GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor

On this episode I speak with Dr. Thomas Karam, a Senior Instructor within the Business School at Louisiana State University who specializes in Marketing and entrepreneurship at both the Undergraduate and MBA Level. 

Tommy has experience teaching students the importance of likability and how we must all analyze how we are perceived, aka. our "Default Look". We also learn about the work Dr. Karam has done with athletes in coaching them up to better understand their brand so they can best represent themselves at the professional level. 

This is a must listen for anyone looking to make some inroads within a career or for those feeling stuck in their development and want insight into jumpstarting their progress!

On this episode we speak with Sports Performance Consultant, Kathy Feinstein about her experience with both counseling children and their parents through sports performance anxiety, while also diving into how adults deal with transition and adversity in their lives. 

Kathy leans on 2 decades of experience within the mental health field to provide a deeper understanding on the power of building relationships, the importance of embracing change, and how we can all focus on becoming the best version of ourselves through therapy.

This episode highlights many components of mental health and self care, and I encourage anyone listening who is struggling to listen to the messages here and either reach out to myself or a working professional like Kathy!

On this episode we speak with Natalie Saimeri who is an Identity Coach seeking to help people realize their truest forms and embrace the beauty in being themselves.

A Former collegiate gymnast, Natalie achieved All-American status and won National Team titles throughout college, but we learn about how dark and difficult life after elite sport can truly become, while discovering the value in the rise back up from the bottom

We cover how many of us are living life with a “mask” on and struggling to be our truest self due to influences like social media, but learn that there are steps to learning to love who we truly are!

On this episode we speak with Olympic Champion, Kaitlin Sandino on her incredible swimming career, the work she has done for the Jessie Rees Foundation using her platform as a role model for children, and also we learn about her new book, Golden Glow which is OUT NOW!

We get some unique takes from Kaitlin in regards to the way in which she pursued the ultimate goal of becoming an Olympic Champion, the way she has prioritized balance within her life since day 1, and her wonderful outlook on how we should all aspire to treat one another. 

Be sure to go and learn more about Kaitlins' story by purchasing and reading her book, Golden Glow, which is available now from all major suppliers!

On this first episode of Season 3 I sit down with an old friend, Charlie Turner who, along with long time friend, Lee Forster have built Neat Nutrition - www.neat-nutrition.co over the past 4 years out of London, England.

Neat Nutrition has grown in an international company now as it has strong growth in Europe and has been steadily doing the same in the US for the past 6 months. The company represents a mission of living the best life you can and the role that nutrition can play in allowing you to be as active as possible.

Charlie & Lee are former British National Team Swimmers and their story is one that offers incredible insight into the troubles that come with starting any career after a life as an athlete, the identity struggles that one must deal with, and the need to find purpose in your life again.

Charlie and I cover some fantastic content regarding the rise of Neat Nutrition, the role that his elite level swimming has played in the companies success, and the many ways taking on a company has forced him to grow as a professional.  

On the final episode of this series I speak with Colby Schinto who is a certified NBPA Agent at the young age of 26, making her the youngest ever woman to hold such a certification!

We discuss her story of the past 4 years where she left college and took advantage of the opportunities life presented her, experimented with a "safer" career choice, and then found clarity in her career when she realized what she truly wanted to do

This is a very relatable and insightful discussion for anyone either just leaving college and wondering what the next 4 years will look like, or for anyone who feels they may be in need of a career change.

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with 23 year old, Justin Volman who has built a global baseball scouting analytics company in just 3 years.

Once a standout Lacrosse player who saw his career cut short due to injury, Justins' story is one of a hardworking and motivated individual who was simply willing to do whatever it took to make his company a success. 

One of the major talking points we cover is the value Justin puts on developing connections with people within your field, but also individuals that are simply a success story themselves that might be able to teach you a thing or two. 

It is clear Justin will throw himself into any situation if it has the ability to either help his development or the future of Evolution Metrix!

On this episode I speak with Eric Smith, the Financial Literacy Coach who specializes in presenting to large groups the fundamentals to Financial Success for those who about to start earning on a larger scale. 

A unique and selfless teacher, Eric provides a service to many soon-to-be-graduating student-athletes & professional athletes just earning money for the first time... and asks for nothing except their undivided attention in return!

We learn the value of establishing your "why" to help solidify what your passion in life is, how this can help you chase significance in what you do, and the importance of staying focused on your situation in life so as to best optimize your finances!

On this episode we speak with Payball Founder & Creator, Pete Makover on how he has used Faith & Passion to get his App off the ground and into the world of organized sports!!

A software professional by nature, Pete took 2 decades worth of experience into his personal venture and he tells us all about he has gotten to where he is today. 

Specifically, we discuss the importance of starting projects only when we have the foundations to grow, how he has valued networking during his company growth, and the ways in which sport has played an integral part in his identity as a working professional today

I sit down with Brian & Scott Hoffer this week, the founders of HofForce.com which is an Athlete Development service targeting adolescents who need to develop the right habits for athletic success. These 2 brothers are simply passionate about helping people reach the highest levels in whatever sport they may be pursuing. 

We discuss their "common sense" & "Practical" methods, where the passion for what they do comes from, & the importance of building a service they truly love to deliver and represent.