The Transition: Life After Sports: Recent Episodes
Fernando Alvarez
Fernando Alvarez, principal of JAG Insurance Group, recaps his journey from athlete to entrepreneur and how those worlds overlap, informing each other. In chronicling his transition from baseball to business, Fernie dispenses the knowledge and experiences that helped shape his success and hopes to inspire others going through their own transitions.
Fernie , Host of TTP sits down with 2 sports professional Athlete Brian Jordan and talks about the transitions of life, hardship and how to perserver through all of the noise. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fernando Alvarez, Co - President of HUB SFL recaps his journey from athlete to entrepreneur and how those worlds overlap, informing each other. In chronicling his transition from baseball to business, Fernie shares the knowledge and experiences that helped shape his success and hopes to inspire others going through their own transitions in life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ernando Alvarez, Principal of JAG Insurance Group, recaps his journey from athlete to entrepreneur and how those worlds overlap, informing each other. In chronicling his transition from baseball to business, Fernie shares the knowledge and experiences that helped shape his success and hopes to inspire others going through their own transitions in life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ▼Check out Fernie and the Transition Podcast on Instagram at: @_thetransitionpodcast ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To celebrate mother's day, Fernie invites his wife Giselle to come onto the podcast to discuss their journey together and her transition into motherhood. A raw, vulnerable conversation.
If we tried to list all of this guest's accomplishments, we'd run out of space. In the latest episode, Fernie interviews Joey Chestnut, who holds several world records in the realm of competitive eating. He takes Fernie through his regiment, why he continues in the sport, and what it takes to be a competitive eater.
Fernie's own personal trainer, Reese Whitely comes onto the podcast. Reese recalls his past in basketball and how his faith has kept him centered,
Fernie sits down with Caleb Mezzy. Caleb has years of sports business and digital media experience, e's now the Industry Relations, Media Specialist at Neumann University's Sport Management Program in addition to his duties as a Professor in the Sports Management curriculum. Don't miss their fascinating conversation!
We kick off season 3 with one of the biggest free agents in the MLB today. Nick Castellanos, formerly of the Reds, Tigers, and Cubs came sat down with Fernie to discuss a myriad of topics. His insights are both thought-provoking & great insight into what it takes to make it in the MLB.
Former Miami Dolphin & Pittsburgh Steeler Kristoffer Doura comes on to discuss his life after a life-threatening incident on the field. His tenacity and will to live in the aftermath helped him transition from an athlete to a successful financial advisor.
Manning Sumner, the owner of Legacy Fit Gyms, comes on to discuss the difference between his generation of athletes and the current one, his journey as a business owner, and what he expects from himself as well as others.
Xavier Scruggs joins the podcast to discuss chasing his dream with Fernie. Xavier is a former MLB player and currently serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant for the St.Louis Cardinals as well as a broadcaster for ESPN.
From his college football career at Penn to his time as a securitization expert on Wall Street, Solo has worked relentlessly to infuse greatness into every challenge and new venture he's ever taken on. He comes on to the podcast to talk about his latest venture, Calaxy, an open social marketplace for creators.
Former pro golfer and current realtor, Chris Carlin, chronicles his journey from one career to the other, while explaining how he learned to live with his anxiety.
Fernie invited Ryan Jardine to the podcast to discuss Project Grapple, Ryan's initiative to use jiu jitsu to help inner city kids find a new passion.
Juan Rodriguez: At The Forefront Of A Burgeoning Industry Fernie explores the world of competitive gaming with Juan Rodriguez, whose goal is to to become the foremost financial advisor for gaming personalities.
Nolan Carroll returns to the podcast to have an honest discussion with Fernie regarding the current issues facing American society. They exchange ideas in order to better understand each other's perspectives.
In the second part of Fernie's conversation with his old friend Marc Suarez, they discuss how their dreams have evolved and why you should seek out to build something rather than chase money when starting a business.
Fernie sits down with his old friend and teammate, Marc Suarez. together they discuss old times, lessons learned and what the future holds.
In the second part of their conversation, Richard and Fernie discuss how being present is required for success as well as finding the proper balance as an athlete.
Richard Giannoti comes on the show and recounts his stints in the minor leagues with the San Francisco Giants and Anaheim Angels and how he transitioned into finance once his career was over.
Former American University Tennis Player Lourdes Riusech Avino comes on the podcast to discuss her athletic career, some troubling times in her life and how her son inspired Yteach, her educational app.
In the second part of their conversation, Fernie and David discuss shaking athletes out of an "average" mindset and how to identify those with a true drive to succeed.
Former Cincinnati Red and current MLB scout, David Espinosa sits down with Fernie to discuss his journey to the MLB and the unforgettable moments it produced.
In the second half of their conversation, Fernie and Carlos delve deeper into the values and habits that need to be instilled into young athletes.
Fernie sits down with Carlos de la Osa. A former three time state champion at the high school level, Carlos now dedicates himself to training and mentoring the next generation of baseball players.
Fernie sits down with fellow entrepreneur and former professional baseball player, Angel Nicolas. Together they discuss building a culture, learning from your losses and falling in love with the building process.
In this episode, Fernie sat down with former University of Miami volleyball player Cameron Dobbs. She went through a tremendous identity crisis following unforeseen circumstances. In this episode she recounts that adversity and how she come out of it with her identity intact.
Fernie sits down with former College Teammate and minor league baseball player Arthur Santos to reflect on the transition from being a athlete to becoming a business owner.
Fernie sits down with former minor league baseball player Javi Sanchez to reflect on how building relationships allowed them to get great opportunities.
Fernie sits down with JAG Creative Media Director, Luis Montejo. They discuss how good company culture breeds passion which in turn helps employees beyond the office.
In the first episode of our second season, Fernie sits down with ESPN Podcast Producer Anthony Calatayud. They discuss Anthony's transition from basketball to broadcasting and how what he learned on the court helped him overcome hurdles in both his personal and professional life.
In the second part of his conversation with J.P. Arencibia, Fernie and him address the way anxiety has affected their lives. They speak candidly in an effort to destigmatize the conversation surrounding anxiety and mental health.
Fernie sits down with former MLB Player J.P. Arencibia . Together they discuss growing in Miami, playing with the University of Tennessee, his time in the minor leagues and finally making it to the big leagues.
In this episode Fernie sits down with his younger brother and fellow producer, Chris Alvarez. They discuss his basketball career from Blair Academy to helping coach a championship team at the University of Miami.
Former NFL player Nolan Carroll comes into the studio to discuss his college recruitment process, his NFL career and his current entrepreneurial pursuits.
In this episode Fernie sits down with our business development lead Donte Harris to discuss his current transition into the insurance world as well how his faith has helped in times of transition.
Fernie talks with author, businessman and former Marquette Basketball player, John Wilkom. Together they discuss John's transition from sports to where he is today.
Fernie sits down with Javier Perez aka Javi Strong. Javi recounts his journey growing up as an athlete, his career as a principal and how the fortitude he forged as an athlete helped him through his darkest period.
In this episode Fernie sits down with former University of Miami quarterback Malik Rosier. They talk about a range of topics including the highs and lows of his Hurricanes career, being a athlete in the age of social media and his aspirations to play in the NFL.
In this episode, Fernie invites on one of his JAG business partners, Doug Jones to speak about his transition from college football to his current role of principal at a growing insurance agency.
Fernie sits down with the founder of Miami based production company, Merge Studios. They discuss the growing pains of building a business as well as the methods to keep a business going strong.
In this episode, Fernie has a conversation with former MLB player Raul Ibanez. They speak about the current landscape in baseball, Raul's journey to the majors and his advice for young athletes and their parents. A fascinating listen giving perspective to what it takes to play at a high level for nearly 20 years.
In the second part of his conversation with UCF football alum Tom Pita, Fernie asks Tom how his faith helped him through his hardships and how his perspective changed due to his experiences.
In the first part of his conversation with Thomas Pita, Fernie goes over Tom's beginnings in sports, his time in the UCF Football program and the trials and tribulations of recent years. This first half already provides a vivid picture of the type of fortitude Tom took from the gridiron to life.
In this episode, Fernie has an impromptu conversation with JAG producer Kevin Gazitua. Together they discuss how motivation can be fleeting and therefore, preparation is the key to success.
In the second part of his conversation with former UM pitcher Andrew Lane, Fernie and Andrew discuss his transition from baseball to his current career at Amicon Management.
Fernie sits down to talk with Andrew Lane, a former pitcher for the University of Miami. In the first part of their conversation, Andrew discusses his discovery of baseball, his determination to be a UM player and the bumps along the road to getting where he wanted to be.
In the second part of Fernie's discussion with Larry Johnson, Larry discussing life after football, including the difficulties he faced and how he was able to overcome them.
In the first part of his conversation with former NFL running back Larry Johnson, Fernie and Larry discuss his time at Penn State, his Heisman trophy nominated season as well as getting drafted in the 1st round of 2003 draft.
Fernie invites on his friend of 15 years, Dennis Diaz to the podcast. Dennis played baseball for both FIU and in the minor leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is currently running Ketamine Health Centers which is pioneering a new method in helping people deal with their mental health issues.
In this episode, Fernie sits down with Connor Tripp, host of the Confident Money podcast. They discuss his transition from competing in martial arts to collegiate golf to becoming a financial coach. His philosophy to destigmatize the conversation surrounding money has already helped several improve their financial situation.
This episode is the second in a two part series that covers Fernie's Interview with Javier Herrera. Javier experienced incredible highs and dealt with difficult lows as a baseball player in both college and the Minor Leagues. His journey exemplifies the constant state of transition an athlete finds themselves in.
This episode is the first in a two part series that covers Fernie's Interview with Javier Herrera. Javier experience incredible highs and dealt with difficult lows as a Baseball player in both college and the Minor Leagues. His journey exemplifies the constant state of transition an athlete finds themselves in.
Fernie sits down with Brandon Okpalobi, a former UM college basketball player who went through his own transition on his way to becoming an entrepreneur and community leader.
Fernie interviews memory grandmaster Nelson Dellis. Nelson discusses his journey to being a 4x memory national champion, his climbs on Mt. Everest and his recently published book, Remember it! Essential listening for all those who want to know how to improve their memory.
Fernie sits down with the founder of PIERCE Plan, Kelly Pierce, to discuss the undocumented pitfalls high school athletes face in getting college scholarships. In this episode they shed a light on this often overlooked issue that is leaving promising students without a bright future.
In episode 3, Fernie invites JAG's Digital Media Coordinator, Juan Lopez, to discuss the things necessary in order to dream big. Fernie recounts sacrifices he continues to make in order to make his dreams work as well as the things that inspire him to continue dreaming.
In this episode, Fernie speaks about Identity and how it can shift through the years, especially as an athlete. Fernie also emphasizes the importance of one's environment in personal growth and how it can affect one's identity.
Fernando Alvarez, principal of JAG Insurance Group, recaps his journey from athlete to entrepreneur and how those worlds overlap, informing each other. In chronicling his transition from baseball to business, Fernie dispenses the knowledge and experieinces that helped shape his success and hopes to inspire others going through their own transitions.