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UNGUARDEDANZE KOSIn this episode of Unguarded, host Jori Davis is joined by Anže Kos, a former professional basketball player whose seven-year career took him across France, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Austria, Norway, and China. Life overseas exposed him to the realities many athletes face but few openly discuss: uncertainty, short-term contracts, constant transition, and the mental weight that comes with it.Anže shares his journey from navigating the difficulties of breaking into the professional game to discovering the flow state as a sustainable foundation for performance and life. What started as a personal survival tool ev...
2026-01-1958 min
Legacy, Unscripted!SE01 E050 Bridging the Gap in Women’s Sports | Jori DavisIn this episode of Legacy Unscripted, host Russ Katzman sits down with Jori Davis, former professional athlete and founder/CEO of Wevolv, to discuss how women’s sports can evolve through advocacy, education, and entrepreneurship.Jori shares her journey from WNBA athlete to entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges of navigating NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) contracts, building sustainable support systems, and fostering athlete empowerment through community and mentorship.Together, they explore how athlete advocacy, contract education, and entrepreneurial leadership can reshape the sports business ecosystem, helping athletes transition beyond competition and lead with purpose.If you’re pass...
2025-12-1844 minUNGUARDEDYOANN CABIOC'HIn this episode of Unguarded, Jori Davis sits down with Yoann Cabioc'h WNBA champion and now head coach of LDLC ASVEL Féminin, for a rare look at the game through the eyes of a coach shaped by both European basketball and the highest level of the women’s game in the world. Joined by WEVOLV Co-Founder and pro player Julie Wojta, the conversation follows Yoann’s transition from player to coach and how his years in the Chicago Sky’s coaching staff and European elite teams transformed the way he understands identity, leadership, and responsibility.Yoann breaks...
2025-11-291h 09UNGUARDEDALEKSA GULBEIn this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Aleksa Gulbe — European pro from Latvia, Indiana University standout, and emerging voice in women’s basketball.Aleksa opens up about her journey from college hoops in the U.S. to the challenges of carving out a professional career overseas. She reflects on cultural adjustments, the mental toll of transitions, and the growth that comes from navigating identity across borders.From the tough choice of finding the right agent to her work with Her Take, Aleksa shares powerful insights on ownership, community, and the future of women’s basketball in the NIL er...
2025-10-1557 minUNGUARDEDMIKE FINGADOIn this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Mike Fingado — NFL agent, sports tech professional, and former college athlete — to unpack the changing landscape of athlete representation.From his journey through big tech and entrepreneurship to earning his NFLPA certification, Mike brings a unique vantage point on the evolving role of agents in modern sports. We dive into the rise of NIL, the urgent need to vet agents, and why trust and mentorship are the foundation of lasting athlete careers.Mike pulls no punches on the state of athlete platforms, how data ownership and mone...
2025-08-131h 07UNGUARDEDSINAN GÜLERIn this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Sinan Güler former captain of Galatasaray’s Eurocup-winning team, Silver Medalist with the Turkish National Team, and co-founder of Güler Legacy. Sinan opens up about the evolution of his identity from elite athlete to purpose-driven entrepreneur and mentor.From navigating the emotions of a long career to stepping into the unknown after retirement, Sinan shares powerful reflections on leadership, resilience, and building a meaningful second act. We dive into the value of family, transparency in player-agent relationships, and why today’s athletes need to think beyond the ne...
2025-04-131h 01UNGUARDEDSCOOTIE RANDALLThis Unguarded episode features Scootie Randall, a former Temple University standout now a seasoned professional in Japan. Scootie takes us inside his journey to the international stage, shedding light on the realities of playing in Asia and the lessons he's learned along the way.From navigating the jump from college to the pros to adjusting to cultural differences in Japanese basketball, Scootie shares the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to succeed overseas. He tackles common misconceptions about playing in Asia, the unique challenges foreign players face, and why trust and transparency with agents...
2025-03-1444 minUNGUARDEDKRISTY GALEIn this episode of Unguarded, we sit down with Kristy Gale, a trailblazer in sports technology law and a leading authority on athlete data rights. As the CEO of HONOR Data Rights Management and President of Sports Data Strategies, Kristy has dedicated her career to helping athletes, entertainers, and consumers navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of biometric data protection.With the rise of wearable tech, AI, and performance tracking, athletes are generating more data than ever—but who really owns it? And how can they protect, control, and even monetize it? Kristy unpacks the ev...
2025-02-1757 minUNGUARDEDLAUREN NEAVES
Lauren Neaves Kicks Off the 2025 Season of UNGUARDED
Lauren Neaves, a former 6-year professional basketball player in France and now a licensed agent for GAgency Women, joins host Jori Davis to share her journey from the court to representing players.
In this insightful episode, Lauren reflects on her time as a student-athlete at Rice University, rookie challenges, and the experiences that shaped her career in Europe. She dives into transitioning from being an English teacher to an agent, educating her players about the nuances of the game, and the collaboration needed for a strong player-agent relationship.
Lauren offers advice...
2025-01-281h 02UNGUARDEDKIMBERLY DREWNIOK
In this episode of Unguarded, Kimberly, a seasoned professional volleyball player and member of the German national team, sits down with host Jori Davis to share her journey. Fresh off a summer in the Philippines, where she gave back to the volleyball community, Kimberly is gearing up for a new chapter as she heads to the U.S. to compete in the first American pro volleyball league, League One Volleyball.
Kimberly opens up about her decision to step away from the national team, prioritizing family, and finding balance in her life. She reflects on...
2024-11-2550 minUNGUARDEDKYLE AUFFRAY
In this episode of Unguarded, Kyle Auffray, former NFL player turned Venture Partner at Champion Venture Partners, shares his journey from the football field to the forefront of venture capital and business innovation. Known for his underdog story, Kyle reflects on what propelled him into the NFL without an agent, as well as the grit required to stay ready while balancing dual careers. Now a key figure in venture capital, he leads CVP’s investment strategy and oversees the Comcast SportsTech Accelerator, where he helps top-tier startups scale and thrive.
Kyle dives into the emotional aspects of career transition, th...
2024-11-091h 30UNGUARDEDANTONIO WILLIAMSIn this episode of Unguarded, we welcome Antonio Williams, a seasoned sports management professional and former basketball player with a wealth of experience across sports operations, media, analysis, and marketing. Having worked with elite organizations like the Phoenix Suns, Nike, ESPN, the Boston Red Sox, and the NBA, Antonio has worn many hats, from securing multimillion-dollar licensing deals for Nike to scouting future stars for the Suns. Currently, he runs his own sports venture and is part of an innovative e-sports project.
Antonio dives into the often-overlooked aspects of the sports industry, discussing the transition from player...
2024-10-161h 20UNGUARDEDRYAN JAY OWENS
On this episode of Unguarded, Ryan Jay Owens, a former Team USA volleyball player and now a leading agent for female volleyball athletes, joins host Jori Davis as he opens up about his journey from the court to the boardroom as the founder of Elite Volley. With a vision to help over a million athletes unlock their full potential across personal, professional, and global platforms, Ryan shares how his experience as an athlete shapes his work today.
He offers a candid look at the player-agent relationship, discussing how athletes can choose the right agent...
2024-09-191h 12UNGUARDEDBILL AMISFormer professional basketball player Bill Amis joins us on this episode of Unguarded. During his seven-year career in Europe, Bill took a year off to explore real estate finance and reconsider his overseas lifestyle. He returned to the court, reaching the EuroCup, and later moved to the UK, where he developed a passion for angel investing and the startup ecosystem. With an MBA from London, Bill co-founded a startup aimed at helping NIL athletes and now serves as a Startup Advisor at Hyper helping founders along their journey.
In this episode, Bill shares his experiences in choosing...
2024-09-0441 min
Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves113: Jori Davis: From Pro Basketball to Bringing Transparency to Athlete Management, Agents and ContractingSend a textIn today's episode, Ryan dives deep with Jori Davis, a seasoned professional basketball player turned entrepreneur, whose journey spans over 13 years, nine countries, and four continents. From the early days in New Orleans, Davis realized the importance of independence and self-reliance, especially in the competitive world of sports that crafted her into a strong advocate for athletes rights.After experiencing the challenges and frustrations of negotiating sports contracts through agents and partners who often underpaid athletes, she realized the need for a platform that could bridge the gap between athletes and the...
2024-08-281h 11
Cutista Läpi - Golfpodcast#39 Välimäen uran alhaisin kierros + Open analyysi alkaa! Royal Troonin haasteetSami Välimäki pärjää loistavasti John Deere Classicissa ja pelaa ensimmäisenä päivänä uransa alhaisimman kierroksen 61. Silti hän oli kahden lyönnin päässä kärjstä, sillä PGA Tourilla pelataan 59 jo toisen kerran kolmen viikon sisään.
Tiger Woods ei tule olemaan 2025 USA Ryder Cup kapteeni. Odottaako hän parempaa tilaisuutta vai onko hänestä kapteeniksi ollenkaan?
Davis Thompson ottaa uransa ensimmäisen PGA Tour voiton ja majoittuu talossa, jossa kolme viimeisintä John Deere Classicin voittajaa ovat yöpyneet. Amatööri Luke Clanton tekee historiaa pelaamalla kaksi peräkkäistä TOP 10:iä PGA Tourilla.
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2024-07-081h 07
The Overseas AthleteEpisode 17 - Breaking Boundaries: Jori Davis on Navigating Life and Basketball Across Nine CountriesJory Davis, a professional basketball player who has played in nine countries, shares her experiences as an overseas athlete. She discusses the limited opportunities for female basketball players in the US compared to abroad, the challenges of adapting to a new country and culture, and the lack of support and transparency in contracts and salaries. Jory emphasises the importance of adaptability, resourcefulness, and the right mindset for a successful career as an overseas athlete. She also highlights the need for better industry support systems and pay transparency.
2024-06-2742 minUNGUARDEDSANDRINE NZEUKOUSandrine Nzeukou, founder of Playbook, joins host Jori Davis in this Unguarded Episode. Sandrine, a former professional hooper turned entrepreneur, shares her transition process to the corporate world, how she balanced school while playing overseas, and how to leverage your experiences in business.
Of African descent, Nzeukou explains her proactive involvement in the growth of the game on the continent. She highlights the talent and evolution of the sport in Africa as well as the challenges they need to overcome to keep progressing.
The former athlete emphasizes the need for transparency in the sports world...
2024-03-1258 min
Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni JourneyFrom Basketball to Founder & CEO with Jori DavisOn this episode of Alumni Direct's show "ATHLETES TO ENTREPRENEURS: The Alumni Journey," we talk to Jori Davis, professional basketball player, founder and CEO of WEVOLV.
Jori discusses her journey from sports to entrepreneurship and the challenges athletes face during their transition. She emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships, as well as the need for better support systems and resources for athletes.
Jori also shares her thoughts on the NIL debate and the potential impact on athletes. She shares some great...
2024-02-2137 min
The Sports Career Podcast357: Jori Davis- How To Support Professional Athletes?This week's podcast guest is Jori Davis, Professional Basketball Player and Founder of WEVOLV Learn: 1. Supporting Athlete Transitions with WEVOLV 2. Redefining Success for Athletes Beyond the Arena 3. How Culture Builds Stronger Athletes This is a must listen if you want to learn how to work and support elite athletes. Connect with Ed! Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edbowers101/ Follow Ed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edbowers1...
2024-02-141h 20UNGUARDEDABIOLA WABARAAbiola Wabara goes unguarded again. As a former professional basketball player with over a decade of experience in Europe, she started preparing for her transition by getting her Master's degree while still playing.
In 2016, Abiola founded Goball Life, a small consulting firm dedicated to assisting athletes in their transition from professional sports to the next phase of their lives. She is now a Digital Industrial Manager at a consulting company. Outside the corporate world, she is the owner and artist behind Art by Abiola, an online gallery featuring her artwork.
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2024-01-3057 min
Ruling Sports59. Jori Davis - Creating A Better Future For Professional AthletesJori Davis is a former WNBA player who competed in FIBA basketball in a number of countries and played NCAA Women's Basketball at the University of Indiana where she was All-Big Ten and scored over 1,000 points. Today, she is the founder and CEO of WEVOLV, an app that provides professional athletes with contract analysis, salary benchmarking and agent matchmaking.
In this episode, we discuss:
Jori's basketball journey and unique WNBA Draft story;
How she found her agent and the educational gaps in this decision-making process that women's basketball athletes continue to face today;
The sport industry...
2024-01-1748 minUNGUARDEDDORIAN LEEBasketball 101 CEO, Dorian Lee, shares his journey to becoming one of the top skills trainers in the industry. After a solid athletic college career and a short stint playing professional tours in different countries he decided to transition into Corporate America, but his hoop dreams weren´t over, at 31, Dorian went on a European tour where he received several offers, but an eye-opening experience before heading to Europe helped him determine his calling was skills training. He transferred on-court skills into the business world and became a corporate athlete.
In this episode, Dorian highlights the importance of challen...
2024-01-101h 34UNGUARDEDHORACE WORMELYHorace Wormely goes Unguarded, again. Horace was one of the first guests of the show, and he is back with some new insights. As a 12-year-pro hooper who understood the importance of studying the business in sports, he reflects on his transition after retiring, how playing skills transfer to the business world, the importance of having a mentor, building leverage, and the power of athlete advocacy.
Produced and edited by Víctor Revenga.
2023-12-161h 30UNGUARDEDALEX ACKERAlex Acker; with 16 years of professional basketball on his back, shares his transition process to being an entrepreneur. Now CEO of Amongst Elite Capital, Alex had to learn how find his identity to prosper beyond the court. He highlights his growth during his time in Europe and how athletes should educate themselves during their playing days.
Produced and edited by Víctor Revenga.
2023-11-2140 minUNGUARDEDTREVOR HUFFMANTrevor Huffman; a former 13-year overseas professional athlete, throughout his journey realized it was key to control the ego in order to be the player that would be an asset to a championship level team instead of only getting in his personal bag. Trevor first mastered himself right after saying bye to the game he loved in order to now be helping other athletes and basketball lovers master their health and fitness goals. He is the co-founder of Swish House and Founder of Huffman Basketball training.
Produced and edited by Víctor Revenga.
2023-11-121h 07
Elite Children: A Family Portrait PodcastJori Davis (Professional Basketballer)"I was partially depressed". The story of Jori Davis and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.
2023-10-1751 minElite Children: A Family Portrait PodcastJori Davis (Professional Basketballer)"I was partially depressed". The story of Jori Davis and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.
2023-10-1751 min
Mission Driven BusinessOwning Your Legacy with Jori DavisBrian chats with professional basketball player-turned-entrepreneur Jori Davis. Jori started her professional career in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever. Her decade-long global basketball career spanned six countries and sparked her desire to help other elite athletes own their legacy. Jori's new venture, Wevolv, builds on her passion for empowering global athletes by creating a decentralized platform for global athletes to manage their careers and lifestyles. On the episode, Jori chats about what keeps her motivated as an athlete and business owner. She also opens up about some of the barriers that modern athletes face and how...
2023-09-1244 minUNGUARDEDJORI DAVIS - AMAHey, it's been a minute! We back tho. And we put Jori Davis on the hot seat as our special co-host Hyun Kim peppers the founder of WEVOLV about her greatest challenges, wins, disappointments, as well as the joyful and and painful lessons she's learned along the way as an athlete founder. And of course an important update on where things are with the company.
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2023-09-0844 min
IU VenturesJori Davis, BS '11 – Founder & CEO, WEVOLVJori Davis is the Founder & CEO of WEVOLV, an all-in-one sports management app revolutionizing the athlete's journey through a unique data strategy. She's one of the most distinguished basketball players in Indiana University history and recently completed her 12th season as a professional basketball player. Hear her favorite memories on and off the court at IU, the moment she got drafted to the WNBA, how playing and living in different countries across the globe improves your business skills, what career athletes can learn from each other, and her favorite spots in Bloomington. Learn more about Jori at WEVOLV.net...
2023-07-1244 min
UNGUARDEDD'ANDRA MOSSD'Andra Moss used her downtime during her pro basketball career to explore and learn new topics and skills that interested her which eventually lead to her current job as a product manager at LinkedIn. She got Unguarded about the importance of trying new things, how her experience as a pro athlete prepared her for rejection and success in the workforce, and tips on how athletes can use LinkedIn to frame their sports careers for a career after sports. Over her 10 year playing career she played in Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, France, Turkey, Italy, Chile, and Finland. .
2023-04-0348 min
UNGUARDEDTONY EASLEYTony Easley gets Unguarded about deciding to retire as an international pro basketball player after a serious injury. He talks about how he dealt with that setback by turning it into something positive and the lessons he learned during his playing career that set him up for his current job as an assistant coach at a boarding school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Auburn, Alabama-native and Murray State-grad played 11 years in eight countries including Italy, Germany, Turkey, and Israel.
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2023-03-1445 min
UNGUARDEDJOSH OWENSJosh Owens knew exactly when he'd retire when he started his pro basketball career. And he did just that after last season. Over his 10 years overseas he played in Israel, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and France. The Stanford-grad got Unguarded about designing mini-internships for himself, reflecting on inflection points in his life and career, the importance of establishing a routine post-playing career, and using social media to say goodbye.
2023-02-2255 min
The Athletic MindEmpowering Athletes to Advocate for Themselves with Jori DavisIn this episode, Taylor is joined by professional basketball player and the founder & CEO of Wevolv, Jori Davis. Jori shares her experiences as a professional athlete having played in multiple countries in Europe, the power athletes hold in the direction of their careers, and the story behind the creation of Wevolv - a members only, decentralized platform for elite athletes around the world that enables them to manage their own careers and lifestyle.
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2023-02-0845 min
UNGUARDEDVALERIYA BEREZHYNSKAVal returns as Unguarded's first ever return guest! The Ukrainian-born, 14-year-pro retired at the end of last season after playing pro basketball in France, Poland, Turkey, Spain, and France. She talked to us about the highs (buying your own pots and pans) and lows (lack of a steady pay check) of retirement life, how the war affected her last season, being able to explore hobbies, self-healing, forgiveness, looking back, and psychedelics. Featuring guest host, Hyun Kim.
2023-01-3155 min
UNGUARDEDANGIE BJORKLUNDAngie retired (for the 2nd time) after last season in Spain and has since focused on building up her Mindset Coaching business, running a basketball academy for kids, earning a Somatic and Body Oriented Coaching Certificate, and writing openly and vulnerably about the new phase of her life on her blog. She gets Unguarded about how therapy has helped her with her transition and all the healing and unlearning she's had to do since leaving the game, how she wants to help the next generation of athletes live happier and healthier lives, and not getting that final game curtain c...
2023-01-1136 min
The Jersey Podcast by Darian KellyEpisode 014 - Jori Davis Founder of WEVOLV & International Professional Women's Basketball PlayerIn episode 14, I speak with the Founder of WEVOLV & International Professional Women's Basketball Player, Jori Davis. We discuss the inspiration behind WEVOLV and the lessons she has learned being an international professional basketball player. In addition, we discuss the nuances within college basketball regarding name, image, and likeness and navigating the sports technology landscape as a founder.
Jori Davis: @joridavis32
WEVOLV: https://www.wevolv.net/
WEVOLV: @wevolvsociety
2023-01-0553 min
The Parkinson's PodcastPain in Parkinson'sIn this episode, Dr. Jori Fleisher discusses a very prevalent but rarely talked about symptom of Parkinson's, pain. Dr. Fleisher discusses how pain is detected in the body, the types of pain experienced by the body, and how you can manage pain in Parkinson's. Contact us anytime at blog@dpf.org Find all the links, resources, and additional materials mentioned during today's episode on our Parkinson's Podcast Blog: http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-recording-pain-in-parkinsons Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website! This content is made po...
2022-07-0544 min
The Global Chatter with Amanda Bates"Unguarded" with Jori DavisProfessional basketball player Jori Davis shares her story of being an athlete overseas, which has included playing for leagues in more than 6 countries. She also highlights the challenges young athletes have when they are making the transition from a college career to professional career. She also discusses why she launched Wevolv, to combat the imbalance between the athlete and commercial side of the industry.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-global-chatter/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-06-1455 min
UNGUARDEDUnguarded Phonecalls Episode 5: Isabelle HarrisonHost Jori Davis is joined by co-host L’oreal Gamble and guest Isabelle Harrison to talk about her experience during the first AU (Athletes Unlimited) Hoops basketball season, where she was able to deepen her understanding of the coaching side, as well as the mental part of basketball on a not that politically oriented league where "every player got to tell their story". The phone call also goes over Izzy´s possibility to return overseas and her opinion of the overseas lifestyle, the evolution, and importance of branding, her internship with the Dallas Mavericks, and even hints at an upc...
2022-05-2334 min
UNGUARDEDUnguarded Phone Calls Episode 4: Jean-François ReymondHost Jori Davis is joined by co-host L’oreal Gamble and guest Jean-François Reymond to talk about his playing days and his transition to the player´s union, how unions are distributed, the benefits professional basketball players can get while playing in Italy, the need of active leaders and how player´s unions could help the Britney Griner situation in Russia.
Edited by Víctor Revenga.
2022-05-061h 01
Talk Your ExposureTalk Your Exposure - Episode 47 Featuring Pro Basketball Player; Jori DavisOn episode 47 we dove into the life of Jori Davis! Jori has been through all the fields you can think of. From being a stand out in high-school and during her collegiate career at #IndianaUniversity, to getting drafted to the #WNBA to realizing how quickly a dream can end. Jori talks to us about all of her trials and tribulations and how she has managed to fight through all of the adversity that she has faced!
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2022-04-271h 31
UNGUARDEDUnguarded Phone Calls Episode 3: Stephany SkrbaHost Jori Davis is joined by co-host L’oreal Gamble and guest Stephany Skrba to discuss having kids while being a professional athlete, navigating the dating scene as a single mom while playing overseas, differences between men and women in the industry, the lack of support to women and the community the kids help build.
Edited by Víctor Revenga.
2022-03-271h 08
UNGUARDEDUnguarded Phone Calls Episode 2: Vernon TaylorHost Jori Davis is joined by co-host L’oreal Gamble and guest Vernon Taylor to discuss a the changes and challenges for pro athletes making their living overseas. The trio discuss safety when going out as an athlete overseas following the recent assault of Corey Manigault in Cyprus, as well as advice for new athletes moving overseas when it comes to lifestyle and relationships, using your background to embrace your journey, achieving your dreams even when they don’t come in the amount of time you expected, interactions between leagues, teams, and players while in Europe, new FIBA rules, previous perso...
2022-03-121h 03
UNGUARDEDUnguarded Phone Calls Episode 1: Ike UdanohHost Jori Davis is joined by co-host L’oreal Gamble and guest Ike Udanoh to discuss a the changes and challenges for pro athletes making their living overseas. The trio talk everything from motivations in going pro overseas, the mentality needed, asking for help from those around you, standing together as an athlete community, the function of players’ unions, how social media has changed, the benefits and problems with new athlete-led leagues, and whether L’oreal and Ike would let their kids play in a high school pro league in the future. Unguarded is brought to you by Wevolv. Edited...
2022-01-0149 min
UNGUARDEDIntro: Unguarded Phone CallsHost Jori Davis is joined by co-host L’oreal Gamble to introduce and discuss a brand new season of the Unguarded Podcast: Unguarded Phone Calls. The duo talk everything from the challenges of moving and playing overseas to current events, social media, and plans for the upcoming season. Unguarded is brought to you by Wevolv. Edited by Kayla Kamil.
Jori Davis is a pro basketball player and founder of Wevolv, a platform empowering elite athletes around the globe to manage their own careers and ways of life.
L’oreal Gamble is a former pro basketball play...
2021-11-2053 min
Jori, What Now?Together Is The Only Way To SustainCarlon Brown a former professional athlete from the overseas basketball community recently posted about his need to redirect his efforts towards his family and other things because his consulting business @pointadvising wasn't sustainable. Ive seen this happen in a few cases and it really triggered me because I know how important individuals like Carlon are to the community. Yet, the only way for us to sustain is together. My assumption is if more current athletes support the former athletes by using our likeness, and actually hiring them and not looking for free insights we will eventually empower individuals that...
2021-10-0808 min
Jori, What Now?I Might Have Italian Roots...Over the years i've found myself connected to Italian culture and found it strange that the universe always brought someone tied to Italian heritage into my life. My high-school best friend was Italian, college best-friend part Italian, and now i'm entering my 5th year in one of my favorite countries Italy. Lets not forget my family loves Italy! Just before arriving to Italy for my 11th professional season I found out a cousin of mine did her ancestry and discovered Italian roots. Living abroad without basketball being the key determining factor has been on my mind a lot lately...
2021-10-0103 min
Sports Business SecretsEpisode 350: Professional Player & Founder of Wevolv, Jori DavisToday we’re joined by someone who is simultaneously playing professionally overseas & building her own company!
Jori Davis is the Founder of Wevolv, a tool that is designed to strengthen the careers of athletes through education and community!
2021-09-2947 min
Jori, What Now?I Can't Sell OutThis Shit is Hard! Building community from the ground up isn't easy. Shifting a whole business model isn't easy, but what I wont do is take the easy way out and shift my focus to the commercial side and use my likeness to gather a heard of athletes to sell off. I've been told countless times I am the minority when it comes to athletes that try to balance both and invest time into elevating the industry for the next generation. Usually, after that comment comes the pitch for me to use my voice to gather the sheep and...
2021-09-2406 min
Jori, What Now?How Do We Get to Community?I get honest and vulnerable about wanting to build community, about wanting to work with people who look like me so that we can all win together, yet at the same time how I feel scared whenever I sit down in front of my people to share my dreams which has me wondering why do I feel this way, will we ever win together?
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2021-08-0811 min
The Simple Minds Sports ShowA Conversation with JORI DAVIS - Professional Basketball player and founder of WeVolvJori joined the boys to talk about her pro career spanning across 6 countries in 11 years and her new project and foundation‚ WeVolv. Wevolv helps young athletes find mentors to navigate them through their professional careers. We also discussed the very real possibility of a race of super babies being created at the Olympics.Learn more about WeVolv here https://www.wevolv.net/
2021-08-0534 minJori, What Now?Without Money and Power, Will I Ever Become a Real Player in the Business Game?Lately, I've been wondering if they'll ever let me sit at the big table. I look in the mirror and see a dark-skinned, Black woman with dreads from New Orleans and I don't see people who look like me in the sports tech I know I belong in. What do I need to do? Or am I just wasting my time?
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2021-07-1104 minJori, What Now?Am I Prejudiced?Been thinking about this for a bit. Especially this past year with all the racial reckoning that went down. And I really had to be like, "Jori, you really might be prejudiced against white people." Like is it wrong for me to look at interracial couples and think like what's really going on there? Or to not trust white people easily in the sport and professional worlds? It's something I'm aware of and it's something I want to work on but I would be lying if I told you it was easy.
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2021-06-2006 minJori, What Now?How I'm Feeing About Basketball After Season 1010 years of pro ball in the books. Now what? Have I seen too much, do I know too much about the game beyond the game to still love the game? What's my motivation anymore? Or should I still push forward like I've always done to prepare for the next phase. What y'all think?
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2021-06-1007 minJori, What Now?Feels Like I'm Always Giving to the Community Yet Rarely Receive from the CommunityI try my best to do what's right by us and I'm always down to help anyone from the community when they reach out. But when it's me that needs some help, feels like ain't nobody around. Am I right or wrong to feel this?
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2021-05-2604 minJori, What Now?32 and Single...DamnJust turned 32 last month. A bit in my feels about being somewhat recently single. Wondering like what about kids? And questioning if my lifestyle, passions, and career are getting in the way of all that.
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2021-05-0506 min
UNGUARDEDNATALIE VAN DEN ADELNATALIE VAN DEN ADEL gets Unguarded about working with a psychologist to work on her self-esteem and learning how to love herself. She talks about finding herself unmotivated after playing non-stop for different teams, leagues, and tournaments and how working with a mental health professional allowed her to let go of her perfectionist and self-critical ways. She played one year at Colorado State before playing pro in Holland, France, Australia, and Spain. She has also played for the Dutch National Team. Episode features guest host Hyun Kim.
2021-04-3035 min
UNGUARDEDPOKEY CHATMANPOKEY CHATMAN gets Unguarded about her thoughts, experiences, and feelings about the past, present, and future of women's basketball as well. The Louisiana-native talks to us about how she was able to re-center herself during her time in Russia when she was the coach of the Spartak Moscow team. She is a legend who has achieved success as a player and coach of the LSU Lady Tigers, as well as the head coach in the WNBA for the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, where she was also a GM.
2021-04-1642 minJori, What Now?Jori, What Now? E1Another season with COVID made me realize even more how much we athletes are alone in all of this. Just trying to figure out how we can make things better.
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2021-04-1009 minJori, What Now?Jori, What Now? TrailerWhy am I doing another podcast? Cause I got a lot of things on my mind that need to get out.
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2021-04-0802 min
UNGUARDEDTAMARA SEDATAMARA SEDA gets Unguarded about the importance of having a positive attitude and staying focused on her goals during different transitions in her life and career. She had never traveled outside of her native Mozambique until she flew to Liberal, Kansas to attend a community college. Although she'd only played volleyball until she was 17, she blossomed into a basketball star and was able to transfer to UTEP. Since graduation she has played pro in Spain and has also played for the Mozambique National Team. Episode features guest host Hyun Kim.
2021-04-0237 min
UNGUARDEDIKE UDANOHIKE UDANOH gets Unguarded about how he was able to use jealousy, envy, and anger to further his career while admitting that it got in his way at times. The graduate of Wayne State, a DII school, started his pro career playing in Uruguay and Qatar and always felt like he could compete at a higher level while comparing himself to other players who were already doing so. In addition to those two countries he has played in Austria, Finland, France, Kazakhstan, Italy and is currently playing in France. The Detroit-native of Nigerian-descent is based in Milan where he...
2021-03-1941 min
UNGUARDEDVALERIYA BEREZHYNSKAValeriya Berezhynska gets Unguarded about her past struggles with self-confidence and how that's motivated her to apply her life coach certification to help pre-teen girls with their sense of self-worth. She talks to us about growing up in Ukraine and later adjusting to life in America as a high school student. She has played professional basketball in France, Poland, Turkey, and is currently in Spain. The 13 year pro is a graduate of Rice University. Episode features guest host, Hyun Kim.
2021-03-0540 min
UNGUARDEDTOCCARA RENEEToccara Renee gets Unguarded about the importance of embracing her sexuality and standing in her truth after the death of her mother as well as healing from the trauma of sexual assault. She talks about how identifiers can be empowering and her mission to show up and support the communities she identifies with. The Southside Chicago-native graduated from Iowa State before playing pro basketball in Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Colombia, Taiwan, Finland, Romania, Israel, Switzerland, Australia and France over 11 seasons. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she serves as an advocate and mentor for LGBTQ athletes when she's not busy...
2021-02-1937 min
UNGUARDEDESTHER WALLACEEsther Wallace gets Unguarded about the importance of vulnerability in her life and career. She talks about her struggles with admitting that she was suffering from injuries such as concussions and her need to always have things in perfect order. A former overseas baller who played and coached in England, she is the founder of Playa Society, a successful clothing brand celebrating women that has been worn by stars from the WNBA, NBA, USWNT and more. The Springfield, MA native played and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson, has a Masters from England and previously worked at MIT.
2021-02-1237 min
UNGUARDEDTAYLOR WURTZTaylor Wurtz gets Unguarded about her Christian faith and what role it has played at different moments in her life and career. A graduate of University of Wisconsin she is currently in her 7th season playing basketball overseas where she has played in Luxemburg, Norway, and France. The Bard, Wisconsin native is currently playing in Spain where her fiancé Preston Purifoy, a fellow overseas baller, is also playing.
2021-02-0535 min
UNGUARDEDPETER PHILIPAKOSPeter Philipakos gets Unguarded about his struggles finding his footing after retiring from his soccer/football career, managing with his OCD and finding new creative passions to pursue. A native of Glen Cove, New York, Peter attended St. John's and American University and played professionally for nine seasons in Greece and Czechoslovakia. He currently lives in Athens.
2021-01-2938 min
UNGUARDEDABIOLA WABARAOn the 1st episode of our 3rd season Abiola Wabara gets Unguarded about how she deals with anger and racism stemming from growing up Black in Italy. Abiola played pro basketball for 10 years which included stops in Israel, Spain, Hungary, Italy and UK. She currently lives in Houston and in addition to her full-time job as a digital strategy consultant she is a successful painter and runs Globall Life, a service that helps athletes prepare for the workforce outside of sports.
2021-01-2236 min
The Athlete's AdvocateJori DavisOn this episode we have another special guests Jori Davis. Jori is a professional basketball player and athlete advocate. During this episode, Jori and I talk about the lost community of overseas basketball, her Journey after Indiana and being drafted, the corruption in the agency world and wevolvsociety. Jori is big on athlete advocacy and Women advocacy. She believes that in order for global change to occur within the world of athletics, we need to stop competing with each other off the court and work together. For more information , follow her @joridavis32 on all social media platforms and check o...
2020-11-1135 min
UNGUARDEDLIAD SUEZ-KARNI + KATIA LEVITSKYLiad Suez-Karni and Katia Levitzky get Unguarded about the 2011 strike of the Israel women's basketball league (Jori's rookie season in Israel) which involved limiting the number of American players on the teams in an effort to protect the development of national players and how others tried to pit American players and Israeli players against each other. They also discuss how both sides can help each other improve. Liad was a captain of the Israeli National Team and has played in Poland, France and Israel. Kat was born in Ukrania but is a naturalized Israeli citizen who played in Romania a...
2020-11-061h 05
UNGUARDEDSYDNEY WIESESydney Wiese gets Unguarded about what she appreciates about being able to play in the WNBA and play overseas, what she likes about the overseas lifestyle, the importance of checking in with yourself and embracing the constant endings and beginnings in our lives, how the fun really begins when the tag of being a player from the W fades and her overseas teammates see her as just one of them, and how her heart will go on and on. Syd is a Phoenix-native who graduated from Oregon State and is currently a member of the Los Angeles Sparks. She...
2020-10-3057 min
UNGUARDEDKYLE HINESKyle Hines gets Unguarded about the why behind his work with ELPA (EuroLeague Players Association), what they're fighting for, the challenges of getting fellow athletes to participate, how overseas basketball has become better during his 12 year career and how he's happy that his dream of playing in the NBA never came true. Kyle is a 4 time EuroLeague champion (2x Olympiacos Piraeus + 2x CSKA Moscow), a 2 time EuroLeague Best Defender and was named to EuroLeague's 2010-2020 All-Decade Team. He has also played in Germany, Greece and currently plays for Olimipia Milano. The Sicklerville, NJ native is a graduate of UNC...
2020-10-2352 min
UNGUARDEDTINARA MOORETinara Moore gets Unguarded about her struggles during her pro rookie season, how she improved drastically her second season thanks to a change in environment as well as a shift in her diet and focusing on herself, and what advice she would give her rookie self today as a 3rd year player. Tinara is a proud Michigan native who graduated from Central Michigan University. She has played pro in Spain for two seasons and is currently playing in Hungary. Her and Jori played together during the 18-19 season for Valencia. Last year Tinara was named MVP of the Spanish...
2020-10-1645 min
What Are You Sporting About?Ep. #18 – Jori Davis – Pro WBB Athlete & Founder of WeVolv on supporting Expat Pros with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes.Jori DavisJori Davis is an accomplished global professional basketball player. The New Orleans-native has played pro in six countries. She completed a standout career at Indiana University as the 10th all-time leading scorer at the school and was drafted 33rd overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2011 WNBA Draft upon graduation. Jori is currently working on creating WeVolv, a private ecosystem for elite athletes that will help them to manage their athletic and professional careers. She is dedicated to empowering athletes to own their legacy on and off the playing field and have more control.
2020-10-0927 min
UNGUARDEDLORENZO + MARIO of TWO POINTS AGENCYLorenzo Gallotti and Mario Scotti of Two Points Agency get Unguarded about the role of agents in a player's career, how agents and players can work best together, the limitations players and agents face within the FIBA system, how players can best handle situations that arise with their teams and leagues and how the market impacts players' salaries. Two Points, founded in February 2002 by Mario Scotti, represents basketball players all over the world with offices in Italy, Germany and in the US. Lorenzo represents female basketball players including our host Jori Davis and he kicks off the episode while...
2020-10-0956 min
What Are You Sporting About?Ep. #18 – Jori Davis – Pro WBB Athlete & Founder of WeVolv on supporting Expat Pros with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of AthletesJori Davis is an accomplished global professional basketball player. The New Orleans-native has played pro in six countries. She completed a standout career at Indiana University as the 10th all-time leading scorer at the school and was drafted 33rd overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2011 WNBA Draft upon graduation.
Jori is currently working on creating WeVolv, a private ecosystem for elite athletes that will help them to manage their athletic and professional careers. She is dedicated to empowering athletes to own their legacy on and off the playing field and have more control.
Connect...
2020-10-0626 min
UNGUARDEDTANEKA RUBINTaneka Rubin gets Unguarded about struggling and working through imposter syndrome, not giving her at best during her NCAA years, her experiences at Europrobasket and what players should expect at such academies as well as dealing with crazy living accommodations while playing abroad.
Taneka was born in Germany, grew up in Arizona and graduated from Florida A&M after transferring from a junior college. She received a Masters from the University of East London and recently published her first book, Winners Win. Taneka has played in Portugal, Spain and is currently playing again in Portugal.
2020-10-0241 min
UNGUARDEDSHELBY CHESLEKShelby Cheslek gets Unguarded about how she's built a big social media following (currently 21.9K on IG), how teammates and opponents make assumptions about who she is as a result of it, wanting tall women to feel beautiful and empowered (she's 6'5"/196cm), how she works with brands for sponsorships and how she deals with the highs and lows of being an American playing overseas. Shelby currently plays for Fenerbahce in Istanbul and previously played in Greece, Australia and Hungary. She is a native of Pullman, Washington and graduated from Gonzaga University. Check out her performance of Adele's "Rollin' i...
2020-09-2548 min
Fluent and Chill presented by Sports Fluent MediaE42: Updates and news from the NFL NBA NHL MLB WNBA and two special guests: Jori Davis and AJ TorresRecapping what we learned in week 2 of the NFL. NBA predictions and news. NHL updates and predictions. WNBA final four plus Major League Baseball talk with Calling Strikes Podcast host AJ Torres and Pro basketball player Jori Davis.
2020-09-241h 17
UNGUARDEDRASHAUN WILLIAMSRashuan Willliams gets Unguarded about investing with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, what he learned about accumulating wealth during his time as an investment banker, the qualities that athletes possess to be great at things outside of sports as well as the internal and external barriers that prevent them from working together off the playing fields. Rashaun has invested in AirBNB, Ring, Casper, Lyft, Dropbox, Draftkings and more. The Chicago-native is a graduate of Morehouse College and currently lives in Atlanta with his wife and their son.
2020-09-1856 min
UNGUARDEDMOHAMED KHERAZIMohamed Kherazi gets Unguarded about growing up in Morocco, how he dealt with the passings of his mother and brother, immigrating to the Netherlands, finding a new passion in photography and playing against the Moroccan national team as a member of the Dutch national team. Mohamed has played his entire pro career in the Netherlands where he has won one league championship and the defensive player of the year three times.
2020-09-1150 min
UNGUARDEDL'OREAL & JULIAN GAMBLETo kick off our new season we are proud to have our guests L'oreal and Julian Gamble (our first ever couple) get Unguarded with us about what it's like to be married to a fellow pro ballplayer, the sacrifices they've made together to have a family during their playing careers, the importance of supporting each other in every facet of their lives, what it was like to return to playing pro ball after having a child and advice for overseas athletes thinking about starting a family
L'oreal is a graduate of Fayetteville State University and has played...
2020-09-0447 min
UNGUARDEDLAURYN WILLIAMS "Other athletes will look at me and think, you're just like me so you can't know this either."Lauryn Williams is Unguarded about the challenges she's faced as a former Olympic athlete who entered the world of finance and the challenges she's faced trying to help athletes with their finances. The former Olympic sprinter and bobsleder is the first American woman to medal (2 gold and 1 silver) in both the summer and winter games. She spoke to Jori about how she channeled the discipline and focus of being an elite athlete to pursuing her studies to hurdling the worlds of real estate and now finance. During the interview Laura was not afraid to mention some financial mistakes she's...
2020-07-2842 min
UNGUARDEDCHRIS SQUIRES "It's not about what's trendy, it's about what you like and self expression."Chris Squires is Unguarded about his passion for fashion and his desire to help everyone, especially pro athletes, dress, look and feel better. The second Indiana University alum guest on the podcast talked to Jori Davis about his athletic journey as a pro baseball player which took him from city to city and country to country gave him insight into fashion and lifestyle. Plus he talks about how it's built into his genes as his grandmother used to make clothes in her Harlem home back in the day. The Fort Wayne, Indiana-native has had stints with the Miami Marlins...
2020-07-1850 min
UNGUARDEDLAURA GIULIANI "Our common point has always been football, our whole life runs around it."Laura Giuliani is Unguarded about the relationship with Christian, her boyfriend, who has been by her side during some of the most important and crucial moments in her career. Most of the time we hear about the women who support male pro athletes but this time we get to hear the other side: what sacrifices were made, how they were able to help one another adjust to living in new countries and cities and doing what it takes to balance it all, including taking a part-time job together at a factory. Now that's amore. Laura is currently the goalkeeper f...
2020-07-0643 min
UNGUARDEDACHEIL TAC "Instead of thinking why did this happen to me, I started thinking what is the purpose in this?"Acheil Tac is Unguarded about finding the motivation to tackle whatever new challenges come her way. Her journey as a refugee has been well documented. From South Sudan to Egypt to Dallas, Texas, Tac with her parents and three sisters (who are also ballin' out in Texas) always found a way to not only adjust but also to thrive. She started learning English at age 9 at ESL classes and only started playing basketball in high school and didn't know anything about athletic collegiate scholarships but still thrived at the University of North Texas. She talks about wanting to play...
2020-06-2853 min
UNGUARDEDDARIUS WILLIS “I quit my job and got fully invested in helping athletes achieve their dreams.”Darius Willis is Unguarded about how to navigate a life in sports when dreams get deferred, multiple times. Jori and Darius both attended Indiana University at the same time (he graduated a year after her) and later on they were both playing in Switzerland at the same time. A severe knee injury sidelined Darius' chances to play pro (American) football in the US. After not getting a callback from a tryout with the NY Jets, he took on several jobs from Toys R Us to Fed Ex to pay the bills but his dream to play pro football never...
2020-06-2134 min
UNGUARDEDLANDON MILBOURNE "We are a product and if we don't want to be used as someone's product then that's on us."Landon Milbourne is Unguarded about his struggles to create change for himself and other players in the business of sport during and after his overseas pro basketball career as an athlete and later as an agent. Landon is an author and an entrepreneur who owns several businesses including those in personal care, cosmetics, trucking, real estate development, e-commerce and more. The Maryland-native graduated from the University of Maryland before playing pro in France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Puerto Rico and Israel. (Pardon the quality of the audio of the interview, it was conducted before we stepped up our equipment)
2020-06-1641 min
UNGUARDEDGIO SOTTANA "We are on our own, we need to figure it all out ourselves"Gio Sottana is Unguarded about the important role of education in the lives of athletes and the advantages and disadvantages of Europeans going to America to play in the NCAA and staying in Europe to play pro. She also talks about the importance of athletes being seen more than just athletes but as individuals with interests and thoughts that go beyond the courts and fields of athletics. Giorgio "Gio" Sottana is the captain of the Italian National Team and has played Euroleague since 2011. She has had success playing for three teams in Italy, one in France and currently plays f...
2020-06-1140 min
UNGUARDEDELLY PAVEL "I will always stick up for women no matter what they look like."Elly Pavel is Unguarded about her struggles with her body image. And how playing basketball opened up a new world for her, taking her to new cities and countries which allowed her to meet diverse groups of people which helped her to not only accept herself but to also appreciate her own body. That strength lead her to support women, feminist causes and made her focus on a healthier lifestyle. Elisabeth "Elly" Pavel has played in her native Romania, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, France, Italy and will be playing in Poland next season. She is also a member...
2020-06-0347 min
UNGUARDEDHORACE WORMELY "I took a stance and got blackballed for it."Horace Wormely is Unguarded about the importance of making connections in the global athlete network. The "Gingerbread Man" (nickname he earned in the legendary Drew League) played pro basketball for 12 years on six different continents. The Pasadena-native is currently the managing partner of Layercake Group and co-director of DSTRKT.
8:00 // Having a mentor gave him the confidence to re-negotiate his first overseas contract
10:36 // In China he learned about the business of basketball which helped set up his life after sports
18:00 // His network of athletes gave him access to various contracts and he used that info to help others
25:00 // Negotiating...
2020-05-201h 02
UNGUARDEDDEQUAN JONES "Fire can cook your food or it can cook you."Unguarded's 1st ever episode features DeQuan Jones! Jori caught up with him soon after he returned to America during the pandemic outbreak in Italy where he was playing his first season with Pallacanestro Trieste.
DeQuan talks to Jori about their similar overseas journeys and shared appreciation for experiencing other cultures. A recent father, he shares the challenges of balancing of being an overseas athlete, husband and father and what hopes he has for his family's future along with his wife, Allison Mathis Jones.
2020-05-0442 minUNGUARDEDUnguarded PodcastElite athlete to elite athlete, pro basketball player Jori Davis interviews current and former overseas athletes to share their truths about their life and careers. Authentic and raw, each episode will feature conversations about the highs , lows, successes, failures, insecurities and hopes experienced by elite overseas athletes.
2020-04-2800 min
Sets For Life084: Gift and a Curse- With Jori DavisBeing an elite athlete can be a gift and a curse. We have to have laser vision. In order to make it to the college or professional ranks you have to be locked in. Often times we don’t put enough energy and effort into preparing for life after sport. Once we enter life after sports we have to play catch up to other individuals who didn’t have basketball or football as their primary identity. When its time to transition out we often haven’t taken the time to assess what else we are good at. The ga...
2019-10-1400 min
The Started With A Dream Podcast w/ Jacolby GilliamEp. 19 Following Your Career Blueprint with International Basketball Player Jori DavisEp. 19 Following Your Career Blueprint with International Basketball Player Jori Davis In episode 19 of The 9INE POINT Started With A Dream Podcast, Jacolby Gilliam talks with International basketball player and entrepreneur Jori Davis. Jori talks about her journey from how at the age of three she knew wanted to be a professional basketball player and […]
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2018-06-2941 min