Thrive After Sports w/ Taj Dashaun

When did networking become a game of trying to strategize and “leverage” people rather than building genuine relationships? I know I’m not the only one who has an inbox full of impersonal, self-serving, copied and pasted messages. It seems that many of us have forgotten that networking works best when it’s built on genuine, human connections. I made this episode to share some networking tips for r...

Amie Thompson is an energetic young woman living a triple life as an elite athlete, a student engineer and a synchronized swimming coach/program coordinator. She prides herself in putting 100% into everything she does. Connect with Amie on Instagram @amie.thompson and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-thompson-oly-163366105/ Don't hesitate to reach out if there's any way my team a...

Kim Brady is the founder and business coach behind Kim Brady Business Coaching (www.kimbradybusinesscoaching.com). She helps former athletes to leverage their athletic experiences and philosophies to become champions in the business field. Her area of expertise is small business start-ups, mindset training, team building, and leadership development. Kim is a former marriage and family therapist wh...

Subscribe to Donta's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiylwuk4DD5moTwhjYoBrQ Follow Donta on Instagram @_leddrew Thanks for tuning in! Watch this full interview with Donta on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UPwmVnrdurA Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/...

Anna Symonds is a plant medicine advocate and educator, who recently retired from her professional rugby career of 20 years! Follow Anna on Instagram @exitdrug and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annasymonds/ Thanks for tuning in! Watch this full interview with Anna on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/z3v0lSu3MhM Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book here! ht...

Jared Sparks is a former Quarterback, and Wide Receiver at Purdue University and the University of Louisiana Monroe. I'm grateful that he was willing to share his story of transition on the podcast! We hope this interview gives you hope and inspiration to transition powerfully out of your sport! Don't hesitate to reach out if there's any way my team and I can help with your transition! Connect wit...

Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Snippet & Intro (00:01:15) – Register for Jonathan’s Training here: http://getpaidwithpodcasting.com/ (00:01:52) – Today’s Guest is Taj Dashaun, Founder of Thrive After Sports (00:04:48) – Having Support while Figuring Out What Works Best (00:06:17) – Naïve and Lost Taj after College (00:08:18) – Eye-Opening Steps towards Positive Things (00:11:26) – Taj’s “This Is It”...

The Athletes Unite Conference is going to be a game changing event in the world of athletics. Our emphasis is mental health while providing an experience for athletes to create businesses and career opportunities through sports, entrepreneurship, and technology. Click this link to register and enter the codes below for FREE admission: https://www.shakeoutllc.com/ For FREE virtual admission, enter...

Lashawn Gee is a Hall-of-Famer, All-American, Speaker, and Author. She helps female student-athletes, their teams, and their coaches navigate academics, athletics, and life after sport by teaching them mindset strategies necessary to work and live well. Connect with Lashawn at https://www.theellegee.com/ and on Instagram @theellegee_ Check out the full interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/e...

Kayla knows firsthand what it's like to be in need. Growing up poor has had a lasting effect on her and this is why she is passionate about helping others. Kayla Bradham serves as the Executive Vice President for the Sports Philanthropy Network. Kayla is responsible for building relationships with athletes, sports teams, sponsors, sports organizations and their respective foundations. Connect...

With the growing lack of life skills being taught, athletes are unequipped for adulthood which is causing major issues especially with mental health. We at 4D Athletes have developed online programs to better equip individuals for life both in and out of sports. Check out this demo link on “The Power of a Positive Attitude” to see how we are helping athletes Win in the Game of Life! Here is a demo...

Whitney Davis is a former D-1 basketball player at Stony Brook University who is now a Creative Director, Writer, Comedian, and Producer. Connect with Whitney on Instagram @Justwhiti , @labelle_productions , and @whitseries Watch this full interview with Whitney on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/r_4cSCU4SqU Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book here...

Tackle What’s Next was founded to provide athletes the opportunity to focus on creating impact and finding purpose in life after sports. Their team aims to provide athletes with a safe space to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning out of sport, plus share important resources that can help. Current TWN programs include: ➡️ Tackle What Matters - Impact incubator prog...

The description below is copied from www.stoppingthe-silence.com Stopping THE SILENCE™ Talk Show Season #3 Episode #1: – "The Reach" - Thrive After Sports! We pray that this video reaches the world and encouraging every athlete to Thrive After Sports!! Subscribe to STS YouTube Channel and turn on your notifications so you will be the first to know when our Kingdom content has been released! Follow...

I'm reading from "The Secret of the Ages" by Robert Collier. We’ll never be able to free ourselves from negative thoughts entirely, but we can always choose what to do with them when they come up. It’s not about elimination, it’s about observing and replacing. It’s all about your bounce back time. Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/htw_ZOjrNmI Connect with...

Shea Dawson may be seen on the sidelines of any court near you, but she’s not your average basketball spectator. Dawson is currently the Head of Athlete Relations at sports brand, Overtime. At Overtime, she leverages her wealth of knowledge and experiences across every level of basketball to help athletes and families navigate their journeys to and within the NBA. Dawson works to educate these ath...

Michael is a former Division 1 football student-athlete from the university of central Florida (2013-2017). Since his playing years, Michael went on to create WalkOn Nation with purpose of redefining athletic identity. Michael presents interactive workshops at numerous universities foundations, teaching athletes that they are ENHANCED not defined by their status. Connect with Michael at https://ww...

No one is happy 100% of the time. Ups and downs are just part of the human experience. We’ll never be able to free ourselves from negative thoughts entirely, but we can always choose what to do with them when they come up. A great mentor once taught me to catch myself having negative thoughts, and replace them with better thoughts. It’s not about elimination, it’s about observing and replacing. It...

Yves Batoba is the author of ‘Immigrant American: Living an American Life with African Perspectives.’ In the book, he highlights his journey of being born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, escaping the war-torn country, living as refugees, then eventually moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex of Texas. His diverse and reputable background includes 15+ years in the sports industry with stops...

This was an awesome panel discussion hosted by Audrey Codner-Gibson. To hear more of these important discussions, follow Audrey on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9j_8oJSGV3Od_IvDZqjiJw This panel features Dr. Sarah Lepe, Chris Williams, Sarah Williams, and myself. Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb6Vd8Au-VE Thanks for tuning in! Connect wi...

The following description is copied from Women's Locker Talk® Check out more episodes of the Women's Locker Talk® podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-locker-talk/id1611240992 In episode 13, Taj Dashaun of Thrive After Sports, joins me in the locker room to discuss his career as a Division 1 football player, misconceptions of football players, his mental health struggles afte...

The following description is copied from mitlinfinancial.com: You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Taj’s path to becoming an athlete career transition coach [2:59] When should athletes seek coaching from Taj? [6:55] Why is it so hard for athletes to transition out of their sports careers? [10:19] Getting your mind prepared for the day you’re no longer playing sports [12:0...

This was an awesome conversation about the ups and downs of life after sports, and overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship. Connect with Coach Sarah at https://www.rebrandedathlete.com/ and on Instagram @rebrandedathlete Connect with Josh Copeland at https://www.joshcopelandspeaks.com/ and on Instagram @learn2cope Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5QzFi...

Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/p_9fWYav-tI Thanks for tuning in! Reach out to info@selfpublishn30days.com if you'd like to GET PAID to create your own co-author book project! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Instagram: @tajdashaun #NCAA #life #ca...

Sean McCaw is a former professional basketball player, basketball coach and now he is a published author and educator. Sean J. McCaw grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and graduated from Western High School. He attended the University of Arizona for a year before transferring to Dixie Junior College. He then attended Southern Utah University for his remaining two years, where he was inducted into their...