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Bleav in OK StateS3:E41 - Yves Batoba Joins to Discuss House v NCAAFormer Oklahoma State players Justin Southwell and Nathan Gilsleider are joined by former teammate Yves Batoba to discuss how House v NCAA is reshaping college football. Yves' extensive background in college football and NFL is on full display.
2025-05-0956 min
The Creative Mind with Byron CraigEpisode 006 | Yves BatobaOn this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Yves Batoba, a dynamic entrepreneur and thought leader at the forefront of technology and cultural transformation.
Yves takes us on a remarkable journey from his roots in the Congo to playing football at Oklahoma State University, followed by his time in the NFL. Now, as a tech innovator and cultural advocate, he offers a compelling perspective on how emerging technologies are transforming the global landscape. Yves reflects on how his diverse experiences have shaped his unique approach to leveraging innovation for positive change.
Whether you're...2025-01-091h 05
Sports Business ConversationsYves Batoba & Parker Graham: Co-Founders of VestibleI collected baseball cards as kid. I still remember the excitement of saving up that $1 and heading out the drugstore to get a fresh pack. Then carefully opening the wax paper, popping the worst piece of gum ever conceived into my mouth, and sorting through the trove of 15 cards and PRAYING that I’d get a player from the Boston Red Sox. There was just something about having a picture of that player in your hand, and pouring over his stats, whether he hit righty or lefty, his nickname, and more. It somehow made me feel closer to...2024-12-0338 min
Black in Sports PodcastYves Batoba | Sports FinTech | All Roads Lead to Congo | S5 EP 10In this compelling episode of the Black in Sports Podcast, we are joined by Yves Batoba, a trailblazing entrepreneur and Co-founder of Vestible, a fintech startup that is transforming the world of sports fandom. Yves’ journey is an inspiring testament to resilience and the power of faith. Originally from Congo, Yves moved to Texas, where he faced the challenge of funding his college education. Despite the odds, he walked on to the Oklahoma State University football team, demonstrating grit and determination that ultimately earned him a scholarship.Now, as the co-founder of Vestible, Yves is revolutionizing the sports in...2024-09-121h 05
The Joe Pomp ShowThe Company Allowing Fans To Buy Stock In Their Favorite AthletesVestible is an investment platform that allows fans to by stock in their favorite athletes. The company’s co-founders (Parker Graham & Yves Batoba) join me to discuss how they came up with the idea, the regulation process, their first offering with Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning, how investors make money, future expansion ideas, and more. Enjoy!
2024-07-1735 min
Mile High Broncos Podcasts: For Denver Fans, By Broncos fans!You can buy stock in Baron BrowningVestible Inc. is an investment platform allowing fans to buy and sell shares in future income streams of their favorite (or maybe not-so-favorite) athletes. And Broncos’ outside linebacker Baron Browning is the first “IPO” athlete on the platform. Listen to Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann's interview with the co-founders Parker Graham and Yves Batoba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-06-0817 min
FUTRSPRTParker Graham, Yves Batoba Co-Founders VestibleVestible is a platform where playing careers can be traded like stocks.HOME | Ampire Media
2024-05-1323 minBleav in OK StateEpisode 6 - New Co-Hosts, Oklahoma State Gets No Love, Spencer Sanders For HeismanThis week, Meghan welcomes her new co-hosts, Yves Batoba and Justin Southwell to the podcast! The former OSU football players make a case for Spencer Sanders' Heisman campaign and preview the matchup with Texas Tech.
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Thrive After Sports w/ Taj DashaunYves Batoba | Author, Speaker, Player Development & Marketing Consultant Ep 168Yves Batoba is the author of ‘Immigrant American: Living an American Life with African Perspectives.’ In the book, he highlights his journey of being born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, escaping the war-torn country, living as refugees, then eventually moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex of Texas.
His diverse and reputable background includes 15+ years in the sports industry with stops at the Miami Dolphins, Notre Dame, NCAA, and Oklahoma State University. At each of these stops, Yves was an advocate for athletes finding their voice and helping them reach their full potential in a...2022-03-2442 min
GOOD (YVES)NINGLet's Talk About Afro-Latinos with Patty LoraAfro-Latinos do not get a lot of mention in American culture unless you are in specific sectors of the country. Patty Lora joined me in this episode as we discussed her family's immigrant story from the Dominican Republic. Patty and I had a chat about colorism, embracing African roots as a Dominican, the importance of education, and being a woman in sports!2022-02-1827 minGOOD (YVES)NINGThe struggles of becoming an Immigrant American with Temitope AkandeThis episode with Temitope Akande was LOADED! Tope came from some of the worst parts of Lagos and every single step of his journey to America was a struggle. We spoke about him being an American college student at 16 years old, getting into one of the best schools in the country, the tensions between natural born Africans and African-Americans feeling "stuck" as an immigrant, running for office in the future, and a whole lot more!2022-01-2558 minGOOD (YVES)NINGAfrican American or American African? Zenab KeitaIn one of my favorite episodes that revolved around identy, Zenab touches on being a "third culture kid," pressures of appearances in African households, struggling with identity, code-switching, and the work that was done to embrace all of who she is.2022-01-1149 minGOOD (YVES)NINGFaith-Based Entrepreneurship with Reese WhitelyReese is an immigrant from Jamaica who lived in just about every part of Miami and has a vast experience with a wide range of people. In this episode, he talks about how his Jamaican roots are tied to his journey of becoming an Entrepreneurship. As an owner of multiple businesses, Reese's faith in God has played a significant role in how he conducts business.2022-01-0435 minGOOD (YVES)NINGAntigua & Barbuda to the Ivy League with Dr. Collin WilliamsCollin is the only person I know and have ever met from Antigua and Barbuda, but everyone who knows Collin definitely knows about the island. In this episode, he shares his story about going from the island to living in New York, earning his Ph.D from an Ivy league institution, and how he became a tourism ambassador and one of the OG's of the black travel movement.2021-12-2839 minGOOD (YVES)NINGDoctor, Lawyer, Engineer, or Disgrace to the Family with Esé IghedosaPresident of House of Athlete, Esé Ighedosa, joins Yves on the podcast to share stories of growing up in a household that prioritized African/Nigerian knowledge while living in the United States. She discusses upbringing, career shifts, workplace identity, and a whole lot more!2021-12-1837 minGOOD (YVES)NINGGrowing Up in Nigeria, U.K., and America with DaramolaDaramola is a Miami-based Nigerian-born Dove award-winning music producer & singer/songwriter. He joined the podcast to talk about being an "Immigrant American" with life experiences in Nigeria as well as the United Kingdom. Topics in this episode include native names, musical influence, jollof rice, marriage, family upbringing, unlearning and relearning gender roles, and much more!2021-12-1034 min
GOOD (YVES)NING216. Young, Black, In Love (ft. Dawn Batoba)The one and only, undeniable, phenomenal Dawn Batoba (@dawnbatoba) is on this episode of the podcast! Yes, that’s my wife! We share our story, chat lessons learned in 2 years of marriage, and even her experience marrying into African culture.2021-05-2436 minGOOD (YVES)NING215. ARE YOU PEAKING? (ft. Tina Bonner)Did you know that there is a huge difference between self-development and peak performance? Behavior and mindset modification changes lifestyle and has a 500% increase in productivity, where self-development increases your ability to be productive by 5%. Tina Bonner (@tinabonnerlive on IG) is a peak performance coach that teaches people how to master their potential. She shared some strategies on this episode about staying focused, the importance of environment, time management hacks, and more!2021-04-2929 minGOOD (YVES)NING214. DATING IN MIAMI (ft. Keith Thornton)Dating in 2021 is a lot different than dating any other year in history. Just like dating in your 30's is way different than dating in your teens. Yves and Keith (@keiththornton17 on IG) discuss all things dating from a man's perspective.2021-04-0524 minGOOD (YVES)NING213. MICRO EMPIRES (ft. Jennifer Grimson)Jennifer was a single mother who lost everything...twice. The second time, she rebuilt by creating small “empires” for financial independence. She created over $1.4m in income producing investments with nothing more than a W2 and grit. In 2020, Jennifer created the Micro Empires Podcast to share her story and to pull back the curtain on the path to financial independence.SOCIALS:website: www.micro-empires.comlinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-grimson-7265bb8/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MicroEmpiresPodcastInstagram: @microempiresTwitter: https://twitter.com/jives3_jennifer2021-03-2333 minGOOD (YVES)NING212. IDENTITY RESTORATION (ft. Desmond Roland)Identity foreclosure is something a lot of athletes have to come to face with at some point. Desmond (@D_Ro26) joins the podcast to discuss his football journey, losing his mother to cancer, falling into drug addiction, and finding restoration during a global pandemic.2021-02-1930 minGOOD (YVES)NING211. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR MIND (ft. Clay Frost)The mind is a weapon! Clay Frost (@clay.frost) helps elite athletes level up to make their minds their greatest weapon so they can be at their best every time they perform. In this episode, we chat about how anyone can train their mind.2021-02-1020 minGOOD (YVES)NING210. PASSPORT PRIVILEGE (ft. Elliott Jeffcoat)Elliott Jeffcoat (@elliottgullah) is back to continue the conversation on global traveling. This time he tells stories about his experiences in Europe as a black man, American privilege, and international exposure.2021-02-0226 minGOOD (YVES)NING209. CULTURE SHOCK (ft. Elliott Jeffcoat)Going from the deep country south to a college town can be pretty shocking. The one and only Elliott Jeffcoat (@elliottgullah on IG) tells hilarious stories about Gullah Geechee culture in the U.S., his experience with race, learning different languages, and the different sides of American culture.2021-01-2625 minGOOD (YVES)NING208. FINANCIAL FOOTWORK (ft. Hillary Seiler)I have witnessed Hillary work with players, coaches, and NFL staff alike. She is the best financial coach that I've ever met. Her company, Financial Footwork (@financialfootwork), teaches people to train their money like an athlete trains for a sport. In this episode, she gave away some free game for those looking to set money goals in 2021.2021-01-1427 minGOOD (YVES)NING207. POW-HER-FUL (Part 2, ft. Crystal Foster)In the second part of our conversation, Crystal Foster (@iamcrysfoster) really talks about the strength that is found in her faith, especially as it pertains to raising a son as a single mother.2021-01-0517 minGOOD (YVES)NING206. POW-HER-FUL (Part 1, ft. Crystal Foster)Crystal Foster (@iamcrysfoster on IG) is a firefighter, bodybuilder, mother, and all around powerful woman that thrives in spaces that many consider to be "male dominated." She joins the podcast to discuss her approach as a leader.2020-12-3119 minGOOD (YVES)NING205. TOO BLACK FOR THE BUILDING (ft. Martinez Anderson)Martinez Anderson (_theunapologeticone) and I talk about embracing your blackness as a Christian and in society. We also touch on his book, Too Black for the Building, as it depicts the experience of black male students in a white school system. 2020-12-2526 minGOOD (YVES)NING204. DREAM CHASING (ft. Anthony Hill)Gratitude is a secret weapon. Anthony Hill (@anthilll) discusses his path to Hollywood and believing in himself through the grind. Now as a regular on Grey's Anatomy, and having starred in multiple shows, commercials, and movies, he is truly the "man in the arena" as he hits his stride in the entertainment and show business industry.#KansasCity#OklahomaState#GreysAnatomy2020-12-2015 minGOOD (YVES)NING203. 75 HARD IS.... HARD (ft. Donte Harris)Donte and I just recently completed the 75 Hard transformative mental toughness program, created by Andy Frisella. 75 straight days of sticking to a diet, doing two 45-minute workouts (one outdoors), drinking one gallon of water, reading ten pages of a non-fiction book, and taking a progress pic. It was tough, but we made it! Here is our experience with it.#RealAF#75Hard#MFCEOProject#PersonalDevelopment2020-12-1716 minGOOD (YVES)NING202. DEBT FREE JOURNEY (ft. Justin Southwell)Justin and his wife were able to get out of debt less than two years after getting married. Here is how they did it.2020-12-1524 minGOOD (YVES)NINGSZN 2 IntroThank you for all of the love and support in season 1 of the Good (Yves)ning podcast. Can't wait to keep growing in season 2! This season, we have interviews. We're talking sports, race, culture, church, dream chasing, finances, and so much more. Catch a vibe.2020-12-1201 minGOOD (YVES)NING201. SURVIVING 2020 (ft. Perry Watson)The year 2020 has been a whirlwind. Between the pandemic, race relations, the election, the economy, and everything we experienced individually. Perry Watson (follow him at @pwat_) joined me to talk about the challenges he faced this year and how he overcame them. At the end, he gave some tips for heading into the new year. Enjoy.2020-12-1228 min
ThrivecastThrivecast 005 x Yves Batoba - Escaping The CongoYves Batoba was born in the Congo, escaped it, was a refugee in South Africa, and finally settled in Texas. Hear about his crazy journey and all of his insights into what it takes to thrive. This is not an episode you want to miss!2020-11-1643 minGOOD (YVES)NING110. BEFORE THE MILLIONS | Money LessonsFinancial literacy isn't stressed enough as we are growing up. Whether we are talking about good debt versus bad debt, credit, investing, being a millionaire or anything else involving money – let’s get comfortable talking finances.2020-09-2509 minGOOD (YVES)NING109. 24 HOURS | Spending Time vs Spending MoneySince the pandemic hit, have your time management skills gotten all out of wack? Screen time on your phone getting disturbing? This might help.2020-09-1509 minGOOD (YVES)NING108. ACTIVISM | Substance Over SymbolismLet's get another layer deeper when it comes to the issues. Social justice is at the forefront of the agenda right now. Often times, getting to the root will solves issues better than any symbolic gesture.2020-08-2807 minGOOD (YVES)NING107. MENTAL HEALTH | The Gym For Your BrainAs Marshawn Lynch said, "take care of yo' mentals." There’s a negative stigma around mental health, especially amongst men, amongst people of faith, and in the black community. It’s okay to not be okay; just don’t stay that way.2020-08-1908 minGOOD (YVES)NING106. ELECTION YEAR | The Politicized LifeIs there room for nuance in politics? Whether you support Donald Trump & Mike Pence, or Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, be careful during an election year and try your best to take a bipartisan approach rather than driving your identity with a party. Take advantage of your freedom to democracy.2020-08-1807 min
Life After Sports PodcastYves Batoba joins Life After Sports Podcast with Kevin Johnson | S1: E17Yves Batoba former Miami Dolphins player coordinator and athlete development professional. He joins Life After Sports Podcast hosted by Kevin Johnson. He shares childhood being born in Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Africa. Yves talks about a Civil War that took place in his country and forced him and his family to leave. His family had moved to Texas when he was 7 years old. Education was established early in his childhood from his parents who were also his role models in his adolescent years. Yves discusses his experience at Oklahoma State University and playing college football. He shares...2020-08-0900 minGOOD (YVES)NING105. BLACK CHRISTIANS | Wrestling with FaithIs Christianity only for a certain race of people? Have black people been tricked or manipulated to believe in Jesus Christ as their lord and savior? Yves talks about that here with some historical research and context.2020-08-0509 minGOOD (YVES)NING104. COACHES | Sports Parallel LifeSports are a microcosm of life. Great coaches are the ones that make it make sense. In this episode, I talk about some of the lessons I learned from my high school coaches (Coach Kevin Atkinson and Coach Byron Bundy), my college coach (coach Mike Gundy) at Oklahoma State University, and a couple of NFL coaches I was around at the Miami Dolphins (Adam Gase and Brian Flores).2020-07-3105 minGOOD (YVES)NING103. SUPPORT WOMEN | Shut Down the Good Ole Boys ClubSupport women in sports. Support women in all industries. The Washington Post article about the 15 sexual harassment accusations within one NFL football team led to this podcast episode. As men, we have to dismantle the good ole boys club.2020-07-2907 minGOOD (YVES)NING102. STORIES | "I Can Relate"We are all more similar than we are different. When we can open up and talk about our scars, it leads to a strength in unity. Brene Brown's book, Daring Greatly, does a tremendous job outlining the power of vulnerability.2020-07-2406 min
GOOD (YVES)NING101. Career Shift | Lost Job During COVID-19My wife, Dawn, and I encountered a huge transition during the COVID-19 pandemic. I lost my job and then she became unemployed. By faith, and with grace, we powered through and are looking at the world differently. Our experience has allowed 2020 to be one of the most important years of our lives.2020-07-2207 min
GameTime ExcellenceGameTime Excellence Podcast: EPISODE 1 With Yves Batoba Player Engagement For The Miami DolphinsYves shares his role on the Dolphins. He also shares his mission and mindset. There is a lot of valuable information in this podcast so enjoy!!2020-04-0635 min