Thrive After Sports w/ Taj Dashaun

Madeline Barlow, PhD, dedicated 14 years to the sport of swimming, leaving her with a deep understanding of the mental side of sport—from the most magical moments to the darkest disappointments. As a doctoral student in Exercise & Sport Psychology at Temple University, Madeline conducted research on athletic identity and the transition out of sport, two aspects of her swimming career that affe...

About www. MentalFitness. CARE: We are the unifying platform for Athlete Mental Health. Teaming up with Athletes and Mental Fitness professionals to create authentic connections between Providers and Patients. Leveraging real-world stories to DEFEAT STIGMA | (Athlete Mental Health Content Hub - FALL 2021) | Athlete Mental Health Certification (AMHC) About The Athlete Mental Health Certification (A...

Rebranded Athlete was founded by Dr. Sarah Lepe who is a former Division I Cal State University, Fullerton Volleyball Alumni. Athletics played a tremendous role throughout Sarah’s life and especially in pursuing her career goals. After the final whistle of her last game, little did she know what a challenge it would be to transition out of athletics and pursue her career. Rebranded Athlete is on a...

It’s no secret that athletes make great entrepreneurs. The skills we acquired during our years of competition prepared us for the intense level of discipline, personal development, and follow-through that it takes to win in entrepreneurship. "Athlete to Entrepreneur" is an online event for athletes to come together and share their entrepreneurial journeys with the world. The goal is to educate, im...

Danny White from www. MentalFitness. CARE sits down with Taj Dashaun, Athlete Transition Specialist and Business Coach to discuss Athlete Mental Health. Taj's Story:  When I first stepped away from the game I love, I struggled heavily with depression. I had never fully developed a clear vision for my life after football. I knew I wanted to get a “good job,” make “a ton of money” and be “succe...

As Director of Life Skills, Isidro is responsible for the oversight and daily operations of Career and Leadership Development of the Goldstein Family Student-Athlete Development Center. Through the Center, workshops and resources are provided to assist student-athletes with preparation for success in both in college and after graduation in the core areas of career development, leadership developme...

Have you ever heard the term "Social Entrepreneurship"? I hadn't either until I met Social Aim founder, Emmanuel Miot. Emmanuel and his team are on a mission to connect and provide resources for entrepreneurs who are focused on creating social change. Visit www.socialaim.co to learn more about how Social Aim is helping emerging social entrepreneurs turn a purpose-driven ideas into a grow...

It’s no secret that athletes make great entrepreneurs. The skills we acquired during our years of competition prepared us for the intense level of discipline, personal development, and follow-through that it takes to win in entrepreneurship. "Athlete to Entrepreneur" is an online event for athletes to come together and share their entrepreneurial journeys with the world. The goal is to educate, im...

Dre Baldwin is an International social media expert, author, entrepreneur and business coach with a professional athlete background. After graduating with a business degree from Penn State Altoona in 2004, Dre played professional basketball internationally for nine years, in eight different countries. Dre has been blogging since 2005, and began filming and publishing his basketball workouts and mo...

In this episode host Mal Davis connects with his homie Taj Dashaun, author, podcaster, and former athlete, to talk about his transition from playing football to being a career coach and how he's using his lived experience to guide others to find their purpose. Tune in to hear us laugh, talk about cooking each other in 1 on 1's (and then decide to eat BBQ instead) and to learn more about Taj's trul...

Thanks for tuning in! Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VjwTayqTYbg Order my new book, "Thrive After Sports" here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Instagram: @tajdashaun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtajdashaun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hD...

More scholarships are available through Athletes Soul! If you're a former athlete (or know a former athlete) in need of transition coaching, reach out to me directly at taj@tajdashaun.com or contact Athletes Soul at https://www.athletessoul.org/ Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/HCnmqcKQ1Bc   Thanks for tuning in! Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbo...

Dartanyon Crockett was born in inner-city Cleveland, OH. Raised in a neighborhood filled with consistent violence, Dartanyon managed to maintain unconditional compassion toward others. In high school he crossed paths with a young man by the name of Leroy Sutton who shared this virtue. The power and beauty of their friendship managed to resonate across the world, thanks to the help of ESPN producer...

Alex Opacic played basketball at Furman University, and went on to play professional basketball in Greece, Cyprus, Macedonia and Croatia. He is the founder of Athlete2Business - a recruitment agency specializing in placing former professional athletes into roles that maximize their unique skills and experiences. Learn more about Athlete2Business by visiting their website here: http://www.athlete2b...

It’s no secret that athletes make great entrepreneurs. The skills we acquired during our years of competition prepared us for the intense level of discipline, personal development, and follow-through that it takes to win in entrepreneurship. "Athlete to Entrepreneur" is an online event for athletes to come together and share their entrepreneurial journeys with the world. The goal is to educate, im...

Patrick Brown knows that in a rapidly-evolving world, growth is the greatest marker of success, in both life and business. With a keen eye for teaching Student Athletes, he established Financial Literacy For Student Athletes (www.financialliteracyforstudentathletes.com) to stay at the forefront of the industry. Patrick is a Investment Advisor at Edmonds Duncan Investment Advisors in Lawrence, KS....

Please send your questions to taj@tajdashaun.com or message me on Instagram/LinkedIn!  Order my new book, "Thrive After Sports" here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/  Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/  Instagram: @tajdashaun  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtajdashaun  YouTube: https://www.y...

Today I'm joined by Athlete Transition Specialist, Keynote Speaker, Coaching Consultant and Author Justin Brown. Justin Brown is a former professional athlete. He attended both Penn State University as well as the University of Oklahoma, where he excelled as a Wide Receiver and Punt Returner. Following a breakout season at Oklahoma, he was selected in the 6th round of the 2013 NFL Draft to the Pit...

Rob Emmerich is in his 17th year as an administrator on the Stony Brook Athletics staff and currently serves as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations. He oversees all marketing, ticketing, corporate sales, fundraising and communications efforts and is responsible for the implementation of Stony Brook Athletics' strategic marketing plan. Emmerich arrived at Stony Brook in 1...

On today's episode I'm joined by former University of Minnesota football captain, and current Director of Affinity Engagement, Steve Davis! Steve is an experienced Engagement Director with a demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments, creatively solve problems, and build relationships.  He prides himself on being a humble servant leader who is willing to learn and knows ho...

Braxton Byerson is a quintessential professional speaker, published author, and leadership specialist who is early in his quest to motivational mastery. Ardently known as "Brax B", he strives to earn his place as a prolific performer at events and conferences worldwide delivering intensive content on strategies that have an immediate impact. Connect with Braxton at http://www.braxb.org/...

This week on Self Publish N 30 Days Podcast: Join us for a Special Edition of Leah's Lens with Self Publish N 30 Days Engagement Coordinator Leah Swander as she reviews my new book, "Thrive After Sports" Tune in for a new episode every Tuesday night at 7:30 pm (CST). www.selfpublishn30days.com  Don't miss another episode… Subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.  If...

Danielle has dedicated her career to helping athletes understand their potential. Her focus on the athlete as an individual rather than a cog in the sports industry machine has created unique opportunities and impact in the sports space. She has worked primarily with athletes, both current and retired, for nearly a decade and is passionate about helping them achieve their goals outside of sport. T...

Danielle has dedicated her career to helping athletes understand their potential. Her focus on the athlete as an individual rather than a cog in the sports industry machine has created unique opportunities and impact in the sports space. She has worked primarily with athletes, both current and retired, for nearly a decade and is passionate about helping them achieve their goals outside of spo...

A part of Bryant Lavender died with his father’s passing. The 13-year-old said his goodbyes to his father at the funeral but what he didn’t lay to rest was the promise he’d made to his dad. He turned to God for affirmation and courage but he had to face some giants on his road to promise: Responsibility, negativity, doubt from people in his circle. And he had to learn how to get out of his own way...