ROOTS RADIO 017: “The Process” ft. Lisa Bonta Sumii and Host Richie

Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 17, host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, Mental Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots Sports Club. Lisa shares her expertise and perspective on the multidimensional elements of being a high performance athlete. Athletes endure unique challenges on and off the field and Lisa specializes in supporting athletes navigate these obstacles. She has been featured in Time Magazine, BBC News, Teen Vogue, Women’s Health Magazine, and was featured as a TedX Speaker. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset®️ a company that supports the mental health of the elite athlete and the sport ecosystem, with clinical and mental performance practitioners. Her efforts have been widely recognized in the sports industry.

Lisa is a national and international speaker in her areas of expertise, bringing the knowledge of mental health and mental performance to many. Most recently, Lisa traveled to Jordan for a women in soccer exchange, as an expert speaker. Presenting to players, coaches, sports medicine professionals, staff, and leaders in the Jordan Football Association and Jordan Olympic Committee. Promoting gender equity, inclusion, and female representation in football at the youth grassroots level, was also a major component of her trip.

Below are three of Lisa’s favorite songs which are featured on this episode:

1. After Last Night — Silk Sonic featuring Thundercat & Bootsy Collins
2. Peaches — Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
3. Lose Yourself — Eminem