In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with DeVante DuBose. DeVante is a soccer player for the Richmond Kickers of the USL. He is from Oakland, California, and before joining the Kickers, he was the first-ever signing for the Oakland Roots Soccer Club. As you’ll quickly realize though, DeVante is way more than a soccer player. He is a deep thinker, a positive influence, and a privilege to know.

Right before this recording started, DeVante was asked, “how are you doing?” And in DeVante’s charismatic way he said with emotion and realness, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” Simply put, we all need more of DeVante in our life. And with this young man appearing on this podcast episode, we’re hopeful, some of his style and good vibes will find its way into the world.

And while DeVante Dubose is no doubt having an impact, it all starts with himself. He has many projects going on, but the first and most important project is the project of himself. Hence the title of this episode, “Project Myself”. With Lisa’s support as a therapist and others like her, we think this episode is a great proof of concept and awareness for working on yourself.

Lisa and DeVante have an open dialogue about what mental health means, becoming from adversity, and asking questions. And with that, we hope you enjoy this deep and thoughtful conversation between Lisa Bonta Sumii and DeVante DuBose.

This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it’s all about mental health in sports.

From Lisa:

I’m Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. 

This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. SportsEpreneur — the content platform where sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health collide!

If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple. Go to SportsE.io to learn more. 

Headlines from the AthMindset episode: Project Myself with DeVante DuBose

Starting Your Day Right

My First Project is Myself

How and Why to Journal by DeVante Dubose

Mental Health Means Everything

Oakland Roots

Becoming from Adversity

Astronomical Approach to Stars

What Soccer Means to DeVante DuBose

DeVante DuBose’s Family | Football and Sacrifice

Coaching Children | Or As DeVante DuBose calls them, “baby stars”

Ask Questions and Wonder

 

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Useful web pages from this episode:

* SportsEpreneur

* AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW

* TransferMarkt | the details of DeVante’s playing career

* KazCM Podcast Production

More content on Mental Health:

* Soccer Raised Me with Nana Attakora