Episodes

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 sales, fundraising and communications efforts and is responsible for the implementation of Stony Brook Athletics' strategic marketing plan. Emmerich arrived at Stony Brook in 1997 as the Director of Athletic Communications, overseeing all media relations efforts for 11 years...

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 rapidly changing environments, creatively solve problems, and build relationships. He prides himself on being a humble servant leader who is willing to learn and knows how to get the best out of people from different backgrounds to work in unity. Steve created a mantra/bran...

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 performer at events and conferences worldwide delivering intensive content on strategies that have an immediate impact. Connect with Braxton at http://www.braxb.org/ Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kRf45A1W-ag Order my new book...

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 episode every Tuesday night at 7:30 pm (CST). www.selfpublishn30days.com Don't miss another episode… Subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher. If you have been thinking about how to publish a book but you’re not sure how, Self Publish -N- 30 Days is the compan...

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 sports space. She has worked primarily with athletes, both current and retired, for nearly a decade and is passionate about helping them achieve their goals outside of sport. That's why she founded Tackle What’s Next, to provide athletes the opportunity to focus on creating...

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 sports space. She has worked primarily with athletes, both current and retired, for nearly a decade and is passionate about helping them achieve their goals outside of sport. That's why she founded Tackle What’s Next, to provide athletes the opportunity to focus on creating...

A part of Bryant Lavender died with his father’s passing. The 13-year-old said his goodbyes to his father at the funeral but what he didn’t lay to rest was the promise he’d made to his dad. He turned to God for affirmation and courage but he had to face some giants on his road to promise: Responsibility, negativity, doubt from people in his circle. And he had to learn how to get out of his own way to walk into his purpose. He shares his run with life through his football experience, teaching th...

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 entrepreneurship. "Athlete to Entrepreneur" is an online event for athletes to come together and share their entrepreneurial journeys with the world. The goal is to educate, impact, and inspire current and former athletes to think outside of the box, become change agents f...

Special thanks to Isidro "Izzy" Fortuna, the Director of Life Skills at Stony Brook University for giving me the opportunity to speak at my Alma Mater! Follow Stony Brook Life Skills @stonybrooklifeskills Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/akeLNdHxSVk 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: @tajda...

Switching it up! Laura is interviewing me for her podcast this time around! Check out my previous interview with her on Episode #105 of the "Thrive After Sports" podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-after-sports-w-taj-dashaun/id1465769826?uo=4 Check out more episodes of Laura's podcast here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/activate-with-laura-holloway/id1513047076 Thanks for tuning in! Laura Holloway is a leading expert in health and wellness, mindfulness, and bus...

Tracy Alston is a Mental Fitness Consultant, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, board certified in Biofeedback & neurofeedback, podcaster (Mental Fitness Matters) and provides individual and corporate trainings and workshops on various topics from Mental Health & Mental Fitness. Tracy is the founder & CEO of two companies located in Mooresville, N.C., New Mentality, P.C. & Mental Edge Fitness Solutions Inc. Tracy is a radio host on WSIC radio of the Mental Fitness Matters Show 105.9 FM...

Special thanks to Isidro "Izzy" Fortuna, the Director of Life Skills at Stony Brook University for giving me the opportunity to speak at my Alma Mater! Follow Stony Brook Life Skills @stonybrooklifeskills Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-U2HSDksXFM 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: @tajda...

Eric Reyes is the host of the Hey Coach! Podcast, where he dives into business concepts from coaching and the world of athletics. Check out more episodes of "Hey Coach!" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-coach/id1509359330 Be sure to connect with Eric on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reys6103/ Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ohSMzieY4Ls Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ Connect with me at ht...

Laura Holloway is a leading expert in health and wellness, mindfulness, and business development. For the past 10 years, she has grown two successful businesses, co-founded the non-profit MOLO Global, and is a spiritual thought leader. Through her successful leadership seminars, mindset and empowerment workshops, transformative retreats, and 1:1 nutrition coaching, Laura has served as a powerful catalyst for positive change in the lives of people across the country. Her teaching and speaking t...

Thanks for tuning in! Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/dZZPmOqk4I8 Email Jeff directly at: Jeff@changingthefield.com or visit https://www.changingthefield.com​ Order my new book 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

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 entrepreneurship. "Athlete to Entrepreneur" is an online event for athletes to come together and share their entrepreneurial journeys with the world. The goal is to educate, impact, and inspire current and former athletes to think outside of the box, become change agents f...

Just a little something to start your week off strong!! Graham Betchart is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches. He’s worked with some of the NBA’s best athletes including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Karl Anthony-Towns, and Andrew Wiggins (just to name a few) Graham creates mental training programs, and online courses to help athletes, coaches, parents, entrepreneurs, and working professionals take their mental game to the next level. He is also the author of Play Present: A ...

Graham Betchart is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches. He’s worked with some of the NBA’s best athletes including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Karl Anthony-Towns, and Andrew Wiggins (just to name a few) Graham creates mental training programs, and online courses to help athletes, coaches, parents, entrepreneurs, and working professionals take their mental game to the next level. He is also the author of Play Present: A Mental Skills Training Program for Basketball Players. H...

Jesse is a global speaker, reaching millions of people through messages, events, videos, and podcasts. His authentic and passionate style connects with a wide range of people. A former professional goalkeeper, playing in the US, Scotland, and Zimbabwe, Jesse's career ended because of a tragic illness. He was fighting for his life for a year, and it took ten years to recover. It is a story of healing, hope and restoration. Jesse has written three books. Now a pastor in Seattle and a leader in the...

Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KCUjjxSN3rc In this Episode I sit down with athlete career transition coach Taj Dashaun and we talk about his book 'Thrive After Sports,' the challenges of college graduates, transitioning from sports to the real world, and how to thrive in life. Follow Taj: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/​ Get His Book: http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/​ His Website: https://www.tajdashaun.com/​ I appreciate you watching and showing love ...

After winning two Rosebowls and a tie for a third, Walter found himself in freefall from the top of his football career, crash landing into homelessness and unmanaged addictions. After conquering all the mental health challenges that led him to his rock bottom, Walter has made it his life's purpose to help athletes and their support networks find the resources to navigate the many barriers they face managing mental wellness. Walter has been working in the behavioral health field for nine years ...

Taj Dashaun is an athlete career transition coach, podcast host and author. In this interview with Djuradj “George” Vujcic of the Urban Book Circle, he discusses his beginnings as a D1 college football player, transitioning to life after sports and his latest book Thrive After Sports: How to Dominate the Game of Life. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WorMLVd4lU0 Connect with Urban Book Circle at https://www.urbanbookcircle.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/U...

Cory Camp grew up a swimmer, and for 18 years of his life, that's all he really knew. Upon graduating and his sports career ending, Cory realized that he wasn't prepared for this whole "real life" thing. A year went by and he found himself lost, 40 pounds heavier than when graduated. That was the turning point for him and the moment he knew he needed to get his S*%^ together. He's spent every moment since turning his life around and reintroducing purpose and intention to it. Through fitness, li...

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 entrepreneurship. "Athlete to Entrepreneur" is an online event for athletes to come together and share their entrepreneurial journeys with the world. The goal is to educate, impact, and inspire current and former athletes to think outside of the box, become change agents f...