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Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of LifeUrban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life167. Max OrnstilMost sports fans grow up rooting for their hometown teams. But few ever get to actually play for them. Max Ornstil is part of that select few. The Oakland, California native got a chance to play for the Oakland Roots, and ended his eight-year professional career with the club in 2022. In the two years since, he's been busy establishing his brand, Neighborhood Sports Club. In addition to some of the coolest merch and apparel out there, Neighborhood Sports Club is about building community through the beautiful game and various art forms. The latest NSC project...2024-07-3052 minNPLH StudioNPLH Studio44. Max OrnstilMax Ornstil is a former pro athlete turned entrepreneur and creative from Oakland, California. He shares the challenges of transitioning from a life with a very clear path and identity, to one without either as one third of the creative collective Neighborhood Sports Club. Falling in love with the game aged five, Max lived out his boyhood dream in exchange for a number of sacrifices along the way only for someone else to tell him when the dream was over. Where that door closed, a world of possibilities opened and, as...2024-02-271h 06Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilCharlie Dennis talks recent tear in USL Championship, his journey being cut from Southampton academy to playing Division 2 in the US to becoming a pro, his time as teammates with Max, and more.Fresh off a goal and an assist performance on the weekend and his fourth USL Championship team of the week honor this year, Charlie Dennis joins Max and Michael for an incredible conversation. The trio discuss Charlie's nerves of steal during a recent game winning pen, getting cut from Southhampton and making his way to the US, overcoming an injury that threatened his pro opportunities, his ambition to keep climbing the US pro ladder, and more! Marathonminute.store --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathonminute/support2023-06-141h 30Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael Ornstil37. Lucas Mendes talks Virginia Dream, TST 7v7 debut, growing community in building a club, soccerbible feature + more.Lucas Mendes joins the show just moments before the club he founded, Virgina Dream, makes it's debut in the inaugural TST 7v7 tournament with a $1 million cash prize on the line. The trio dive deep into discussing the origins of Viriginia Dream, his ambitions for combining high level creative with high level football, building community through a club, getting featured in soccerbible, the future of footy culture in the US and his role in advancing it, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathonminute/support2023-05-311h 30Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael Ornstil36. Jeremy Ebobisse is back ft. trade reflection, life in the Bay, his recent form, building his brand, the national team, and more.Jeremy Ebobisse is back and his return is worth the wait. Although missing our legendary co-host Michael, Max and Jeremy catch up on all things. Since his appearance on the pod in 2021, Jeremy was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes and has thrived, establishing himself as an elite striker and goalscorer in MLS. Not only has he been finding success on the field, Jeremy has been building his brand and portfolio off the field as well. The duo talk the reality check of getting traded, how dreams change, Jeremy's renewed perspective, his startup investment strategy, owning your brand, and more. ...2023-05-2252 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael Ornstil35. Sekou Thornell talks KitBoys, building his own lane, the future of soccer culture in the US, making a custom kit for Waka Flocka + moreFor their first episode with a guest in months, this conversation with Sekou Thornell is worth the wait!  Sekou is the founder of Kitboys, a creative label that emphasizes footballing culture and blurs the lines between urban culture and sport.  The trio discuss Sekou's Atlanta roots, the inception of Kitboys, making a custom jersey for Waka Flocka, how he's built his own lane, the future of soccer culture in the US, and more.    Listen to the episode everywhere you get your podcasts.  Shop and learn more about Kitboys at kitboysworldwide.com Shop Marathon Minut...2023-03-131h 18Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael Ornstil34. Cafe Olé Premier + Road to Recovery with Max and MichaelBig episode for a big week!  The Cafe Olé premier was a smash hit, with people loving Michael's acting debut alongside the writing and production from the NSC team.  But before the duo get into Cafe Olé, the two dive deep into Max's recent trip to New York for surgery, his emotions before/after the procedure, his feelings playing through injury to end the season, the importance of advocating for yourself, his NSC photoshoot while out there, and more.  The two transition talk to Michael's reaction to his first viewing of his debut in Cafe Olé, the story's origins, and th...2023-02-2252 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael Ornstil33. Michael's Big BreakMax and Michael are back at it and just in time to discuss some big news happening this week!  Michael will be making his big screen debut, playing a major role in NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS CLUB's upcoming short film, and we have the inside scoop as to how it all went down.  The film, Cafe Olé, is a piece written and produced by Max and the NSC team, starring a cast of family and friends and premiering this 2.17 in person and 2.20 online.  The two discuss in detail Michael's experience working with the NSC team, Max's process creating the film from conc...2023-02-1339 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 32: Max and Michael are back!After a brief hiatus, Marathon Minute returns as Max and Michael are back in the studio.  The two discuss the reasons behind the hiatus, some life updates, what's new with NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS CLUB, and so much more.  New episodes returning regularly!   Available on Youtube and everywhere you get your pods.  Shop: marathonminute.store --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathonminute/support2023-02-0729 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 31: Chris HegardtWe're back!  Professional footballer and friend of the show Chris Hegardt joins Max and Michael in an inspiring, enlightening, and insightful conversation.  Chris is currently playing in MLS with Charlotte FC at just 20 years old and after recently leaving Georgetown following his sophomore season.  But his journey has been far from easy.  Chris was identified as somewhat of a prodigy as a youth player but that all changed when it was discovered that he had hepatocellular carcinoma, a rare form of cancer.  After chemotherapy, a liver transplant, and more, Chris ultimately beat his cancer and continued on his dream to be...2022-09-221h 16Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilRoots at Home: Episode 02Roots on road comes home for another special episode featuring Max and teammates Jesus "Chuy" Enriquez, Jose Hernandez, Wolfgang Prentice, Ariel Mbumba, Memo Diaz, and Johnny Rodriguez.  Tune in to hear Johnny reflect on his recent goal and playing behind the golden boot leader, Wolfgang talk about his journey making the team from an open tryout, Ariel's mentality shift with a new year and new role, and more. Note:  Episode was recorded 6/28. For those who submitted a question and we weren't able to get to, we're sorry! We recorded before receiving many of the questions bu...2022-07-0537 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilRoots at Home: Episode 02Roots on road comes home for another special episode featuring Max and teammates Jesus "Chuy" Enriquez, Jose Hernandez, Wolfgang Prentice, Ariel Mbumba, Memo Diaz, and Johnny Rodriguez.  Tune in to hear Johnny reflect on his recent goal and playing behind the golden boot leader, Wolfgang talk about his journey making the team from an open tryout, Ariel's mentality shift with a new year and new role, and more.   Note:  Episode was recorded 6/28. For those who submitted a question and we weren't able to get to, we're sorry! We recorded before receiving many of the questions but...2022-07-0541 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMax and Michael talk Warriors, new media, mentality through injuries, Roots, and a new entrepreneurial endeavor.Max and Michael are back for a much needed check in.  The duo talk Warriors 'ship, athletes leading the new media, the mental side of injuries, Root's recent form, a new entrepreneurial endeavor, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathonminute/support2022-06-2144 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 30: Raheem Taylor-ParkesMarathon Minute returns after a brief hiatus for not just any conversation but their Steph Curry episode.  Episode 30 features 24 year old Canadian born entrepreneur and founder of Hyphenate Creative Co, Raheem Taylor-Parkes.  Raheem was a talented footballer as a kid,  playing for both the US and Canadian youth national teams before playing collegiately at Virginia and Oregon State.  Despite his decorated resume and stints pursuing playing professionally in Switzerland and Denmark, Raheem decided to retire at 22 and begin his career as an entrepreneur.  Raheem's personality and ability connect allowed him to create meaningful relationships with some of the biggest names...2022-06-131h 30Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 29: Janell Grace + Malik Glass with Love Conquers AllMarathon Minute hosts first time filmmakers Janell Grace and Malik Glass in an episode the first of its kind.  Janell and Malik join the show just days away from the premier of their short film, Love Conquers All, airing 5/21. Love Conquers All is a film that explores the effects of trauma on an individual and the importance of being aware of your mental health and seeking help if needed.  Not only is it a film, but the story has also been made into a comic book, creating access for kids to learn the importance of mental health and wellness.  Tune in...2022-05-171h 17Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 28: Fenn PaiderEpisode 28 features designer of the Marathon Minute logo and brand identity, special guest Fenn Paider.  Fenn is currently living in New York and working for creative agency Recess Studios as a content creator, videographer, and video editor.  You may have seen Fenn's work before, whether it be the cover art for this podcast or in a Nike x NY Fashion Week campaign.  A friend of the show, the trio talk about how Max's time with Fenn was actually an inspiration to starting the podcast and sharing the unique perspectives of creatives.  Tune in to hear Fenn talk about the process and...2022-05-091h 20Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 27: Calen CarrBay legend Calen Carr joins Marathon Minute for an insightful, inspirational, and entertaining conversation.  Calen's currently head of brand at For Soccer Ventures, hosting and producing an independent podcast, 94 Til' Infinity, and doing on-air correspondent work for the likes of MLS and others.  And guess what? This all comes after an extremely successful soccer career.  Despite being under recruited as a youth, Calen became an all-american at UC Berkeley, and spent 8 years playing in MLS for Houston Dynamo and Chicago Fire.  Tune in to hear Calen talk about the impact of going to the 94' World Cup as a kid...2022-05-021h 38Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilRoots on Road: Episode 01In the first installment of Roots on Road, Oakland Roots players sit down for a conversation the first of its kind. Marathon Minute host, Max Ornstil, is joined by Emrah Klimenta, Chuy Enriquez, Charlie Dennis, Benny Diaz, Jose Hernandez, and Taylor Bailey to talk a range of topics and share some candid stories.  Tune in to hear the team talk about their motivation, who messes around the most on the team, what it's like to play in Oakland compared to on the road, Chuy and Charlie's holy oil story, pregame rituals, and much more.  Stay tuned for weekly Roots on...2022-04-2544 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 26: Kayla Johnson ReturnsFamily of the show and guest from Season 1, Kayla Johnson returns to join the show for Episode 26.  Due to an eventful week, our co-hosts have a lengthy intro discussing Passover, Oakland Roots' first win of the year, and updates of our guests thriving in their respective fields.  Though Kayla joined the show previously, a lot has changed since and their was plenty for the trio to talk about.  Since then, Kayla moved on from ESPN and currently works as Director of Development at new media and commerce company, Togethxr, a platform creating incredible female driven content.  Shortly after joining the...2022-04-191h 17RelaxHabibiRelaxHabibi#26 Max Ornstil talks about the journey from having a job after training to the signing in the USL!Max Ornstil is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Oakland Roots in the USL Championship! Also check out his podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/70sERFdJB2WufDIkI0gs5c2022-04-1540 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 25: Aaron MolloyMarathon Minute is back with another inspiring and candid conversation featuring professional soccer player and friend of the show, Aaron Molloy.  A native of Dublin, Ireland, Aaron grew up the son of a professional footballer and dreamt of one day being a pro himself.  Following a short stint playing professionally in Ireland for Drogheda United, Aaron moved to the U.S. to get an education and continue his pursuit of playing at a high level.  After excelling at NAIA school Keiser University, Aaron transferred to Penn State where he was an All-American and soon after a first round selection in...2022-04-111h 09Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 24: Phillip MuscarellaThe Marathon Minute duo are joined by current world Top 100 Crossfit competitor and Sports Academy performance coach, Phillip Muscarella.  Phil sits down with Max in person at Sports Academy while Michael joins virtually from Hawaii for a candid, inspiring, and real conversation with someone pushing his body to its absolute limit.  A teammate of Max's on the Santa Clara University soccer team, Phil excelled as a collegiate athlete and spent a short stint as a professional before moving full time into performance coaching.  Despite still being within sports, Phil  had the desire to compete and push himself.  He went on to pa...2022-04-041h 55Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 23: Eryk WilliamsonWe are back and with a very special episode this week featuring Eryk Williamson!  Eryk is a 24 year old professional soccer player and friend of the show, having spent time playing with Max with Timbers2.  Episode 23 was recorded back in February but drops less than a day after Eryk makes his return to MLS play with the Portland Timbers, completing his comeback after sustaining a torn ACL that ended his 2021 season.   Eryk had a breakout year in 2020 with the Timbers first team and established himself as a mainstay, also getting called in to camps with the United States Men's Nat...2022-03-281h 37Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 22: Noel SiguaMarathon Minute hosts Noel Sigua for Episode 22 in what proves to be another candid and captivating conversation.  Noel is a full time creative,  acting as a creative director, stylist, model, photographer, and more in his day to day.  Shortly after high school, Noel bet on himself and decided to pursue his creative passions full time.  He currently has his own brand, Absolute, and has created campaigns for brands like adidas, Footlocker, Dickies, Gillette and more, while showing no signs of slowing down.  The trio talk how Noel is self taught in his skills, the balance of the various roles he oc...2022-03-211h 32Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilSeason 2 Premier Episode 21: Warren CreavalleMarathon Minute is back and what better way to kick off Season 2 than Warren Creavalle!  Warren recently retired after an 8 year MLS career and is currently  Senior Art Director at Grey Group, one of the world's top advertising and marketing organizations.  Warren grew up in Atlanta and developed an eye for fashion at a young age while excelling in soccer.  Shortly after being drafted to Houston Dynamo and becoming a regular in MLS, Warren began his own brand Creavalle and started acting on some of his creative passions.  Throughout his career he hosted pop ups, activated a youth design after...2022-03-141h 15Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilBonus Episode: Kelly Wakasa 2021 ReflectionMarathon Minute is back and back with a bang! In this episode, Max sits down with Kelly for an in person conversation at his NYC creator house to talk life since he was on the show back in January.  Oh and this was less than 24 hrs after Kelly's video was #4 trending on YouTube.  Don't worry, although Michael is absent from the conversation with Kelly and dearly missed, he is still featured in the intro for some classic banter.  In the last year, Kelly has accomplished many of the goals that he envisioned back in January and this episode provides an...2022-01-0148 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilSeason Finale Episode 20: Madison OrnstilWho better to cap off an incredible inaugural season of Marathon Minute Podcast than our family, Madison Ornstil.  Madison has an unheralded story of chasing a dream and changing an industry that can be both a source of insight and inspiration.  With a dream of being a connector between athletes and brands, Madison was initially denied a retail job at adidas after taking a leap of faith moving out to Portland with no job after graduating college .  However, that was just the beginning of her story as she remained persistent, gained more experience, leveraged her relationships, and eventually got an...2021-10-181h 40Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilBonus Episode: Emrah Klimenta Goal RecapWe are back this week with a special bonus episode featuring Bay Area soccer legend Emrah Klimenta!  Emrah has been playing professional soccer for over 10 years now and is currently a teammate with our host Max at Oakland Roots.  We plan on having Emrah on for a full episode during Season 2, however when he scored a historic game winning goal against NorCal rival Sac Republic this past week, we saw this as an opportunity to try something different and tape a day after recap/reflection.  Emrah talks us through his history with his former team and why there was ext...2021-10-1127 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 19: Rodney WallaceEpisode 19 features Rodney Wallace, who joins Max and Michael for a one of a kind conversation ranging soccer, business, mental health, and everything in between.  Rodney is a recently retired professional soccer player, entrepreneur, and TV soccer analyst who looks to have no limit to what he can accomplish.  Tune in to hear Rodney talk about getting traded from his hometown team after getting drafted generation adidas, playing with the Costa Rica national team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, how some of the best years of his soccer career were some of the darkest moments in his personal life, ho...2021-10-041h 13Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 18: Quincy AmarikwaMax and Michael are back in studio with an episode you're not going to want to miss!  Episode features Quincy Amarikwa, a professional soccer player and new teammate of our host Max at the Oakland Roots.  Quincy is in his 13th year playing professional soccer, having spent 11 of those in MLS, and has also managed to build an extremely impressive business portfolio as an entrepreneur and investor.  Tune in to hear Quincy talk about how he developed a sense of self reliance and work ethic, what separates his mentality apart from others, how he manages multiple endeavors while still excelling in...2021-09-271h 35Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 17: Randy OseiEpisode 17 features a one of a kind conversation with Randy Osei, a serial entrepreneur who is bridging the gap between athletes and technology.  Randy grew up with hopes of being a professional athlete and with an entrepreneurial mindset.  After playing basketball at various Universities in Canada,  Randy began working with former number 1 pick Anthony Bennett as his manager for several years, managing several other notable NBA players throughout that time.  He went on to found Rozaay management, a media and events agency that has a social impact. Also, following the Toronto Raptor's championship in 2019, Randy hosted the inaugural Athlete Tech Summ...2021-09-071h 47Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 16: Kendall McIntoshWe are back!  Welcome in to Marathon Minute Podcast a close friend of the show and current MLS goalkeeper for Sporting KC, Kendall McIntosh.  Kendall and Max grew up playing against each other in the NorCal soccer community where Kendall soon became widely recognized as the best goalkeeper in the country who makes highlight saves look easy.  He quickly became a GK for the youth national team and represented the United States in both the U-17 and U-20 World Cups.  Kendall joined Max at Santa Clara University, where the two have a WCC championship and countless stories memories that are...2021-08-061h 31Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 15: Erinnicole GoodwinMarathon Minute is back featuring a conversation with stylist, designer, and CEO Erinnicole Goodwin.  Chances are if you've watched playoff basketball this year, you've seen a piece designed or styled by Erin.  After growing up with an instant eye for fashion, Erin went on to study at a school for fashion, design, and merchandising.  She later started her own brand, It's Goode Clothing, containing styling consultancy, a streetwear brand, and custom bespoke tailoring.  She works prominently with fellow Oakland native and NBA star Damian Lillard and shares how she convinced Dame to wear a 3 piece suit without a shirt, the way...2021-06-2848 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 14: Foster LangsdorfProfessional soccer player Foster Langsdorf joins Max and Michael in this week's Marathon Minute episode.  Max and Foster go way back, having competed against each other in the college and pro ranks, and played as teammates for Portland's U23 team and Timbers 2.  Foster grew up in Vancouver, WA and saw soccer as an outlet of energy and expression at an early.  He was not highly recruited coming out of high school, with no scholarship offers and eventually accepting an opportunity to walk on at Stanford.  Foster went on to make the team and in the next four years become a 3 time...2021-06-011h 37Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 13: Keith HoulemardEpisode 13 features Kieth Houlemard in another addition of our experts and leaders series.  Keith spent over 30 years at Nike, where he served as President of Jordan Brand, GM of the 2016 Rio Olympics, and many more leadership roles as the company grew to the global sportswear giant it is today.  Keith shares insight on the importance of pursuing ones passion in creating a career path, how he was turned away from an entry level job at Nike because he needed more experience in footwear, how he developed such a keen sense for the consumer market, countless stories of influential roles in...2021-05-241h 38Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 12: Steven AldrichIn another installment of the Experts & Leaders subseries, Episode 12 features a conversation with entrepreneur, philanthropist, current chairman and investor in Oakland Roots Sports Club, Steven Aldrich.  After growing up with interests in science and sports, Steven went on to find a passion for leadership in business.  He turned a concept of an online insurance market designed for business school class credit into a successful company he would later sell to Intuit.  He has been a founder and CEO of multiple companies and spent time as chief product officer at GoDaddy before pivoting into the sports ownership world with the Roo...2021-04-301h 25Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 11: Mailbag with Max and MichaelMax and Michael turn the tables for episode 11 and gave listeners the chance to ask a range of questions for the duo to discuss.  There was no shortage of questions and the conversation gives insight into the lives and perspectives of the Marathon Minute cohosts.  The two get real and open up about the show and life.  Tune in to hear the duo talk about details of the daily life of a professional athlete, the mental side of sports and performance, what the two admire about one another, what they've learned throughout their podcasting journey thus far, some all tim...2021-04-191h 16Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 10: Yvonne GomezWe've made it to double digits! Episode 10 and the second of our Experts & Leaders subseries features mental performance coach, former Olympic figure skater, and Emmy nominated director, Yvonne Gomez.  After working with her own mental performance coach when she was just 9, Yvonne achieved her Olympic dream, competing in the 1988 games for Spain.  However, she did not stop there, as she rose the ranks in television and became an Emmy nominated sports TV director.  She has gone on to also become a mental performance coach, working with the USF athletic department as well as other colleges, teams, and individuals at the high...2021-04-051h 23Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 09: Nesrin DananEpisode 09 features an insightful, entertaining, candid and informative conversation with your favorite artist's favorite photographer, Nesrin Danan.  Nesrin has been working in both digital and film photography since her early years in high school and has gone on to specialize in concert/event photography as well as lifestyle and portraits.  Also known by her handle @blackprints, Nesrin has made a name for herself not only as a photographer to artists, models, and celebrities but also as a brand herself through various social media platforms.  Tune in to hear Nesrin talk about her picking up photography as a kid and how...2021-03-301h 02Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 08: Erica WheelerEpisode 08 features a must-hear inspirational, engaging, and perceptive conversation with professional basketball player Erica Wheeler.  Erica is currently playing overseas in Turkey but recently signed a deal to play the next WNBA season with the LA Sparks.  Erica may appear to be on top of the world now being a WNBA All-Star with numerous sponsorships and a foundation, but her journey to success is that of perseverance, dedication, and so much more.  After growing up in Liberty City, Erica went on to play four years and graduate from Rutgers under the legendary coach C. Vivian Stringer.  After going undrafted, Erica took...2021-03-2251 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 07: Kali Hobson MDIn the first episode of our new Marathon Minute Expert & Leaders subseries, we feature an insightful and engaging conversation with board certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Kali Hobson.  Though only 33, Dr. Hobson is breaking barriers as she is the first Black woman child and adolescent psychiatrist in the state of Oregon.  In the current climate of society and in the midst of a global pandemic, now more than ever the importance of health and wellness have become quite clear.  Though Kali works primarily with children and adolescents currently, she provides a wealth of knowledge on the entirety of m...2021-03-151h 13Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 06: Kayla JohnsonEpisode 06 features an informative, entertaining, and energy filled conversation with a star producer at ESPN, Kayla Johnson.  If you've tuned into ESPN before, chances are you've seen her work pulling the strings on shows like First Take and Get Up or segments like NBA Rookies "Name the 90's".  Growing up with a father in the NFL and a sports oriented family, Kayla talks about seeing Lisa Salters reporting on the sidelines as a kid and knowing she wanted to get into sports media when she grew up.  Kayla embodies the spirit of Marathon Minute, as she got rejection letters from alm...2021-03-081h 18Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 05: Jeremy EbobisseEpisode 05 of Marathon Minute features an insightful and candid conversation with someone making waves on and off the field, professional soccer player Jeremy Ebobisse.  Jeremy grew up in Bethesda, Maryland before being drafted 4th overall by the Portland Timbers in 2017 and has since become a star in MLS.  He has not only become known for scoring goals and being a top striker, but he has become a leader in activism and social justice that is unafraid and unapologetic in pushing for change.  He is a cofounder and member of the board of the MLS Black Players for Change coalition as wel...2021-03-011h 07Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 04: Kelly WakasaEpisode 04 features a candid and inspirational conversation with YouTuber and creator, Kelly Wakasa.  Kelly is 21 years old and currently has over 500k and 138k subscribers on YouTube and Instagram respectively.  Growing up with a passion for creating funny videos and showcasing his personality, Kelly started off making skate videos before transitioning later in high school to primarily lifestyle videos.  After finishing high school, he moved to LA with his best friend in pursuing content creating full time and "making it big."  Over the years since, he has steadily grown his following and developed into a growingly successful entrepreneur and star in t...2021-02-2256 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 03: Jasko BegovicJasko Begovic, also known as Sko Habibi, has a life story and perspective that anyone can find value and inspiration from.  Growing up in a small village in former Yugoslavia, Jasko fled the country at 12 when war erupted.  Jasko's journey as a refugee of war took him to Germany and Croatia before settling in the Bay Area as a teenager.  He is known prominently as an artist, soccer coach, and mentor who's work on and off the pitch is a reflection of his life journey thus far and his optimism of the future.  His art spans from paintings and illu...2021-02-151h 17Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 02: Jacki GemelosIf anyone is the embodiment of the marathon mentality, it's Jacki Gemelos.  After being a top high school recruit and playing college basketball at USC, Jacki has gone on to play professionally in the WNBA and overseas in Italy, Greece, and Spain.  However, this wasn't before overcoming 5 ACL injuries and 10 knee surgeries.  Jacki talks about growing up the moment she realized her dream of playing in the WNBA and why she wouldn't quit.  She also shares the story of her scoring on childhood idol Diana Taurasi, being on the forefront of the racial justice movement in the WNBA bubble, her clot...2021-02-091h 00Marathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilEpisode 01: Amobi OkugoIn Marathon Minute's premier episode, Max and Michael have the privilege of speaking with professional soccer player, entrepreneur, philanthropist, podcast host, and so much more, Amobi Okugo.  Amobi grew up in Sacramento before going to UCLA and was shortly thereafter drafted 6th overall to the Philadelphia Union as part of the generation adidas class.  He has spent time in the MLS playing for Philadelphia, Orlando, Kansas City, and Portland before most recently playing in the USL Championship for Austin Bold.  Amobi has also been building an exceptional business resumé while excelling in a pro soccer career.  He was recently named to Fo...2021-02-0841 minMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilMarathon Minute with Max and Michael OrnstilIntroducing Marathon MinuteWelcome to a Marathon Minute, where host Max Ornstil and co-host Michael Ornstil have genuine and candid conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, and creatives about their stories and the intersection of sport, business, fashion, and culture.  Tune in for an athletes emotions when scoring a game winner, a designers thought process in hand making pieces for NBA stars, an entrepreneurs feeling when they first launched their company, and everything in between.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathonminute/support2021-01-3102 minThe OK U GO ShowThe OK U GO ShowLeveraging Your Creativity with Max Ornstil | Frugal FundamentalsIn this workshop episode, Amobi is joined by professional soccer player and entrepreneur Max Ornstil to talk business and creativity. You can follow Max Ornstil on Instagram here. Frugal Fundamentals is our live virtual workshop series that gives athletes the tools and resources necessary to succeed off the field. Each theme is specifically catered to help serve athletes and their overall financial and foundational playbooks. If you would like to participate and be informed on future sessions sign up ⁠here⁠. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out...2021-01-2635 minPath2Pro Soccer PodcastPath2Pro Soccer PodcastEpisode 16: Max Ornstil - Center Back for Portland Timbers 2Max Ornstil was a standout player at Santa Clara University, who has since made the transition to the professional level with the Portland Timbers organization. Max talks about his journey, the importance of mental health, and his expectations for the upcoming season during this episode of the podcast.2020-02-1000 min