Athletes Doing Good

Today, we welcome in  sports media professional Jenny Fischer. Jenny has been a leader in breaking the silence of mental health and suicide prevention since her time in college  and continues to help bring change .

Today we welcome former Southern Methodist University star and current Boston Celtic s , Semi Ojeleye. Ojeleye was a former Player of the Year at SMU before entering the NBA draft in 2017 and being selected by the Boston Celtics.

Kelly Herron, a marathon runner from Seattle, was brutally assaulted in a park bathroom while out on a run and has turned her experience into an inspiring, life changing project for people across the country.  For Kelly, the attack  wasn't  a sign to stop what she was doing; it was a sign to keep going and not look back. Listen to her remarkable story and be inspired to not let fear stop you...

On today's episode, we welcome former Super Bowl champion, and current New England Patriot, Deatrich Wise.  Deatrich  is coming  off of  a dominant 2020 season in which he set a career high in tackles.  Listen in to hear how  Deatrich  has helped determine the success or failure of both his team on the field, and in the community.   Through the Wise Up  Foundation Deatrich  and his family   a...

Join Athletes Doing Good hosts Chellee Siewert and Jen Lada as they catch up on the great work our podcast guests have done since being on the show!

Former MLB outfielder, Chris Dickerson spent seven seasons in the MLB, playing for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and more.  Chris’ passion for the environment started at a young age, growing up in Los Angeles. Years later, during his time in the MLB, Chris started Players  For   The  Planet, a non-profit with the goal of uniting professional athletes to create positive...

Baltimore Raven’s Bradley Bozeman dreamed of playing professional football since he was six years old. Before being drafted by the Ravens in 2018, he helped the Crimson Tide win another two National Championship titles.   Bradley and his wife, Nikki, a 3-year starter on the University of Alabama women’s basketball, take us on cross country journey. From sports, to bullying, to food insecurities, B...

Dara Torres is a 5-time Olympic Veteran, mother, author, speaker and entrepreneur.  In 2008, at the age of 41 ,  Dara was the oldest swimmer to ever make the U.S. Olympic team, proving that dreams are attainable at any age.  Reaching those dreams, wasn’t always easy.  Dara  shares with us  her  struggles with  an eating disorder, bullying, and  what it took to become a  12-time   Olympic  medalist...

There is more to Damion Lee than Shooting Guard for the Golden State Warriors.  Growing up,  Damion experienced his own adversities  in school and on the basketball court.  Now, several years later, he’s  committed to helping  kids with similar challenges.   Using basketball as a tool, Damion and The L.E.E. Way Foundation work to inspire  perseverance , and confidence  in youth across the country....

Gorgui Dieng is more than just a talented NBA player for the Memphis Grizzlies. He’s a beacon of hope.  As a high school student, Gorgui uprooted his life in Senegal and moved to the United States to play basketball at Huntington Prep before playing college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals.  Today, Gorgui shares with us not only his journey to the NBA, but why is he committed to giving back...

Bianca Smith, is a true trailblazer on and off the diamond, making history as the first Black woman to ever coach in professional baseball. Growing up Bianca was surrounded by women that were one of the first in a lot of things they’d done. Inspired by their success, she needed to figure out a way to reach her goal of coaching in baseball. Bianca shares with us her journey to the Red Sox’s organiz...

The name Lombardi is one of the most recognizable names in sports history, a name that has left a legacy in the NFL and the importance of giving back. This weekend, the Lombardi name will be heard in the Super Bowl pregame show as the NFL pays tribute to the legendary Coach Lombardi. John Lombardi, Coach Vince Lombardi’s grandson, gives us stories from his childhood growing up with Coach Lombardi...

Former NFL defensive end Devon Still was familiar with adversity during and after his football career.  His biggest adversity came after his retirement in June 2014. His daughter, Leah, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma stage 4 cancer.  As Devon sat with her during treatment, he noticed a lot of kids were in the hospital, alone, while their mom or dad were at work, fighting to keep food on the tabl...

“Make a difference today for someone who Is fighting for their tomorrow,” is the motto of Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly. Jim lost his son at just eight years old to a genetic disease and is now using his platform to raise money for Hunter’s Hope. Despite the heartbreaking loss of his son in 2005, and his battle with cancer, he continues to feel blessed ....

Amobi  Okugo  was raised to understand the importance of education, hard work and dedication.  He is more than a professional soccer player, he is a podcast host, entrepreneur, foundation owner and ammeter food and movie critic.  Am obi  shares with us why he values his education, his reason behind starting the Ok U Go Foundation and his favorite binge worthy shows and movies.  Amobi is another At...

Dr. Jen Welter has a longtime love of sports, she loves the game of football and has since she was little. Jen shares with us her journey of firsts, being the first female running back on a men’s pro football team and being the first female coach in the NFL.  Jen is leading by example, showing women that they can achieve greatness in any aspect of life, Jen is another athlete doing good.    

With five children under the age of six,  it’s  never a dull moment for Major League Baseball player Eric  Sogard  and his wife Kaycee.  Yet, a mid the beautiful chaos, the  Sogard's  are using their platform to breakdown the misconceptions of adoption.   From viral videos to authentic conversations, they believe that by sharing honest experiences with others, we can help each other through h...

When Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles was drafted, he knew he wanted to use his platform to give back, so he and his brother Zach started the Audience of One (AO1) Foundation. The foundation works to demonstrate God’s love for individuals and communities around the world through sports, the outdoors and Thy Kingdom Crumb food truck. Today, we talked with Zach, not only about the work of the...

Twin brothers,  Aaron Jones, running back for the Green Bay Packers and Alvin Jones, former linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens and current free agent ,   are using their platforms  to give back to their communities .   In  October , t he Jones brothers launch ed  the A&A All The Way Foundation to  inspire, educate and promote unity   to youth across the country.   Aaron and Alvin share with u...

Newly signed New York Rangers, Colin Blackwell is using his experiences on and off the ice to be an advocate for mental health. In 2012, Colin suffered two concussions that sidelined him for over two and a half years. Colin shares with us how he worked his way up to the NHL and overcame the invisible injury that so many athletes suffer from. He hopes that by keeping mental health and concussion is...

At  just 15 years old ,  Morgan Urso is making her voice heard to end the stigma surrounding mental health, after her hockey team wouldn’t let her participate in the season until she was “better.” Today,  we talk with Morgan and her mom, Kelly, Morgan not only shares her mental health story with us, but what she is doing to end the stigma, so no one  has to  be alone.  Morgan hopes that by sharing...

Giving back has  always been part of everyday life for Chargers Head Coach Anthony Lynn and news anchor Stacey Lynn. In 2019, the Lynn’s took their passion for helping others to a new level and launched the Lynn Family Foundation with the help of their kids, Danielle and D’Anton. Each day, they work to h elp individuals recognize and achieve their potential in their personal and professional lives...

After losing his sister to brain cancer, David Richman turned his fitness passion into a platform to raise awareness for cancer.   David, author of Cycle of Lives, tells us about some of the 15 cancer patients featured in his book and the remarkable 5,000-mile cross country bike ride that tied it all together. Through his book, David helps us understand the many emotions behind cancer patients, ca...

Only weeks apart, Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta devastated Southwest Louisiana. That’s why Lake Charles natives Jace Peterson with the Milwaukee Brewers and Wade LeBlanc of the Baltimore Orioles are coming together to raise funds and rebuild their community, through the Operation Rebuild Lake Charles Fund. Today, Jace gives us a glimpse at what it was like going back to his hometown to see t...

What does it mean to be seen, to be known, and to be loved? NFL Linebacker, Sam Acho, answers these questions in his book “Let the World See You: How to Be Real in a World Full of Fakes.”  Today, Sam gives us a glimpse of his new book and shares why he is committed to giving back.  Sam feared if people saw his emotional and caring  side  they would shun him or turn him away, but he encourages us t...