Episodes
Oct. 7, 2021
142. Athlete Network Compilation (Solo Episode)
Athlete Network is rolling out a new program to provide transition support to the current and former athletes on their platform. I'm honored to partner with their organization as an affiliated transition coach! Learn more ab…
Sept. 30, 2021
141. "Male to Man to Mentor" w/ Christopher M. Houston
From a broad mixture of professional and ministerial experience, Christopher Houston addresses the issues that perpetually threaten a male's ability to discover and fulfill his God-given potential. "Male to Man to Mentor" of…
Sept. 27, 2021
140. Instagram Live w/ Athletes for CARE
Athletes For CARE (A4C) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a community where athletes can find support, opportunity and purpose in life after a career in sports. We are an organization founded by a group …
Sept. 14, 2021
139. "Cultivating Clarity" (Solo Episode)
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Sept. 9, 2021
138. The Official "Athlete to Entrepreneur" Book Launch!
I'm excited to announce 🗣 the Official Book Launch for Athlete to Entrepreneur! 🎉 These driven, successful entrepreneurs have collaborated and co-authored an amazing book 📚 that is designed to make an impact. Our Athletes tu…
Aug. 30, 2021
137. "Trash Sports Takes" Podcast w/ Taj Dashaun
Trash Sports Takes Episode #18: Guest: Taj Dashaun Former Cornerback and Safety at Stony Brook University. Author of "Thrive After Sports". Athlete Career Transition Coach. Host of Thrive After Sports Podcast. We discuss men…
Aug. 26, 2021
136. "The Highly Sensitive Athlete" w/ Madeline Barlow, PhD
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 Exer…
Aug. 23, 2021
135. "Business Mindset & Mental Fitness" w/ MentalFitness.CARE Founder, Danny White
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-…
Aug. 9, 2021
134. "Rebranded Athlete" w/ Dr. Sarah Lepe
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 g…
Aug. 5, 2021
133. "Athlete to Entrepreneur 10" (July 2021) w/ Marlene Holmes, Cory Camp & Kehinde Aragbaye
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 …
July 26, 2021
132. Mental Fitness MASTERMIND | Athlete Mental Health Podcast Hosted by Danny White
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 …
July 19, 2021
131. Isidro Fortuna | Director of Life Skills at Stony Brook University
Isidro “Izzy” Fortuna is the director of life skills for Stony Brook Athletics. The Life Skills Department’s mission includes providing career and professional development to student-athletes, fostering connections with alum…
July 12, 2021
130. "More Equity for Athletes" w/ Emmanuel Miot, Rachel Maeng-Brown & Justin Burns
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…
July 5, 2021
129. "Athlete to Entrepreneur 9" (June 2021) w/ Erika Fay, Dr. Kevin Johnson & Morgan Jones
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 …
June 28, 2021
128. #WorkOnYourGame w/ Dre Baldwin!
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 profess…
June 21, 2021
127. "The 3rd Lap Podcast" Hosted by Mal Davis
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…
June 17, 2021
126. Leah Swander Interviews Taj Dashaun!
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 interviews Taj Dashaun! Tune in for a new episode every Tuesday…
June 12, 2021
125. Athletes Soul Interview w/ Emily Savino (Client Interview)
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://…
June 10, 2021
124. "Higher Awareness & Empowered Living" w/ Dartanyon Crockett
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 …
June 7, 2021
123. "Athlete2Business" w/ Alex Opacic
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 f…
June 3, 2021
122. "Athlete to Entrepreneur 8" (May 2021) w/ Jen Fry, Taneka Rubin, & Rennie Curran
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 …
May 31, 2021
121. Financial Literacy for Student-Athletes | Hosted by Patrick Brown
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…
May 27, 2021
120. Free Coaching & Listener Questions (Solo Episode)
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/ Linked…
May 24, 2021
119. "Dive Playbook" w/ Former NFL Wide Receiver, Justin Brown
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…