Naked Sports with Cari Champion

Gary Vaynerchuk is incredibly pro-human and anti-fear because he believes “fear” is crippling and kills intuition. Growing up as an eighties kid from Jersey, raised by two hard-working, No BS., loving immigrants and “the market.” He found his validation in understanding and anticipating what consumers will naturally gravitate towards next. In this episode, we discuss his younger entrepreneurial ye...

The multi-talented comedian and author; Phoebe Robinson gets "Naked" with us this week. Phoebe is building the world she wants to live in and is doing her part to save it with laughter, literature, and simply by doing what she thinks is right. Phoebe's career continues to expand, including a highly curated imprint, "Tiny Reparations," dedicated to publishing diverse voices and a production company...

Angela Yee is a Radio Personality and Entrepreneur, who during her earlier years, was a straight-A student who frequently skipped class. In this episode, we learn about her rise to success and the shenanigans she came up with during her adolescence. Angela's rebellious years as a teenager prepared her for the bullies of the industry and the adventures of being an entrepreneur. Learn more about you...

The first Black female agent to have a Top 3 player in the draft. Nicole Lynn has always been a leader, but her road to “excellence” wasn’t necessarily easy and even often dramatic; she leaned inward and pressed forward.  In this episode, we learn about her challenges from; her childhood growing up in Tulsa, protecting her perception as a woman in the world of sports, to finding joy and balance in...

We all know Fat Joe for his hit songs, but in today's episode, Joe talks more deeply about his greatest-talent-of-all. He expounds on his work behind the scenes and opens up about his eldest son.  Cari and Fat Joe revisit his life as a Don growing up in the Bronx and brings us fast forward to his present-day success stories. Joe even shares a key to his success; that he and Khaled "live by"... Lis...

From Compton to ESPN, Richard Jefferson’s life has been remarkable, Overcoming the odds against him as a Black boy growing up in America, Richard gets Naked with Cari Champion about how he “made it”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The politics of beauty are particularly cut throat in the pageant world. But the former Miss Teen USA, Kamie Crawford, has invalidated most of the superficial beauty standards that have kept women of all shapes and sizes from feeling and believing in their true beauty. In this episode Kamie gets Naked with Cari Champion about her experience in the “Curve” model industry and her hopes for the futur...

In psychology, grit is a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal or end state. And for Black women, who face more adverse circumstances than their counterparts, grit is a necessary component for success. Tiffany Cross exemplifies what grit can get. In this episode, Tiffany gets Naked with Cari Champion...

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics will forever be remembered as “The Pandemic Olympics”. Riddled with scandal, tough losses, and triumphant wins for the athletes we thought were underdogs, this year’s Olympic games have made their mark on history. Cari Champion shares her thoughts on the big stories from this year’s games. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystud...

Singer, songwriter, actor Luke James, has had a calling to perform for as long as he can remember. Bringing his love for art and his gentle spirit to every stage he touches, James is destined for greatness. In this episode, Luke James gets Naked with Cari Champion about the unyielding pursuit of his art. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/li...

Karrueche is an Emmy award winning actress, social media superstar and entrepreneur today, but getting to a place of living in her power wasn’t easy. In this episode Karrueche gets Naked with Cari Champion about the ups and downs of her journey to stardom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you play small, you count yourself out of the game. In this episode, we learn that from Renee Montgomery. Former WNBA player, now WNBA team co-owner, Montgomery played her biggest hand in a game against inequality and injustice in the WNBA and the world. In the end she found her voice and became owner of the Atlanta Dream. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

Growing up a Black kid in MIami in the 70's and 80's, Carlos Watson faced his share of bias. Now as an Emmy winning TV host and successful entrepreneur, Watson gets Naked with Cari Champion about how he pushed past negativity to become who he is today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a young kid, Eddie George knew he wanted to be the greatest running back to play the game. And after a stunning high school career, winning the Heisman at The Ohio State University, and playing in the NFL, it seems like he reached his goal. But as a man always pushing forward to live in his purpose, Eddie George continues to reinvent himself through one big move after the next. Learn more about...

The world knows Melanie Fiona best as a Grammy nominated singer, whose voice has narrated love and heartbreak for the masses. But a woman with such a powerful voice, must know the purpose of her gift. Melanie Fiona gets Naked with Cari Champion about her Guyanese-Canadian upbringing, what she’s learned through the cycles of Motherhood and what it means to be a singing nurse. Learn more about your...

From Patterson, New Jersey to the Superbowl, Victor Cruz has seen his share of magnificent trials and triumphs. In a range of emotions - we discuss his fathers to the ultimate high of winning a Super Bowl. In this episode Cruz is getting Naked with Cari Champion about all the things that led him to where he is today.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See om...

Dancer, Choreographer, Creative director extraordinaire, Laurieann Gibson moves to the beat of her own drum. And the rhythm that she has followed has led her to great heights and success. Now, at the top of her game, she’s sharing the wealth with the world in her new book, Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps to Unleash You Passion and Live Your Dream. And in this episode Laurieann Gibson is getting Naked wi...

Roy Wood Jr., a comedian with a keen political sense, is able to talk about the state of the world while making us laugh. He thinks it’s because of the work he’s done on his craft, which is true. But could it also come from the way he was brought up? Roy Wood Jr. gets Naked with Cari Champion about living his legacy as the son of legendary, Black journalist Roy Wood Sr. Learn more about your ad-ch...

 From Nike intern to a mogul in entertainment, Maverick Carter is no stranger to power moves. But when it comes to what makes him truly happy, it’s the simple things. Maverick Carter gets Naked with Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yvonne Orji’s career has been nothing short of amazing. But the success that she has made look so easy, wasn’t always that. In this episode, Yvonne Orji gets naked with Cari Champion about what has carried her to the heights she has reached and opens up about her new book, Bamboozled by Jesus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Super film producer Mike Jackson (Jingle Jangle; La La Land) knows the value of being able to communicate and connect with people from all walks of life. And the most important rule is to be authentic. In this episode, Mike Jackson gets Naked with Cari Champion and also gives us a bonus- his rare connection with Kobe Bryant.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

The world can be cruel and unjust to Black women. But despite the systems that work against us, we thrive and take refuge in the joys of friendship. This week, Jemele Hill gets Naked with her good girlfriend Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Busy Phillips is known for her long career in film and television, but she’s more than that. Busy has made it her duty to fight for the right of a woman’s choice. Her story is not unique, but with a platform as large and an even larger personality, her ability to impact change is. This week, Busy Phillips gets Naked with Cari Champion.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...

 In the 80’s, Luther Campbell – the King of Miami hip-hop – started a revolution that would change hip-hop and censorship forever. Now, 30 years later, Luther is still fighting to create a world that better serves those who have been counted out by the ones at the top. On this episode, Luke gets naked with Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

In the mind of an athlete, champions are made with practice. Once an NFL hopeful, Omari Hardwick used the grit he learned from the game in Hollywood to follow his dream of becoming an actor. This week Omari Hardwick gets Naked with Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.