Episodes

Aug. 26, 2021

136. "The Highly Sensitive Athlete" w/ Madeline Barlow, PhD

Madeline Barlow, PhD, dedicated 14 years to the sport of swimming, leaving her with a deep understanding of the mental side of sport—from the most magical moments to the darkest disappointments. As a doctoral student in Exer…
Aug. 23, 2021

135. "Business Mindset & Mental Fitness" w/ MentalFitness.CARE Founder, Danny White

About www.MentalFitness.CARE: We are the unifying platform for Athlete Mental Health. Teaming up with Athletes and Mental Fitness professionals to create authentic connections between Providers and Patients. Leveraging real-…
Aug. 9, 2021

134. "Rebranded Athlete" w/ Dr. Sarah Lepe

Rebranded Athlete was founded by Dr. Sarah Lepe who is a former Division I Cal State University, Fullerton Volleyball Alumni. Athletics played a tremendous role throughout Sarah’s life and especially in pursuing her career g…
Aug. 5, 2021

133. "Athlete to Entrepreneur 10" (July 2021) w/ Marlene Holmes, Cory Camp & Kehinde Aragbaye

It’s no secret that athletes make great entrepreneurs. The skills we acquired during our years of competition prepared us for the intense level of discipline, personal development, and follow-through that it takes to win in …
July 26, 2021

132. Mental Fitness MASTERMIND | Athlete Mental Health Podcast Hosted by Danny White

Danny White from www.MentalFitness.CARE sits down with Taj Dashaun, Athlete Transition Specialist and Business Coach to discuss Athlete Mental Health. Taj's Story: When I first stepped away from the game I love, I struggled …
July 19, 2021

131. Isidro Fortuna | Director of Life Skills at Stony Brook University

Isidro “Izzy” Fortuna is the director of life skills for Stony Brook Athletics. The Life Skills Department’s mission includes providing career and professional development to student-athletes, fostering connections with alum…
July 12, 2021

130. "More Equity for Athletes" w/ Emmanuel Miot, Rachel Maeng-Brown & Justin Burns

Have you ever heard the term "Social Entrepreneurship"? I hadn't either until I met Social Aim founder, Emmanuel Miot. Emmanuel and his team are on a mission to connect and provide resources for entrepreneurs who are focused…
July 5, 2021

129. "Athlete to Entrepreneur 9" (June 2021) w/ Erika Fay, Dr. Kevin Johnson & Morgan Jones

It’s no secret that athletes make great entrepreneurs. The skills we acquired during our years of competition prepared us for the intense level of discipline, personal development, and follow-through that it takes to win in …
June 28, 2021

128. #WorkOnYourGame w/ Dre Baldwin!

Dre Baldwin is an International social media expert, author, entrepreneur and business coach with a professional athlete background. After graduating with a business degree from Penn State Altoona in 2004, Dre played profess…
June 21, 2021

127. "The 3rd Lap Podcast" Hosted by Mal Davis

In this episode host Mal Davis connects with his homie Taj Dashaun, author, podcaster, and former athlete, to talk about his transition from playing football to being a career coach and how he's using his lived experience to…
June 17, 2021

126. Leah Swander Interviews Taj Dashaun!

This week on Self Publish N 30 Days Podcast: Join us for a Special Edition of Leah's Lens with Self Publish N 30 Days Engagement Coordinator Leah Swander as she interviews Taj Dashaun! Tune in for a new episode every Tuesday…
June 12, 2021

125. Athletes Soul Interview w/ Emily Savino (Client Interview)

More scholarships are available through Athletes Soul! If you're a former athlete (or know a former athlete) in need of transition coaching, reach out to me directly at taj@tajdashaun.com or contact Athletes Soul at https://…
June 10, 2021

124. "Higher Awareness & Empowered Living" w/ Dartanyon Crockett

Dartanyon Crockett was born in inner-city Cleveland, OH. Raised in a neighborhood filled with consistent violence, Dartanyon managed to maintain unconditional compassion toward others. In high school he crossed paths with a …
June 7, 2021

123. "Athlete2Business" w/ Alex Opacic

Alex Opacic played basketball at Furman University, and went on to play professional basketball in Greece, Cyprus, Macedonia and Croatia. He is the founder of Athlete2Business - a recruitment agency specializing in placing f…
June 3, 2021

122. "Athlete to Entrepreneur 8" (May 2021) w/ Jen Fry, Taneka Rubin, & Rennie Curran

It’s no secret that athletes make great entrepreneurs. The skills we acquired during our years of competition prepared us for the intense level of discipline, personal development, and follow-through that it takes to win in …
May 31, 2021

121. Financial Literacy for Student-Athletes | Hosted by Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown knows that in a rapidly-evolving world, growth is the greatest marker of success, in both life and business. With a keen eye for teaching Student Athletes, he established Financial Literacy For Student Athletes…
May 27, 2021

120. Free Coaching & Listener Questions (Solo Episode)

Please send your questions to taj@tajdashaun.com or message me on Instagram/LinkedIn! Order my new book, "Thrive After Sports" here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Linked…
May 24, 2021

119. "Dive Playbook" w/ Former NFL Wide Receiver, Justin Brown

Today I'm joined by Athlete Transition Specialist, Keynote Speaker, Coaching Consultant and Author Justin Brown. Justin Brown is a former professional athlete. He attended both Penn State University as well as the University…
May 20, 2021

118. Rob Emmerich | Deputy Director of Athletics at Stony Brook University

Rob Emmerich is in his 17th year as an administrator on the Stony Brook Athletics staff and currently serves as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations. He oversees all marketing, ticketing, corporate …
May 17, 2021

117. "Striving Higher Every Day" w/ Steve Davis

On today's episode I'm joined by former University of Minnesota football captain, and current Director of Affinity Engagement, Steve Davis! Steve is an experienced Engagement Director with a demonstrated ability to adapt to …
May 14, 2021

116. "Stay on the Tracks" w/ Braxton Byerson

Braxton Byerson is a quintessential professional speaker, published author, and leadership specialist who is early in his quest to motivational mastery. Ardently known as "Brax B", he strives to earn his place as a prolific …
May 12, 2021

115. Leah's Lens: Book Review of "Thrive After Sports"

This week on Self Publish N 30 Days Podcast: Join us for a Special Edition of Leah's Lens with Self Publish N 30 Days Engagement Coordinator Leah Swander as she reviews my new book, "Thrive After Sports" Tune in for a new ep…
May 10, 2021

114. Instagram Live w/ Danielle Berman (Founder of Tackle What's Next)

Danielle has dedicated her career to helping athletes understand their potential. Her focus on the athlete as an individual rather than a cog in the sports industry machine has created unique opportunities and impact in the …
May 6, 2021

113. "Tackle What's Next" w/ Danielle Berman!

Danielle has dedicated her career to helping athletes understand their potential. Her focus on the athlete as an individual rather than a cog in the sports industry machine has created unique opportunities and impact in the …