Timeout With Tackle What's Next

Call a timeout with Steve Davis Jr., founder of Strive Higher After Sports and former college football player. Learn how football impacted Steve’s life on and off the field, and why community has played such an important role throughout his journey. Plus, learn what advice he shares about transitioning into life after sports and what he’s taken with him from his athletic experience. Connect with Steve on Instagram: @Shed_Ave Connect with Steve on Twitter: @Shed_Ave Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedav/ Check out the Strive Higher After Sports Website: https://www.strivehigheraftersports.com/

Call a timeout with entrepreneur & podcast host, Seby Balan. He joins us to talk about how sports made an impact on his life and how those skills play a role in his work today. Plus, Seby shares what inspired him to become an entrepreneur and to start a podcast, and offers his advice to fellow athletes about approaching life after the game. Connect with Seby on Instagram: @SebyPodcast Connect with Seby on Twitter: @Sebypodcast Visit the Seby Podcast Media Website: http://www.sebypodcast.info/ Tune into the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sebypodcast-radio-show/id1423320738 Follow them on Youtube: @SebysPodcast

Call a timeout with Aswand Cruickshank, author, entrepreneur & podcast host. Aswand joins us to talk about how sports made an impact on his life and how those skills helped him launch into the world of entrepreneurship. Plus, he shares what inspired him to become an entrepreneur, and his advice to fellow athletes about life after the game. Learn more about Aswand's book and his business services at his website: ⁠⁠https://makeyamove.com/⁠⁠ Instagram: @swift_ly44 Twitter: @swift_ly44 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswand-cruickshank-3a4415b6/⁠ Tune into the Move Swiftly Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P0jIUpafIp3a2Yuhw1fud 

Call a timeout with Ivy Watts, mental health empowerment speaker, author and mental health advocate. Ivy joins us to share what she learned from her track and field career and how she has navigated her own mental health throughout her life. Plus, she talks about the importance of sharing her story and her advice for athletes who may be struggling to manage everything being thrown their way. Learn more about Ivy's book and speaking services: https://www.ivywattsspeaks.com/ Instagram: @ivywattsspeaks Twitter: @IvyWattsSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivywatts/

Call a timeout with Michael Willett, former college football player and CEO and founder of WalkOn Nation. Michael shares why football played such an important role in his life and how he has navigated the journey into life after sports. He talks about what inspired him to create WalkOn Nation and the importance of having conversations with athletes around their identities outside of sports. Plus, he shares his advice for athletes on navigating what’s next. Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as Danielle Berman Ruiz chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.walkonnation.org/⁠ Instagram: @walkon_nation, @justwillett  Twitter: @walkon_nation Michael Willett LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-willett-09b533131/⁠ WalkOn Nation LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/walkon-nation/⁠

Call a timeout with April Sykes, former WNBA player and now a skills development trainer, mental health advocate and founder of Sykes Serenity. April shares why basketball played such an important role in her life and how she’s dealt with mental health challenges. She also explains why being an advocate and sharing her story is so important, and gives important advice for athletes who are struggling with mental health. Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as Danielle Berman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Sykes Serenity Website: https://sykes24serenity.myshopify.com/ Instagram: @slush24, @slushpro24 @sykes24serenity LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/april-sykes-43072a42 Twitter: @AP_Slush24, @Sykes24S Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apsykes

Call a timeout with Dr. Sarah Lepe, podcast host, author and Founder of Rebranded Athlete, where she serves as an Athlete Transition Coach! Learn how the skills Sarah learned as a collegiate volleyball athlete play a role in her work today, and how she got started as an entrepreneur. Plus, hear her advice on navigating your identity as an athlete and what's next after sports! Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as Danielle Berman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Connect with Sarah and Rebranded Athlete: Instagram: @rebrandedathlete Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slepe/ Twitter: @Rebrandedlete Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebrandedathlete Tune in to the Rebranded Athlete Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4u5sSYVyBjUMdvSmpyMJ5g?si=16277b59d06f4fe8 Tune in to the Rebranded Athlete Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebranded-athlete/id1523719847

Call a timeout with Rob Finkelstein, CEO and Founder of Alumni Direct and the host of the Athletes to Entrepreneurs Podcast. Find out what inspired Rob to become an entrepreneur and why he is so passionate about supporting athletes in life after sports. Plus, learn more about what inspired him to start his podcast around athlete entrepreneurship!  Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as we chat with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors.  Connect with Rob and Alumni Direct:  Instagram: @alumnidirect   Twitter: @alumnidirect   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlumniDirect    Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-finkelstein-0351048/ Alumni Direct LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alumnidirect/ Tune into Athletes to Entrepreneurs Podcast on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/alumni-direct  Tune into Athletes to Entrepreneurs Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtrM_oW7MND3RrrFyCJjag/featured/featured

Call a timeout with Marques Ogden, International Keynote Speaker, Business Coach and Consultant, Podcast Host of the “Get Authentic With Marques Ogden Show” and former NFL player. Learn how his athletic career prepared him for the work he’s doing today. Plus, hear his advice for other athletes on navigating what’s next after the game. Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as @danielleeberman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Instagram: @marquesogden LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/ Twitter: @Marques_Ogden Tune in to the Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Show on Spotify Tune in to the Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Show on Apple Podcasts

Call a timeout with Jonathan Gustave, a Sports Mental Health Therapist. Find out what lessons Jonathan learned from sport and the impact it’s made on who he is today. Plus, hear more about his work supporting athletes in their mental health journeys and why it’s such an important piece of navigating life after sports.  Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as @danielleeberman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Instagram: @Jonothegiant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonotheGiant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonogus/ Twitter: @Jonothegiant Tune in to the Giant Fundamentals Podcast on Spotify Tune in to the Giant Fundamentals Podcast on Apple Podcasts

Call a timeout with LaToya Fisher, former college basketball player and now sport for development and recreational professional. Find out what lessons LaToya learned from sport and the impact it’s made on who she is today. Plus, hear more about her journey into what’s next, how she navigates life after sports, and what she’s learned about making an impact.  Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as @danielleeberman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Instagram: @lfisher32 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lfisher32 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyafisher32/

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Edward Jones II, host of the Player Development Podcast and Founder of Beyond the Field. Find out what lessons he took from sport into his work in player development today. And hear the advice he has for athletes and administrators around preparing for life outside of the game! Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as Danielle Berman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. #tacklewhatsnext #lifeaftersports #morethananathlete #athleteand Instagram: @ed_jones2, @btf_program Twitter: @ed_jones2, @btf_program Facebook: @eddyjones2, @BTFProgram LinkedIn: Beyond the Field Program, LLC,  , Edward Jones II Check out the Beyond the Field Program here: https://www.btfprogram.com/  Check out the Player Development Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-player-development-pod-presented-by-beyond-the-field/id1613969372

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health and wellness both on and off the field, and why he loves being a podcast host. Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as Danielle Berman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. #tacklewhatsnext #lifeaftersports #morethananathlete #athleteand Instagram: @drderrickthesportsdr Facebook: Dr Derrick The SportsDr. LinkedIn: Derrick Burgess Check out the TimeOut with the Sports.Dr Podcast: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Cam F Awesome, former boxer and Founder of Awesome Talks.  Find out how he used sport as a tool to help him create opportunities for life after the game. Plus, learn the lessons that Cam gained from his journey that he shares with audiences around the country! Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as @danielleeberman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Instagram: @camfawesome @awesometalks Twitter: @CamFAwesome Facebook: Cam F Awesome LinkedIn: Cam F Awesome Website: https://www.camfawesome.com/ 

On the latest episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Andre Fluellen, Co-Founder of Beyond the Game Network and former NFL player!  Find out what lessons Andre took away from football and the impact the sport has made on who he is today. Plus, learn how he and his team were able to build Beyond the Game Network into the incredible organization it is today, providing opportunities for incredible founders and entrepreneurs. Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as @danielleeberman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Instagram: @BTGNet, @flu_dot_com Twitter: @flu_dot_com, @NetworkBtg Facebook: Andre Fluellen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-fluellen-a8603124/

On the latest episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Kelly Conheeney, assistant women's soccer coach at Manhattan College and former pro soccer player! Find out why Kelly shares her journey through concussions and athletic retirement and how she’s navigating life after the game. Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as Danielle Berman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Instagram: @Kellycon13 Twitter: @kelly13con_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-conheeney-7528738b/

On this week's episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Jonathan Jones, best-selling author, 2-time TEDx speaker, and host of Your Podcast Mentor with Jonathan Jones!  Find out the lessons sport taught Jonathan about life and learn what he does in the podcasting space to help provide a platform to others. Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as @danielleeberman chats with athletes and execs about the impact sport has made in their lives and what lessons they’ve taken from sport into their different endeavors. Instagram: @jonathanjonesspeaks Twitter: @JonathanJspeaks Website: JonathanJonesSpeaks.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathanjonesspeaks

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Chineze Nwagbo, Director for PeacePlayers Baltimore, Co-Host of the PeacePlayers’ Play it Forward Podcast and former pro basketball player. Find out the lessons sport taught Chinny about life and learn how knowing who she is and surrounding herself with people who wanted to support her opened doors to opportunities in her next chapter. Plus, hear advice for those looking to make a difference in their community.  Learn more about PeacePlayers here: www.peaceplayers.org Follow PeacePlayers on IG: @peaceplayersintl Connect with Chinny:  Instagram: @chinny_n Twitter: @chinnyloveslife LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chineze-nwagbo-98a68610b/ 

On this week's episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Reid Meyer, CEO of Athletes to Athletes and former college baseball player. Learn how Reid used his own experience struggling with burnout and mental health issues in his college baseball career to create an organization helping high school athletes find schools that are the most holistic fits for them. Learn more about Athletes to Athletes here: www.athletestoathletes.com. Follow Athletes to Athletes on Instagram at @athletestoathletes and connect with Reid on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesreidmeyer. 

On this week's episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Shikha Tandon, the Director of Partnerships for SVEXA and 5-time gold medal winning swimmer for the Indian Olympic team. Learn how Shikha uses her platform as an athlete to have conversations and support sports and education in India, and how her athletic experience has set her up for success in her work today.  Learn more about SVEXA here: https://www.svexa.com/. Follow Shikha on Instagram at @tandon.shikha and connect with her on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/shikha-tandon-oly.