllc.com/; https://www.classyejames.com/home
- Instagram:
The Athletes Unite Conference will be an event you’ve never yet experienced as an athlete. As we all gather and talk about mental health and career, attendees will be able to connect with everyone that’s there – from the young students to the veterans of various fields.
But even before the conference, someone has already been doing work like this. For two years now, she’s been opening doors for learning and opportunities for young professionals and athletes.
Tune in to this episode to understand the power behind connecting people of diverse experiences.
Sydnee Walker is a former Division 1 Track & Field athlete at the University of Oregon where she graduated with a double major in Journalism and PR. Sydnee is the founder of The Collaborative, where she helps connect the sports and entertainment industry with journalists and PRs via Zoom fireside chats.
High Points:
- Live Q&A: The Vision for The Collaborative in relation to Sydnee’s Degree in Journalism and PR
- Why Is It Important for Athletes to Unite?
- The First Thought Upon Hearing “Women and Sports”
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:01:11) – Register and Get Your Tickets Now!
(00:02:34) – Welcoming today’s guest, Sydnee Walker
(00:03:05) – Talking about The Collaborative and the Things that They Do
(00:04:06) – Knowing Who to Invite as A Guest Speaker
(00:05:28) – The Backstory of How Sydnee Ended Up Throwing Hammer
(00:07:21) – Live Q&A: The Vision for The Collaborative in relation to Sydnee’s Degree in Journalism and PR
(00:09:27) – Why Is It Important for Athletes to Unite?
(00:11:20) – What She’s Most Excited About with the Conference
(00:11:55) – The First Thought Upon Hearing “Women and Sports”
(00:12:55) – Connect with Sydnee Walker
(00:13:37) – Get Your Tickets Now!
Connect with Sydnee Walker:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydnee-walker/
- Instagram:
There is a lot to expect with this upcoming event – the Athlete Unite Conference. Learning new things and discovering athletes’ stories with different competence.
Have one great purpose to come together, to hear about someone’s journey, and to be inspired to be the best version of ourselves in whatever career we chose.
This episode with Katrina Clayton has the intention to continue raising awareness with an emphasis on mental health and introducing athletes and former athletes to different opportunities along the line of business, entrepreneurship, and career.
Katrina Clayton is a young lady from Brooklyn, New York who works in the sports industry and helps the player become the best version of themselves and sees the bigger picture of things. She currently works in the National Basketball Players Association– a labor union that represents National Basketball Association (NBA) players.
High Points:
- What excites you more about being a woman in sports?
- Meet Together: People put their differences aside and come together for the same purpose.
- To hear different Athlete stories: Everyone’s journey is completely different.
- Get your tickets now!
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:01:24) – Acknowledging the Great Help from our Sponsor, ORCO
(00:02:03) – Welcoming today’s guest, Katrina Clayton.
(00:04:15) – Who is Katrina Clayton?
(00:08:22) – What excites you more about being a woman in sports?
(00:10:28) – You can always inspire at any point in your chosen career.
(00:11:46) – Why do you think it is important for athletes to unite?
(00:12:07) – Meet Together: People put their differences aside and come together for the same purpose.
(00:12:45) – Get your tickets now!
(00:13:02) – What does Katrina look forward to at the Athletes Unite Conference?
(00:14:26) – To hear different Athlete stories: Everyone’s journey is completely different.
(00:15:56) – Connect with Katrina Clayton
Connect with Classye James:
- Website: https://www.shakeoutllc.com/; https://www.classyejames.com/home
- Instagram:
How do you live by your own definition of success as you ace both the life during and after sports?
We all want to live a life where success is embedded in our story. We all want to find and walk that path that will lead us to where we’d like to be.
But without maximizing your potential and picking the right team, you’d find it hard to reach that place of your dreams.
Take note that relationships are everything. Learn from others’ stories and ace your journey.
High Points:
- The Backstory: How the Law of Athlete Came to Existence
- What the 12 Laws of Athlete is All About
- “Relationship is Everything”: Why It Is Important for Athletes to Unite
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:00:55) – Register and Get Your Tickets Now!
(00:01:42) – Welcoming today’s guest, Deonte Holden
(00:02:25) – Creating Opportunities for Athletes: Who is Deonte Holden?
(00:03:20) – The Backstory: How the Law of Athlete Came to Existence
(00:06:00) – What the 12 Laws of Athlete is All About
(00:09:23) – Law #1: Pick The Right Team
(00:11:49) – “Relationship is Everything”: Why It Is Important for Athletes to Unite
(00:14:50) – What He’s Most Excited About with the Conference
(00:16:40) – TMI: A Random Fact about Deonte Holden
(00:17:37) – Connect with Deonte Holden
(00:18:45) – Get Your Tickets Now!
Connect with Deonte Holden:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honchoholden/
- Website: https://www.lawofathlete.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofathlete/
- YouTube:
Are you ready to be a part of this amazing event where people come together as athletes, reconnect, and share experiences to make an impact on our today’s community?
Being able to move with the aim of helping the next generation be more prepared for their chosen career through mentorship.
This forthcoming conference is going to be a life-changing event that will focus on mental health, entrepreneurship, and business where people get a job and got to reconnect with other athletes from different expertise.
Josh Haymond is an amazing father of two boys, a husband, and the founder of the Alley Oop Hoops, a non-profit organization that mentors and motivates youth through Basketball.
High Points:
- Why is it important that athletes unite?
- What does it take to be a Leader?
- Reconnect as athletes: Aiming to prepare the next generation
- Mark your calendar and be in Atlanta!
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:01:33) – Welcoming today’s guest, Josh Haymond.
(00:02:02) – “A Former Basketball Player”: Who is Josh Haymond?
(00:04:15) – The story behind Josh Haymond’s passion for mentoring
(00:06:56) – What does it take to be a Leader?
(00:07:52) – Why is it important that athletes unite?
(00:10:58) – Reconnect as athletes: Aiming to prepare the next generation
(00:11:44) – What is Josh most excited about with the conference
(00:13:18) – People coming together as an athlete from different areas
(00:15:39) – Connect with Josh Haymond
(00:16:50) – Mark your calendar and be in Atlanta!
Connect with Josh Haymond:
- Website: https://www.joshhaymond.com/;
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josh.haymond.77
- Twitter:https://twitter.com/Josh_Haymond; https://twitter.com/alleyoophoopsnc
- Instagram: https://www.ins
Are you an athlete who almost lost everything due to addiction but is now working your way back to live life again?
We all go through our own toughest moments in life, and whether we deny it or not, we tend to blame others for why we ended up ruining our potential. We think that if they’d be in our shoes, they’d also drink, they’d also suffer, and they’d also be a mess. But what we usually fail to notice is that the key towards change is already within us – and that is us, ourselves.
Beau Payne used to be like you. He made mistakes, but he has learned his lessons. So take that step and live life better. Be your self’s best version.
High Points:
- A Short Backstory: Who is Beau Payne?
- “Our Loved Ones and the People Around Us Deserve to Have the Best Version of Us”
- “Do Life on Life’s Terms”: Why is it Important for Athletes to Unite?
- Beau and His Mom: “We don’t live in the what-if; we live in the what is”
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:00:57) – Welcoming today’s guest, Beau Payne
(00:01:40) – A Short Backstory: Who is Beau Payne?
(00:05:54) – “Our Loved Ones and the People Around Us Deserve to Have the Best Version of Us”
(00:10:10) – “Do Life on Life’s Terms”: Why is it Important for Athletes to Unite?
(00:12:32) – What Excites Beau the Most about the Conference
(00:14:14) – Beau and His Mom: “We don’t live in the what if; we live in the what is”
(00:15:54) – Connect with Beau Payne
(00:16:33) – Get Your Ticket Now!
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberbeau/
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- Website: https://www.shakeoutllc.co
Obviously, there is life beyond the sports field. Athletes also leave their passions as they grow older and when life circumstances demand it. But what happens to athletes after they retire from competing?
We should recognize the need for the athletes to be in a team to connect with after sports. When athletes experience life outside their passions they actually encounter the pressure which comes from what we call identity transitions. Particularly, when they reach the state of being married and having a kid where from being a sportsperson they shift into another path.
Moreover, this Athletes Unite Conference is aiming to provide an experience for athletes where they can learn to create businesses, and identify career opportunities through sports, entrepreneurship, and technology.
High Points:
- Athlete's retirement and career development
- Athletes need a team to connect with after sports
- Identity transitions in the life of an athlete
- There are desirable chances of discovery in the Athletes Unite Conference
(00:00:00) – Snippet & Intro
(00:1:49) – Introduce the guest speaker, Bethany Crouch
(00:03:53) – The journey of a former athlete, Bethany Crouch
(00:06:29) – Athlete's retirement and career development
(00:09:02) – Athletes need a team to connect with after sports
(00:10:30) – Identity transitions in the life of an athlete
(00:16:56) – There are desirable chances of discovery in the Athletes Unite Conference
(00:18:55) – Every decision in an athlete's journey is important.
(00:21:46) – Be in Atlanta and learn more about other athlete’s Journey
Connect with Classye James:
- Website: https://www.shakeoutllc.com/; https://www.classyejames.com/home
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
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Have you always wanted to connect with other athletes and live by the uniquely unfair advantage only us, athletes, get to experience?
Do you want to be on top of your game and be able to live an elite life after sports?
As our guest for today says, you can’t do what you need to do if you don’t have a clue!
So dive right in and take advantage of this episode as we talk with Derrick Furlow Jr.
Derrick Furlow Jr. is a Transformational Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur who inspires and empowers athletes like him as he helps put them in a position to transition like a champion to live life after sports.
High Points:
- The Main Reason Why It’s Important for Athletes to Unite
- Collaboration is the New Game: Learn From and With Others
- This is Why You Need to be At the Conference
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:00:41) – Welcoming Today’s Guest, Derrick Furlow Jr.
(00:01:47) – “Transition Like A Champion”: Who is Derrick Furlow Jr.?
(00:04:16) – The Main Reason Why It’s Important for Athletes to Unite
(00:07:33) – Collaboration is the New Game: Learn From and With Others
(00:10:28) – Check out Derrick’s Book: What’s Next?
(00:10:49) – Jonathan’s Experience on Collaborating
(00:11:47) – This is Why You Need to be At the Conference
(00:16:04) – What Derrick is Most Excited About with the Conference
(00:19:17) – Connect with Derrick Furlow Jr.
(00:20:06) – Register and Get Your Ticket Now!
Notes / Mentions:
- What’s Next? How To Transition Like A Champion: https://derrickfurlow.com/whats-next/
- @shakeoutllc in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/
Connect with Derrick Furlow Jr.:
- Website: https://derrickfurlow.com/; https://w
In today’s situation, diverse employees are leaving jobs. There are a lot of seats in the workplace that needs to be complemented. This leads us to the fact that there is a huge opportunity for the athletes looking for employment to finally find a job, whether in companies or organizations.
Athletes are the perfect example of ideal employees. They have these certain qualities within them that could make their employers benefit even more. For instance, they are skilled communicators, they were also trained to manage their time wisely. They are teamwork minded and they are always prepared to receive and apply feedback, and so on.
Accordingly, this upcoming conference is seeking to help athletes fit into jobs and provide them opportunities to be employed in a job that they would love to work on. This conference is aiming to provide them with the tools, and skills that they need to fit in. Our partnership with Glassdoor makes it easier for us to pursue this for it also aims to connect people with the jobs that they love.
High Points:
- Resignation and the opportunities for athletes to find a job
- For athletes thinking about a career in sports: what to do and where to go
- Athletes being the epitome of an ideal employee
(00:00:00) – Snippet & Intro
(00:01:14) – Driving awareness of the upcoming Athletes Unite Conference
(00:02:54) – Resignation and the opportunities for athletes to find a job
(00:03:14) – Acknowledging the Great Help from our Sponsor, the Glassdoor
(00:05:45) – A must-know: where to go and what to do if you’re an athlete looking for a job.
(00:12:58) – Building authentic relationships with others
(00:13:55) – Athletes are the epitome of the ideal employee
(00:13:55) – Diversity, equity, and inclusion space
(00:19:27) – Go to the event and get a job!
Connect with Classye James:
- Website: https://www.shakeoutllc.com/; https://www.classyejames.com/home
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
Are you an athlete who wants to know other people in the field to create that bond as you all strive to be your very best? Do you want to learn from each other’s story and be part of the journey towards creating positive change in the athletic space?
The Athletes Unite Conference is going to be a game-changing event in the world of athletics. Tackling both mental health and career opportunities, this event is going to be something you’ve never experienced as an athlete!
But behind this huge success is, of course, a long journey of sleep nights and sweat and tears. So here are Classye James and Jonathan Jones, creating this podcast to share with you the stories on how conferences, speakers, sponsorships, and partnerships made it all possible for the event to happen.
High Points:
- Why Being An Attendee of the Athletes Unite Conference is a BIG Win
- Coming Together To Be The Change We’re Looking For in the Athletic Space
- Get Your Ticket Today!
(00:00:00) – Snippet + Intro
(00:00:38) – Welcoming the Other Half of the Podcast, Classye James
(00:01:42) – Why Being An Attendee of the Athletes Unite Conference is a BIG Win
(00:03:44) – The Journey as This Podcast’s Central Point
(00:04:44) – “Make Your Way To Atlanta, Georgia”
(00:06:02) – Coming Together to be The Change We’re Looking For in the Athletic Space
(00:09:03) – Get Your Ticket Today!
Connect with Classye James:
- Website: https://www.shakeoutllc.com/; https://www.classyejames.com/home
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutllc/; https://www.instagram.com/classyej/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShakeoutLLC/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shakeoutllc