From Paralyzed to Purpose-Driven. At 25, Zedrick Carter was told he’d never walk again. He turned that diagnosis into divine direction. As the founder of Coach Carter Fitness, he helps others unlock their inner power, both spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. This Tuesday on Seek ELLAvation®, discover how honoring your body can become the cheat code to your next level. 🎯

Contracts & Capital: The Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon Join Linda Chatmon as she breaks down how government contracts, tech, and strategy can fund your next move—and your legacy. She’s negotiated over $13.2B in federal contracts, built an empire of brands, and helps turn influence into infrastructure.

Sometimes life throws us a curveball. A plan falls apart. A door closes. Or maybe, like tonight, an unexpected emergency happens. And in that moment, we face a choice: we can fret, or we can pivot.

 With an unexpected emergency for my guest. I gained an opportunity to speak directly to you. And I want you to remember this: To set yourself apart, show up through it all. No matter your assignment, how you complete it will determine how well the job was done! Seek ELLAvation® is a power source for change-seekers who are ready to lead, elevate, and build through sports, entertainment, business, and community to plug in. #PivotMindset #HowToPivot

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From Olympic-level activations with USA Track & Field to leading innovation at Kraft Heinz, Robert helped brands drive double-digit growth and create real impact. Passionate about bridging insight with strategy, and always moving with purpose, whether in the boardroom or on the run.

We’ve talked about power, policy, and the players. Now, we talk about positioning and how to move from surviving NIL to owning it through strategy, team, and action.

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Replay the whole NIL Series: Over four powerful segments, we traced the real story of NIL—not just the headlines, but the history, battles, and strategies shaping the future of college athletics.

📚 Segment 1: From Shadows to Spotlight – How We Got Here We started with the foundation, uncovering the legal fights and overlooked voices that cracked the NCAA’s hold on amateurism and made NIL possible.

⚖ Segment 2: Cracks in the System – Alston & Beyond We stepped into the courtroom, with Alston, and saw how legal wins shifted power, sparked chaos, and opened doors faster than athletes and institutions were prepared to walk through.

🏛 Segment 3: Power, Policy & The Players – After the Impact We examined the tug-of-war between states, the NCAA, conferences, and collectives, diving into the House Settlement and possible federal law and the policies shaping (and stalling) NIL’s growth.

💼 Segment 4: Ownership Over Opportunity – What’s Next for the Future of NIL? We closed with the call to action for athletes to move from participation to ownership—leveraging NIL for long-term value, protection, and legacy. And for the teams of playing field, off the track, off the court to step up and make this a win/win.

In the first two segments, we went from the foundation of NIL’s fight to the cracks revealed in Alston, one theme is clear: competence matters. This moment is an opportunity—but only if athletes have the right knowledge, the right team, and the discipline to get it right. Without that, deals can become traps instead of tools.

🎙 In Segment 3, we’ll break down the current House Settlement, the federal push, and where states stand in the tug-of-war for control. 🧠 Tune in ready to learn, reflect, and reframe what you thought you knew about NIL in college sports. Seek ELLAvation® is available on all major podcast platforms.

 --- 🔜 Up Next on the NIL Series: 🎧 Segment 4: Ownership, Opportunity & the Next Era Where is this all going? We’ll break down the House settlement, what NIL 2.0 could look like, and how athletes can shift from participation to possession of their value and voice.

This case is more than about scholarships. It was about athletes' rights. We move from foundation to framing. What are we building?

Tune in to find out!

Four-part series: "Power Plays: The NIL Era in College Sports."

From Shadows to Spotlight: How We Got Here. For years, college athletes gave everything: time, talent, health, and likeness while helping build a billion-dollar industry that initially focused on revenue from issuing degrees. This first segment breaks down the why and how behind the rise of NIL rights, starting with the overlooked resistance that came long before TikTok deals and jersey sales. We'll revisit key court cases like O’Bannon v. NCAA and examine how the terms “student-athlete” and "amateurism" were crafted not to honor players, but to protect the system. This is the foundation. This is the fight that shifted power. If you’ve ever wondered why NIL matters or how we got here, this is your must-listen introduction. It’s not just legal history, it’s the backstory of a movement. And the more you know, the better equipped you’ll be to make smart, empowered decisions in this evolving space.

🧠 Tune in ready to learn, reflect, and reframe what you thought you knew about NIL in college sports.

What do love, legacy, and leadership have in common? They all get tested in the courtroom. In this episode of Breakups & Business, we’re joined by Genghis Shakhan, Esq., founding partner at Shakhan & Wilkerson Law Firm. This isn’t just a conversation about law; it’s about love, loss, and the power of being legally prepared for whatever life brings, from personal to professional.

What if leadership isn’t just about strategy or success, but about identity? In this episode of "Unmasking the Leader Within," we sit down with Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland (also known as The Identity Shaper) to uncover the invisible narratives that shape how we lead, show up, and serve. Dr. Kirkland shares the personal truth behind her powerful leadership framework, Identity Dynamics®, and the urgent need for leaders, especially women of color, to reclaim every facet of who they are: personal, professional, spiritual, relational, and physical. This isn’t just about business. It’s about becoming. Because leadership isn’t a title...it’s identity in motion. Tune in if you’re ready to lead from wholeness, not wear a mask to survive the room.