The DeJuan Marrero Podcast

What’s good guys! Joining me this week is Coach Justin Jordan. Justin is the Director and Coach of his Women’s Basketball Team, Time2Ball based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this episode, we discuss his journey through basketball, #MentalHealth, Coaching Women’s Basketball, and life beyond basketball. Hope you all enjoy this episode! #PodcastThursday Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

What's good guys! In this episode, Michael Lynch shares his journey during this current pandemic ( #COVID19 ), the fulfillment he had when he graduated from #DePaulUniversity , and life in the Public Relations industry and much more! Hope you all enjoy this episode! Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Instagram: @TheDMPodcast_ @Michaelilynch...

What’s good guys! Last time I had Paul Jones on the podcast was in November when he was 3/4’s done with his Law School Grind at Northwestern University. Today, Paul is finally done with Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Tune in as he shares his full Northwestern Law experience and the challenges he overcame to finish law school. Hope you all enjoy this episode! Instagram: @Jonesy630 @TheDMPodca...

What's good guys! I had the opportunity to connect with Coach Adam Short who is a Northwest Indiana native. Coach Short is an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for State Fair Community College located in Sedalia, Missouri and an assistant coach for Nike's EYBL MOKAN Basketball Club. In this episode, Coach Short gives us insight about his coaching journey, growing up in the region (Northwest Indiana...

What’s good guys! In this episode, I sit down with Boomer Roberts who is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach for Purdue Northwest located in the region in Northwest Indiana. Boomer discusses what life has been like for him during COVID-19, What got him into coaching, why building character and having relationships are important, and the future of Purdue Northwest Basketball. Hope you all enjoy this ep...

What's good guys! Happy Thursday! Joining me this week is former Men's Basketball Player for Purdue University, #PJThompson! PJ shares his journey on being under recruited in High School, being an Indiana Allstar, winning a Big Ten Championship and giving knowledge on what it takes to be a successful point guard in the Big Ten and much more! Hope you all enjoy this episode! Youtube Channel: https:...

What's good guys! I had the opportunity to sit down with Northwest Indiana native Coach Javier Heridia, who is the Head Coach for the Men's Basketball team at Indiana University Northwest. Coach Javier has revamped Indiana University Northwest program and has been leading them in the right direction since taking over as Head Coach. In this episode, we discuss the process behind his success, recrui...

What’s good guys! Happy Monday! Joining me today is Bob Mansfield who is not only a good friend of mines but he is also my basketball agent as well. Bob has been a basketball agent for sometime now and he shares his thoughts on the latest pandemic that has been going on, the effects this pandemic has caused, and what next season is looking like for a lot of us athletes who plays abroad and much mo...

What's good guys! Happy Friday! I had the great opportunity to host Professional Basketball player DeShaun Thomas who was Mr. Basketball for the State of Indiana and Mcdonald's All American in 2010. DeShaun is a Fort Wayne, Indiana native and was drafted in the second round by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Draft.  In this episode, DeShaun shares what it was like to be a high profile player...

What's good guys! In today's episode, I had the opportunity to catch up with one of my long time friends - RJ Hunter. RJ is currently a professional basketball player who is from Indianapolis, Indiana. He played basketball at Georgia State University and from there was drafted in the first round in the 2015 NBA Draft at #28 by the Boston Celtics. In this episode, RJ shares his experience being und...

What’s good guys! In today’s episode I connect with one of my former basketball teammates who I played with abroad in North Macedonia. Evan played at the collegiate level at Long Beach State University - In this episode Evan shares his transition to the professional level, Europe grind, life in the West Coast and life at Long Beach State University. Evan also reflects on the many accolades he has...

What’s good guys! In today’s episode - I am joined by one of my many mentors, Dr. Rob Sparks. Dr. Sparks shares his light on what’s going on in today’s society, completing his doctoral program, growing up in Gary, Indiana, developing life skills and why it is important to develop skills outside of basketball and much more! Find us on Instagram @conphrotation @TheDMPodcast_

What’s good guys! Today’s episode I am joined by one of my good friends Sayyid Kanu on the podcast today. Sayyid shares his student athlete grind, being in the radiology program, sharing his Sierra Leone culture, and his upcoming podcast “For The People” and much more! - Connect with us via Instagram at @sayyid_4 @TheDMPodcast_

What’s good guys! In today’s episode - I am joined by Miss Whitnie Goins who is a content creator and she shares her journey navigating everyday life. We also discuss her platform Whit Wednesdays via Instagram, life in Corporate America as a minority, being a home owner, and the series of events she has hosted and much more! Connect with us on Instagram @Whitmaree @thedmpodcast_ Check out Whitnie’...

What’s good guys! In today’s episode - I am joined by the CEO of Crane Financial, Mr. Hollis Fullilove. Hollis shares the background behind Crane Financial and what all went into his business to get his business off the ground. He also shares the conversations he created with Crane Conversations, why financial literacy is essential, and what it means to be a product from East Chicago, Indiana and...

What’s good guys! In today’s episode - I catch up with Rapheal Davis who is a former Men’s Basketball Player for Purdue University. Rapheal has received a plethora of awards during his career playing for Purdue such as Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Big Ten All-Academic Team, and Sports Illustrated All Glue Team just to name a few. In this episode, Rapheal and I reminisced about playing AAU...

Happy Easter! Special edition I wanted to put out for everyone because today is a special day. I caught up with Coach Tommy Strine who is the Director of Operations for the division program at Lamar University. Tommy shares his journey to where he is at today, we discussed how essential it is to network in the coaching business, how him and I crossed paths, and how Gym Rats Basketball in Indiana i...

In this week’s edition on TheDMPod - I had the great honor to chat with Professional Basketball Player Dylan Windler of the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers! Dylan shares his journey on what lead him to the NBA, recaps 2019 NBA Draft night, choosing between Golf or Basketball while in High School - talks about going unnoticed to receiving several division one offers after one weekend in the AAU basketball...

In this weeks edition - I had the opportunity to host Melissa Borom who is currently campaigning to have a seat in Congress for the state of Indiana. Melissa shares her experience working with Congressman Pete Visclosky and U.S Senator Dick Durbin, she also shares her experience working in Washington D.C at Capital Hill and much more! Message us on Facebook @dejuanmarrero @melissaborom

In this week’s edition on TheDMPod - I had the opportunity to sit down with long time columnist, Steve Hanlon. Steve was someone who covered me when while I was coming up in grassroots basketball and someone who I have always respected. In this episode, we reminisced on Region Hoops in Northwest Indiana, challenges he faced as a columnist, writing for the Northwest Indiana Times, working in Higher...

In this week’s edition, I had the opportunity to sit down with long time Financial Adviser, Mr. Edwin Fox. With the corona virus taking the economy out of order, the market has been sinking tremendously, businesses are out of business, I thought it would be an appropriate time to release this episode with Mr. Fox. Mr. Fox gives insight about being a financial advisor, financial literacy, diversify...

In this week’s edition - I sit down with Ashley Banks who is a digital creator and we discuss how to monetize your brand through social media, the influence of social media, the art of vlogging, her Julius Hill Foundation, and much more! This episode was recorded January 16, 2020. Message us on Instagram @LifeWithAshleyB @TheDMPodcast_

In this week’s edition - I sit down with one of the most influential women in Northwest Indiana, Toi Baylor! In this episode, we discuss how she has been successfully running her organization, the “The Baylor Youth Foundation” for over two decades; the numerous of boys and girls she has put through college, and what it is like being an African American female in a male dominant space, and much mor...

In this week’s edition - I had the honor to sit down with Coach Tyrone Robinson, who is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach for Bowman Academy located in Gary, Indiana. In this episode, we discussed the history of Bowman Academy, life as a head coach, Marvin Rea legacy and much more!

In this week’s edition - I am joined by Mike Varshavsky who is a long time friend of mines. Mike and I crossed paths while in undergrad at DePaul University located in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, Mike shares with us the importance of family, “The Moishe House Chicago”, The Jewish Community, his Law School journey while maintaining being a realtor in Chicago and much more! Connect with us o...