Episodes
165
March 7, 2022
165. Taj Dashaun on the "Mitlin Money Mind$et Podcast" Hosted by Larry Sprung
The following description is copied from mitlinfinancial.com: You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Taj’s path to becoming an athlete career transition coach [2:59] When should athletes seek coaching from Taj? [6:55] Why is it so hard for athletes to transition out of their sports careers? [10:19] Getting your mind prepared for the day you’re no longer playing sports [12:02] Assistance from the university for players after they are done with the game [14:33] Lack ...
164
Feb. 26, 2022
164. Embracing the Highs & Lows of Life After Sports | Instagram Live w/ Dr. Sarah Lepe & Josh Copeland
This was an awesome conversation about the ups and downs of life after sports, and overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship. Connect with Coach Sarah at https://www.rebrandedathlete.com/ and on Instagram @rebrandedathlete Connect with Josh Copeland at https://www.joshcopelandspeaks.com/ and on Instagram @learn2cope Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5QzFij8fAtQ Order my new book, "Thrive After Sports" here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ Co...
163
Feb. 23, 2022
163. How to GET PAID to Create Your Own Co-Author Book (Solo Episode)
Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/p_9fWYav-tI Thanks for tuning in! Reach out to info@selfpublishn30days.com if you'd like to GET PAID to create your own co-author book project! 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 #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #bask...
162
Feb. 21, 2022
162. "Same Name, Different Game" w/ Sean J. McCaw
Sean McCaw is a former professional basketball player, basketball coach and now he is a published author and educator. Sean J. McCaw grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and graduated from Western High School. He attended the University of Arizona for a year before transferring to Dixie Junior College. He then attended Southern Utah University for his remaining two years, where he was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017. After moving to Europe Sean played professionally for more than tw...
161
Feb. 17, 2022
161. Everything You Need to Know About Co-Author Books! (Solo Episode)
Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/732PVGbogyU Thanks for tuning in! Reach out to info@selfpublishn30days.com if you'd like to contribute a chapter to one of our many co-author projects that are currently accepting enrollment. 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 #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passi...
160
Feb. 16, 2022
160. "I Just Didn't Quit" (Solo Episode)
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/ Instagram: @tajdashaun #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete
159
Feb. 14, 2022
159. Serial Entrepreneur, Mike Lisi | My Former Teammate at Stony Brook University
Mike Lisi is closing in on his 7th year of entrepreneurship. He started his gym (RAF Strength & Fitness) at the age of 22 alongside his brother in law in January of 2015. Since opening the gym, Mike has created several other businesses including: Curbside Mexican Grill, Casual Take out Delivery, New U Eats Meal Prep Service, Ignite Private business Consulting and is currently working on an invention called QuickClips. Mike was a Division 1 athlete and captain, starting all 4 years at center for...
158
Feb. 10, 2022
158. Why You Should Join a Co-Author Project (From Clubhouse November 2021)
Thanks for tuning in! Make sure you join us on Clubhouse for the next "Authors Roundtable" every Friday at 1pm Central Standard Time. Reach out to info@selfpublishn30days.com if you'd like to contribute a chapter to one of our many co-author projects that are currently accepting enrollment. 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...
157
Feb. 1, 2022
157. (Client Interview) "The Power of a Made Up Mind" w/ Former Pro Baseball Player, Bralin Jackson
Bralin Jackson is former professional baseball player, turned tech advocate. I'm grateful that he was willing to share his story of choosing to walk away from his pro baseball career in order to discover who he is outside of baseball. 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 Bralin on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bralin...
156
Jan. 27, 2022
156. Dusty Mattison | Online Business Manager for Entrepreneurs, & University of Wisconsin Rowing Coach
Dusty Mattison is a former athlete and coach for the Lightweight Rowing Team at the University of Wisconsin. She is currently an OBM (Online Business Manager) that teams up with entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and secure their legacies. Connect with Dusty on Instagram @dustymattison and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustymattison/ Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/9Rt2O9BDrso Thanks for tuning in! Order my new book here! http://www.thriveafters...
155
Jan. 17, 2022
155. (Client Interview) w/ Mederick Flavius
Mederick Flavius is a former offensive lineman at Saint Francis University. 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 Mederick @deboflorida Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zuecoCJkyqk Thanks for tuning in! Order my new book h...
154
Jan. 13, 2022
154. Athlete-Entrepreneurship Summit | Presented by Tackle What's Next
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 ...
154
Jan. 13, 2022
154. Athlete-Entrepreneurship Summit | Presented by Tackle What's Next
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 ...
153
Jan. 10, 2022
153. (Client Interview) w/ Shea "Butter" Harrison
We’d like to introduce you all to Shea Harrison aka “Butter”. Shea was born and raised in El Cerrito, CA which sits just 13 miles east of San Francisco and now resides in sunny San Diego. At 27 years old he is still as charismatic, energetic, and goofy as he was as a child except today he is truly in search of something he knows he wants; a career in music management and live events. Shea played baseball for 17 years all the way through Division III Willamette University in Salem, OR and hit a w...
152
Jan. 6, 2022
152. Instagram Live w/ @dustymattison
*Copied from @dustymattison on Instagram: @tajdashaun is an Athlete Transition Coach and host of the podcast Thrive After Sports. His passion is helping athletes transition from their time wearing the jersey to the “career world”. He believes you need to process your experience as an athlete before you can start the work of figuring out your next steps. Many athletes feel lost once they hang up their uniform, but having someone doing this important work makes a huge difference. It makes the t...
151
Jan. 3, 2022
151. Discussing the "Athlete Transition Study" w/ Dr. Daniel Zimet
Dr. Daniel Zimet has been in Private Practice as a Licensed Psychologist and Sport Psychologist (CMPC, Certified Mental Performance Coach) in Howard County, Maryland, for 20-years. His clinical work focuses on young adults, relationships, and sport. Dr. Zimet is the founder and President of MAC-SAPP, a consortium of Applied Sport Psychologists, and the principal investigator of the Athlete Transition Study, a research study investigating the retirement experience and long-term health outcomes of...
150
Dec. 29, 2021
150. (Client Interview) Former Auburn Gymnast, Abby Hood
More scholarships are available through Athletes Soul! If you're a former athlete (or know a former athlete) who's struggling to adapt to life after the game, reach out to me directly at taj@tajdashaun.com or contact Athletes Soul at https://www.athletessoul.org and we will arrange a scholarship for you. Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sLEuJKPWWFQ Thanks for tuning in! Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ Connect with me at https://www.taj...
149
Dec. 17, 2021
149. Recent Updates + Thrive After Sports 2022 Game Plan (Solo Episode)
Thank you for your listening! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Instagram: @tajdashaun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A #thriveaftersports
148
Nov. 1, 2021
148. Reducing the Risk of Post-Sport Burnout | Athletes Soul "2021 Feed the Soul Summit"
The annual virtual Feed the Soul summit is for sport coaches and support staff. Our focus is on athlete development & wellness, emotional health, education and career preparation and identity and athletic retirement. You can find the recordings of each session and panel discussion at https://www.athletessoul.org/2021-summit.html This recording is from PANEL 1 of the "IDENTITY & ATHLETIC RETIREMENT" Session titled, "REDUCING THE RISK OF BURNOUT POST-SPORTS" Many athletes dive into their life po...
147
Oct. 28, 2021
147. The Weight Room Podcast | Hosted by Daniel Volz
There are a ton of athletes out there, maybe you're one of them, who have dedicated their life to their sport. They have spent hours physically training, practicing, studying film, etc. to optimize their potential to get to the highest level of what they do. Even when athletes do achieve the peak of their performance and get to the professional or Olympic level, their career does come to an end in their 30's or 40's. The issue with this is that after ALL this dedication, they still have decades ...
146
Oct. 25, 2021
146. A Frugal Athlete Podcast | Hosted by Amobi Okugo
In this episode, we interview Taj Dashaun. Taj Dashaun is a former Division-1 college football player for Stony Brook University. When his football career ended, Taj struggled heavily with depression. Because he was so focused on the game, he never fully developed a clear vision for his life. After several years of stumbling around in the emotional darkness of uncertainty, Taj began to take his eyes off of himself and focus on serving others. He now runs an intensive program for retired athletes...
145
Oct. 21, 2021
145. Eden Mahina | Director of Player Academic Development at University of Oregon
Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/CsP4qhayJng Connect with Eden on Twitter @E_Mahina51 Order my new book, "Thrive After Sports" here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Instagram: @tajdashaun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtajdashaun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports
144
Oct. 18, 2021
144. "The Keep It up Show" Hosted by Sebastian Eguiluz
Today we have as a guest Taj Dashaun, a motivational coach specialized in helping athletes take the next step once they have retired from practicing sport. We will speak with Taj about misunderstandings of the athlete's life, the power of caring for others, and the benefits of starting over from scratch. Check out additional episodes of "The Keep It up Show" on Spotify Follow @Entreprenup on Social media or visitmwww.entreprenup.mx Thanks for tuning in! Check out the full episode on YouTube...
143
Oct. 11, 2021
143. "Money Talks" w/ Juwan Rohan
Juwan Rohan is a progressive entrepreneur from the Bay Area. ‘Progressive,’ meaning he is continuing to grow his businesses and learn so that he can OWN and not be owned. Juwan graduated from Colorado College with a bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. He was a student- athlete who played four years on the basketball team for the Colorado College Tigers. After graduating, Juwan worked the traditional 9-5 but was curious about how to build generational wealth. After tons of researc...