Dreams To Currency Podcast Hosted By Michael Birts Jr‪.‬ Michael J. Birts Jr., Esq.

Listen and take a deep dive into Tylan Birts’ professional basketball journey, which is like no other. Ty has been set out to prove himself since he picked up a basketball. From Sante Fe Community College to now playing in one of top five basketball leagues in the world. Ty is the definition of an underdog.

On this episode of Dreams 2 Currency, Michael sits down with premier sports and entertainment lawyer, Jonathan Stahler, Esq. and discusses all things NIL (name, image, and likeness), his career in sports, and time as a sports agent.

Today’s guest, Chad Johnson, is a Image Consultant and Creative Director for his brand, Duane & Johnson. Chad takes his passion for helping others by customizing garments that will elevate his client’s brand.

Today’s guest, Altavious Carter, is a former high school prep star turned Player Development Coach for several NBA franchises. Carter has defied the odds throughout his career, and uses his platform to help the next generation of athletes.

Too often in America the story of a black man is not told by himself. On this episode I will be highlighting, Joshua Hicks, a young author who has destroyed this notion by telling the stories of a black perspective himself. Joshua also leads an initiative to reach grade school and secondary education students called, Alternative Minds.

The inaugural episode of the Dreams To Currency Podcast begins with an amazing guest. On this episode, Michael chats with friend, college roommate, and professional basketball player, Kristopher Davis. Kris has taken his game from Detroit to the international waters of Europe. We discuss the value of never giving up, the in's and out of being a professional athlete, and the importance of being more than an athlete.