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Only 2% of collegiate athletes go pro....so what happens to the other 98%? Find out what athletes are up to after their collegiate and pro careers as they share their story, the challenges they faced, their successes, and what helped them to make the transition beyond sports. 98% is dedicated to empower athletes to share their story because their story can make an impact on someone else's life that may be going through a similar journey.

Ninety8Percent


    • Aug 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Aspire to Be - Christine Williford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 22:07


    We had the opportunity to sit with Christine Williford and dive into her incredible journey from self hate to self love. Christine shares intimate details of her eating disorder, relationship with family, and everything that led to her starting her business to help women aspire to be the best version of themselves through holistic changes to lifestyle. She's not your average trainer!

    Unfortunate Circumstances or The Ultimate Plan? - Vernon Johnson Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 27:09


    Are you ever curious about what happens to athletes who have every skillset to go to the league but the circumstances of their university, coaching, etc dictates the outcome of the future? Listen to Vernon's story to find out how every roadblock hindered him from going to the NFL and there was nothing he could do about it. In the end of the day, he turned his circumstances around to ensure athletes are well informed and put in the right position to succeed and reach thier goals.

    Serving You, Yours, and Others - Shayna Yon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 32:35


    We sit down with Shayna Yon, a track and field athlete who currently completes professionally but for atypical reasons. During her time at LSU, she discovered her purpose was not really to compete but to serve others and carried that passion by way of maintaining a 9-5 while still finding time to compete professionally and still hitting personal records on and off the track. Thank you Shayna for sharing your story with us!

    Clinton Asalu - Making the Move | Basketball - Real Estate - Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 10:33


    Join us for a house tour and interview with Clinton Asalu. Clinton is a former college athlete, and realtor in Dallas. Press play to see how he balances life after college and taking what he learned to advocate for his clients. If you like this video, subscribe and share!

    Take the LEAP with Felix Obi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 26:23


    Felix Obi shares his highs and lows as a collegiate and pro athlete. While pursuing his professional athletics dreams in track and field, he struggled to find his way into a career path that he found lucrative and could grow within while he's building his skillset. One of the greatest triple jumpers in the state of Texas, the nation and the world.

    It's a journey, not a sprint with Dr. Jesi Ejesime

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 20:52


    Tune in to our latest episode with Dr. Jesi Ejesime. Jesi does not shy from hard work and perserverance as one of the top athletes in the nation and now a Dentist, DDS, with her own practice in Dallas, TX. Get to know Jesi!

    Your Neighborhood 3x Paralympian with Tobi Fawehinmi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 23:45


    So honored to sit down with Tobi Fawehinmi as he shares his experience as a 3 time Paralympic athlete! We learn so much about what it takes to be a Professional athlete, the challenges of being an athlete with disabilities and figuring our what's next after professional sports. Dig in!

    Dear Leaders with Ashley Deary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 22:28


    Meet Ashley Deary! A former star basketball player at Northwestern with accolades that stand the test of time. We are so honored to have her share her experiences as an athlete, a friend, AKA, and exploring new journeys in life like career changes and marriage. She's a leader on the court and a leader in life. Don't miss this!

    The Elizabethan Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 31:37


    Take a moment to get to know Elizabeth Osondu and her journey as a former athlete, entrepreneur, corporate professional, influencer and producer. She has so many gems to share!

    Stop and Smell the...Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 8:57


    I had a panic attack

    I lied - Josh Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 31:29


    Welcome to Ninety8Percent! We got to chat with Josh about his experiences as a track athlete 800m runner to 400m hurdler at UTSA. HE LIED YALL but only to reach his dreams and he succeeded! We uncover our experiences as disability students and how it impacted our approach to school as an athlete. Josh is now a personal trainer, owns his own fitness business and imparts amazing wisdom on us and you should check this story out.

    Talent vs Heart - Kodi Okoye

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 21:59


    Welcome to 98%! We sit down with Kodi Okoye, former track and field, master's degree holder, and business owner. Learn more about Kodi, and her journey here!

    Masters Degree or Certification?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 15:27


    Welcome to 98%! Is it worth going back to school to get a masters degree vs a professional certification? Find out here! Go to instagram @ninety8percent_ if you want a chance for a certification of your choice paid for by Ninety8Percent! Last day for entry is Sunday September 19! Winner will be chosen at the end of the month.

    We've been through a lot! - Hallie Mossett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 0:54


    Welcome to 98%! We sat with Hallie Mossett on IG live to discuss her journey as an elite gymnast to now NCAA coach and choreographer. We spent a lot of time in the training room together at UCLA dealing with injuries, finding passion for our sport again, and sharing the importance of a support system. Hallie shares her love for Beyonce's and how her music inspired her routine in which she had no clue it would go viral! Hallie it was a pleasure and an honor to sit with you! You can find the full interview on YouTube at Ninety8Percent.

    100% Take School Seriously - Earon Holmes Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 14:02


    Welcome to the 98%! Earon was one of the few who experienced what it was like to be a part of a starter football program at UTSA! We chat about the reasons why he chose to go to a school with no established program, what it was like, and the greatest lesson he learned! Thanks Earon for sharing your story!

    100% Take School Seriously - Earon Holmes Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 12:59


    Welcome to the 98%! Earon was one of the few who experienced what it was like to be a part of a starter football program at UTSA! We chat about the reasons why he chose to go to a school with no established program, what it was like, and the greatest lesson he learned! Thanks Earon for sharing your story!

    The Athlete's Story: Earon Holmes Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 0:43


    Welcome to the 98%! Earon was one of the few who experienced what it was like to be a part of a starter football program at UTSA! We chat about the reasons why he chose to go to a school with no established program, what it was like, and the greatest lesson he learned! Thanks Earon for sharing your story!

    We are flourishing - Shaquille Larkins Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 9:43


    Welcome to the 98%! We sat with Shaquille Larkins on his journey from his inner city childhood to college sports. We chat about discipline, being an example for others after sports and the importance of having a support system. Did y'all think you were going to be FLOURISHING after college? We touch base on that too! So crazy to see how far we've come by putting in the work by building on top of the things we don't want to do but knowing it will propel us further into our goals. Thanks for listening!

    We are flourishing - Shaquille Larkins Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 11:00


    Welcome to the 98%! We sat with Shaquille Larkins on his journey from inner city childhood to college sports. We chat about discipline, being an example for others after sports and the importance of having a support system. Did y'all think you were going to be FLOURISHING after college? We touch base on that too! So crazy to see how far we've come by putting in the work by building on top of the things we don't want to do but knowing it will propel us further into our goals. Thanks for listening!

    The Athlete's Story: Shaquille Larkins Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 0:48


    Welcome to the 98%! We sat with Shaquille Larkins on his journey from inner city childhood to college sports. We chat about discipline, being an example for others after sports and the importance of having a support system. Did y'all think you were going to be FLOURISHING after college? We touch base on that too! So crazy to see how far we've come by putting in the work by building on top of the things we don't want to do but knowing it will propel us further into our goals. Thanks for listening!

    There's more to you than your sport - Cassidy Vaughn Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 5:35


    Welcome to the 98%! An enlightening conversation with Cassidy Vaughn on her career as a volleyball athlete, finding her way into her first corporate job and going through a personal journey understanding that she is enough! Cassidy and I also talk through resources that are available to help athletes through their transition from college to work life. Enjoy! Part 3: We finish the conversation with understanding and finding resources for the transition to life after sports.

    There's more to you than your sport - Cassidy Vaughn Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 12:49


    Welcome to the 98%! An enlightening conversation with Cassidy Vaughn on her career as a volleyball athlete, finding her way into her first corporate job and going through a personal journey understanding that she is enough! Cassidy and I also talk through resources that are available to help athletes through their transition from college to work life. Enjoy! Part 2: We discuss the importance of understanding you are enough in every space you fill in your corporate jobs, entrepreneurship, etc.

    There's more to you than your sport - Cassidy Vaughn Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 13:28


    Welcome to the 98%! An enlightening conversation with Cassidy Vaughn on her career as a volleyball athlete, finding her way into her first corporate job and going through a personal journey understanding that she is enough! Cassidy and I also talk through resources that are available to help athletes through their transition from college to work life. Enjoy! Part 1: Cassidy's Journey from college to finding her way into her first corporate job. We also chat a bit about finding your identity outside the sport.

    The Athlete's Story: Cassidy Vaughn Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 0:48


    Welcome to the 98%! An enlightening conversation with Cassidy Vaughn on her career as a volleyball athlete, finding her way into her first corporate job and going through a personal journey understanding that she is enough! Cassidy and I also talk through resources that are available to help athletes through their transition from college to work life. Enjoy!

    The Athlete's Story: Misana Viltz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 25:56


    Welcome to the 98%! Sink into Misana Viltz story as he describes his time from UCLA to Cal Berkeley as hurdler and student to obtaining his Masters in Education at Stanford. He is now an educator and we appreciate all he does for the future kids of America! We talk about finding your passion, moving away from home, and finding success in everything you do!

    Welcome to 98%

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 1:02


    Only 2% of collegiate athletes go pro....so what happens to the other 98%? Find out what athletes are up to after their collegiate and pro careers as they share their story and what helped them to make the transition beyond sports. Eventually we all become a part of the 98%, and 98% is dedicated to empower athletes to share their story because their story can make an impact on someone else's life that may be going through a similar journey.

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