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BuckeyE FocusedThe Power of ConversationIn this thought-provoking episode, Eric and Nate Oliver engage in a heartfelt dialogue about the power of conversation, the importance of perspective, sharing our personal stories, and the role of reflection in personal growth.During the podcast, Nate Oliver shares the valuable lessons and experiences he gained during his time at Ohio State. He reflects on the impact that Coach Jim Tressel had on him, the guidance he received, and how “Tresselisms” and “The Block O of Life” shaped his mindset. Nate also discusses the importance of perspective and looking back at where one started to appreciate how far...2023-04-2650 minBuckeyE FocusedA Smile Costs You NothingWelcome back to Buckeye Focused podcast, Season 2! In this episode, Eric and Nate dive into the power of a simple smile and how it can have a profound impact on our daily interactions. Through discussing the Golden Rule and the benefits of limiting social media usage, they provide practical tips on how to maintain a positive mindset and increase productivity. Of course, it wouldn’t be Buckeye Focused without a touch of college football talk. Join us for an insightful and entertaining discussion on how a small change in perspective can make a big difference.Always remember: a...2023-04-1445 min
Athlete MindsetAthMindset | Athletic Identity With Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits“What are you outside of sports?”This conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits. A company on a mission to help athletes get a career outside of sports.Topics explored in this conversation:transitioning to life after sportsfeeling isolated as a child gymnastnot having an identity outside of your sportfalling back on drugs and alcoholAwareness — as a parent with a child in sportsSupporting our daughtersBody acceptance(Research) From the National Library of Medicine: Athletic Identity in Youth Athletes: A Systematic Review...2022-05-1538 min
The Sports BackdropAthMindset | Athletic Identity With Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits“What are you outside of sports?”
This conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits. A company on a mission to help athletes get a career outside of sports.
Topics explored in this conversation:
transitioning to life after sports
feeling isolated as a child gymnast
not having an identity outside of your sport
falling back on drugs and alcohol
Awareness — as a parent with a child in sports
Supporting our daughters
Body acceptance
(Research) From the National Library of Medicine: Athletic Identi...2022-05-1538 min
Athlete MindsetAthMindset | Marques Ogden | Former NFL Player, Servant Leader, Inspirational Speaker“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – AristotleThis is an episode all about redemption. This redemption story started with support. And this conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Marques Ogden. Marques is a former NFL player and now an inspirational keynote speaker.Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998 to 2002 where he played Division I football.Ogde...2022-05-0637 min
The Sports BackdropAthMindset | Marques Ogden | Former NFL Player, Servant Leader, Inspirational Speaker“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle
This is an episode all about redemption. This redemption story started with support. And this conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Marques Ogden. Marques is a former NFL player and now an inspirational keynote speaker.
Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998 to 2002 where he played Division I football.
Ogde...2022-05-0637 min
The Sports BackdropAthMindset | Marques Ogden | Former NFL Player, Servant Leader, Inspirational Speaker“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle
This is an episode all about redemption. This redemption story started with support. And this conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Marques Ogden. Marques is a former NFL player and now an inspirational keynote speaker.
Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998 to 2002 where he played Division I football.
Ogde...2022-05-0637 minThe Sports BackdropSE54 | Creating an Engaged Fan Base | GMDY Co-Founder, Danny HarrisBuilding fan and athlete relationships through real-time shopping. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with GMDY Co-Founder, Danny Harris. GMDY empowers athletes and gives sports fans a better way to shop. Eric and Danny discuss an athlete’s influence, personal branding, and creating engaged sports fans.
The “I see it, I want it” mentality has captured many people. That’s where GMDY comes in.
We are very excited to welcome the innovative, Danny Harris on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.
Want to collaborate with the SportsEpreneur team? Visit: https://sportsepreneur.com/sports-content-marketing/
Want to learn about...2020-06-0141 minThe Sports BackdropSE54 | Creating an Engaged Fan Base | GMDY Co-Founder, Danny HarrisBuilding fan and athlete relationships through real-time shopping. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with GMDY Co-Founder, Danny Harris. GMDY empowers athletes and gives sports fans a better way to shop. Eric and Danny discuss an athlete’s influence, personal branding, and creating engaged sports fans.
The “I see it, I want it” mentality has captured many people. That’s where GMDY comes in.
We are very excited to welcome the innovative, Danny Harris on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.
Want to collaborate with the SportsEpreneur team? Visit: https://sportsepreneur.com/sports-content-marketing/
Want to learn about...2020-06-0141 minThe Sports BackdropSE51 | The Sports Philanthropy Network with Roy Kessel Featuring Eric Kasimov and His Path to Creating Sports ContentConnecting to the sports world through content. Eric had the privilege of being featured on The Sports Philanthropy Network with Roy Kessel. Eric and Roy discuss opportunities in content creation, launching SportsEpreneur, and an athlete’s transition to life after sports.
Creating genuine content as a current or former athlete, sports fan, or business professional can go a long way in building your brand on and off the field. Roy is all about spreading a message that is genuine. While that word is thrown around a lot, we do know people that live it. That’s why it was i...2020-05-0742 minThe Sports BackdropSE50 | Nate Oliver | Ohio State Buckeyes and Life After FootballThe impact of being a Buckeye both on and off the field. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Nate Oliver, Director of the Keith B. Key Buckeye Social Entrepreneurship Program at The Ohio State University, and a key member of the 2007 to 2011 Ohio State Buckeye football program.
Eric and Nate discuss the power of mentors, the impact of Coach Jim Tressel, and life after football.
We are grateful that Nate shared his stories with us on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.
Thanks to Buckeye Nation, LinkedIn, and podcasting, we were able to talk with...2020-04-2155 minThe Sports BackdropSE50 | Nate Oliver | Ohio State Buckeyes and Life After FootballThe impact of being a Buckeye both on and off the field. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Nate Oliver, Director of the Keith B. Key Buckeye Social Entrepreneurship Program at The Ohio State University, and a key member of the 2007 to 2011 Ohio State Buckeye football program.
Eric and Nate discuss the power of mentors, the impact of Coach Jim Tressel, and life after football.
We are grateful that Nate shared his stories with us on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.
Thanks to Buckeye Nation, LinkedIn, and podcasting, we were able to talk with...2020-04-2155 min