The OK U GO Show

In this episode, Amobi speaks to Marques Ogden about his trials and tribulations, what athletes need to make sure of starting a business, and all about the success cycle. He is a former NFL football player turned entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Ogden has experienced the highs and lows of both business and sports and now shares his journey and principles to build success around the world. Check...

In this episode, Amobi talks with Milad Zolnoor about how athletes should cultivate relationships, his journey into sports, and where he sees the future of sports marketing going. Milad is the founder of Just Ball Marketing, a full service sports boutique agency helping athletes build marketing relationships with companies, brands, and influencers.  For more information on how to make, manage...

In this episode, Amobi interviews Sivonna DeBarros, a former student athlete who founded her own law firm specializing in helping athletes protect and create strong business foundations for their entrepreneurial ventures. She dives into the importance of athletes needing to protect themselves and different strategies on maintaining their shield.  Check out Sivonna's website here to reach out...

In this episode, Amobi is with Aaron Eisman is the founder of Eisman Digital Consulting, an agency that helps athletes create content and manage their brands.  After a career in media working with top companies such as Bleacher Report, Turner Sports, and the NFL, Aaron decided to go solo. Listen in as they discuss his journey into the media space, where athletes can take advantage of digital,...

Amobi is joined by a trio of highly esteemed individuals in a group discussion about all things around career development. In this chat, he is with Jon Harris, founder and CEO of Athlife, Stephen Howard, former NBA player turned leadership coach and TV analyst, and Picasso Nelson Jr., NFL player and entrepreneur. Interested in learning more about any of the guests? Learn more about them below. Jon...

In this episode, Amobi is with guest Ishveen Anand, a 30 under 30 Forbes inductee and founder of OpenSponsorship a marketplace that allows brands and athletes to connect and engage for potential campaigns. He gets her insights on how the game of sponsorships has changed for athletes and what ways they can take advantage of their influence. Learn more about Ishveen and OpenSponsorship here . For mo...

In this episode, Amobi chats with Lauren Walsh, the founder of LW Branding a digital branding agency that represents athletes across the NFL, NBA, and MLB. With over ten years of experience, she has been featured in: Associated Press, MSN, CNBC, HLN, Fox Sports, Huffington Post, Front Office Sports, and Chicago Tribune. She talks about what athletes need to do to create a great brand, the lan...

In this episode, Amobi is with Ricky Miller, a former professional football player turned serial entrepreneur, who speaks about his journey into starting his luxury spirits brand Carbonadi. Ricky gives his views on mindset, tools needed to start a business and excel, and why he thinks every athlete can succeed outside of sports.  Ricky Miller's Book Recommendations: The One Thing by Gary Kell...

In this episode Amobi catches up with Layden Williams, a former collegiate basketball player turned author who gives his insight on how to live life beyond the game. From his journey to college basketball to ultimately getting his MBA and eventually landing a role in the financial space, Layden gives his takeaway on the lessons he learned along with advice for other student athletes.  For mor...

In this episode, Amobi talks with the founders of Athletes for Athletes Jayne Caldwell and Quincy Hewitt on their new platform meant to support athletes transitioning into life and business after sports. They share their journey of living the dream in America and what sparked them to start their business as former football players in the LFL who had to support themselves while playing professional...

In this episode, Amobi speaks with former NFL player turned Director of Financial Education Jed Collins on how to own your financial story. Jed uncovers the tricks he learned along the way from veterans in the league, how he was able to maximize the resources given to him, and the financial lessons he applied while playing. He also talks about how important financial literacy was for him and his a...

In this rapid fire episode, Amobi talks about Cristiano Rinaldo's Instagram salary, former MLB players struggling with "Sudden Death", and the NFLPA's new financial partnership. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

In this episode, Amobi and guest Mario Butler dives into Mario's six year NFL career and how he was able to apply the lessons he learned in the NFL to finding his best foot forward in corporate America. He gives his advice for young professional athletes and some beneficial money management practices as well.  For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out...

In this important but short episode, Amobi speaks on the big news of California recently passing a bill allowing student athletes to use their likeness. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

In this episode, Amobi speaks with former collegiate athletes Cole Midkiff and Blake Stanton turned tech entrepreneurs on their app Quiktract. They give their insights on what it's like to build a startup from the ground up, the essence of contracts pertaining to athletes, and the evolution of athlete investments in the tech space.  Learn more about Quiktract, an app that makes seamless contr...

In this episode, Amobi chats about how Peggy was able to get away with scamming her athlete clientele after winning their hearts to robbing them of their millions of dollars. He also talks about Kobe Bryant on how he uses the Mamba Mentality in the business world and MLSPA and the University of Michigan launching partnerships with financial education companies. For more information on how to...

In this episode, Amobi has guest Malcolm Lemmons, founder of PlayersPoint Agency and former professional basketball player, talk to him about lessons he learned while playing the game. Find Malcolm's book Lessons from the Game here and check out his website here . For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

In this episode, Amobi speaks with Amanda McGrew, a former college basketball player turned tech founder. Her app Playoff Dating App is an exclusive dating app for college and professional athletes. We talk about her career, how she was able to build an app from the ground up, and things she's learned along the way.  Download her app Playoff Dating here . For more information on how to make,...

In this episode, Amobi talks about Andrew Luck walking away from $58 million, athlete podcasters, and the Antonio Brown saga. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

In this episode, Isaac Serwanga gives Amobi the secrets on how to network in college. He dives into his time as a three-sport athlete at Princeton University and how he used his networking ability to start his own company in an effort to teach what he wasn't able to learn on his own during college.  Find Isaac's book How to Network in College here . Download his free networking course here ....

In this episode, Amobi shares some news going on in the sports world from NBA players teaming up with Netflix, athletes retiring early, and DraftKings new initiative for athletes. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

In this episode, Amobi speaks with Krystal Beachum, founder of Student-Athletes Unite, on the tricks and trades of how to maximize your time as a student athlete. As a former student athlete turned author, consultant, and entrepreneur, Krystal shares her insights on what student athletes can do from entrepreneurship to side hustles without losing your eligibility. Find her book The Ultimate Guide...

In this quick hits episode, Amobi chats about how an NFL player got out of student debt, an EPL player using their free time to go to school,  and Floyd Mayweather and Joakim Noah joining forces. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

In this episode, Amobi chats about how athletes who are losing millions over endorsements, impact investing, and how social capital turns into opportunity.  Tackle What’s Next:  If you're an athlete searching for the next chapter in your career, you need to be at the Tackle What's Next Summit. The summit is bringing together athletes and leaders in career development and more to provide...

In this episode, Amobi talks with newly retired professional soccer player Sam Johnson and how she used soccer to set her up throughout her career. She gives insight into her networking practices, foresight in business, and money management tricks that helped her have a seamless transition out of the beautiful game.  Tackle What’s Next: If you're an athlete searching for the next chapter in y...