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The Athletes' Journey
Keith Sconiers
22 episodes
7 months ago
In today’s episode, I sat down to talk with Aaron Wisdom, a former high school basketball player who became a high school coach that has had the opportunity to coach basketball in Panama and Puerto Rico. During our call, he shared his sports story along with some of the missteps he made along the way that he wants current and former athletes to learn from. What I appreciated about our time was hearing the advice he gave around leaning into one’s purpose. To learn more about Aaron Wisdom: &nbs...
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In today’s episode, I sat down to talk with Aaron Wisdom, a former high school basketball player who became a high school coach that has had the opportunity to coach basketball in Panama and Puerto Rico. During our call, he shared his sports story along with some of the missteps he made along the way that he wants current and former athletes to learn from. What I appreciated about our time was hearing the advice he gave around leaning into one’s purpose. To learn more about Aaron Wisdom: &nbs...
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The Athletes' Journey
Episode #22: Aaron Wisdom - Don't Let Fear Dictate Your Decisions
In today’s episode, I sat down to talk with Aaron Wisdom, a former high school basketball player who became a high school coach that has had the opportunity to coach basketball in Panama and Puerto Rico. During our call, he shared his sports story along with some of the missteps he made along the way that he wants current and former athletes to learn from. What I appreciated about our time was hearing the advice he gave around leaning into one’s purpose. To learn more about Aaron Wisdom: &nbs...
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11 months ago
48 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode 21: Joshua Keene - From Wrestling To Commercial Insurance Agent
In today’s episode, I am talking with Joshua Keene about his experience as a high performing wrestler that found a way to transition into sales within the commercial insurance industry. What I appreciate about this episode is hearing about the life lessons he learned by wrestling in high school and how it has served him as an insurance broker working with businesses. To learn more about Joshua Keene: LinkedIn: Joshua Keene Website: Joshua Keene Email: Joshua Keene ...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #20: Sam Taylor - From D1 Track To Architecture & Entrepreneurship
In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of having Sam Taylor on the podcast to share his journey as an athlete that competed for University of Oregon. What I appreciate most about our conversation is Sam’s honesty about his mindset in college and his advice to athletes about giving everything their best effort in life. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Sam Taylor! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel to be the first to hear of new releases and exclusive...
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1 year ago
23 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #19: Diana Rutherford - From D1 Softball To Real Estate Agent
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of having Diana Rutherford on the call to share about her journey of playing Division 1 softball for Iowa State Cyclones and becoming a real estate professional after finishing college. What I appreciate most about Diana is her commitment to helping her community live better lives through her efforts volunteering, coaching, and financially supporting local organizations that are making a difference. To learn more about Diana Rutherford: Lin...
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2 years ago
56 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #18: Imran Haider - From College Basketball Coach To College Professor
In today’s episode, I’m talking with former athlete, professor, and business advisor Imran Haider about his journey as an athlete and how he transitioned into coaching at the Division 1 level, and later becoming a professor after playing one year in a semi-professional basketball league. What I appreciate most about our conversation is Imran provides a tremendous perspective on life that benefits athletes, parents of athletes, and coaches help athletes build better careers inside and outside ...
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2 years ago
1 hour

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #17: Cody Askins - From College Basketball To Insurance Industry Leader
In today’s episode of the Athletes Journey Podcast, I am interviewing successful former collegiate athlete, podcaster, and insurance entrepreneur Cody Askins about his journey as an athlete and how he transitioned into the insurance sector while he was still a student-athlete. What I appreciate most about our conversation is Cody is one of the best interviewers in podcasting and in our discussion, he provides a great amount of advice to athletes considering the insurance profession. To learn ...
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2 years ago
47 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #16: Erik Selden - From D1 Football To Successful Leader & Banker
In today’s episode of the Athletes Journey Podcast, I interviewed successful former D1 athlete, senior banker, and podcaster Erik Selden about his journey as a student-athlete and how it prepared him for life after sports. What I appreciate most about our conversation is Erik’s strategies on ways we can all be successful in our lives and careers as former athletes. To learn more about Erik: LinkedIn: Erik on LinkedIn Website: Selden Smart Instagram: Erik on I...
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2 years ago
53 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #15: Rob Finkelstein - From Collegiate Runner To Entrepreneur
In today’s episode of The Athlete’s Journey, I have the pleasure of talking with Rob Finkelstein the Founder and CEO of Alumni Direct, a platform dedicated to helping universities foster better relationships with their current students and alumni to increase donor engagement, alumni success, and the overall impact of the university. In my call with Rob, we discussed his journey as a student-athlete and some of the career successes that led him to launch Alumni Direct. What I appre...
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3 years ago
34 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #14: Kyle Miller - Staying True To Yourself Is The Best Strategy
Kyle Miller is the owner and creative director at TImber Reel Productions, a content creation company based in Portland, Oregon. Timber Reel produces consistent, purposeful photo and video content that represents a company's goals and target audience. The content produced consists of commercials, photography, scripts, informative and social videos, podcasts, and much more. Kyle was a division 1 soccer player at College of the Holy Cross where he was a 4-year starter. After graduating he tra...
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3 years ago
47 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #13: Brett Lorin - You Have To Be Honest With Yourself
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of having Brett Lorin on the show to discuss his journey of playing professional baseball and his transition into business and podcasting after his career ended. Brett was born and raised in southern California where he was involved in multiple sports from an early age. He played baseball and basketball all the way through high school and considers himself a basketball guy at heart, even though he had to make the business decision to pursue baseb...
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3 years ago
40 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #12: Alex Smagala - How To Be Successful Beyond Sports
In today’s episode, I sat down to talk with Alex Smagala, a former D1 baseball player turned entrepreneur to discuss his athletic journey and how, after a career-ending injury, shifted his mindset to focus on life after sports. Alex is passionate about helping financial advisors understand how specialized mortgage products can help their clients expand their options in retirement and he is a great example of finding something you believe in after sports that allows you to have control over yo...
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3 years ago
52 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #11: Audrey Grant - The Power of Association, Communication, & Mindset
In today's episode, I sat down to talk with Audrey Grant, a former D1 athlete turned entrepreneur to discuss her athletic journey and the mindset athletes need to have when facing adversity during their sports careers. Audrey majored in Communications in college and has found it to serve her well as an entrepreneur, podcast host, and voice actor. Audrey is passionate about personal development and it is evident every time we spend time together. Her advice for current and former athletes i...
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4 years ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #10: Aly Beebe - The Path To Momentum In Mental Health For Athletes
In today's episode, I sat down to talk with Aly Beebe, a former D1 athlete turned entrepreneur to discuss how athletes can discover and master their own unique emotional processes. Aly Beebe is the Founder of The CourageGuide Platform and an emotional health coach. She works one-on-one with former competitive athletes to help them find clarity, and connect with the next big chapter in their life after competing in sports. In high school, Aly was awarded the CIF Southern Section Division II...
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4 years ago
49 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #9: Roni Sasaki - How To Get A Leg Up On Life
In today's episode, I sat down to talk with Roni Sasaki, a paralympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and speaker, to discuss how athletes can prepare for life after sports. We also discuss how Roni went from being born with one leg and becoming a world-class paralympic skier. Roni's story, including her transition into entrepreneurship after sports, is a MUST listen for anyone wanting to successfully overcome adversity and find success. To learn more about Roni Sasaki, make sure you follow h...
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4 years ago
43 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #8: Bill Dowd - From Professional Hockey Player To Entrepreneur & Franchisor
In today's episode, I sat down to talk with Bill Dowd, a former professional hockey player, entrepreneur, and franchisor, to discuss how athletes can prepare for life after sports. We also discuss how Bill started his franchise, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, and how what he learned as an athlete has helped him build an extremely successful franchise that is now expanding into the United States from Canada. This is a MUST listen for any athlete that is considering their post-career optio...
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4 years ago
36 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #7: Martin Medeiros - NIL Is Business NOT Just A Part Of The Game
In today's episode, I sat down to talk with Martin Medeiros, an entrepreneur, corporate attorney, and negotiation expert, to discuss how athletes can prepare on and off of the field for the new era ushered in by the NCAA's recent ruling on Name, Image, and Likeness. We discuss what athletes can do to properly select representation, align themselves with the right partnerships, and how to handle themselves when negotiating opportunities. This is a MUST listen for any athlete, parent of an ath...
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4 years ago
59 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #6: Antonio Jackson - From D1 Athlete To Executive & Successful Entrepreneur
In today's episode, I sat down to talk with Antonio Jackson, a former Division 1 athlete turned entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from high school to college and how he successfully transitioned into business and making an impact with his nonprofit organization. We discuss his success secrets and the skills athletes can focus on while they are still playing sports so they can transition well and continue winning in life. Today, Antonio is focused on helping children from underrepresented ...
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4 years ago
54 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #5: Ryan Groth - From Professional Baseball Player To Father, Husband, and Successful Entrepreneur
In today's episode, I sat down to talk with Ryan Groth, former professional baseball player turned entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from high school through the professional baseball ranks. We discuss his success secrets and the mindset athletes can deploy to build successful lives beyond sports and business. Today, Ryan is focused on helping service-based entrepreneurs and contractors increase the value of their business through personal, leadership, and business development training vi...
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4 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #4: Jeron Mastrud - From NFL Tight End to Entrepreneur, Author & Speaker
In today's episode, I sat down to talk with Jeron Mastrud, a former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from college to the NFL. We discuss his success secrets and the mindset athletes need to be successful on and off the field. Today, Jeron is focused on helping people of all ages "Champion Their Body" through online and in-person physical fitness programs at APEX Performance, Wellness & Rehab. To learn more about Jeron, or follow his work, connect with him online a...
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4 years ago
40 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
Episode #3: Robert Day - From Professional Basketball to Mortgage Advisor
In episode 3, I got the chance to talk with Robert about how he got started in basketball and the principles he learned along the way that allowed him to thrive in sports and now his professional life as a mortgage advisor. Robert is passionate about helping people understand all the nuances related to personal finance and applies an educational and relational approach to helping his clients pick the proper mortgage for their primary or secondary home. To learn more about Robert Day or his...
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4 years ago
36 minutes

The Athletes' Journey
In today’s episode, I sat down to talk with Aaron Wisdom, a former high school basketball player who became a high school coach that has had the opportunity to coach basketball in Panama and Puerto Rico. During our call, he shared his sports story along with some of the missteps he made along the way that he wants current and former athletes to learn from. What I appreciated about our time was hearing the advice he gave around leaning into one’s purpose. To learn more about Aaron Wisdom: &nbs...