In an era where the athlete is the media company, the CEO, and the brand, winging it is no longer an option. In this masterclass episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we sit down with Chellee Siewert, President and Founder of Capture Sports & Entertainment. With years of experience managing high profile campaigns and philanthropic movements, Chellee reveals the blueprint for transforming from a performer into a powerhouse personal brand.

Whether you are a high school recruit navigating the new NIL landscape or a seasoned pro looking to secure your post-career legacy, this episode is your essential playbook for strategic storytelling and long-term influence.Inside this episode, we discuss:

The Authenticity Audit: Why the copy-paste strategy fails and how to find the unique story that attracts the right sponsors.

The CEO Shift: How modern athletes are taking control of their marketing, from content creation to value-based partnerships.

Moments into Movements: A behind-the-scenes look at JJ Watt’s Hurricane Harvey relief effort and how to turn personal passion into global impact.

The Expert Advantage: Why every elite athlete needs a team of specialists for marketing, PR, and social media management to scale effectively.

Philanthropy with Purpose: Deciding between a 501(c)(3), lending your name to a non-profit, or boots-on-the-ground volunteering to build a lasting legacy.

Crisis & Rebuilding: Managing your reputation when things go wrong and the overlooked role of mental health in branding success.

About Our Guest:Chellee Siewert is the founding partner of Capture Sports & Entertainment. She is a recognized leader in sports marketing and philanthropy, helping athletes and organizations define their why and build brands that create a ripple effect of positive change in the world.

This is more than a conversation about sports, it’s a guide to owning your image and maximizing your impact. Hit play to start building a brand that outlasts the game.

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Most stories in sports focus on the final score, but the real game is often played behind the scenes, in the fight for equity, representation, and the right to belong. In this episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we are joined by Teresa Powanda, the visionary Founder of Unleash Sports Management.

Teresa’s journey from a multi-sport athlete to a pioneering agent and consultant is a masterclass in resilience. After being told by a mentor to change paths because the industry was too male dominated, she didn't just stay the course, she decided to change the map. Now, she’s dedicated to ensuring the next generation of girls never has to hear no because of their gender.

Inside this episode, we discuss: The "Disruptor" Journey: How Teresa turned discouragement into a competitive advantage to build one of the most impactful women focused agencies in the game.

Closing the Visibility Gap: Why strategic partnerships and male allyship are the keys to revolutionizing funding and media coverage for women's sports.

The Growth Industries: Why sports like golf, volleyball, and soccer are the hidden gems of the sports world, ripe for sponsorship and massive ROI.

Financial Disparities vs. Investment Future: A raw look at the pay gap and how tomorrow’s investors are beginning to recognize the untapped power of the female athlete.

Life After the Game: Why athlete longevity, mental health, and career transition are the most overlooked aspects of sports management, and how Teresa is solving for them.

The Power of the Story: How sharing the raw, unfiltered journeys of athletes inspires the next generation to dream bigger and play longer.

About Our Guest: Teresa Powanda is the Founder of Unleash Sports Management, where she represents elite athletes and consults for teams and organizations. A fierce advocate for Title IX and gender equity, Teresa is a leading voice in the movement to elevate women in sports both on and off the field.

This episode is a must-listen for athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone ready to champion change in a rapidly evolving landscape. It’s time to support, invest, and elevate, because the moment to make a lasting impact is now. Watch and listen on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.

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You aren’t just an athlete , you’re a business owner. It’s time to start acting like one.​Most college athletes and influencers are overlooking their biggest financial opponent: the IRS. In this essential episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we sit down with Denzel Luna, a former college athlete and the Founder & CEO of Nexa Tax. Denzel is on a mission to bridge the financial literacy gap for the NIL generation, ensuring that young stars don't lose their hard-earned income to avoidable tax blunders.​

If you’re making money from endorsements, social media, or appearances, you are officially a business owner, and that comes with a whole new set of rules. From $20,000 deductions to avoiding "the audit trap," Denzel breaks down the complex world of taxes into a winning game plan for your wealth.​

Inside this episode, we discuss:​

The CEO Mindset: Why shifting from "player" to "business owner" is the most important move you’ll make this year.​

The $20K Strategy: A real-life look at how one athlete saved $20,000 in taxes simply by tracking their expenses properly.​

Deduction Secrets: What can you actually write off? We dive into how nutrition, gear, travel, and even endorsement products can become tax-saving assets.

​LLCs & Legal Protection: When is it time to move beyond a 1099 and structure your brand as a legitimate business entity?​

Nexa Tax Innovation: How Denzel created the first platform designed to automate the tax process specifically for student-athletes and creators.​

Avoiding the "Audit Trap": The common mistakes that lead to IRS penalties and how to stay compliant while maximizing your take-home pay.​

About Our Guest:Denzel Luna is the Founder & CEO of Nexa Tax. As a former college athlete, he saw firsthand the lack of financial support available for players navigating the new NIL landscape. He created Nexa Tax to simplify bookkeeping and tax preparation, empowering athletes to focus on their game while their finances are handled with professional-grade precision.​

Whether you’re an aspiring pro, a social media influencer, or a parent guiding a young athlete, this episode is the financial coaching you didn’t know you needed. Hit play to secure your bag and protect your future. ​

Watch and listen on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple

"If you're good enough to play in the league, the NFL will know. The radar is always on."

Most NFL teams are betting on the wrong strategies, and it’s costing them millions. In this special episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we sit down with Sports Illustrated NFL Beat Writer and Columnist Nick Faria to pull back the curtain on the scouting industrial complex.

From the high stakes chess match of draft day to the brutal reality of locker room culture, Nick reveals why some franchises consistently build dynasties while others stay trapped in a cycle of rebuilding. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or an aspiring executive, this episode is your masterclass in the business of winning.

Inside this episode, we discuss:

The Talent Radar: Why true hidden gems are rarer than you think and how the NFL’s scouting web ensures that elite talent never stays secret for long.

Culture vs. Talent: A deep dive into the New York Jets’ perennial QB quest. Is their obsession with culture fit actually sabotaging their ability to develop a franchise star?

Scouting the Unseen: Why the league’s obsession with combine stats often misses the most important metrics: leadership, mental toughness, and clutch performance.

The SI Insider Perspective: Nick shares his journey from the hockey beat to NFL expert, offering rare behind-the-scenes insights into how GMs really think when the clock is ticking.

Legacy Moves: Analyzing the near misses, from Aaron Rodgers to Justin Jefferson, and what they teach us about the fine line between a bust and a Hall of Famer.

About Our Guest: Nick Faria is a seasoned NFL reporter and columnist for Sports Illustrated. With nearly a decade of experience covering the league, he is a leading voice on scouting, draft strategy, and team dynamics, known for his unfiltered analysis of the New York market and beyond.

If you’re ready to stop listening to the hype and start understanding the blueprint, this episode is your playbook. Hit play to get the inside scoop on the league’s biggest stories.

Watch and listen on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple

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If you aren’t policing your brand, you don’t really own it.

Are you leaving your most valuable assets unprotected? In the digital age, your name, image, and likeness are more than just your identity, they are your currency. In this high-stakes episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we sit down with Andrew D. Skale, an elite IP attorney and commercial litigator at Mintz, to discuss the essential legal fortress every athlete, creator, and entrepreneur needs.

From the iconic Netflix "ta-dum" sound to Matthew McConaughey’s legal battle against AI voice clones, Andrew breaks down why intellectual property is the frontline of wealth preservation. Whether you're a college athlete navigating NIL or a business owner building a legacy, this episode is your playbook for securing what you’ve built.

In this episode, we discuss:

The Trademark Shield: Why registering your brand early is the difference between owning an empire and losing your identity to a squatter.

AI & Digital Twins: How celebrities like Matthew McConaughey are using trademarks to prevent unauthorized AI versions of their voices and slogans.

The Winnie the Pooh Lesson: What happens when iconic brands enter the public domain and how to keep your brand relevant for decades.

Asset Policing: Crucial tactics for shutting down unapproved content, managing photographers’ rights, and maintaining 100% control over your narrative.

NIL & Long-Term Wealth: Why protecting your brand now is the best insurance policy against career-ending injuries or market shifts.

The Signature Elements: How brands like UPS and Coca-Cola trademark colors and shapes to create invisible market dominance.

About Our Guest:Andrew D. Skale is a premier Intellectual Property attorney specializing in trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Known for his work with top tier athletes and global brands, Andrew simplifies complex litigation into actionable strategies for protecting income and legacy.

This is essential listening for anyone serious about turning creativity and fame into lasting, protected wealth. Stop playing defense with your brand, hit play and learn how to own the game.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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In the NFL, physicality is just the entry fee. The real separation happens in the invisible hours. In this episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we’re joined by Los Angeles Chargers safety and Stanford graduate Kendall Williamson to break down the blueprint of the modern, intellectual defender.

Kendall didn’t just make it to the league on raw talent, he engineered his way there. From navigating over 30 college offers to being a seventh-round draft pick with a point to prove, Kendall reveals how a disciplined, analytical mind is an athlete’s most dangerous weapon.

Inside this episode, we discuss: The Engineering Mindset: How Kendall’s academic background at Stanford translates to the field, analyzing angles, dissecting film, and predicting plays before they happen.

The 7th-Round Fuel: A candid look at the mental pressure of draft season and how falling to the late rounds became the ultimate motivation for relentless improvement. Veteran Mentorship: The impact of elite pros like Derwin James and Taron Johnson in shaping Kendall’s professional standard.

The Science of Recovery: How Kendall utilizes technology driven recovery, mobility work, and precision nutrition to maintain peak performance in a 17-game season.

Playing Free: The paradox of preparation, why obsessing over the nuances of the game is the only way to play instinctively and without hesitation under the bright lights.

About Our Guest: Kendall Williamson is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers. A standout scholar-athlete from Stanford University, Kendall is recognized for his high football IQ, tactical approach to the secondary, and his commitment to continuous growth both on and off the field

The game is 10% physical and 90% mental, once you master the playbook, you master the field.

Most NFL players live in a grind of uncertainty, but Demetric Felton turned that uncertainty into an empire. From being a sixth-round draft pick to becoming a "Swiss Army Knife" on the field and a trailblazing entrepreneur off of it, Demetric’s journey is the ultimate blueprint for the modern athlete.

In this episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we sit down with the former UCLA standout and NFL veteran to discuss how he navigated being overlooked, mastered multiple positions, and eventually built the technology that is changing how players learn the game.

In this episode, we explore:

The "Chalkboard" Revolution: How Demetric built Chalkboard Sports, a digital, interactive playbook platform designed to help athletes learn faster and more effectively.

The Versatility Secret: How to mentally and physically prepare to switch between Wide Receiver and Running Back at the highest level without missing a beat.

Draft Day Reality: A raw look at the anxiety, the war room emotions, and the life-changing phone call that finally came in the sixth round.

Overcoming the Odds: Thriving as a 5'9" playmaker in a league of giants and using sports psychology to stay resilient through injuries and setbacks.

The Business of Performance: Why "entrepreneurial hustle" is just as important as on field talent in today’s professional landscape.

About Our Guest:Demetric Felton is an NFL veteran, former UCLA star, and the founder of Chalkboard Sports. Known for his elite versatility and high football IQ, Demetric is now at the forefront of sports technology, helping the next generation of athletes sharpen their mental game.

Whether you’re an aspiring pro, a coach, or a sports tech enthusiast, this episode reveals how to think faster, train smarter, and turn every setback into a setup for success. Hit play to unlock the "Pro Blueprint" for mental mastery.

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The clock doesn't lie, but your heart determines the time.

Most athletes are driven by passion, but Jessica Hardy Meichtry is driven by an unshakable resolve. From the moment she accidentally fell into a pool as a young girl to the moment she stood atop the Olympic podium, Jessica’s journey has been a masterclass in overcoming the impossible.

In this episode of ESA: Unfiltered, the Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Record holder pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of competitive swimming. She shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of what it takes to break two world records in a single day, navigate career-threatening scandals, and overcome false accusations to emerge stronger than ever.

In this episode, we dive into:

The Olympic Mindset: How to maintain razor-sharp focus when the margins of victory are measured in hundredths of a second.

Technique vs. Power: The little-known secrets of elite breaststroke and freestyle that separate the good from the legendary.

Adversity & Comebacks: Navigating injuries and the mental toughness required to clear your name and return to the world stage.

The Science of the Build: Innovative approaches to training, the role of body types, and how to prepare your mind for a gold-medal performance.

Teamwork in an Individual Sport: Lessons from the Olympic Village and the power of a support system.

About Our Guest:Jessica Hardy Meichtry is an American competitive swimmer, Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist, and a former world-record holder in multiple breaststroke events. Known for her pioneering approach to training and her incredible resilience in the face of adversity, she remains one of the most respected figures in Team USA history.

Whether you’re chasing a medal, a career milestone, or a personal comeback, Jessica’s story is the blueprint for refusing to quit. Hit play to turn your obstacles into your greatest strengths.

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The game changes, but the standard doesn’t.

What does it take to survive and thrive for over a decade in the NFL? In this episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we sit down with Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Bud Dupree. From his early days in Georgia starting at age six to dominating the SEC and becoming a first-round draft pick, Bud shares the unfiltered reality of life in the league.

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a sports parent, or a die-hard fan, Bud pulls back the curtain on the mental and physical disciplines required to maintain a high-level career in the world's most physical league.

In this episode, we break down:

The Long Game: How starting at age six and playing multiple sports built the foundation for an 11-season professional career.

Organizational Culture: The transition from the Steelers to the Chargers and what really happens when you switch NFL locker rooms.

The Recovery Toolkit: Bud’s personal "pro secrets" for staying healthy, including BFR, PEMF, and the evolution of sports science.

Draft Day & Beyond: The emotional highs of being a first-round pick and the immediate shift into the business of professional sports.

The Fan Factor: A lighthearted look at the unique, unwavering intensity of East Coast fanbases like the Jets and the Eagles.

About Our Guest: Bud Dupree is a veteran NFL linebacker currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers. A former first-round pick out of Kentucky, Bud has spent over a decade as a premier edge rusher. Known for his explosive power and veteran leadership, he brings a rare perspective on the evolution of the game and the business of staying at the top.

Don’t just reach the pros—stay there. Hit play to learn the secrets of NFL durability.

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Making millions is a skill. Keeping them is a science.

In this episode of ESA: Unfiltered, we sit down with Ryan Robichaud, Director at Armanino Advisory LLC, to break down the financial glitz and glamour trap that sidelines even the greatest athletes. From the cautionary tales of icons like Allen Iverson, who famously spent $55,000 a month at the club, to the modern pressures of Instagram wealth, Ryan reveals how to build a financial fortress that outlasts the final whistle.

In this masterclass, we explore:

The Income vs. Wealth Gap: Why a massive contract is just a starting line, not the finish.

The Social Media Double-Edge: How to leverage your digital brand for endorsements without falling for lifestyle creep.

Guardrails for Greatness: Strategic decision-making and the High-Performance Audit every pro needs.

Stop playing for the hype. Start building for the legacy. Hit play to audit your financial game plan.

Presented by: @elite_legacy_leagues