Are you struggling to transition to the 'real world' after growing up as a competitive athlete? In this bi-weekly podcast, host Danielle Day has honest conversations with her guests about the lessons they've learned on their journey from athlete to adult.
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On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Allie Petersen! Allie grew up in Wisconsin and swam at University of Kentucky - go cats! Allie graduated with a Business Administration/Finance degree. She then spent two years at Lowe's as a Financial Specialist. Allie is back at Lowe's as an accountant, but her journey took a few turns along the way, including going back to school to get a Masters in Sports Administration. We talk about - how Allie developed confidence in herself while finding her identity outside of sports - Allie's journey from athlete to accountant to academic advisor back to accountant - how Allie balances her full time job as an accountant with her passions - Allie's advice for those transitioning to adulthood -- "Slow down and enjoy the transition." You can find Allie on Instagram at @alliepetersen! Check out her stories on Finance Fridays to learn more about personal finance. Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Megan Lewis! Megan grew up in Ohio and swam at University of South Carolina. She is now a trainer and fitness coach who focuses on helping retired female athletes find life after sport. Megan is a body builder herself. As you will hear, Megan's path from college swimmer to trainer was inspired by her own journey finding a balanced life. We talk about - how to find yourself when your sport used to define you - how bodybuilding fits into Megan's life - when to look for a coach - Megan's advice for those transitioning to adulthood -- "Give yourself grace." You can find Megan on Instagram at @meganlewisfitness! We also mention a great nutrition resource for former athletes - @fueling.former.athletes - and Megan's favorite podcast - Girls Gotta Eat! Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Kristy DeWitz! Kristy is an Arizona native who was a diver at Northern Arizona University where she received a variety of accolades including “Female Athlete of the Year”. She now has a thriving career as a real estate agent with her husband in Scottsdale, Arizona. As you will hear, Kristy's path from college diver to successful real estate agent took a few unexpected twists and turns along the way. We talk about knowing your own strengths and weaknesses and using them to your advantage getting comfortable quitting when a job isn't a good fit not being afraid of hearing "no" balancing your risk with having a safety net You can find Kristy on Instagram at @baby_fitgym! Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Scott Fussell! Scott attended Middle Tennessee State University and now works as the Director of Education for CSL Management in Indianapolis, Indiana. More relevant for our conversation today, Scott is the co-founder and President of The Shift Initiative. The Shift Initiative is a movement built to be a connection point to resources, programming, and conversations that shift the way we think, talk, act, and care about mental health and wellness. We talk about the freedom on the other side of your fear, being there for your loved ones in a mental health crisis, the impact of telling your story, and how important community is to our physical and mental wellbeing. We referenced some people and groups during the episode. Links to those are below - The Shift Initiative (shiftinitative.org or @shiftinitiative on Instagram) The Peyton Reikhof Foundation for Youth Hope @archie.cares Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Casey Francis! Casey swam at Penn State University where she studied Kinesiology and was a team captain. Casey took a gap year to travel and went on to attend the University of Florida where she earned her doctorate of Physical Therapy. Casey has found immense success in surf lifesaving, a sport she took up after her college swimming career was over. We talk about how to navigate a gap year (even if it wasn't what you planned), the benefits of getting involved in (and succeeding) in a new sport, and the importance of having a community of people around to support you in whatever you choose to do after college sports. If you're interested in getting into contact with Casey, send her a DM. She is @kcfrancis! Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Nick Gayes! Nick was a diving coach at the club and DI level for many years. At the same time, Nick graduated from Ball State's acclaimed journalism graphics program. Nick has also spent time in the corporate world putting his degree to use. Now, Nick combines his passion for sports and his design talents to run Springboard Creative (@springboardcreative). We talk about how we each create a personal brand each and every day, even if we aren't intentionally cultivating a personal brand. Nick shares tactical tips for developing your personal brand on and off social media! We also discuss recent changes related to name, image, and likeness in college sports and how your social media brand impacts your job search. If you're interested in the books we discuss, you can purchase “Twelve and a Half” by Gary Vaynerchuk. Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Matt Rogers! Matt spent years as a swim coach at the high school, club, and college level. He is also a certified strength and conditioning coach who now works for a financial firm in recruiting. Matt spends his spare time helping athletes find their best fit in the professional world as @thecareertourguide on Instagram. We talk about how to take advantage of the network you developed as an athlete while you create a professional career you love. You will also get tips and tricks for differences in entrepreneurship and a "9-5" job, creating a great resume and cover letter for different roles, and tactical tips for acing a job interview! If you're interested in the books we discuss, you can purchase "The E-Myth: Revisited" by: Michael E. Gerber and "Purple Cow" by Seth Godin. Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Kelly Fertel, a recent graduate and member of the University of Florida's women's swim team who is recovering from an eating disorder. You will hear about how Kelly approaches attending graduate school at the same campus where she was an athlete. Kelly is an open book as she delves into how she figured out she had an eating disorder and how she is navigating her recovery. Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Athlete to Adult, host Danielle Day speaks to Ali Galyer, her younger sister. Ali grew up in South Carolina, swam at the University of Kentucky, and recently represented New Zealand at the 2020ne Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. You will hear about the impact COVID-19 had on Ali's senior season at the University of Kentucky and the lessons she learned navigating a pandemic as a professional swimmer, including moving to New Zealand and becoming teammates with her college rivals. Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, recommend it to a friend, or leave a rating or review. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On the inaugural episode of the Athlete to Adult podcast, Host Danielle Day sits down with Olivia Huffman. Olivia grew up in Louisiana, swam at the University of Kentucky, and is pursuing a Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Counseling Clinical Mental Health at Ball State University. Olivia and Danielle discuss how shifting your perspective is important to a happy, healthy, and successful transition from Athlete to Adult. Shifting your perspective may sound simple, but it definitely isn't easy. Throughout the episode, they discuss tactical tips to shift your perspective on everything from body image to finances. Happy Listening! If you enjoyed the show, subscribe to the show and leave a rating or review. Check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, or follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult! Intro/Outro Music: "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Are you struggling to transition to the 'real world' after growing up as a competitive athlete? In this bi-weekly podcast, host Danielle Day has honest conversations with her guests who are navigating the transition from athlete to adult about the lessons they've learned along the way. We will talk about everything from making friends to personal finance. You'll leave each episode with tangible ways to improve your own life. If you're interested in listening, please subscribe to the podcast. Check out our website, www.athletetoadult.com, and follow us on Instagram @athletetoadult!
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