Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni Journey
By Rob Finkelstein | Founder of Alumni Direct
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'Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni Journey' is a podcast where we speak with former college and professional athletes from all over the world as they share the joys, successes, failures and lessons on their entrepreneurial journey. Key topics include transitioning out of sports and teaching athletes that there is life after sports. Hosted by Rob Finkelstein of Alumni Direct, one of the top networks for alumni worldwide.
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Former All-American Triple Jumper to CEO of Child Action, Inc |Adonai Mack
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Former NFL Player to Entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer of MAC.BID | Eric Ravotti
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Former College Basketball Player to High School Basketball Coach and Owner of Martindale Coaching | Linda Martindale
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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How Athletes Can Win Big in Franchising | Robert Haar
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Former College Football and NFL Player to Entrepreneur and Founder of SoleCareRx | Ben Utecht
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Former College and Pro Basketball Player to CEO of CxORE | Darrell Teat
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Former College Baseball Player to Entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of 47 Inc |James Toale
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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From Former Pro Soccer Player to Co Founder and Chief Development Officer of Serve Consulting | Amobi Okugo
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Former MLB Player to Business Development in Financial Industry| Evan Marshall
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Former College Football Player to Founder and CEO of The Players NIL | Mark Koesterer
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Former College Football Player to Sports Attorney and NIL Educator | Jade Gummer
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Former College Baseball Player, Trusted Advisor to Certified Financial Planner | Luke Melms
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Former College Soccer Player to Founder and President of Triumph Sports Marketing | Leonardo Scheinkman
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Former Taekwondo Champion To Co-Founder of ROOK | Marco Benitez
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Former College Football Player To Founder of Friends Wealth Management | John Fremont- Smith
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Former College Baseball Player to Co-Founder of Success Beyond Game Day | Ryan Schachtner
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Former College Basketball Player & Gym Owner, To Co-Founder of LASSO Framework | Sherman Merricks
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Former College Football Player To Entrepreneur and Brand Builder | David Weeks
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Former College and Minor League Baseball Player and Principal at JDS Sports | Karl Blum
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Former Educator and Div. I Head Basketball Coach To Founder of Stay Shaded | Vonn Webb
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Former Pro Cyclist to VP of Product Development and Co-founder of The Last Best Ride | Jess Cerra
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May 28, 2025 |
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Former Olympic Silver Medalist to Founder and CEO of Noble West | Ali Cox
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May 21, 2025 |
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World Champion Shot Putter to Olympian and Coach | Ryan Whiting
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May 14, 2025 |
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Former College Tennis Player to CEO of PolarityBio and CEO of Stoner's Pizza Joint | John Stetson
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May 07, 2025 |
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Former Collegiate Wrestler to Founder of Ally Solutions | Trevor Schrier
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Former NFL Veteran to Founder of Money Vehicle Jedidiah Collins
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Former College Football Player to Founder of Strive Higher After Sports | Steve Davis Jr.
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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4X World Champion Racquetball Player and Professional Speaker | Rhonda Rajsich
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Former Football Player to Founder and CEO of Salad House franchise | Joey Cioffi
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Former College Golfer to Founder and CEO of Gymii.ai Selina Li
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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NFL Playmaker & Founder of Shelice’s Angels | Zaire Franklin
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Former Harlem Globetrotter to CEO of Life After Ball | Jermal McCoy
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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From Professional Football to Founder of 73 Holdings | Garrick Jones
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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From Pro Basketball to Social Media Mogul with Adam Constantine
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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From Professional Basketball to Athlete 2 Boardroom with Rodney Williams
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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From NfL to Venture Development Leader | TJ WRIGHT
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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From NCAA to Entreprenuership with Adam Dailey
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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From Major League Baseball to Keynote and Motivational Speaker : Ryan Lavarnway
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Former Indiana State Baseball Player to CEO of Titan Bats | Todd Stephens
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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From College All-American Sprinter to Evolutionary Entrepreneur Mark Burwell
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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From Former College Football Player to AIM7 CEO: Erik Korem
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Hall of Fame CFL Wide Receiver to Founder and CEO of AO Sports TV | Nik Lewis
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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From NFL Kicker to Entrepreneur: Mike Hollis
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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From Locker Room to Successful Business Leader with Dr. Matt Wilson
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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From Kickboxing Champion to Business Icon with Ted Pryor
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Game Plan B : Negotiating the Journey from Injury to Managing Partner with Andres Lares
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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From the Field to Co-Founder of MADabolic "ATHLETES TO ENTREPRENEURS" with Brandon Cullen
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Snowboarding to Startups: Nicole Donnelly’s Journey
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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From Walk-On Athlete to Pro Innovator : Christian Black’s Journey of Grit, Game, and Groundbreaking Ideas
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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From the NFL to Entrepreneur & Founder with Reggie Rusk
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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From Professional Water Skier to Founder with Jennifer Lapoint
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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From Professional Soccer to Founder & CEO with Adrian Camargo
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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From the MLB to Financial Advisor & Founder with Matt Mieske
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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From College Wrestling to Public Speaking Coach with Mike McQuillan
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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From College Football to Managing Director with Jim Ayres
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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From College Basketball to Coach & Consultant with Tim Selgo
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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From Tennis to Accountant & Founder with Nischay Rawal
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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From College Volleyball to Coach & Founder with Natalie Hummel
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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From College Baseball to Athletics Administrator with Jason Frank
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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From College Baseball to Podcast Host and Co-Founder with Antonio Vaglica
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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From College Softball to Motivational Speaker with Kelsey O'Connor
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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From Professional Hockey to Coach and Founder with Taylor Cook
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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From College Football to Author and Associate Partner with Bill Burke
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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From Major League Pitcher to Co-Founder with Matt Wisler
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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From Swimmer to Entrepreneur and President with Steve Hasty
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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From Professional Baseball to Founder & CEO with Buddy Biancalana
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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From National Tennis Champion to Founder & CEO with Dan Lazar
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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From College Basketball to Business Development with Chad Eichten
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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From Karate to Founder & CEO with Steven Webster
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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From Lacrosse Player to Surfer, Founder & CEO with Brett Portera
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May 29, 2024 |
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From Professional MMA Fighter to Founder & Coach with Clifford Starks
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May 22, 2024 |
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From College Football to Founder & CEO with Eric Mader
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May 08, 2024 |
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100th Episode! From College Sports to Founder & CEO with Rob Finkelstein
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May 01, 2024 |
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From Elite Athlete to Founder & COO with Jason Price
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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From College Athlete to Leader & CEO with Tom Nolan
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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From the NFL to Managing Director with Dalton Crossan
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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From Football to Entrepreneur & Founder with Jay Dixon
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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From Basketball to Entrepreneur, Author & Speaker with Dre Baldwin
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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From Baseball to Consultant & Founder with Chris Soulier
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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From the NFL to Founder & President with Samuel Barrington
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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From Professional Soccer to Events and Marketing with McKenzie Hollenbaugh
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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From Runner to Founder & Mental Health Professional with Sierra Hendrix-Williams
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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From Basketball to Founder & CEO with Jori Davis
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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From Tennis to Entrepreneur & CTO with Walter Sabrin
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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From Football to Founder and Mentor with AJ Donaldson
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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From College Baseball to Author, Founder & Speaker with Larry Long Jr.
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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From Tennis to Coach, Sport Psychologist & Founder with Josh Burger
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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From Professional Football to Founder with Mark Thompson
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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From the NFL to Entrepreneur & Philanthropist with Brett Hundley
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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From Hockey to Founder & CEO with J.R. Butler
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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From College Basketball to Entrepreneur & Founder with Lexi Mickens
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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From Football to Author & Motivational Speaker with Bo-Dean Sanders
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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From NFL Coach to Financial Advisor & Entrepreneur with Blake Williams
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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From College Baseball to Author and Co-Founder with Ben Fagan
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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From Water Polo Player to Therapist and Coach with Erika Fay
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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From Triathlete to Pharmacist with Kathy Judson
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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From Soccer to Coach, Founder & CEO with Alex Bolowich
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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From Professional Soccer to the Founder of Mentally Shredded with Christopher Weedon
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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From Racquetball to Neuroscience, Founder & CEO with Dr. Jo Shattuck
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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From BMX to Real Estate Investment with Ross Hamilton
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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From College Swimmer to Sales Manager with Nick Silverthorn
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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From Division 1 Hockey to Investor and Partner with Brendan Shaw
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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From Distance Runner to Sales & Marketing with Carly Lutz
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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From the NFL to Founder & President with Ivory Sully
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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From College Soccer to Founder & CEO with Jamie Mittelman
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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From College Football to Special Teams Coach with Terrance Dennis
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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From College Soccer to Director and Co-Founder with Chad McGehee
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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From the NFL to Entrepreneur & Founder with Chase Minnifield
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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From College Soccer to Coach & Founder with Kim Brady
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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From College Sports to Marketing Agent & Managing Director with Steve Ryan
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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From the NFL to CEO with Jeff Byers
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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From College Wrestling to Sports Scientist & Director with Don Moxley
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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From College Baseball to Author & CEO with Damon Lembi
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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From Youth Soccer to Founder, CEO & Podcast Host with Lisa Bonta Sumii
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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From College Football to Coach, Teacher, and District Superintendent with David Holmes
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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From Elite Junior Swimmer & Diver to Entrepreneur & Author with Olivia Atkin
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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From College Basketball to Founder and CEO with James Taylor
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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From College Basketball to Professional Player, Coach, and Author with John Saintignon
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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College Softball Player, Broadcast Journalist, and Podcast Host Sydney Supple
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May 31, 2023 |
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From College Hockey to Marketing Specialist with Garett Henson
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May 24, 2023 |
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From College Baseball to Sports Agent, President and CEO with Orlando Arnold
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May 10, 2023 |
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From College Football to Motivational Speaker with Josh Copeland
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May 03, 2023 |
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From Superbowl Champion to Entrepreneur and Founder with Tim Wright
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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From Professional Basketball to Life & Transition Coach with Juan Fernandez
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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From College Sports to MLB Agent & Advisor with Liz Valade
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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From College Softball to Producer, Founder and President with Eileen Shanahan
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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From College Basketball to Executive Leader, Coach and Founder with Scott Gibbs
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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From the NFL to Publisher and Networking Expert with Ken Dunek
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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From Professional Football to Investment Advisor and Best-Selling Author with Kristoffer Doura
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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From The World Series to Entrepreneurship with Trent Clark
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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From the NFL to Wall Street with Scott Brunner
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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From the NHL to Medical Device Sales to Founder and Coach with Jordan Parise
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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From Small-Time Football to Big-Time Business with Jim Cederna
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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From the Canadian Football League to Podcaster and Founder of Check Your Game with Gary Rogers
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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From Professional Hockey to Advertising, Author, Entrepreneur and Founder with Stephen Clarke
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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From College Football to Healthcare, Project Management, Founder and CEO with Keith Hammond
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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From Olympic Swimmer & Coach to CEO, Entrepreneur, and Founder with Myriam Glez
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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From College Sports to Author, Founder and CEO with Mark Moyer
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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From D1 Swimmer to Podcast Host, Founder and CEO of Forever Athlete with Cory Camp
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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From College Basketball to the NBA to Strategic Consulting with Bernard Robinson
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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From Collegiate Runner to Producer, Youth Success Coach, and Podcaster with Phenom Robinson
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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From Elite Collegiate Runner to Literacy Advocate, Founder and CEO with Chantelle Lott
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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From Basketball to the Air Force to Co-Founder and Entrepreneur with Corinne Milien
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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From growing up in sports to becoming a teacher, entrepreneur and the founder of PoweringU with Darrell Devaul
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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From College Basketball to Podcast Host, Speaker, and Entrepreneur with Keith Sconiers
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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From the NFL to Real Estate Agent, Speaker and Entrepreneur with Patrick Venzke
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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From College Hall of Fame Soccer to founder, CEO, and ESPN Reporter with Renee Washington
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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From College Baseball to Coach, Trainer, and Founder of The Champion Playbook with Scott Fox
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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From College Track to Attorney and Podcast Host with Sivonnia DeBarros
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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From College Baseball to Co-Founder and CEO with Reid Meyer
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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From Major League Baseball to Franchise Consultant with Brandon Beachy
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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From College Football to the NFL to Professional Coach with Winston October
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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From Intramural College Basketball to Business Branding Expert, Author, Podcaster and Creator with Jennifer Garrett
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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From Sports Management in College to Events Consultant and Entrepreneur with Danielle Berman
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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From college sports to Professional Basketball Coach, Motivational Speaker and Author with Jim Johnson
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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From Professional Windsurfer to Entrepreneur and Coach with Kasten Spethmann
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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From College Basketball to Founder, Entrepreneur, and TV Host with Dominick Domasky
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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From College Football to Sales Executive, Author, and Entrepreneur with Chris Michel
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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From National Handball Champion to Sports Psychologist with Dr. Daniel Zimet
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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From College Football to Author, Speaker, and Athlete Transition Coach with Taj Dashaun
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May 20, 2022 |
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From Elite Runner to Podcast Host with Hannah Valenzuela
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May 20, 2022 |
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From Dancer, Cheerleader, and Coach to successful business owner with Julie Chaykin
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May 20, 2022 |
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From Pro Baseball to CEO and Founder with Pete Maestrales
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May 13, 2022 |
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From Pro Football to International Keynote Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur with Marques Ogden
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May 13, 2022 |
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From Pro Baseball Player to Entrepreneur with Shea Hillenbrand
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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From College Athlete to Successful Entrepreneur with Adrian Archie
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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From Professional Skiing to Entrepreneurship with Dominik Senn
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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From College Baseball to President of US Cheerleading with Marc Chaykin
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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From Track Athlete to Entrepreneur with Michael White
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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From Baseball to Serial Entrepreneur with Chris Salem
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Apr 04, 2022 |