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On this episode, my guest was my business partner Amanda Carter. She's a dually licensed financial professional. We talked a lot about her entrepreneurship journey. Also, how her career in the music industry and tech led her to the financial industry. We ended the episode by playing Rapid-Fire Questions! Recorded on 1/22/23. IG: @jackonovan Amanda's IG: @thatsmandi Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode, my guest was Tonia Brown. She's a meteorologist and entrepreneur. We talked a lot about what made her want to study meteorology, her time at Mississippi State, business, and how she came up with the motto "fight the storm". We ended the episode by playing Rapid-Fire Questions! Recorded on 9/25/22. IG: @jackonovan Tonia's IG: @toniatalks Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode, my guest was Brittney Dias. She's an entrepreneur, author, and University of Washington alum. We talked a lot about personal growth, why she started writing, the importance of children learning about entrepreneurship, and her new book Ava and Mae: The Fabulous Fashion Show. We ended the episode with a new game I created just for this episode: Name That Food! You don't want to miss this one. Especially, the game at the end lol. Recorded on 8/27/22 IG: @jackonovan Brittney's IG: @booksbybrittd Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode, I was joined by the one and only Isabella Nino aka. Drooling Goddess. She's a chef, author, entrepreneur, and a University of Florida alum. We talked a lot about personal growth, why she started cooking, and her debut novel Food for All. We ended the episode with a new game I created just for this episode: Name That Food! You don't want to miss this one. Especially, the game at the end lol. Recorded on 9/2/22 IG: @jackonovan Isabella's IG: @droolinggoddess Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode, I spoke with Samantha Barretto a real estate professional and artist. We talked about her journey to the real estate industry, her upbringing, and how she got into art. We ended the episode with Rapid-Fire Questions. Recorded on 8/20/22 IG: @jackonovan Samantha's IG: @artbybarretto Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode, I was joined by Maddie Kuchar a real estate professional and Nebraska-Lincoln alum. We talked a lot about personal growth, what it's like living in a college town and developing certain mindsets in business. We ended the episode with Rapid-Fire Questions. Recorded on 8/6/22 IG: @jackonovan Maddie's IG: @maddiekuchar Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode, I was joined by Elijaah Goins, The Ohio State University (SNF voice). Hopefully, some of you caught that joke. Eli is a two-time OSU alum and we talked about his journey as a walk-on for the OSU football team, why he chose to become a pharmacist, and his NFL training camp experience. There are also some fun tidbits for those of you who are interested in entrepreneurship. We ended the episode with a truly interesting edition of Rapid-Fire Questions. Recorded on 7/17/22 IG: @jackonovan Eli's IG: @eyesoneli Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

In this episode, I sat down with Thays Lima a Disciple of Christ, an author, and a full-time entrepreneur/business owner. She tells us a little bit about her new book and her entrepreneurship journey, and we even get to meet Lil Thays. We ended the episode with a truly interesting edition of Rapid-Fire Questions. Recorded on 7/10/22 IG: @jackonovan Thays's IG: @thaysmslima Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

In this episode, I sat down with Marcus Chan an entrepreneur and B2B sales coach. Marcus has been featured in Forbes and Yahoo Finance while also being recognized as a top sales influencer by Salesforce. We talked about his upbringing and how he got into sales, different strategies for being productive before ending the episode by playing Rapid-Fire Questions. Recorded on 6/29/21 IG: @jackonovan Marcus's IG: @therealmarcuschan Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

In this episode, I sat down with Cory Yriarte an entrepreneur, medical sales professional, and Boise State football alum. Cory talked about his time playing football at Boise State during the BCS title era and how was it building a title contender. I also gained incredible insight into some of the most incredible stories surrounding the team. We ended the episode by playing Rapid-Fire Questions. You don't want to miss this episode, especially if you are a college football fan. Recorded on 4/16/22 IG: @jackonovan Cory's IG: @cory Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

I'm not going to lie. This episode was so fun to record so I thought it was only right to make it the Season 3 opener. My friend Noah makes his second guest appearance on my podcast to talk about romantic relationships. We go pretty in-depth on a lot of topics from the concept of soulmates, to having standards in relationships and the importance of growing from certain dating experiences. We ended the episode by playing Real Talk or That's Cap. Recorded on 3/20/22 IG: @jackonovan Elizabeth's IG: @scotty2heat Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

In this episode, I spoke with the CEO of Rise Digital Marketing Agency, Mount Pisgah Co-Founder, and Word by Lolo host Elizabeth Hildago. We talked a lot about identity and the various identity shifts we have both made since we have known one another. She told me the story behind her love for design and creative work, how she started her podcast and how she realized vulnerability is her superpower, not a weakness. This episode is sure to give you some fresh perspectives on personal development. Lastly, we finished the episode with some Rapid-Fire Questions. Recorded on 3/22/22 IG: @jackonovan Elizabeth's IG: @classichidalgo Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I spoke with Madison Gorgone a SoCal realtor and California State Fullerton alum. We talked a lot about her time at California State Fullerton, how she got into real estate, her previous career as an event planner and how she goes about developing relationships with clients. Then we finished the episode with some Rapid-Fire Questions. Recorded on: 6/30/21 IG: @jackonovan Madison's IG: @madisongorgone Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This time I bring back Chiedu and Wande to talk about some of our funniest, craziest and most interesting stories from college. Then we finished the episode with another game of Real Talk or That's Cap. If you're looking for a light-hearted episode full of laughs, then you definitely need to check this episode out! Recorded on: 6/20/21 IG: @jackonovan Wande's IG: @wandewizzy Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 will be out Sept 2022! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I spoke with verified travel expert, Sarah Dandashy who has over 18 years of luxury hotel experience. We talked about her new book Hospitality from Within that dives into the minds of several of hospitality and travel's brightest minds, her time in undergrad at Georgetown University as well as several nuggets about the travel industry. At the end we played Rank Em. I highly encourage you not to miss this one! Recorded on: 5/31/21 IG: @jackonovan Sarah's IG: @askaconcierge Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 will be out May 2022! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I spoke with Otis Byrd, founder of Excelsius Financial and a member of World Financial Group. We talked about his journey into finances, how to build a big business and at the end played "Rank Em". Recorded on: 5/25/21 IG: @jackonovan Otis's IG: @iam_odb85 Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 is on the way! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I spoke with Rahkim Sabree about writing, entrepreneurship, speaking among many other things. It was interesting hearing Rahkim's journey into entrepreneurship and how his strong relationship with his grandfather not only taught him a lot about money but life as well. You don't want to miss all the nuggests of information in this episode for sure. And at the end we played one of everyone's favorite games "Welcome to the Dinner Table". Also Rahkim's new book "I Fired my Boss" is available on pre-sale now. Recorded on: 5/13/21 IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Rahkim's IG: @rahkimsabree Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 is on the way! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I spoke with Megan Gallagher an author, model, artist motivational speaker who's done three TED Talks. We talked about her journey as an author and speaker, why she's so passionate about mental health and her new book "How to Thrive in the Virtual Classroom". Then we ended the episode playing the classic "Welcome to the Dinner Table". Recorded on: April 29, 2021 IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Megan's IG: @meganwgallagher Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 is on the way! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 Megan's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Virtual-Classroom-Megan-Gallagher-ebook/dp/B093TMK2R8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I spoke with Hofstra women's golf player and Golf Week magazine contributor Averee Dovsek. We talked abut the importance of hard work, what's it like working in sports media and we wrapped up the episode playing everyone's favorite game "Welcome to the Dinner Table". Averee is also the host of the Why you Suck at Golf podcast. Recorded on: February 24, 2021 IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Averee's IG: @averee_dovsek Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 is on the way! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I spoke with recent Toni Bianco, a recent Syracuse alum and UC San Diego Athletics Communications Assistant about gender roles and how they play into the collegiate experience. We also talked about her love for martial arts and the Karate Kid franchise which inspired her to start the Queen Cobra podcast. Recorded on: February 23, 2021 IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Toni's IG: @queencobrapod Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 is on the way! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I got a chance to speak with speaker, author and event planner Layllen Sawyer. We spoke about Layllen's time at Midwestern State University and how the lessons she took from college helped her grow and evolve. I enjoyed learning more about how she created Layd Spaces, her mindset when it comes to event planning and she even taught about the confidence muscle. Recorded on: February 23rd, 2020 IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Layllen's IG: @layllen Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 is on the way! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I talk to my Shawn Garrett a Wellness Consultant for Mental Health at UC San Francisco and a Behavioral Therapist. We talked about what it's like being black students at PWIs and how those experiences really effected our collegiate careers and views on specific topics. Before we ended the episode we played "Rank Em" where Shawn gave his top 5 lessons he learned about himself through his experience going to Azusa Pacific University (APU). IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Shawn's IG: @shwn.grrtt Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. Book 2 is on the way! https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I talk to my friend George Bell a serial entrepreneur, UK alum, esports enthusiast and hoophead. George has an amazing story. He's a guy who's been driven to win by any means necessary just like his idol the late great Kobe Bryant. We talked about what it's like being an entrepreneur in college, his views on some of his business ventures and what it truly means to have the "Mamba Mentality" among other things. Before we ended the episode playing "Rank Em" where George gave his top 5 lessons he learned about entrepreneurship in college. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog George's IG: @gfortune_500 Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This episode I sat with ASU student and singer Jillian Rose. We talked about her music career, how she goes about writing songs and the time it takes to juggle her music career with being a college student. Before, ending the episode playing THIS OR THAT: JILLIAN ROSE EDITION. My favorite part of the episode was definitely listening to Jillian talk about the major points in her life that led to her want to pursue her music career. You'll especially love this one if you ever wondered how people get started in the music industry. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Jillian's IG: @jillianrose.official Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

The season two opener features Joella Roberts. And I highly encourage you listen to this one. Joella is University of District of Colombia alum and co=founder of Migration Matters. The first organization to center undocumented immigrants at an HBCU. We talked about diversity on college campuses, the unjust treatment of undocumented immigrants in America, outdated education principles and much more. Afterwards we ended the episode with Joella telling me the five activists she'd invite to dinner in "Welcome to the Dinner Table". IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Joella's IG: @joellaaa_ Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

The season one finale features my two good friends Yodit Woldegebriel and Madisen Carter. We talked about dating in college but this time through the female perspective. If you all thought my last dating in college episode was good this one might even be better. Yodit and Madisen even flipped the script a few times and asked me quite a few questions too. I guess that's what happens when three journalists get on a podcast together. The three of us discussed situationships, lessons learned from dating in college among other topics before ending the episode by playing "REAL TALK or That's CAP". IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Yodit's IG: @yodiiii Madisen's IG: @madisencarter Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I talk to former professional basketball player Montae Harris. We dove into what drove him to succeed growing up and his love for basketball, why he chose Grace Christian University and his journey playing basketball overseas. At the end we played "Rank Em" ranking his top 5 favorite college basketball teams. This episode was full of laughs and several gems to really make you understand the importance of not taking your gifts for granted. Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Montae's IG: @_mharris5 Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I got the pleasure to sit down with life coach Jasmine Rice. We talked about her experience going to University of Kansas and how that led to her journey to become a life coach. We also talked a lot about the different transitions that happen over the course of college. Especially life after college. Before finishing up the episode with Welcome to the Dinner Table. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Jasmine's IG: @good.things.are.gonna.come Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 goodthingsaregonnacome.com/contact to get Jasmine's free e-book "7 Self-Care Tips You Know You Should Be Doing...BUT AREN'T" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I got the pleasure to have Yoel Aynalem on the show (host of Yoel's Hangouts). He and I talk about how college isn't for everyone. Yoel told me about his time in college. why he chose to not finish his degree at Oregon State University, his journey with photography and film and his philanthropy work as well. This conversation was full of gems. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Yoel's IG: @yoelaynalem Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This episode was my first time having a fellow author on the show. Kaleigh Garaffa is currently a senior at Marist University and author of Las Locas: The Madwomen which comes out next month. We talked about her first novel that is fictional story based on the Dirty War in Argentina, her love for writing and what mysterious figures would she invite to have dinner with her. This one is worth the wait. PS: This episode was recorded in January. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Kaleigh's IG: @kaleighauthor Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This episode is fire. I had the pleasure of speaking to Anthony Trucks a former NFL linebacker and Oregon alum who's now a transformation coach. He taught me about his SHIFT method which he uses to help his clients improve their lives. While also sharing some of his interesting life stories playing football and dealing with adversity. He's truly made a major SHIFT in his life countless times. He dropped some amazing nuggets and we had a bunch of laughs too. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Anthony's IG: @anthonytrucks Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode I spoke with Jared Dillinger a 12 year pro, 7-time PBA champ who's played on the Philippines National Team. Jared talked to me about his transition from Air Force to the University of Hawaii, his time in college and all the things he's learned from playing basketball. Jared's my first international guest too. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Jared's IG: @jdaredevil2 Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

I sat with "Your #Homegirl" Aspen Potter a California real estate agent about her time in college as a collegiate volleyball player and how she developed her love for real estate. We talk about how she plans to grow her real estate business, lessons we both learned in college and we drop a few personal development gems too. Then we finish up with TWO games instead of one. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Aspen's IG: @aspenpotterhomes Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This episode is full of so many gems. I spoke with Erica Hanner about health and wellness and learned so much. She taught me so much about health and wellness just through our short conversation. You don't want to miss this one. She gave some great health tips, talked about how to stay healthy in college and explained the phenomenon known as "blue zones". IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Erica's IG: @ericajadehealth Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

Before, Warner Trejo was a social media expert, host of the "Stay in the Big" podcast, business owner, my mentor and business partner he was a JUCO soccer player before transferring to Azusa Pacific University. Warner spoke to me about his humble beginnings and how he learned how to make his money work for him. If you enjoy personal development and love money. You won't want to miss this episode. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Warner's IG: @warnertrejo Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

Bryana Medina has played soccer majority of her life until just recently. College athlete now a reporter for the Cal State Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Bulletin. Bryana and I talked about transitioning from being a student-athlete to a regular student, her dreams of being in the entertainment industry, got to see who she'd invite to dinner in "Welcome to the Dinner Table" and much more. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Bryana's IG: @iambx3_ Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This is easily the funniest episode I've shot thus far. My friends Chiedu and Wande came on the show to talk about dating in college. We talked about single life vs being cuffed, told several wild dating stories and we played "Real Talk or That's Cap" to finish up the episode. All my episodes have been great thus far but, you absolutely got to listen to this whole thing. They are either going to put you on game or have you dying laughing. But, it'll probably be both. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Wande's IG and snap: @wandewizzy Chiedu's snap: @chiedu00 Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This episode I talk with my friend Noelle about why she decided to go to grad school. And what went into her decision to stay at Alabama to get her MBA oppose to go somewhere else for grad school. We also play Welcome to the Dinner Table but gave it an Alabama spin. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Noelle IG: @noelle_munao Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

Every person throughout the course of history has battled with an adversary called adversity. This week's guest is one of my best friends Sheen Turner. Sheen has been through it all from his dad being incarcerated at an early age while growing up in East St. Louis, Illinois to now being a graduate student at the University of Missouri studying Public Health. A true boss in every sense of the word. This episode right here is going to hit your soul. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

Yes, I named this episode after the classic tv show "Boy Meets World" (1993-2000). It's because on this episode I talk about personal growth and how it effects your time in college. My Let's Talk About Sports co-host Brandon Jones and I talk about picking colleges, our time with roommates, career goals and how all the different things you encounter in college force you to grow if you want to succeed. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Brandon's IG & Twitter: @therealbj99 Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

College Athletics is the life line of most college campuses. My friend Noah and I talk about the Name, Image and Likeness bill's future impact, transitioning to the pro game, the relationship between school's an athletes and much more. And we wrap the episode up with a game that truly tests Noah's college basketball savvy. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Noah's IG: @scotty2heat Twitter: @realnoahscott Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Make sure to get the first book of the Jack of All Trades Series "Rise of a Party Promoter" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

I sat down with my good friend and fellow sports journalist Michelle Knezovic to talk about the ins and outs of Greek Life. Starting from the sorority rush down to why there are certain misconceptions surrounding Greek Life. We finished the show by playing THIS OR THAT: UK GREEK EDITION. And we found out the five people Michelle would love to invite to dinner. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan IG: @michelleknezovic Twitter: @michelleknezov Sports Pod: @letstalkaboutsportsblog Book is out now: https://www.amazon.com/Jack-All-Trades-Party-Promoter/dp/1636765963 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

On this episode my friend Kamilah and I talk about the different social pressures people experience in college. And the added pressure that comes from being a black student at a PWI (Predominantly White Institution). We talk about our time at UK, how we transitioned to grad school at ASU and finished the episode by playing a word association game I call "Eureka!". IG & Twitter: @jackonovan Kamilah's Twitter: @kayintheknow Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

I sit down and talk with my good friend and Morehead St. cheerleader CJ Hawkins about our wild party days at UK. There are some funny stories involving bowls of cereals, throwing up and red stains.... Listen to get a better insight on some unforgettable experiences we both went through that year. If you love this episode you will love my first book Jack of All Trades: Rise of A Party Promoter more. IG & Twitter: @jackonovan CJ's IG: @yomainmelanin Sports Pod IG: @letstalkaboutsportsblog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This episode I talk to one of my best friends Kree about the false perceptions of college. And what college is really like oppose to how the media portrays it.  Twitter & Instagram: @jackonovan   Kree's tiktok: kmoneytoothicc Sports podcast instagram: @letstalkaboutsportsblog       Music By: @kingc4real --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support

This is just a brief introduction about myself, why I started the podcast and a funny story about a boujee restaurant I went to for a birthday dinner two days ago. Twitter and IG: @jackonovan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lamar-smith37/support