Jelani Jenkins — From the Gridiron to Growth: Finding Higher Valleys

In this episode, Tevaun sits down with Jelani Jenkins — former NFL linebacker, speaker, and wellness consultant who’s redefining what it means to win after football.

After years in the league, Jelani’s journey didn’t stop when the lights dimmed. It evolved. Through his work with Postseason and Higher Valleys Podcast, he’s helping athletes, leaders, and organizations find purpose beyond performance — and peace beyond pressure.

💭 You’ll learn:
• How Jelani navigated the transition from NFL player to purpose-driven entrepreneur ⚡️
• The mindset shift required to redefine identity beyond the game 🧠
• Why emotional resilience and self-awareness are the real keys to longevity 🌱
• How leadership starts from within — and what “thriving from the inside out” really means 💎
• The story behind Postseason and the mission to help others grow beyond their sport 🔁

This conversation goes deeper than stats or highlights — it’s about healing, evolution, and what it truly means to elevate your life’s purpose.

👀 Watch until the end to hear Jelani’s advice for anyone navigating transition, doubt, or the next chapter of their story.

🔗 Connect with Jelani Jenkins
Instagram: @mightykingjenkins
Podcast: @highervalleyspodcast

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TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host)
Instagram: @smittie4
LinkMe: link.me/iamtevaun

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Conor McDermott — The Gentle Giant with a Grit Mindset

In this episode, Tevaun sits down with Conor McDermott — veteran offensive lineman, leader in the locker room, and one of the most respected teammates in the NFL.

Standing tall in year 9 of his professional career, Conor isn’t just a giant on the field — he’s a man of character, humility, and consistency off it. From battling through the trenches every Sunday to leading by example, Conor’s story is about discipline, faith, and staying grounded in a league that tests every ounce of you.

💥 You’ll learn:
• What it takes to sustain a 9-year career in the NFL through mindset, preparation, and adaptability 🧠
• The lessons football teaches about perseverance, leadership, and personal growth 🏈
• How Conor balances life, purpose, and faith through the highs and lows of pro sports 🙏
• The value of being a great teammate — and why leadership starts with service 🤝
• Conor’s advice for young athletes on longevity, humility, and building a legacy that lasts 🔑

This episode isn’t just about football — it’s about consistency, gratitude, and learning how to stay true to who you are no matter the stage.

👀 Watch until the end to hear Conor’s perspective on what it really means to be a pro — on the field, in life, and in faith.

🔗 Connect with Conor McDermott:
Instagram: @mcdermottc12

🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:
Instagram: @frontseatpod
TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):
Instagram: @smittie4
Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun

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In this episode, Tevaun sits down with Bert Zevzavadjian — LinkedIn OG, sales leader, and founder of Do Work — a movement built to help people Dream Big, Do Work, and Get Paid.

From being one of LinkedIn’s original salespeople to helping athletes and professionals master LinkedIn to grow their careers and brands, Bert’s story is all about purpose, discipline, and turning experience into impact.

💥 You’ll learn:

• How Bert helped shape LinkedIn’s foundation — authoring the original Sales Playbook and launching global GTM strategies 💼

• Why mastering LinkedIn can transform your career, business, or personal brand 🌍

• How athletes can leverage their stories to build influence and opportunity beyond the game 🏈

• The mindset behind “Do Work” — and how to turn potential into profit 🔑

• How Bert overcame his lifelong stutter and turned it into a platform to inspire confidence and leadership 🎤

This episode isn’t just about career growth — it’s about courage, communication, and building a legacy through service and authenticity.

👀 Watch until the end to hear Bert’s advice on using your voice, building your network, and owning your story on LinkedIn.

🔗 Connect with Bert Zevzavadjian:

Instagram: @coachbertzev

Business Page: @doworkteam

LinkedIn: Bert Zevzavadjian

🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:

Instagram: @frontseatpod

TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):

Instagram: @smittie4

Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun

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In this episode, Tevaun sits down with Shon Hart — former Michigan State football player turned motivational speaker, author, and founder of Inspire Legacy, a movement dedicated to helping fathers build stronger relationships with their children.

From being coached by some of the best in the business to now leading rooms full of men seeking purpose and connection, Shon’s journey is about transformation, faith, and rediscovering what it means to lead at home and in life.

💥 You’ll learn:

• How Shon turned his personal pain into purpose through Inspire Legacy 🙌🏽

• Why fatherhood is one of the greatest leadership roles a man can take on 👨‍👧‍👦

• The lessons he learned at Michigan State that still guide his mission today 🏈

• How powerful public speaking begins with vulnerability and truth 🎤

• Why men need mentorship, accountability, and brotherhood more than ever 💭

This isn’t just about motivation — it’s about legacy, love, and leading by example.

👀 Watch until the end to hear Shon’s message to fathers and leaders who are ready to rebuild relationships and impact generations.

🔗 Connect with Shon Hart:

Instagram: @shonhart_

Website: www.shonhart.com

🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:

Instagram: @frontseatpod

TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):

Instagram: @smittie4

Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun

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In this episode, Tevaun sits down with Will Sweet — NFL offensive lineman turned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of Sweet Ventures. From the grind of bouncing between NFL teams to building a fleet of 30+ vehicles in the car-sharing space, Will’s journey is all about resilience, vision, and creating opportunities beyond the game.

Will opens up about the reality of the NFL — the uncertainty, the constant movement, and the business side most fans never see. But he also shares how he used those lessons to fuel his entrepreneurial path, diving into real estate and car rentals to create stability and long-term growth.

💥 You’ll learn:
• What it’s really like navigating the ruthless business of the NFL 🏈
• How Will turned a limited signing bonus into real estate investments that paid off
• The strategy behind building a profitable car rental fleet with 30+ vehicles 🚗
• Why mindset and adaptability are crucial for life after football
• How athletes can transition from surviving the league to thriving in business

This isn’t just about the NFL — it’s about using challenges as a launchpad for financial freedom and lasting success.

👀 Watch until the end to hear Will’s advice on building streams of income and preparing for life beyond the game.

🔗 Connect with Will Sweet:
Instagram: @sweet904
Business: @sweet_ev_atl

🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:
Instagram: @frontseatpod
TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):
Instagram: @smittie4
Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun

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In this episode, Tevaun sits down with Teal Henderson — commercial real estate powerhouse, investor, and leader of Bones Investment Group. With over 18 years of experience and more than $2B in closed transactions, Teal has helped hundreds of investors and over 1,000 athletes turn their money into long-term, passive wealth.

From educating athletes across every team and position, Teal is on a mission to reshape how athletes think about money. She reveals how exposure to the right opportunities can change financial futures — moving away from volatility and into stable, legacy-building investments.

💥 You’ll learn:

• Why passive income beats the volatility of the markets 💼

• How Teal has helped athletes & investors across the NFL build real wealth

• What triple net leasing is — and why it’s a game-changer for passive investing

• The importance of financial education in creating legacy and freedom

• How athletes can leverage today’s earnings to secure tomorrow’s security

This isn’t just about real estate — it’s about creating options, legacy, and freedom for the next chapter of life.

👀 Watch until the end to hear Teal’s advice for athletes and investors looking to take their first step toward financial independence.

🔗 Connect with Teal Henderson:

Instagram: @tealhenderson

Bones Investments: @bones_investment_group

🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:

Instagram: @frontseatpod

TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):

Instagram: @smittie4

Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun

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In this episode, Tevaun sits down with Jaleel Johnson — former Iowa Hawkeye star, NFL defensive tackle, and longtime college roommate. From the grind of Big Ten football to the intensity of Sundays in the NFL, Jaleel shares what it really takes to perform at the highest level — and the lessons that stick long after the final whistle.

As college roommates, Tevaun and Jaleel swap stories you won’t hear anywhere else — like the time they showed up late to workouts and paid the price with endless prowler pushes. Beyond the laughs, they reflect on the brotherhood built at Iowa and why Hawkeyes earn so much respect in the NFL.

💥 You’ll learn:

• What it’s like to go from Iowa City to the NFL trenches 🏈

• The behind-the-scenes grind of being a college athlete — from 5 a.m. lifts to game day Saturdays

• Why Iowa’s culture creates some of the most respected players in the league

• Jaleel’s biggest lessons from his NFL career and life after football

• Stories of accountability, resilience, and brotherhood that shaped who he is today

This isn’t just about football — it’s about friendship, growth, and the lifelong impact of the Hawkeye family.

👀 Watch until the end to hear Jaleel’s advice for young athletes chasing their dreams and building character along the way.

🔗 Connect with Jaleel Johnson:

Instagram: @leel.lxvii

🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:

Instagram: @frontseatpod

TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):

Instagram: @smittie4

Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun

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In this episode, we sit down with Vince Biegel — former NFL linebacker, PAC liaison, and advocate for athletes navigating the biggest transition of their lives. From lining up on Sundays in the NFL to building a new purpose off the field, Vince has faced both the excitement of professional sports and the challenge of redefining who you are when the game ends.Now, he’s dedicating his platform to helping athletes embrace life after football, bridging the gap between pro sports and the “real world” with mentorship, resources, and leadership.💥 You’ll learn:• What it’s really like to transition from the NFL into everyday life 🏈• Why Vince is passionate about his role as a PAC liaison for athletes• The emotional and identity challenges athletes face when the jersey comes off• How Vince is channeling his competitive mindset into real estate and business• Why building a new legacy beyond the game is just as important as the one on the fieldThis isn’t just another conversation — this is about resilience, identity, and creating purpose beyond sports.👀 Watch until the end to hear Vince’s advice for athletes — and anyone — looking to grow through change.FOLLOW VINCE TO SEE HIS REAL ESTATE JOURNEY!SUBSCRIBE!!!⸻🔗 Connect with Vince Biegel:Instagram: @vincebiegel🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:Instagram: @frontseatpodTikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):Instagram: @smittie4Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the show. Tune in for who’s next!

In this episode, we sit down with Jason McCourty — 13-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl champion, broadcaster, and leader off the field. From making his mark as a defensive back in the league to transitioning into life after football, Jason has seen both the highs of success and the challenges of starting over. He also touches on family and growing up with a twin brother.

Now, he’s using his platform to inspire others and showing what it takes to keep growing once the game ends.

💥 You’ll learn:

• Lessons from 13 years in the NFL and a Super Bowl run 🏆

• How Jason transitioned into broadcasting and found his next purpose

• The importance of teamwork and leadership beyond the field

• Insights on balancing family, football, and the next chapter

• Why redefining success after sports is a journey worth taking

This isn’t just another conversation — this is about legacy, growth, and finding purpose beyond the game.

👀 Watch until the end to hear Jason’s advice for anyone chasing success while preparing for life after.

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🔗 Connect with Jason McCourty:

Instagram: @jasonmccourty &  ⁨@mccourtytwins⁩ 

🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:

Instagram: @frontseatpod

TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):

Instagram: @smittie4

Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun

📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the show. Tune in for who's next!

In this episode, we sit down with SOUL COLE — former NFL wide receiver turned entrepreneur, speaker, and mental health advocate.

After years of chasing success on the field, he was forced to face the struggles that came after football: identity, purpose, and mental health. That journey led him to rebrand himself and build a business dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health.

SOUL COLE has created a platform to help people understand that it’s okay to not be okay — and that true growth begins in moments of discomfort.

💥 You’ll learn:

• Why vulnerability is the real strength💡

• How to face life after sports and find your identity

• The psychology behind growth and discomfort

• How SOUL COLE built his business to help others heal

• Why breaking the stigma around mental health is personal for him

This isn’t just another podcast conversation — this is about owning your truth and finding purpose beyond the struggle.

👀 Watch until the end to hear how SOUL COLE is using his story to help others transform theirs.

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🔗 Connect with SOUL COLE:

Instagram: b_cole16

Linktree: linktr.ee/SOULCOLE

🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:

Instagram: @frontseatpod

TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast

🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):

Instagram: @smittie4

Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun

📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the show. Tune in for who's next!

The Front Seat Podcast launches August 27! 🚨

Everyone has a story worth telling. From athletes to entrepreneurs to leaders, The Front Seat takes you inside the journeys that inspire, challenge, and connect us all.

🎥 Hosted by Tevaun Smith, former pro athlete turned entrepreneur, this podcast goes beyond the headlines to reveal the lessons, struggles, and wins behind real success.

📅 First episode drops August 27 – available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

🔔 Subscribe now so you don’t miss the ride.—👇 Stay connected:

Instagram: @frontseatpod

Instagram: @smittie4

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