Sports Storytellers Podcast

Here are the direct links to the resources we shared in this episode!Chris Do's Storytelling Tips | Watch HereNike Marketing Strategy | Watch HereMasterclass Article About Conflict In Literature | Read HereWant to follow my storytelling journey?Here's my InstagramConnect on LinkedInView my WebsiteThanks for being here, catch you next week!

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In this conversation with Moses we learn about his start to photography, how he started doing photos in the NBA, the mentality it takes to be a successful photographer, how his basketball experience translates to creative work, advice for new sports creatives, and much more! Be sure to connect with Moses below!Moses' InstagramMoses' Website

Kurtis Gabriel is a professional hockey player, BLM and LQBTQ2S+ ally, and all around great human. We learn about his journey to the NHL, his work as a BLM and LQBTQ2S+ ally, how he defines storytelling and much more!Be sure to connect with Kurtis below!Kurtis’ InstagramKurtis’ TwitterKurtis’ Linktree

Be sure to follow Jared and his team's work at CloseUp360 here:https://www.instagram.com/closeup360/https://twitter.com/closeup360https://www.facebook.com/CloseUp360/https://www.youtube.com/cu360

In your story, a character has to want something. As the viewer, we want to know whether or not he is able to get what he wants. They will experience obstacles along the way and we want to see if they are able to overcome them. In this super short episode I list out the 6 core challenges all characters encounter. Maybe you can use it in your next story...Thanks for being here! 

In this solo episode, Michael shares why he thinks mindset, skillset, and community are crucial to being a better storyteller (or any profession for that matter).

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In this episode we learn about Nate's journey to landing the role he's at today, tips on how to successfully interview for jobs, how Nate's football career directly translates to his career success, and much more.He works at Think450, which is a for-profit enterprise owned by the 450 active NBA Players. Be sure to see the work Nate is involved in at https://think450.comYou can connect with Nate on LinkedIn here.Thanks for listening!

As the CEO of MILE 44, Melinda leads a team of LA creatives and brand strategists who constantly push the boundaries of creativity and message.We cover everything from her top tips for athletes that want to elevate her brand, her experience in sports business, advice to creative freelancers, how to run an effective team, tips for entrepreneurs, and much more.Make sure you follow Melinda's agency on their website at https://www.milefortyfour.com/ ... their instagram at https://www.instagram.com/milefortyfour/ ... and follow Melinda on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindatravis/Thanks for listening!

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In this episode we talk about how Brenton transitioned from his prior job to becoming a full-time creative professional. He shares practical tips and valuable insight about how he was able to make it work."Brenton is a filmmaker and photographer originating from Half Moon Bay, California. He is the Co-Founder of LvL Films, a production company based in San Francisco exploring stories that cut to the core of our humanity. He approaches his work as a personal mandate to help raise questions about social and economic injustice with a desire to move us towards deeper community understanding and social equity. His first short documentary film, Tender Souls, has been screened live for thousands of San Franciscans at SF DocFest, SF Urban Film Festival and at companies like Twitter, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, Zendesk, amongst others. His current project, The 50, unveils the story of the first 50 men to become California certified drug and alcohol counselors while serving either life or long-term prison sentences."FOLLOW BRENTONBrenton's Personal WebsiteBrenton's InstagramBrenton's Company

In today's show we talk about Amobi's life as a  professional soccer player, his work with A Frugal Athlete, and what's next in his entrepreneurial career. Amobi has competed in 200+  games and represented the United States through various youth national teams including the 2012 Olympic squad. He's currently playing in Austin, Texas after stops in Philadelphia, Orlando, Kansas City, and Portland.Despite his success on the field he's also continued his education graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Development  with a minor in Business Administration from University of Louisville. He's currently enrolled at Sandra Day O’Conor College of Law Arizona State University for his Masters In Sports Law and UCLA MBA Riordan Fellowship Program and has multiple entrepreneurial ventures.LINKSAmobi's WebsiteA Frugal AthleteAmobi's InstagramAmobi's Twitter

After his professional basketball career, Malcolm published his first book called Lessons from the Game which was centered around his story as an athlete and the key life lessons that he took away from playing basketball from elementary school all the way up to becoming a pro. Malcolm's life mission is to educate, and empower athletes to be successful in & out of sports.SHOW TOPICSMalcolm's transition out of being a pro basketball player and intro a career as an authorHow the skills you gain in sports successfully translates into entrepreneurship and businessHis second book, Impact Beyond the Game, which will be available July 21st, 2020Malcolm's key to what he thinks makes a great storyLINKSMalcolm's WebsiteMalcolm's InstagramMalcolm's LinkedIn

BACKGROUND: J and LT  founded the Ambassadors Circle which was created in 2016 to inspire and equip change makers, influencers, and culture creators, to use their influence, flex their gifts, and take more meaningful action. The Ambassadors Circle exists to inspire and equip our tribes to DO MORE GOOD. People join the Ambassadors Circle for lots of reasons. To support inspiring storytelling, to amplify the good works of their tribes or to creatively demonstrate social responsibility. We've had the great pleasure of collaborating with them on a number of projects. In this episode we talk about how we can become better listeners, why sports is a great platform to inspire social change, the Vote with Love  campaign, and more.LINKS: WebsiteAmbassador's Circle InstagramConnect with LTConnect With JLT's InstagramVote With Love Instagram (Site Coming Soon)Links from Ambassadors Circle...End institutionalized racism and empower black communities:Black Visions Collective - https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/Black Futures Lab - https://blackfutureslab.org/Burns Institute- https://www.burnsinstitute.org/Color of Change - https://colorofchange.org/Funders for Justice - https://fundersforjustice.org/Movement for Black Lives- https://m4bl.org/The Marshall Project - https://www.themarshallproject.org/Until Freedom - https://www.untilfreedom.com/Support incarcerated individuals, families impacted by incarceration or people living with convictions, check out these organizations:Ella Baker Center - https://ellabakercenter.orgEssie Justice Group - https://essiejusticegroup.orgInitiate Justice - https://www.initiatejustice.orgThe Gathering for Justice - https://www.gatheringforjustice.orgTime Done - https://timedone.orgInvest in the next generation of leaders, check out these organizations:Black Youth Project - http://blackyouthproject.comBlack Organizing Project - http://blackorganizingproject.orgDream Defenders - https://dreamdefenders.orgUrban Ed Academy - https://urbanedacademy.orgYoung Women's Freedom Center - https://www.youngwomenfree.orgBail out protestors, donate to these organizations:Know Your Rights Camp - https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/Minnesota Freedom Fund - https://minnesotafreedomfund.orgThe Bail Project - https://bailproject.orgAlso, here is a complete list of community bail funds - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floydHold police accountable, check out these organizations:Anti-Police Terror Project - http://www.antipoliceterrorproject.orgCampaign Zero - https://www.joincampaignzero.org/Check the Police - https://www.checkthepolice.org/National Police Accountability Project - https://www.nlg-npap.org

To connect with Patty today you can find her at bfwdsports.com and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pahubbard/)Some of the core topics we cover today include:Patty's career experienceSales advice for creative professionalsAdvice for recent college gradsAthlete storytelling and the opportunity all athletes have today to own their story

TOPICS...Squint's quarantine lifeHow Squint got into photographyA creator’s worst enemySome of his favorite work and whyKeys to storytelling for brandsKeys to making engaging contentBehind the shoot: Damian Lillard’s “Dre Grant” music videoBehind the shoot: Isaiah ThomasWhat Squint learned from being a tour photographer for artistsDirect advice for young creativesBIO...“Squint” is a creative director with expertise in developing and operationalizing strategy to create his clients' public identity. Through his multifaceted array of skills and abilities which include branding, film directing, photography, and public relations, he has developed media and brand strategy for clients. During his 10+ year career, he has worked with a number of professional athletes, musicians, actors, and retailers to create exclusive content to create a brand identity that enables them to best connect with consumers. The deliverables produced, such as promotional and advertising materials, have led to increased revenue for clients. Some of the clients he has worked with include Stephen Curry, Marshawn Lynch, Michael B Jordan, Draymond Green, Aaron Gordon, Frank Gore, Nike, Roc Nation, Bleacher Report, Beast Mode Production, Jordan Brand, Lyft, Shoe Palace, Slyce and StreetCode Academy.FOLLOW SQUINT... on INSTAGRAM and VSCO

With so many available outlets today, how can we stand out in this crowded marketplace? Here are 3 key takeaways I gathered from my experience and time spent researching what makes a great storyteller. I hope this brings you value wherever you are in your creative journey. *RESOURCES* Andrew Stanton's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/KxDwieKpawg Harvard Business Review Article : https://hbr.org/2014/10/why-your-brain-loves-good-storytelling

Tavares is an award winning writer, director, and producer born and raised in the Bay Area. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon. His work has been featured in several media outlets including, Forbes, Complex, Pigeons & Planes, XXL, 2 Dope Boyz, Hot New Hip Hop, and Nice Kicks. In 2016, his film “Numb in America” received a College Emmy, and in 2018 his film “Through Your Eyes” won Best Short Doc at the 2018 Long Beach Indie International Film Festival. In getting the opportunity to do films for Nike, his eye and gift for storytelling has reached national audiences. Tavares also co-directed NBA All Star Damian Lillard’s first music video for his hit single, “Dre Grant”. Watch the Damian Lillard Music Video he directed here.Follow Tevin on instagram here.

To learn more about the work Michael Crocker provides, you can check out his website here.What / who would you like to hear on the show? Let Michael know on his instagram here.