SportsEpreneur

Teresa Brown shares space with Lisa Bonta Sumii in this episode of SportsEpreneur for a candid discussion about mental health–specifically struggles related to body dysmorphia. She is a high-performing powerlifter, and she also works as an elementary school teacher. Her passion for the sport and for teaching truly shines through in her voice.

A major topic covered in this episode that we want to bring attention to:

“female athlete triad” | A combination of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, commonly seen in adolescent and young adult female athletes.

Teresa is open about her struggles with body dysmorphia related to her sport and she is a proponent of therapy. She acknowledges the “line between living your life and also recognizing that [she] wanted to compete at the highest level possible” (13:57). Once entering the powerlifting arena, she was “absolutely addicted from day one” (6:52). She found a community around powerlifting and gained a sense of fulfillment in the competition atmosphere. She believes that we need to “recognize our bodies for what they are able to do and perform for us” (8:52). Teresa makes real connections in this episode with her unfiltered honesty.

Teresa has overcome body dysmorphia and physical injuries throughout the course of her career. She was able to accept the fact that she needed more than just the sport and that it could not be her “everything” (34:09). She has always been able to bounce back and pursue her passions despite obstacles. “Our stories in life impact our purpose and our passion” (26:58) and these stories deserve to be told.

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. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

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More content on Mental Health:

Let’s Connect:

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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The creativity happening in the NFT space is fascinating! So when my guys at Distinction Agency reached out about a conversation with one of the founders of OutKast NFT, I was all over it! You must see what they are creating at OutKast NFT.

Web3 | So Many Questions! | Let’s Start a Podcast Series

Web3 is happening so fast—or at least that’s what it seems like. In actuality, there is time—a lot of time. It’s very early in the Web3 world. And it’s also very confusing (maybe because there are so many buzzwords or maybe it’s because there are a lot of people promising a bright future). I’d say it’s best to talk to those in the space. And that’s where this Web3 dialogue (podcast series) is coming from. It’s an opportunity to share space with those that have experience, stories, and proof of concept related to all-things Web3.

Web3 & NFT’s | Exploring and Discovering with OutKast NFT Co-Founder

So let’s learn about Web3 and the entire infrastructure including NFT’s, Crypto, the Metaverse. Let’s be open to it. I’m not one to suggest running out and buying a bunch of land in the Metaverse, but I would suggest paying attention to it, ask questions, and then see what interests you. The creativity and the opportunity is what got me. I hope this episode helps you understand it a bit more—or if you are already in the Web3 world, I hope this episode opens you into a new part of the community.

Topics covered: Sports bring people together, a sense community, Buffalo sports, Denver sports, the anatomy of a sport fan, attorney’s creating content, embracing “differences”, being who you want in the metaverse, gaming and esports, what is an NFT, the development of the name “OutKast”, learning through podcasting, the passion for Anime, Anime’s impact on children, starting with content creation, OpenSea, digital personas, Tatted Lawyer, turning physical art into an NFT, what is a smart contract, how smart contracts might disrupt the legal industry, music and song lyrics as an NFT, NFT marketplace, Andrometa Metaverse, Ethereum vs Fiat currency, athletes and NFT’s, sports is the ultimate icebreaker, selling houses on the Blockchain, the novels “Snow Crash” and “Ready Player One”, being open to Web3, college not keeping up with the increased costs, owning your content, podcast as in NFT, podcasting in the metaverse, the TikTok algorithm, and more!

SportsE.io Podcast Guest: OutKast and Co-Founder Michael Christine, Tatted Lawyer

Michael Christine, aka ‘Tatted Lawyer’ is forging his own path in the metaverse. Throughout his career as a Miami based attorney, he set his own standards by embracing his differences and utilizing them for a greater good. Michael has been recognized as one of the Nation’s Top 40 under 40 Black Attorneys. He has channeled his “passion and energy” into a fulfilling career. He practices law and is a co-founder of the OutKast NFT Collection. And that’s where this episode takes off from!

Besides all that has already been mentioned, we believe this episode shows how content can start a conversation that fosters an environment that is conducive to learning. The conversation flows to important topics surrounding this digital wave such as parenting, real world values, and creativity in a digital world.

As our guest and co-founder of OutKast NFT would say, “the message is clear, the NFT world is here to stay, and it is revolutionizing the art world every day.” Michael Christine is a believer in the idea that you “don’t have to be what society expects” and you are free “to be your own person”, especially in the metaverse. There is a sense of community among those in the metaverse and the growing popularity of NFTs has only flourished in this renaissance — of the art world. This digital metaverse is ever-changing and so is the conversation.

Athletes and NFT’s Unite | OutKast NFT Project

OutKast is currently partnering with AJ Dillon of the Packers, Jevon Holland of the Miami Dolphins, Hunter Long of the Miami Dolphins, Erica Wheeler of the WNBA, Mckenzie Milton of Florida State, and more.

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Celebrating Black Heritage Month with the first black president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

“We can cope with adversity and we can navigate uncertainty. And maintain our health and wellness and in some instances, thrive, even in the midst of challenging situations.” (19:53) – Dr. Kensa Gunter

In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Dr. Kensa Gunter, a metro-Atlanta area licensed clinical and sport/performance psychologist.

Dr. Gunter believes that maintaining mental health is just as important as an athlete’s physical health. Also in this episode:

– Mental health is a state of well-being — Dr. Gunter discusses how we have resources to both maintain and restore it.

– Dr Gunter points to the importance of letting people be who they are in the “lived experience”.

– In Dr. Gunter’s words, Black Heritage Month is a time for everyone to take note of the “excellence within the black community” and she certainly embodies that excellence.

Dr. Kensa Gunter as described on the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) website:

Dr. Kensa Gunter is a licensed psychologist and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). In her Atlanta based private practice, she works with athletes providing individual counseling and sport psychology services. She has worked with athletes from individual and team sports competing at high school, collegiate, & professional levels. Dr. Gunter also provides consultation services to local organizations and serves as the clinical sport psychologist for a Division-I athletic department and local professional sport organizations.

Dr. Gunter is passionate about helping people particularly related to enhancing mental performance and decreasing the stigma around mental health. She is an advocate for cultural diversity and for being more intentional about inclusion in the context of sport and society.

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. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Websites you should for sure check out:

More content on Mental Health:

Let’s Connect:

That’s a wrap:

Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

Dan Soviero, Founder and CEO of Signature Athletics joins the SportsEpreneur podcast to take on all topics related to that amazing line, “sports have the power to change lives for the better.”

There are many obstacles we all encounter in life, and in this introspective conversation with Dan Soviero, we hear stories of going deaf in one ear, being kicked out of school two times, not being allowed to play school sports, and managing depression. Basically, enough obstacles that may cause one to throw in the towel. Dan did anything but that…

Episode topics discussed by Dan and SportsEpreneur podcast host, Eric Kasimov:

Not playing sports due to a pandemic and other reasons | deep depression | having a guiding north star | fathers | how sports have the power to change lives for the better | therapy | Signature Athletics & Signature Lacrosse | why to appear on podcasts | making content for your kids | not being afraid to pick up the phone | youth sports | handling parents during youth sports events | the future of lacrosse | taking reading seriously | doing one thing better | and much more.

We strive for this conversation to provide more context and different content than you’ll find anywhere else in regards to this entrepreneur…this SportsEpreneur → Dan Soviero | thanks to Dan for engaging in this wide-open dialogue.

More about the featured guest: Dan Soviero | Founder & CEO of Signature Athletics

Starting in his college dorm room, Dan Soviero built a team of former NCAA teammates, who were as passionate about giving back to the sport as he is. They created the “Signature Premium Ball”, which quickly became the most trusted ball in the NCAA, the Official Ball of Professional Lacrosse, and the Official Ball of Federation of International Lacrosse.

Today, Signature has sold over 10 million lacrosse balls and is taking the same “Problem-solving” approach; to build innovative products, distribute them in disruptive ways, to progress the experience of the sport, and make the sport more accessible. Signature is now a direct to player sports brand changing how players get gear and custom uniforms. The Signature Partner Program team stores are taking the hassle out of ordering uniforms with multiple sports next up in Signature’s exciting journey.

Dan played Division 1 Lacrosse at St John’s University, where he started Signature from his dorm room before he transferred to the University of Tampa.

More about Dan: Selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 | Featured in NBC News, Thrive Global, Big Time Daily

Dan’s Websites & Social Media | Signature Lacrosse Website | Signature Lacrosse Facebook | Signature Lacrosse Instagram | Dan’s LinkedIn | Dan’s Instagram

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The pain you endure in life is a part of your journey toward your purpose! Our guest, Sylvester Long, Jr has a goal is to help you turn your pain into your purpose!

In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Sylvester Long, Jr, motivational speaker, author, and former athlete.

Sylvester shares his stories that include bullying, dyslexia, and therapy.

More about Sylvester from his LinkedIn page:

“My goal is to share my testimony and let others know that the pain we experience in life is temporary. Even though the pain is temporary, and it hurts, it is a part of our journey and our purpose and vision that is defined, designed, and destined for our lives!”

Recent tweets from Sylvester:

@PurposedPain

Sometimes GROWTH Requires New COMPANY New LOCATIONS & New MINDSETS

Your presence on earth is proof that you are necessary. You have value. You have an assignment. You have a purpose!

Don’t give up! Things will not be easy! Continue to push with perseverance to purpose!

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. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Useful web pages from this episode:

More content on Mental Health:

Let’s Connect:

That’s a wrap:

Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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John Wooden. Anyone in sports and entrepreneurship has at some point read or studied the great John Wooden. And some have had the privileged to be mentored by John Wooden. Steve Lavin is one of those fortunate people that not only learned from Coach Wooden, but he shares the lessons learned often — including in this SportsEpreneur podcast episode focused on John Wooden stories. Thank you, Coach Lav!

This SportsMatterz podcast episode features incredible stories told by Steve Lavin about the greatest basketball coach ever and one of the most well-known and respected leaders and mentors, John Wooden. This SportsMatterz episode is from the podcast conversation featuring coach and broadcast analyst, Steve Lavin.

Listen to that full episode here: ClutchTimeout | Steve Lavin | Leading From Inside the Huddle

Coach Lavin has spent time with both the UCLA Bruins and St. Johns University as the Head Basketball Coach. And is currently an analyst with Fox Sports and CBS Turner.

Also in this episode is Coach Alan Major. Our relationship with Coach Maj started on Twitter many years ago and has led to many conversations, podcast recordings, and even new connections, like this one with Coach Steve Lavin. We are grateful for our friendship with Coach Alan Major. Be sure to check out more episodes featuring Coach Alan Major:

ClutchTimeout | Thad Matta | Championship Culture Stories

ClutchTimeout | Fran Fraschilla | Leading Through Adversity

SE34 | Coach Alan Major | Talking the Great Game of Basketball

What is SportsMatterz

Welcome to SportsMatterz, a SportsEpreneur Podcast Series bringing you focused content on a significant thought or topic related to the world of sports and entrepreneurship.

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.