Tag Archives: athlete retirement

Reid Meyer is a former D1 athlete and founder of Athletes To Athletes, a college athlete recruiting consultancy. In this episode we peel back the curtains on college sports and the stressors high school and college athletes face in the process.

Kim Carducci is a former D1 athlete, author of I of the Tiger, and founder of Everything Athletes. In this conversation we unpack the concept of athlete identity, how to not become too attached to it, and how to manage when you are injured or retire.

Mikey Taylor is a pro skateboarder turned entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Saint Archer Brewery & President of Commune Capital. He talks about his career, life after sports, mental health, entrepreneurship, building wealth and more!

Tips on navigating life after your sport career ends as an athlete, from pro athlete’s who have done it including JJ Birden, Justin Su’a, JT Barnett & Charles Clarke.

Thank you to Wells Thomson & Jonathon Van Horn for having me on The Shift Podcast and the great conversation where I opened up about my story, and how athletes can make that “shift” from sport to their next stage of life more smoothly.

Growing up small didn’t hold JJ Birden back from becoming a 9yr NFL veteran, including playing with the great Joe Montana. We chat his determination, turning obstacles into opportunities, seizing opportunities, as well as transitioning into life after pro sports.⁣

I was recently featured on the The Beautiful Minds Podcast, where I was able to share my story in snowboarding, dealing with injuries, competing in functional fitness, and starting my business!

I was recently featured on the Players Point Podcast, where I was able to share my story coming from snowboarding, transitioning away from being a full-time athlete, and how I used social media to build my personal brand in and out of sport.