What Are You Sporting About?

What Are You Sporting About?

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What Are You Sporting About? episodes

  • Ep.# 111 - Entitlement: The Pros & Cons with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? If you missed the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th, you're going to want to get the All Access Pass to receive the amazing nuggets and gems from our experts. Visit https://bit.ly/NILCOMBINE-ALLACCESS where you can receive access to the digital recording vault, the playbook, and receive a copy of our bestselling book - Athletes Making Moves.

    Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

    DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

    DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

    Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

    DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recoverylaw article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

    To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

    28 min
  • Ep. #110 – Reid Meyer – Co-Founder & CEO of Athletes to Athletes on the concept 40 vs 4 with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes.

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? If you missed the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th, you're going to want to get the All Access Pass to receive the amazing nuggets and gems from our experts. Visit https://bit.ly/NILCOMBINE-ALLACCESS where you can receive access to the digital recording vault, the playbook, and receive a copy of our bestselling book - Athletes Making Moves.

    Reid Meyer is the CEO & Co-Founder of Athletes to Athletes, a consulting agency designed to assist high-school student-athletes who wish to pursue college athletics. Athletes to Athletes addresses the academic, athletic, social, and financial aspects of the student-athlete to help find the best college fit for all four aspects, not just one.

    Reid is a former Division I and Junior College baseball player at Texas Tech University, Weatherford College. He earned his B.S. in Kinesiology and his M.Ed. in Sports Management from the University of Texas. He is also a certified College Counselor.

    Connect with Reid Meyer on LinkedIn

    About Sivonnia DeBarros

    Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

    40 min
  • Ep: #109 - The Power of Positive & Negative Messaging with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? If you missed the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th, you're going to want to get the All Access Pass to receive the amazing nuggets and gems from our experts. Visit https://bit.ly/NILCOMBINE-ALLACCESS where you can receive access to the digital recording vault, the playbook, and receive a copy of our bestselling book - Athletes Making Moves.

    Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

    DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

    DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

    Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

    DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recoverylaw article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

    To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

    To join the Athletes Making Moves course register here.

    16 min
  • Ep.# 108 - Taneka Rubin - Pro WBB Athlete on the Power of Building & Maintaining Relationships with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? If you missed the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th, you're going to want to get the All Access Pass to receive the amazing nuggets and gems from our experts. Visit https://bit.ly/NILCOMBINE-ALLACCESS where you can receive access to the digital recording vault, the playbook, and receive a copy of our bestselling book - Athletes Making Moves.

    Taneka Rubin is a professional basketball player overseas, entrepreneur, and author of the book, Winners Win.

    Taneka graduated from Florida A&M University (FAMU) with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. She also graduated from the University of East London with a Master’s in International Business. Taneka has lived in five different countries where she’s learned to appreciate the beauty of cultural differences. She uses her experiences on and off the court to encourage and inspire the next generation.

    Connect with Taneka on Instagram.

    About Sivonnia DeBarros

    Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

    26 min
  • Ep.# 107 - Dominique Onu - UCLA WBB Athlete on Monetizing NIL with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? If you missed the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th, you're going to want to get the All Access Pass to receive the amazing nuggets and gems from our experts. Visit https://bit.ly/NILCOMBINE-ALLACCESS where you can receive access to the digital recording vault, the playbook, and receive a copy of our bestselling book - Athletes Making Moves.

    Dominique Onu is a Women's Basketball athlete for UCLA. 

    (Information from UCLA's website)

    2020-21

    Appeared in 16 games this past season after enrolling early … Played her true freshman season at UCLA in what should have been her senior year of high school … Made her UCLA debut in the team’s road victory against Oregon, logging seven minutes and converting her first collegiate basket (Jan. 3) … Scored eight points and grabbed a pair of rebounds against Utah the following week (Jan. 10) … Put up eight points on 4-for-7 shooting in UCLA’s road victory over Washington on Feb. 7 … Scored a career-high nine points in the Bruins’ blowout victory over USC (Feb. 26) … Converted a transition layup to give Charisma Osborne her 10th assist and a triple-double for the game … Played 19 minutes in the Bruins’ NCAA Tournament First Round win over Wyoming (Mar. 22).

    High School
    Ranked 26th on ESPN's 2021 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings ... Becomes the third top-30 recruit to sign with UCLA over the last three years ... Played at Blair Academy (NJ) ... Helped lead the Buccaneers to an NJISAA State title in 2020 ... As a junior, put up 15.8 points per game in Blair's 26-5 campaign ... Notched double-digit scoring performances in 26 games, including a season-high 30 points in the team's win over Lincoln Prep (Canada) on Dec. 21.

    About the Host, Sivonnia DeBarros

    Sivonnia DeBarros is a first-generation lawyer and Protector of Athletes. She's the author of two bestselling books, Athletes Making Moves & What Are You Sporting About? and the Host of What Are You sporting About. To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

    To join the Athletes Making Moves course register here.

    22 min
  • Ep.#106 - Yosef Ngowe - Lacrosse Athlete on Monetizing Name, Image, & Likeness

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? If you missed the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th, you're going to want to get the All Access Pass to receive the amazing nuggets and gems from our experts. Visit https://bit.ly/NILCOMBINE-ALLACCESS where you can receive access to the digital recording vault, the playbook, and receive a copy of our bestselling book - Athletes Making Moves.

    Yosef Ngowe is a first-generation Uganda-American Division 1 Lacrosse athlete. Yosef dedicates Lacrosse to saving his life as he battled suicidal thoughts at a young age. Although lacrosse gave him an escape from the emotional turmoil, Yosef also faced adversity as an African-American athlete often dealing with racism. Yosef states that lacrosse not only taught him how to overcome adversity, but it gave him confidence to face it. Lacrosse further shined a light on Yosef's leadership qualities that has taken him to new heights as Vantage Sports Head of Marketing.

    Yosef is also a social media influencer with a desire to support other athletes by giving them a platform to build their confidence and also monetize their NIL.


    About the Host, Sivonnia DeBarros

    Sivonnia DeBarros is a first-generation lawyer and Protector of Athletes. She's the author of two bestselling books, Athletes Making Moves & What Are You Sporting About? and the Host of What Are You sporting About. To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

    To join the Athletes Making Moves course register here.


    22 min
  • Ep#105 -NILCOMBINE - Expert Knowledge helping athletes monetize, leverage, and protect their NIL.

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? If you missed the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th, you're going to want to get the All Access Pass to receive the amazing nuggets and gems from our experts. Visit https://bit.ly/NILCOMBINE-ALLACCESS where you can receive access to the digital recording vault, the playbook, and receive a copy of our bestselling book - Athletes Making Moves.

    Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

    DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

    DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

    Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

    DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recoverylaw article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

    To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

    To join the Athletes Making Moves course register here.



    13 min
  • Ep.#104 - Identifying & Protecting Your Brand with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? Join the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th. Register Now at www.athletesmakingmoves.com/nilcombine

    Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

    DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

    DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

    Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

    DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recoverylaw article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

    To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

    To join the Athletes Making Moves course register here.


    11 min
  • Ep. #103 - Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes - Creating Budgets & Financial Institution Relationships

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? Join the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th. Register Now at www.athletesmakingmoves.com/nilcombine

    Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

    DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

    DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

    Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

    DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recoverylaw article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

    To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

    To join the Athletes Making Moves course register here.

    15 min
  • Ep.# 102 - Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes - You Have Not Because You Ask Not

    Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? Join the First annual NILCOMBINE on July 29 and 30th. Register Now at www.athletesmakingmoves.com/nilcombine

    Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008.

    DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

    DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

    Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

    DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recoverylaw article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

    To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

    To join the Athletes Making Moves course register here.

    8 min

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