SportsEpreneur

Cybersecurity for web3 is going to be massive. Security is already a $132 Billion industry–we have to talk about it… Do you lock your car doors? Of course you do. If your car and the items in it are important enough to protect, shouldn’t these bits of digital information be worthy of protecting: bank account passwords, private information, and other assets? Sounds reasonable. So then why do people...

Per a Market Decipher report, the Collectibles market size was estimated at $402 billion in 2021! This figure is expected to go beyond $1 Tillion by 2032. The fastest-growing segment? Digital NFT Market Collectibles. These NFT collectibles have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2% during this forecast period. ( here’s the report ) We clearly need to spend some time on this topic! So we br...

Fantasy sports is a $20 billion industry. And The Fantasy Football Counselor (aka Joseph Robert K’amo) is coming for it! In this SportsE+ podcast episode, we talk with The Fantasy Football Counselor himself — and he makes it known that he is the best there is in fantasy football. He provides his own unique style that is filled with confidence, honesty, and in-your-face content. He is a disrupter i...

“College basketball is on an island.” – Coach Alan Major in conversation with Fran Fraschilla Who better to talk to about the practical and essential changes college basketball needs to make in order to evolve and keep up with basketball globally? In today’s game, college basketball is just one of the options that exist before entering the NBA. It wasn’t that long ago that this sport was the only...

There is a lack of available therapists right now. Mental health awareness seems to be at an all-time high — and that makes it a challenge in finding a therapist. It’s a therapist shortage. There are many reasons for that. And this conversation featuring mental health professional, Derek Bylsma, focuses on that and more. In this SE podcast episode, Derek Bylsma, LCPC takes on these topics: finding...

“Creating a platform where females feel empowered.” -Sydney Supple Sydney is a rising senior at Northwestern University. Born and raised in Oshkosh, WI. Three-time Gatorade Player of the Year for Wisconsin and State Champion her senior year. She committed to Northwestern in 8th grade and she is a pitcher, first baseman, and designated hitter for the Northwestern Wildcats. This past year (21-22), N...

Providing athletes of all ages the opportunity to own their own moment — with NFT Players cards. A Web3 podcast conversation with DPC Labs Founder and CEO, Daniel Pardo. Topics: Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Name Image and Likeness The landscape and future of college sports Sports bring people together Crypto bear market Providing athletes the opportunity to own their moment Young...

Hard work and effort. Sounds easy. Sounds boring. Tom Murphy, catcher for the Seattle Mariners proves it is anything but easy and boring. Any ball player and any individual looking for a calming and inspiring influence would do well to watch how Tom carries himself on and off the field. In an effort to amplify great people, we bring you this remastered episode from 2019. Every aspect of the conver...

From significant injury as a soccer goalkeeper > to noticing a lack of resources > to leading the athlete mental health team for Team USA. And so much work and stories in between it all. Senior Director of Psychological Services at USOPC and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Denver, Dr. Jessica Bartley chats with Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW in this episode about athlete menta...

“I care about being a better person.” – Josh Beauregard-Bell NBA Agent, Josh Beauregard-Bell chats with Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW in this episode about the life of an NBA agent. So often, the public assumes that sports agents are in it for all the wrong reasons. But then you hear a conversation like this–and remember, there are great people in this line of work doing good for others. Josh’s humi...

The way you show up in the world is reflective of your character. That is exactly what Trey Wertz and his father Langston Wertz Jr. strive to do every day — show up and be good citizens. Join us for this special episode that shines a spotlight on what it means to truly dedicate yourself completely on and off the court. Trey and Langston epitomize commitment in all they do. In this episode, Lisa Bo...

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle This is an episode all about redemption. This redemption story started with support. And this conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Marques Ogden. Marques is a former NFL player and now an inspirational keynote speaker. Growing up in a single-parent...

“Edge perspective on the inevitable future of NFTs” – @m3tafive on Twitter Anyone following the NFT space sees the impact it’s having on the sports world. So we talk about it all in this episode: Web 2.5 Decentralized Multi-sig wallets Physical art to NFTs Security concerns with NFTs Smart contracts and royalties NFTs for sports event ticketing CPG ingredients on the blockchain Web3 | So Many Ques...

“Prioritize your own mental health.” -Reina Bonta In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii shares space with Yale Women’s Soccer Student-Athletes, Mia Grillo and Reina Bonta. Learn more about each of these amazing young women on their Yale Soccer Page: Mia Grillo | Reina Bonta Mia and Reina’s support for each other, their teammates, and their own mental health is what this episode is all about. They get...

“The credit belongs to the ‘person’ who is actually in the arena”. -Theodore Roosevelt. In this episode, I chat with Matt Doherty, North Carolina Tar Heel, former College Basketball Coach, and college basketball national champion. While this conversation took place during the pandemic, the Tar Heels are making a visit to the 2022 Final Four , so we had to surface this episode and share more North...

Teresa Brown shares space with Lisa Bonta Sumii in this episode of SportsEpreneur for a candid discussion about mental health–specifically struggles related to body dysmorphia. She is a high-performing powerlifter, and she also works as an elementary school teacher. Her passion for the sport and for teaching truly shines through in her voice. A major topic covered in this episode that we want to b...

The creativity happening in the NFT space is fascinating! So when my guys at Distinction Agency reached out about a conversation with one of the founders of OutKast NFT, I was all over it! You must see what they are creating at OutKast NFT. Web3 | So Many Questions! | Let’s Start a Podcast Series Web3 is happening so fast—or at least that’s what it seems like. In actuality, there is time—a lot of...

Celebrating Black Heritage Month with the first black president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). “We can cope with adversity and we can navigate uncertainty. And maintain our health and wellness and in some instances, thrive, even in the midst of challenging situations.” (19:53) – Dr. Kensa Gunter In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Dr....

Dan Soviero, Founder and CEO of Signature Athletics joins the SportsEpreneur podcast to take on all topics related to that amazing line, “sports have the power to change lives for the better.” There are many obstacles we all encounter in life, and in this introspective conversation with Dan Soviero, we hear stories of going deaf in one ear, being kicked out of school two times, not being allowed t...

The pain you endure in life is a part of your journey toward your purpose! Our guest, Sylvester Long, Jr has a goal is to help you turn your pain into your purpose! In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Sylvester Long, Jr, motivational speaker, author, and former athlete. Sylvester shares his stories that include bullying, dyslexia, and therapy. More about Sylv...

John Wooden. Anyone in sports and entrepreneurship has at some point read or studied the great John Wooden. And some have had the privileged to be mentored by John Wooden. Steve Lavin is one of those fortunate people that not only learned from Coach Wooden, but he shares the lessons learned often — including in this SportsEpreneur podcast episode focused on John Wooden stories. Thank you, Coach La...

Green Bay Packers Tight End, Bronson Kaufusi joins the podcast to talk about appreciating every day, helping others, the life of an NFL player, and how family is everything. What a great person. That’s the thought you will have about Bronson Kaufusi after listening to this podcast episode. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Bronson to discuss: family, the NF...

Athletes, coaches, and parents — please listen to this episode to understand what athletes go through. Savanah Whatley is an infielder for the Oregon State Beavers softball team. In high school, she dealt with the trauma of being bullied. Savanah almost gave up the sport “she was born to play”. But her mom and family supported her after this traumatic experience. In her ongoing work on her own men...

Ensuring active NFL players have the resources and support they need for their mental health. Dr. Amber Cargill, PsyD is the Director of Player Wellness for the NFLPA and she is the featured guest in this AthMindset episode on SportsEpreneur. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Dr. Cargill to discuss her role with the NFLPA, NFL players’ mental health, and th...

What is it like to be a hockey enforcer in all leagues, including the NHL ? And what’s the impact on the athlete’s mental health? This SportsMatterz podcast episode features former hockey player Josh Gratton discussing what it was like to be a hockey enforcer, the impact on playing time, making a team, mental health, fear, and more. This SportsMatterz episode is from the podcast conversation featu...