Episodes

Dominick Reyes is a professional mixed martial artist and former college football player at Stony Brook University. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. Connect with Dom on Instagram @domreyes24 and on Twitter @DomReyes Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PpUeWDquDBU Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Instagram: @tajdashaun LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Order my new book here! http:...

Jhalisa Bell is a former Track and Field athlete at Catawba College, and current Master's student at Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management. Check out out Jhalisa's new podcast "Chime in with Jhalisa" here: Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6As37MDMKuq5YtTsRx3Qoo Connect with Jhalisa on Instagram @jhalisaaabell and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhalisa-b-0b0b04132/ Don't hesitate to reach out if there's any way my team and I can help with y...

Jonathan Jones is a former student-athlete, 2x TEDx Speaker and 2x Best Selling Author. Check out the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rFzW6kRg_dU Connect with Jonathan on Instagram @jonathanjonesspeaks and @yourpodcastmentorshow Visit Jonathan's website here: https://www.getpaidwithpodcasting.com/ Check out more episodes of Jonathan's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-podcast-mentor-show-with-jonathan-jones/id1585533401 You can subscribe to Jonathan's Y...

When did networking become a game of trying to strategize and “leverage” people rather than building genuine relationships? I know I’m not the only one who has an inbox full of impersonal, self-serving, copied and pasted messages. It seems that many of us have forgotten that networking works best when it’s built on genuine, human connections. I made this episode to share some networking tips for recently graduated student-athletes, but ultimately I’m hoping this will encourage us to be more a...

Amie Thompson is an energetic young woman living a triple life as an elite athlete, a student engineer and a synchronized swimming coach/program coordinator. She prides herself in putting 100% into everything she does. Connect with Amie on Instagram @amie.thompson and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-thompson-oly-163366105/ Don't hesitate to reach out if there's any way my team and I can help with your transition! Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Y1...

Kim Brady is the founder and business coach behind Kim Brady Business Coaching (www.kimbradybusinesscoaching.com). She helps former athletes to leverage their athletic experiences and philosophies to become champions in the business field. Her area of expertise is small business start-ups, mindset training, team building, and leadership development. Kim is a former marriage and family therapist who specialized in working with severely abused children; she was a 4-year DI scholarship recipient ...

Subscribe to Donta's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiylwuk4DD5moTwhjYoBrQ Follow Donta on Instagram @_leddrew Thanks for tuning in! Watch this full interview with Donta on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UPwmVnrdurA Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Instagram: @tajdashaun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A #N...

Anna Symonds is a plant medicine advocate and educator, who recently retired from her professional rugby career of 20 years! Follow Anna on Instagram @exitdrug and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annasymonds/ Thanks for tuning in! Watch this full interview with Anna on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/z3v0lSu3MhM Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Instagr...

Jared Sparks is a former Quarterback, and Wide Receiver at Purdue University and the University of Louisiana Monroe. I'm grateful that he was willing to share his story of transition on the podcast! We hope this interview gives you hope and inspiration to transition powerfully out of your sport! Don't hesitate to reach out if there's any way my team and I can help with your transition! Connect with Jared on Instagram @jaredsparks_ and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-sparks-...

Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Snippet & Intro (00:01:15) – Register for Jonathan’s Training here: http://getpaidwithpodcasting.com/ (00:01:52) – Today’s Guest is Taj Dashaun, Founder of Thrive After Sports (00:04:48) – Having Support while Figuring Out What Works Best (00:06:17) – Naïve and Lost Taj after College (00:08:18) – Eye-Opening Steps towards Positive Things (00:11:26) – Taj’s “This Is It” Moment (00:14:43) – Why does Taj Work with Athletes for Free? (00:18:50) – Two Questions: 1) W...

The Athletes Unite Conference is going to be a game changing event in the world of athletics. Our emphasis is mental health while providing an experience for athletes to create businesses and career opportunities through sports, entrepreneurship, and technology. Click this link to register and enter the codes below for FREE admission: https://www.shakeoutllc.com/ For FREE virtual admission, enter code: AUFREEV First 100 students to register get a FREE in person ticket. Enter code: AUFIRST100 ...

Lashawn Gee is a Hall-of-Famer, All-American, Speaker, and Author. She helps female student-athletes, their teams, and their coaches navigate academics, athletics, and life after sport by teaching them mindset strategies necessary to work and live well. Connect with Lashawn at https://www.theellegee.com/ and on Instagram @theellegee_ Check out the full interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/eq34Ee0pT8Q Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new bo...

Kayla knows firsthand what it's like to be in need. Growing up poor has had a lasting effect on her and this is why she is passionate about helping others. Kayla Bradham serves as the Executive Vice President for the Sports Philanthropy Network. Kayla is responsible for building relationships with athletes, sports teams, sponsors, sports organizations and their respective foundations. Connect with Kayla on Instagram @kaylabradham and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylajbradham ...

With the growing lack of life skills being taught, athletes are unequipped for adulthood which is causing major issues especially with mental health. We at 4D Athletes have developed online programs to better equip individuals for life both in and out of sports. Check out this demo link on “The Power of a Positive Attitude” to see how we are helping athletes Win in the Game of Life! Here is a demo link to view what a week of content looks like for 6th-12th graders: https://courses.4dathletes.c...

Whitney Davis is a former D-1 basketball player at Stony Brook University who is now a Creative Director, Writer, Comedian, and Producer. Connect with Whitney on Instagram @Justwhiti , @labelle_productions , and @whitseries Watch this full interview with Whitney on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/r_4cSCU4SqU Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Ins...

Tackle What’s Next was founded to provide athletes the opportunity to focus on creating impact and finding purpose in life after sports. Their team aims to provide athletes with a safe space to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning out of sport, plus share important resources that can help. Current TWN programs include: ➡️ Tackle What Matters - Impact incubator program for athletes looking to build impact in their next chapter, guiding them to create an impact ...

The description below is copied from www.stoppingthe-silence.com Stopping THE SILENCE™ Talk Show Season #3 Episode #1: – "The Reach" - Thrive After Sports! We pray that this video reaches the world and encouraging every athlete to Thrive After Sports!! Subscribe to STS YouTube Channel and turn on your notifications so you will be the first to know when our Kingdom content has been released! Follow us on - INSTAGRAM: @stoppingthesilence_official | FACEBOOK: @Stopping The-Silence Check out th...

I'm reading from "The Secret of the Ages" by Robert Collier. We’ll never be able to free ourselves from negative thoughts entirely, but we can always choose what to do with them when they come up. It’s not about elimination, it’s about observing and replacing. It’s all about your bounce back time. Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/htw_ZOjrNmI Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.co...

Shea Dawson may be seen on the sidelines of any court near you, but she’s not your average basketball spectator. Dawson is currently the Head of Athlete Relations at sports brand, Overtime. At Overtime, she leverages her wealth of knowledge and experiences across every level of basketball to help athletes and families navigate their journeys to and within the NBA. Dawson works to educate these athletes and families about the business of sports, giving them deep insights into pro-path education...

Michael is a former Division 1 football student-athlete from the university of central Florida (2013-2017). Since his playing years, Michael went on to create WalkOn Nation with purpose of redefining athletic identity. Michael presents interactive workshops at numerous universities foundations, teaching athletes that they are ENHANCED not defined by their status. Connect with Michael at https://www.walkonnation.org/ and on all social media platforms @walkon_nation Watch the full video on YouTu...

No one is happy 100% of the time. Ups and downs are just part of the human experience. We’ll never be able to free ourselves from negative thoughts entirely, but we can always choose what to do with them when they come up. A great mentor once taught me to catch myself having negative thoughts, and replace them with better thoughts. It’s not about elimination, it’s about observing and replacing. It’s all about your bounce back time. Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here...

Yves Batoba is the author of ‘Immigrant American: Living an American Life with African Perspectives.’ In the book, he highlights his journey of being born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, escaping the war-torn country, living as refugees, then eventually moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex of Texas. His diverse and reputable background includes 15+ years in the sports industry with stops at the Miami Dolphins, Notre Dame, NCAA, and Oklahoma State University. At each of these stops, Yv...

This was an awesome panel discussion hosted by Audrey Codner-Gibson. To hear more of these important discussions, follow Audrey on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9j_8oJSGV3Od_IvDZqjiJw This panel features Dr. Sarah Lepe, Chris Williams, Sarah Williams, and myself. Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb6Vd8Au-VE Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book, "Thrive After Sports" here! http://www....

The following description is copied from Women's Locker Talk® Check out more episodes of the Women's Locker Talk® podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-locker-talk/id1611240992 In episode 13, Taj Dashaun of Thrive After Sports, joins me in the locker room to discuss his career as a Division 1 football player, misconceptions of football players, his mental health struggles after his football career ended and the myth of Black athletic superiority as well as other false, ins...