The Athletes Doing Good podcast will give sports fans a look at the person behind the player and the people behind the team. The stories are sure to make listeners appreciate their favorite players and teams even more by understanding all the good they do in the communities and how individuals can join in to help others, too!Agency President Chellee Siewert and ESPN reporter Jen Lada will interview professional athletes, sports marketing agents, professional sports teams’ front office staff and others to highlight stories of how and why people in the sports industry are doing good.
In 2021, Kennedy Littledike flipped her car on an Idaho road and landed upside down on a 30-foot-high power line. She lives to tell this traumatic story, losing her limb, and the guilt and challenges she has overcome since this accident.
Shannon Starr is the eldest granddaughter of the late Bart and Cherry Starr. Born in Birmingham, AL Shannon was raised in a loving and supportive household surrounded by the deep love her grandparents had for each other. Shannon became passionate about helping children receive the best possible medical care after her first-born child suffered a lengthy stay in a Florida hospital at the end of 2016. She is committed to helping all families receive superior quality of care during their stay for pe...
We sit down with AJ and Gabrielle Dillon to launch their campaign - Carry for a Cause presented by US Venture. Listen to what they all have to say about food, family and football in this fun, live chat with an interactive audience!
Shaka Smart, former basketball player himself and now Men’s Basketball Coach at Marquette Univeristy. Smart claimed national coach of the year honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches, United States Basketball Writer’s Association and Associated Press because of his team’s success in 2022-23, He also claimed unanimous BIG EAST Coach of the Year accolades. Aside from his great achievments, Shaka's impact with his athletes set him apart as a stand out coach and mentor.
Shaka Smart, former basketball player himself and now Men’s Basketball Coach at Marquette Univeristy. Smart claimed national coach of the year honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches, United States Basketball Writer’s Association and Associated Press because of his team’s success in 2022-23, He also claimed unanimous BIG EAST Coach of the Year accolades. Aside from his great achievments, Shaka's impact with his athletes set him apart as a stand out coach and mentor.
Badger Football CB, Max Lofy's impact goes way beyond the field as he truly uses his platform in a positive fashion, and continuously strives to make an impact big or small. He has "found serving has helped me gain perspective on life and gratitude."
NFL player and former Texas Longhorn, Adrian Philips joins us on the ADG podcast this week. Him and his family are dedicated to lifting up others and have established the L.A.K.E. Foundation. Adrian shares the primary areas of focus: education, minority communities, athletics, and food insecurities and why they are important to him.
We welcomed CJ Ham to share more about The UNRL Celebrity Softball Game, raising funds to support two Minnesota youth focused organizations—former Vikings player Adam Thielen’s Thielen Foundation and the Ham Family Scholarship Fund. Learn more about Cj's 'Why' and passion to give back.
This week we welcome Travis Diener, who played at Marquette University with the most notable final four team in 2003 with Dwyane Wade and Steve Novak. From there he went onto the NBA and played at a very high level overseas for years. in just over a week we welcome him and Dwyane Wade back to Milwaukee for the Wade Vs. Diener weekend where they will be competing in multiple events over the weekend all while raising money for youth literacy.
Professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) talks all things mental health, from playing at Stanford to now playing professionally with her role model.
Professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) talks all things mental health, from playing at Stanford to now playing professionally with her role model.
This week we welcomed Madison Mooney, an advisor on the Sarah Shulze Foundation, which supports mental health, advocates for student athletics and advances women’s rights. As an all academic Big Ten and track and field athlete at the University of Wisconsin, Madison has dealt with the side affects of mental health, by first hand losing a teammate to the challenges of it. Because of her experiences, her main goal is normalizing mental health for student-athletes. Taking every opportunity to speak...
Coach Marisa Moseley was hired as the head coach of the Badgers in March 2021, and has made one of her top priorities creating a new culture for the program. She talks further on what it means to create a team of well rounded players, not just on the court but off the court as well.
Erin Monfre may be best known for being Wesley Matthews trainer, or being the owner of Black Box Gym 100, but she is also a huge mental health advocate. As a former basketball player from Marquette University, and facing adversities of her own throughought life, she understands the mental toughness that comes with being an athlete and overcoming obstacles. She Trains other individuals & athletes like NBA wives, atheltes oversees, and youmger athletes who are committed to playing at the colle...
You mostly hear from athletes themselves on this podcast, but today it's time to hear from Tony Turnquist, Creative Director at Capture. In honor of World Design day coming up we wanted to learn more from Tony on the creative process and all that goes into athletes personal and foundation brands.
Meet Connie Watt, mother of JJ, TJ and Derek. We wanted to re-highlight this incredible mother as we look forward to the 2024 JJ Watt Charity Classic!
Brent is committed to using his Harvard University education and major league platform to make a difference. He shares with us how he rallied his teammates to support his Strike Out Waste Campaign and what we can all do to help. His enthusiasm, commitment, and voice impersonations will not only give you a glimpse of the player behind the jersey, but showcase another Athlete Doing Good.
Throwback to when we welcomed, sports media professional Jenny Fischer. Jenny has been a leader in breaking the silence of mental health and suicide prevention since her time in college and continues to help bring change.
We love reliving this episode with former Wisconsin Badger, and previous Las Vegas Raider, Alec Ingold. Ingold signed with the Raiders in 2019 and has since signed with the Miami dolphins on a three year extension. We are so proud of how much Alec has done and honored to have him as a now client.
Meet Chellee Siewert, President of Capture Sports & Entertainment. Take a dive into how Capture came to be. Learn about the Sports Marketing world. Find out what experts think of the industry and where it is headed.
The name Lombardi is one of the most recognizable names in sports history, a name that has left a legacy in the NFL and the importance of giving back. John Lombardi, Coach Vince Lombardi’s grandson, gives us stories from his childhood growing up with Coach Lombardi as his grandfather, his time working with Coach Belichick, and his experiences carrying on his grandfather’s legacy. John’s passion for the game of football and giving back to the cancer community is another example of an athlete doin...
Montee Ball was a star running back for the Wisconsin Badgers; a Heisman finalist in 2011 who was setting records and getting drafted by the Denver Broncos. He opens up about his struggles, publishing a memoir and working in alcohol-addiction support, outreach programs and whats next.
Daniel Gafford left a mark in Washington beyond just basketball with all he did for the community. We discuss his recent trade to the Mav's and what he is looking forward to in his new city.
Megan is a former UW Madison and Marquette Law School graduate and now lawyer, who works with current and former professional athletes on a variety of matters, including real estate, business formation and transactions, and estate planning. Learn more about the legal department at Nike in Portland, Oregon, athlete endorsement contracts, special events, licensing and the change of the NIL landscape.
Jake Wood: Wisconsin football player. U.S. Marine. NGO founder. Author and entrepreneur. You may also see him writing and speaking frequently on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and social issues. When he's not chasing the loves of his life through the sand he is the founder and CEO of Groundswell, a new stealth startup. Additionally, he remains the Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon, a global nonprofit he co-founded in 2010.
Women in Sports Day calls for honoring an influential woman in the sports field. Meet Amanda Braun Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The first-ever female to hold that position at Milwaukee, Braun was named the NCAA Division I Nike Executive of the Year and constitutes much more praise. Appointed as a member of the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and was honored by the Milwaukee Business Journal as part of its 2019 Women of Influence Award winner...
A woman who wears many hats, one being Bijan Robinson’s Manager, meet Cleyrissa Robinson. Bijan also labels her, “coolest person he has ever met.” We dive into not only his extreme success on the field but also how he falls back on his values and what is important: His relationship and trust he has in God & community involvement. Always striving to make a difference, he created the Bijan Robinson Foundation...tune in to learn more!
Texas football mom, advocate and so much more. Meet mom of Colt's QB Sam Ehlinger and Jake Ehlinger who was known on the football field as “Fearless #48.” The UT linebacker unexpectedly died in May of 2021 from fentanyl poisoning. Now his mother is sharing his story to save other young people from accidentally overdosing.
2016 marked all new beginnings for Josh as he made his NASCAR debut at his home track, Road America. Since then, Bilicki has competed in almost 200 NASCAR National Races, including famed races such as the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600 and Southern 500. Josh often finds himself behind the wheel of a dirt sprint car, dirt midget, road racing car, or his shifter kart. And most importantly he is an avenue for so much good with his active work with Lemons of Love, Make a Wish, Susan G Komen and more....
An author, motivational speaker, former NBA player and wellness advocate Chris has founded his own organizations that provide programs and services with a goal of overcoming setbacks and navigating life’s challenges. Chris dives into his personal story with recovery and how he now dedicates his life to Herren Talks, Herren Project and Herren Wellness. He has spoken to over 1 million students nation wide through Herren talks on substance abuse, self-esteem and wellness. Hear more about his story....
