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Pressing Forward Podcast Pressing Forward
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The purpose of The Pressing Forward channel is to inspire , educate , and empower you. Host, Nowoola Awopetu, a former Division I athlete at Villanova University, speaks to selectively vetted & credentialed mental health professionals to speak on various topics pertaining to mental health. These topics include depression, trauma, anxiety, & more. In addition, we bring on both current and former professional athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches to share their story and help inspire the future generation of dreamers!Follow us on IG: @pressingforward
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Empowered Through Adversity: Loli Gomez's Story of Strength and Support
Send us a Text Message.This week's episode features Loli Gomez, Sports Performance Coach, and Former Division 1 WBB athlete at San Diego State University. In this episode, we dive into Loli's incredible journey from a Division 2 to Division 1 athlete, exploring the challenges and triumphs along the way. Starting with an introduction (0:50-4:32), Loli shares her transition experience as a transfer athlete (4:32-7:15). The narrative takes a dramatic turn as Loli recounts a life-changing c...
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Finding Balance: A Dive into the World of Professional Water Polo with Olympian Simone van de Kraats
Send us a Text Message.This weeks episode we speak with Simone van de Kraats ( @simonevandekraats_ ), World Champion/ European Champion and Olympian. In this episode , she delves into her experience as a professional athlete and how she finds balance amidst varying responsibilities.0:00- 1:09 Introduction1:09- 3:44 How she started in water polo3:44-7:25 important aspects in excelling in the sport7:25- 10:03 Importance of having hobbies outside of your sport10:03-11:37 How being an athle...
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Taking Advantage of Your Position As An Athlete ft. Serenity Douglas, Sports Reporter/ University of Texas Track & Field Alum
Send us a Text Message.This episode features Serenity Douglas, Sports Anchor at KYTXCBS19, University of Texas Track & Field Alum. Serenity, an 8-time All-American and 2-time Big 12 champion in track and field from the University of Texas (#HookEm), brings her passion for sports and storytelling to every episode. With a bachelor's degree in corporate communications and a concentration in sports media, Serenity gained valuable experience interning for Longhorn Network during her...
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"Who Am I Outside of My Sport?", The Role of Identity, Faith & Family in Shaping Athletic Success with Talia Edmonds
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how the children of athletes carve their own paths in the world of sports? Talia Edmonds, a volleyball star with roots at Michigan State and a flourishing journey at the University of Hawaii, joins us to unveil the pivotal role her parents, both former college athletes, played in her athletic and personal development. Our conversation traverses her competitive upbringing, the intense discipline and sacrifices demanded by her Division I endeavors, ...
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How Being Overlooked & Battling Injuries Helped Build Resilience and Grit with All- American Sprinter, Kalen Walker
Send us a Text Message.This episode, we sit down with, All- American Sprinter and school record holder in the 60M and 100M at University of Iowa, Kalen Walker. He talks about his journey from Eddyville, Iowa, to overcoming injuries, and maintaining a mindset to thrive through adverse circumstances. Follow Kalen on all socials:INSTAGRAM: | @kalenwalker13YouTube: | https://www.youtube.com/@kalenwalker13FOLLOW THE Pressing Forward Podcast:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/pressing...
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Introduction to Personal Finance | Tom Mihok |Executive Director, Banker at J.P Morgan Private Bank
Send us a Text Message.On week's this episode of the podcast - we sit down with Tom Mihok, Executive Director, Banker at J.P Morgan Private Bank. We discussed topics pertaining to personal finance including budgeting, investments, insurance, credit and more! Tom was a professor of mine at Villanova University where he taught personal finance and also currently teaches MBA courses at University of Massachusetts. Tom is an expert at resume optimization, compensation negotiation and ...