Sportsepreneur Podcast

Teresa Brown shares space with Lisa Bonta Sumii in this episode of SportsEpreneur for a candid discussion about mental health–specifically struggles related to body dysmorphia. She is a high-performing powerlifter, and she also works as an elementary school teacher. Her passion for the sport and for teaching truly shines through in her voice. A major ... Read more The post AthMindset | Powerlifting and Body Dysmorphia with Teresa Brown appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

The creativity happening in the NFT space is fascinating! So when my guys at Distinction Agency reached out about a conversation with one of the founders of OutKast NFT, I was all over it! You must see what they are creating at OutKast NFT. Web3 | So Many Questions! | Let’s Start a Podcast Series ... Read more The post Web3 | OutKast NFT Project with Tatted Lawyer | + Crypto, Metaverse, Sports appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Celebrating Black Heritage Month with the first black president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). “We can cope with adversity and we can navigate uncertainty. And maintain our health and wellness and in some instances, thrive, even in the midst of challenging situations.” (19:53) – Dr. Kensa Gunter In this AthMindset episode, Lisa ... Read more The post AthMindset | Sport Psychology Mentor and Leader, Dr. Kensa Gunter appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Dan Soviero, Founder and CEO of Signature Athletics joins the SportsEpreneur podcast to take on all topics related to that amazing line, “sports have the power to change lives for the better.” There are many obstacles we all encounter in life, and in this introspective conversation with Dan Soviero, we hear stories of going deaf ... Read more The post SE73 | Sports Have the Power to Change Lives for the Better with Dan Soviero appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

The pain you endure in life is a part of your journey toward your purpose! Our guest, Sylvester Long, Jr has a goal is to help you turn your pain into your purpose! In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Sylvester Long, Jr, motivational speaker, author, and former athlete. Sylvester ... Read more The post AthMindset | Out of Pain, Into Purpose with Sylvester Long, Jr appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

John Wooden. Anyone in sports and entrepreneurship has at some point read or studied the great John Wooden. And some have had the privileged to be mentored by John Wooden. Steve Lavin is one of those fortunate people that not only learned from Coach Wooden, but he shares the lessons learned often — including in ... Read more The post Sports Matterz | John Wooden Stories as Told By Steve Lavin appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Green Bay Packers Tight End, Bronson Kaufusi joins the podcast to talk about appreciating every day, helping others, the life of an NFL player, and how family is everything. What a great person. That’s the thought you will have about Bronson Kaufusi after listening to this podcast episode. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, ... Read more The post AthMindset | Bronson Kaufusi, Green Bay Packers Tight End | Helping Others appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Athletes, coaches, and parents — please listen to this episode to understand what athletes go through. Savanah Whatley is an infielder for the Oregon State Beavers softball team. In high school, she dealt with the trauma of being bullied. Savanah almost gave up the sport “she was born to play”. But her mom and family ... Read more The post AthMindset | Savanah Whatley Opens Up About Mental Health in Life and Softball appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Ensuring active NFL players have the resources and support they need for their mental health. Dr. Amber Cargill, PsyD is the Director of Player Wellness for the NFLPA and she is the featured guest in this AthMindset episode on SportsEpreneur. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Dr. Cargill to ... Read more The post AthMindset | NFLPA Director of Player Wellness | Amber Cargill, PsyD appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

What is it like to be a hockey enforcer in all leagues including the NHL? And what’s the impact on the athlete’s mental health? This SportsMatterz podcast episode features former hockey player Josh Gratton talking about what it was like to be a hockey enforcer and all that it meant towards playing time, making a ... Read more The post SportsMatterz | Being a Hockey Enforcer with Josh Gratton appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Learning about sleep has never been more fun than this! In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Dr. Chris Winter, internationally recognized expert on sleep and the author of “The Sleep Solution” and “The Rested Child”. Dr. Chris Winter as described on the American Sleep Association (ASA) website: Dr. Christopher ... Read more The post AthMindset | Own Your Sleep with Dr. Chris Winter appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Wisconsin Badger Superstar Running Back Montee Ball and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and nationally board-certified counselor Derek Bylsma are the featured guests of this SportsEpreneur podcast — hosted by Eric Kasimov, founder of SportsEpreneur. They talk about the complexities surrounding Antonio Brown, the college football transfer portal, and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness). Montee and ... Read more The post SE72 | Montee Ball and Derek Bylsma on Antonio Brown, Transfer Portal, and NIL appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Hard work and education are everything to this world-class sprinter, Curtis Mitchell. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Curtis Mitchell. This man is the 2014 USA 200 meter Champion! The 2013 USA 200 meter silver Medalist. And the 2013 USA World Championship Bronze Medalist! His personal record is 19.97. ... Read more The post AthMindset | World-Class Sprinter Curtis Mitchell appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Don’t run from the truth. Examine yourself. Understand how to play the game within the game. Reggie Walker, ex-NFL LB & Captain shares space with Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, the host of the AthMindset podcast series on SportsEpreneur. Reggie Walker is a mental, physical, and sexual abuse survivor and survivor advocate. He is a ... Read more The post AthMindset | Reggie Walker on the Game Within the Game appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

This is a special episode where Alan Major, college basketball coach, and CEO Peter Fuller hosts two former professional athletes now entrepreneurs and leaders, David West and Gary Brackett. This episode is filled with energy, no-nonsense, flat-out leadership, and fundamentals. David West played in the NBA from 2003 to 2018. He played for the Hornets, ... Read more The post Gary Brackett & David West | Locker Room to Board Room appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Brent Musburger. Known for the lines he dropped. Dropped a profound one on Steve Lavin when he was coming up in the broadcasting world: “Stay interested kid.” This SportsMatterz podcast episode features that story told by Steve Lavin about that day in Detroit, Michigan when Brent Musburger gave this wisdom in three short words that ... Read more The post SportsMatterz | Steve Lavin on Brent Musburger: “Stay Interested Kid” appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

A personal biochemistry wizard for the world’s best athletes. That’s Ashley Besecker. An innovator in the nutrition space. She even coined her specialty, Functional Performance Nutrition. What does all that mean? Well, this podcast episode featuring a conversation between Lisa Bonta Sumii and Ashley Besecker gets into just that. And two of her clients will ... Read more The post AthMindset | Ashley Besecker | Biochemistry Wizard for Athletes Like Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

In this AthMindset episode, former Cal Berkeley Bears softball player gives her perspectives on black representation and visibility in softball. Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with this incredible young woman, Zoe Conley. Zoe is a former softball player (Pitcher) for the University of California, Berkeley. As Zoe describes her time in softball, “I ... Read more The post AthMindset | Black Representation and Visibility in Softball with Zoe Conley appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Nana Attakora. Nana is a Canadian former soccer player. He was most recently a team captain for the Oakland Roots of the USL Championship before retiring to become the assistant manager for the Roots where he currently holds that position. Nana also played ... Read more The post AthMindset | Soccer Raised Me with Nana Attakora appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

It’s time we start normalizing mental health in sports. And this podcast episode featuring Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lisa Bonta Sumii, is one piece of content that attempts to do just that. There are many conversations about mental health taking place in and around the world of sports. More is needed–so we will continue ... Read more The post Normalizing Mental Health in Sports with Lisa Bonta Sumii appeared first on SportsEpreneur.