Advertise on podcast: Thrive After Sports w/ Taj Dashaun

Here's the Soundcloud link to check out all of these tracks! https://soundcloud.com/tajdashaun Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/EoLZD-dtsj8 Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative Community here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch #impostersyndrome #music #creative #creator #musicproducer

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative Community here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 ***The episode description below is copied from The Post Game Podcast, which is available on ⁠Spotify⁠. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why do you want to go down a certain career path? What do you want your life to look like? Asking the question “How are you doing?” and listening tothe answer How to find people living the type of life you want Cheat Codes of Mentorship and Apprenticeship The "Who, What, How" exercise to figure out what you want Timestamps: (0:00) – Intro to Taj (3:30) - Taj Dashaun Johnson (5:25) – First jobs after graduating college (7:45) – Passion for getting people from Point A to Point B (9:10) – Where people are when they reach out to Taj (12:25) – Meeting people where they’re at (14:50) – Learning from other people’s experience (17:35) – Eliminating Victim mentality (19:35) – Drafting mentors (21:45) – What you might not know about Taj (25:00) – Putting your work into the world that will helppeople (27:15) – Learning something from everyone you come across (30:25) – Cold Outreach helping you get to where you want togo (32:20) – The Who, What, How exercise (35:20) – A Highschool (Love) Football Story (39:00) – What’s Next for Thrive After Sports? (43:20) – Where to Find Taj Enjoy! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch #baseball #mentorship

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative Community here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Watch this full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-eykm6c1RSY Thanks for tuning in! ***The episode description below is copied from the #UnleashtheGentleman podcast, which is available on Spotify. Unleash the Gentleman can also be found on iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and YouTube. In this episode, host JJ Emanuel is joined by author and Thrive After Sports founder, Taj Dashaun. Taj delves into profound topics such as death, fatherhood, and athlete mental health. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as they even touch briefly on the Madden create-a-player mode. Taj's unique perspective as a competitive former athlete shines through as he discusses meaningful connections, care for others, and personal growth. The episode is a delightful mix of moving, funny, and free-flowing moments, offering a rejuvenating listening experience. Join in and enjoy the dynamic and heartfelt discussion with Taj as he shares his insights and experiences. Enjoy! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch #fatherhood #masculinity

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative Community here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/HesSjOZOE40 Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch #impostersyndrome

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative Community here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Watch this full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wkNQjxsKXGA?si=l_raYFHCH-Vjst-_ Watch the "Peace of Mind" documentary on ESPN here: https://vimeo.com/819308195/2d6ece2777 Nick Murray is a tech entrepreneur, full-time biohacker, and co-founder/CEO of WAKE. His passion for health was first ignited when his former partner was diagnosed with cancer, and he’s been immersed in Eastern medicine and a holistic approach to healing ever since. Nick is committed to bringing well-researched fungi medicine to the forefront of the health and science community. He personally splits his time between Jamaica and North America, applying his experience in technology and research to the goal of revolutionizing how the world sees fungi medicine. Connect with Nick at [email protected] and visit https://wakewell.net/ to learn more! Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch #SupportForAthletes #EmpowerAthletes #AthleteWellness #psychedelic #plantmedicine

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative Community here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Watch the full workshop on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/M56xXQ9qH-M This session topic is "Embracing Expanded Identity & Defeating Imposter Syndrome". During this session, you will learn: How to apply your athletic mindset in everyday life How to stand out in the business world (instead of trying to fit in) How working on yourself in the dark gives you confidence in the light Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch #impostersyndrome

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative Community here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Watch this full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-yMkfyXfgBo?si=5pL9ftWqd4JPZf-i Alex Molden played for 8-years in the NFL (Saints, Chargers & Lions). Because of injuries, he was forced to retire from the game that he loved in 2005. Playing for 7 different head coaches during his 8-year tenure in the NFL, Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence & how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform & ability. Alex is now a Personal Development/Leadership Speaker and Coach. His main focus is to strengthen team collaborations, communication & transparency using his leadership blueprint. His blueprint has given many individuals, organizations, and executives PROVEN SOLUTIONS to help them build a more galvanized team. Connect with Alex on IG @alexmolden and visit alexmoldenspeaks.com to connect with Alex directly. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch #SupportForAthletes #EmpowerAthletes #AthleteWellness

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/keCgEujL8BM?si=ewEIwzSIzoXPBk3U Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Welcome to the Thrive After Sports Collaborative! What this group is: A place where I will introduce you to my business partners, mentors, and current/former coaching clients to help further your career, grow your business, and run together as teammates in life. A place where you can feel free to ask for help/advice from me, and everyone else in the group (Don’t be shy, we’re all learning and growing together here). A place to freely promote your business, products, podcast, etc. (We practice group economics here). A place to get ongoing coaching/support from me, and other experts. What this group is NOT: Just another boring networking group (We're here to take action and build together). A place where I (Taj) do all the posting, and everyone sits back and applauds. This is a collaborative group, not a cult. Another social media platform. None of us need anymore distractions. Only come in here when you want to ask a question, or contribute. Welcome to the squad! #ThriveAfterSports #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative Community here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Watch this full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5kLER714pTM?si=hdYfxCeLOis7JqIq Visit https://www.shemate.club/ and follow SheMate on Instagram @shemate.club Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/friesenteresa/ ABOUT TERESA After years of dedicated practice and a fulfilling career as a college professor, I made a pivot into entrepreneurship with a mission to democratize access to wellness through technology. From there came SheMate where we revolutionize the way young and aspiring athletes access mentorship and wellness support. At SheMate, we've created digitized mentorship by college, pro, Olympic, and Paralympic women athletes. We believe in nurturing athletes not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Our virtual group mentorship programs are designed to empower athletes to feel their absolute best, both during their athletic careers and long after they've retired. 100% of our mentors are women athletes. We aim to increase positive representation of women on screen, and we see sports as the perfect platform for driving this change. Through strategic partnerships with remarkable athletes and brands, we're breaking barriers and forging a more inclusive future. Join the SheMate Club - Become a mentee to interact directly with experienced athletes.- Become a mentor and inspire the next generation.- Become a sponsor to give athletes access to SheMate mentorship. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch #soccer #SupportForAthletes #EmpowerAthletes #WomenInSports #AthleteWellness #SheMateFounder #TechEntrepreneurship

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Connect with John on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-sterling-9b3384175/ Follow John on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/john.c.sterling/ John is a medically retired U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer and completed his active-duty service as a Military Intelligence professional. John also served and was certified as an Army Master Resiliency Trainer. In this role he taught critical resiliency skills for career sustainment and enhancement to hundreds of service members and their families on military installations throughout the world. In 2017 John was privileged to co-facilitate a resiliency training with the clinical psychologist for U.S. Army Special Operations while serving in the Republic of South Korea. Prior to his retirement, John grew his leadership acumen by serving in the Veteran non-profit space, and in 2017 founded Azimuth Leadership LLC, a platform which focuses on personal transition, resiliency, and behavioral health leadership through culturally competent conversations in sports, military, recovery and clinical communities. In 2019 John launched T.E.A.M (Transition-Empowerment-Advocacy-Mindset) which includes behavioral health leadership training, roundtable discussions, and a weekly peer-to-peer support huddle. Together these platforms have allowed John to fulfill his passion for creating “conscious conversational environments”...and he can do the same for you! If you’d like to join the conversation...curated for your community...leveraging their lived experiences for authentic connection, then look no further. John’s brand of engagement will not only empower you as an individual, but your entire culture as a team. John’s clients include Arizona State University, Atlanta Falcons, Chick-fil-A, Inc., BRC Healthcare, Francis Marion University, Maryland Football Coaches Association, Nike Swoosh Summer Academy, Peach Belt Athletic Conference Commissioners Office, U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps, Augusta University, SignaturePro, University of North Carolina Pembroke, University of South Carolina, Aiken. #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Have you ever heard these myths about post-sports life? Myth #1: You don't need guidance, you'll figure it out on your own. Myth #2: Mentors are only for beginners, not for seasoned individuals. Myth #3: Accountability is unnecessary, you can hold yourself to high standards. In this episode, we have Taj Dashaun to debunk these myths and share the truth about the value of having a coach or mentor for guidance, knowledge, and accountability in the transition from athlete to life after sports. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover how to transition from sports to creating your own path and find fulfillment outside of the game. Gain clarity and direction by asking yourself, "What do I want my life to look like?" instead of just pursuing jobs or money. Embrace the transition as an opportunity for creativity and personal agency, allowing you to shape your life in a way that brings you joy. Unlock the power of having a coach or mentor who can provide guidance, knowledge, and accountability as you navigate your post-sports journey. Learn how to leverage your sports background to find success in other areas and establish your identity beyond the world of athletics. Meet Taj Dashaun, an accomplished author, former athlete, and host of his own podcast. He joins me on this episode of The Shark Effect to share his insights and experiences on navigating life after sports. Taj understands the challenges athletes face when transitioning out of their athletic careers, as he went through it himself. After college, Taj didn't make it to the NFL and found himself feeling lost and uncertain about his future. However, this setback became the catalyst for his journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Taj now dedicates his time to helping other athletes successfully transition into life after sports through his coaching and mentorship programs. With his firsthand experience and passion for assisting others, Taj brings a wealth of knowledge and guidance to this episode. Get ready to be inspired by his story and gain valuable insights into finding your own path beyond sports. The key moments in this episode are: 2:18 - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose 5:16 - The Importance of Authenticity 8:26 - Constant Refinement and Growth 13:52 - Building a Lifestyle of Impact and Autonomy 15:14 - Helping Athletes Transition 16:42 - The Role of Proactive Athletes 19:22 - Universities and Transition Support 23:19 - Scaling Knowledge and Overcoming Roadblocks 28:09 - Taj DaShaun's Journey to Thrive After Sports 29:02 - The Power of a Like-Minded Community 30:14 - Where to Find Taj DaShaun Connect with Taj: LinkedIn IG Youtube Taj's website Let’s connect: Book a 15-minute complimentary Coaching Call with me today! LinkedIn IG Facebook www.alexmoldencoaching.com Buy dope Merch here! #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch

Join the Thrive After Sports Collaborative here: https://www.skool.com/thrive-after-sports-6995?invite=f8a65144a2fc485e9406ef4652ef9ec5 Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MrVHcAFUFho Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ Order my books here! https://tinyurl.com/TajDashaunBooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Welcome to the Thrive After Sports Collaborative! What this group is: A place where I will introduce you to my business partners, mentors, and current/former coaching clients to help further your career, grow your business, and run together as teammates in life. A place where you can feel free to ask for help/advice from me, and everyone else in the group (Don’t be shy, we’re all learning and growing together here). A place to freely promote your business, products, podcast, etc. (We practice group economics here). A place to get ongoing coaching/support from me, and other experts. What this group is NOT: Just another boring networking group (We're here to take action and build together). A place where I (Taj) do all the posting, and everyone sits back and applauds. This is a collaborative group, not a cult. Another social media platform. None of us need anymore distractions. Only come in here when you want to ask a question, or contribute. Welcome to the squad! #ThriveAfterSports #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete #layoffs #unemployment #job #jobs #jobsearch