The Second Half

Season 2We are back for 2024! In the 1st episode of Season 2 of the podcast, we pivot the conversation to talk about athletes and brands. Today Jess is sitting down solo to discuss the intricate relationship that brands have with athletes.  She goes into detail about  action  brands that have recently dropped athletes or massively cut their pay, and how these athletes are taking a stand and fighting back. Jess talks about the controversy arising between true athletes as brand ambassadors vs.  the rise of influencer athletes and how brands are sacrificing pushing the boundaries of sports for more social cred. Finally, Jess gives advice to brands about how to grow their audience and leverage the different stages of an athletes' career to keep customers engaged and with the brand. Learn more about Jess Potter and The2ndHalfCoach here: https://2ndhalfcoach.com/

Ep: #10 Meet Blake Zerboni Palacios. Elite athlete, business owner, mom, wife and so much more. Blake talks about the "blessing and curse" of life as an elite athlete--and emphasises the greatest challenge to better yourself is to live outside your comfort zone each and every day.   Stay strong, JessPartner: ExtraOrdinaire https://www.extra-ordinaire.org/ Instagram: @bzerboniToday's Partner: ExtraOrdinaire https://www.extra-ordinaire.org/ AXEALS Foundation: https://axeals.org/ AXEALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamstevensnation/?hl=en

Ep: #9 Meet Amanda StevensAmanda Stevens is an inspiration. Plain and Simple. She is an athlete, a mom, a wife, a teacher, and is currently her husband Eric Stevens #1 teammate in his battle against ALS. My conversation with Amanda is centered on the power of teammates facing the toughest opponents together, both in sport and in life. Amanda and Eric choose to fight day in and day out, for Eric's life, and for all others battling ALS. Stay StrongJess PotterToday's Partner: ExtraOrdinaire https://www.extra-ordinaire.org/ AXEALS Foundation: https://axeals.org/ AXEALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamstevensnation/?hl=en

Ep: #8 On today's episode we are joined by Monique Gaxiola. Monique is a former Div 1 Women's Soccer Player as well as professional football player with the Los Angeles Temptation. Now Monique is kicking ass as a Firefighter. This episode is beyond inspiring-- especially for women. Monique wants women to look deep into what they are capable of and use that to have a fulfilling and powerful impact on the world. We also talk about Monique's belief that you put in the work, you take things as they come, and you think about how you are going to leave a lasting impact on future generations and those around you. To connect with Monique click HERETo connect with The 2nd Half Podcast click HEREPodcast produced by TheThinkTruck. To learn more click HERE 

Ep: #7 On today's episode we are joined by Caroline Burckle. Caroline is a former swimmer and Olympic Bronze Medalist.  Caroline believes in allowing yourself, as a human, to follow a journey of self discovery, to use tools to evaluate what your body and mind need to find peace and validation. Caroline  discusses the power of providing athletes with support, communication, and community over placement- in a life post competing. We also discuss the modern movement of athlete's mental health, and their courage to take a stand in a society that culturally only likes to see the glory of performance.   To connect with Caroline Burckle click HERETo connect with The2ndHalfPodcast click HERERead More on The 2nd Half Podcast click HEREProduced by TheThinkTruck

Welcome to the 6th episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we share the best tips, tricks, and life learnings on how to overcome big transitions, and create a meaningful life.   This week we talk to Matt Russell.  Matt is a former Cal Bears Water Polo team captain, and now has a successful career in advertising. In this episode Matt and I explore topics like: -How to overcome the fear of being the same as everyone else -How to shift expectations from success in sport to success in the professional world-How to take the first step in the transition from life as an athlete to life post sportsWe would love to hear your feedback on our 6th ep! Email: the2ndhalfpodcast@gmail.com. And give us a follow on Instagram for more exclusive content from athletes @the2ndhalfpodcast. 

Welcome to the 5th episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we share the best tips, tricks, and life learnings on how to overcome big transitions, and create a meaningful life.   This week we talk to Taylor Colantonio.  Taylor is a former Oregon Ducks Women's Soccer Player who is now acing the recruitment game in her professional career. In this episode Taylor and I explore topics like: -Athlete's feeling  insecure about their potential outside of the sport- How to evaluate your skillset in sport and translate it to the professional world-Unlocking your potential by being vocal, asking for help, and allowing yourself to fail--only to come back strongerWe would love to hear your feedback on our 5th ep! Email: the2ndhalfpodcast@gmail.com. And give us a follow on Instagram for more exclusive content from athletes @the2ndhalfpodcast. 

Welcome to the 4th episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we share the best tips, tricks, and life learnings on how to overcome big transitions, and create a meaningful life.   This week we talk to Stacey Strong.  Stacey is a former USC Women's Soccer Player and National Champion who is now a Doctor of Dentistry and owns her own practice--talk about goals!In this episode Stacey and I explore topics like: -The feeling of a sport being the  place where you truly feel like your whole self-The highs and lows of being an athlete, and the lack of control you have when you are at the mercy of a coach that doesn't like you-The harmful impact that negative coaches can have on an athlete's mental health and love for their game-Defining yourself beyond the sport, and having the determination and the strength to make yourself successful in another careerWe would love to hear your feedback on our 4th ep! Email: the2ndhalfpodcast@gmail.com. And give us a follow on Instagram for more exclusive content from athletes @the2ndhalfpodcast. 

Welcome to the 3rd episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we share the best tips, tricks, and life learnings on how to overcome big transitions, and create a meaningful life.   This week we talk to Kurt Yacko.  Kurt is a former MLB pitcher who now has a successful career in Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode Kurt and I explore topics like: -Setting, optimizing, and achieving your goals-Using the power of mentors to emulate success-Athletes as commodities vs. real people-Defining your self worth beyond your sportWe would love to hear your feedback on our 3rd ep! Email: the2ndhalfpodcast@gmail.com. And give us a follow on Instagram for more exclusive content from athletes @the2ndhalfpodcast. 

Welcome to the 2nd episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we give you an EXCLUSIVE look into the lives of athletes (from collegiate level to professional). We share the athletes' best tips, tricks, and life learnings on how to overcome big transitions, and create a meaningful life.   This week we talk to Annie Alvarado. Annie is a former Division 1 Women's Soccer Player at UCLA, she also tried out to play in the NWSL. Today Annie is a lawyer and is passionate about  progressing women's sports. In this episode Annie and I explore topics like: -The inequality in women's sports, and striving to fight for equal rights / pay so that a woman can have a liveable professional athletic career-Finding new goals to strive for when your life changes-Taking the athlete mindset and making healthy competition a part of your life to motivate you and drive for success We would love to hear your feedback on our 2nd ep! Email: the2ndhalfpodcast@gmail.com. And give us a follow on Instagram for more exclusive content from athletes @the2ndhalfpodcast. 

Welcome to the first episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we give you an EXCLUSIVE look into the lives of athletes (from collegiate level to professional). We share the athletes' best tips, tricks, and life learnings on how to overcome big transitions, and create a meaningful life.   This week we talk to Brian Peters. Brian is a former NFL linebacker for the Houston Texans, he also played in the AFL and the CFL. Brian is now harnessing his experience as a professional athlete to help other athletes stay mentally and physically strong.Brian is currently a co-founder and performance coach at The Mindstrong Project https://www.mindstrongproject.com/; Brian also hosts his own podcast, Chasing Edges where he explores the pursuit of optimal living and performance @chasingedges. In this episode Brian and I explore topics like: -an inside look at being "reborn" after life as a professional athlete and starting at ground zero to find your new path-how to keep competition alive in your life to help you maintain purpose and focus-tips to help keep you mentally in check with yourself-the athlete identity and how to transcend society's expectations in pursuit of what makes you happyWe would love to hear your feedback on our first ep! Email: the2ndhalfpodcast@gmail.com. And give us a follow on Instagram for more exclusive content from athletes @the2ndhalfpodcast.