The Second Half

Jabari Saunders
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The Second Half

When the game ends, the hustle doesn’t stop. On a show about new beginnings, Jabari Saunders sits down with former pro-athletes as they tell their stories and provide insight and guidance on how they shifted their passion, discovered new careers, and found success after sports.

Episodes

  1. 06/14/2022

    Triple Threat: From Sports to Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship, ft. Taylor Burner

    Summary: This week’s guest, Taylor Burner, brought the energy and insights to make for a must-listen episode. From collegiate basketball in the U.S., to an overseas playing career in Israel, to starting her own women-led marketing and branding agency in Chicago, Taylor Burner has seen it all, done it all, and has learned tons along the way. The moral of the story: do what’s right by your people, be honest about your goals, and watch the results naturally come.Timestamps:“First half”0:00 ...

    1h 9m

  2. 05/24/2022

    A Competitive Drive: Helping Kids Get Their Win, ft. Chris James

    Summary:Guest Chris James spent his childhood in the projects of Chicago playing basketball and football at local parks. He took this competitive drive and passion for sports with him to the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign where he soon recognized the disparity in academics for student-athletes. His experience sparked the inspiration to create the HEROH Foundation, an organization providing resources for both athletic and academic successes to young people. The HEROH Foundation has th...

    1h 17m

  3. 04/19/2022

    Understand Your Why: Swimming into the Marketing World, ft. Kerhyl Gantt

    Summary: Kerhyl Gantt was an elite high school and college swimmer and has since channeled her passion for sports into the marketing world. In this episode, Kerhyl shared her experiences growing up in Houston, as a swimmer at an HBCU, and as a young adult working for Nike and Amazon Prime Video. For anyone looking to get into a career in marketing, you won’t want to miss this episode of The Second Half Podcast.--Timestamps:“First Half”0:00 - 11:25 → Accessibility and representation in yo...

    1h 17m

  4. 04/05/2022

    Thrive, Not Survive: How to Grow Your Brand as a Former Athlete, ft. Samir Hernandez

    Summary:Guest Samir Hernandez is all about embracing life’s journey, staying humble and hungry, and building community-centered relationships. Throughout all his stages– college hooper, banker, Jordan Brand rep, and independent filmmaker, that competitive nature that was instilled in him as a kid in South Central Los Angeles never left. Timestamps:0:00 - 18:21 → Growing Up In the L.A. Basketball Scene18:21 - 35:42 → Overcoming Challenges and Building Relationships35:42 - 57:19→ Taking Ri...

    1h 21m

  5. 03/22/2022

    What’s Your Vision? Maintaining A Winner’s Mentality, ft. Garren Strong

    Summary:In episode four of The Second Half Podcast, Jabari and Garren Strong have a conversation about how athletes can stay motivated and find their vision after their playing career closes. Strong was a wide receiver at the University of Oregon before transitioning into a career in marketing at Nike/Air Jordan. Now, Strong is going back and helping student-athletes just like his former self make the most of their college careers—both on the field and off the field—with his organization call...

    1h 24m

  6. 03/08/2022

    From Sports to Digital Marketing: A Conversation on Self-Awareness, featuring Jeremy Smith

    In this episode of The Second Half Podcast, host Jabari Saunders sits down with Jeremy Smith. The two former athletes discuss Jeremy’s upbringing, his unique college experiences, and how he overcame obstacles to achieve great things in the digital marketing space after his basketball career came to a close.--“First-Half”0:00 - 21:44 Upbringing & Early Basketball Journey21:44 - 32:00 Variety of College Experiences32:00 - 46:15 Finding Professional Footing“Second-Hal...

    1h 10m

  7. 02/22/2022

    Trust the Process: How to Win Both On and Off the Field, featuring Dennis Dixon

    Super Bowl Champion. Dual-Sport Athlete. Entrepreneur. In episode two, Jabari talks to a friend and former colleague, Dennis Dixon. In this wide-ranging discussion, Dixon shares his knowledge and insights on how he was able to navigate a career in professional sports and transition away from it successfully when the time was right. You won’t want to miss this.--“First Half”0:00 - 12:26 Upbringing, Family Values, & Choosing a Path12:26 - 25:37 College Life - Athletics and Academics25...

    53 min

  8. 02/08/2022

    More than Money: How to Live Fruitfully After Athletics, featuring L. Rick Cornett

    In episode one, Jabari sits down for an open and honest discussion with L. Rick Cornett. Cornett is a former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur. If you are an athlete or former athlete yourself, or simply fascinated by the stories of people like L. Rick Cornett, this episode is for you. The two discuss it all; Cornett’s upbringing, his athletic and academic career at Notre Dame, his work-family balance, and tips for success. Timestamps:“First Half”0:00 - 4:13 - Upbringing &...

    45 min

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When the game ends, the hustle doesn’t stop. On a show about new beginnings, Jabari Saunders sits down with former pro-athletes as they tell their stories and provide insight and guidance on how they shifted their passion, discovered new careers, and found success after sports.

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  • Creator
    Jabari Saunders
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 The Second Half Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Second Half

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