On this week's episode of the podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with Justin Shugrue, the owner of Shug's, the Dallas based bagel shop that changed the game. We talked running, servant leadership, betting on yourself, raising capital, remaining humble, and much more. I hope you enjoy, and if you do please share it with a friend. Find us on instagram: @jackronrmitchell @thewalkonmentality @shugsbagels @shugknight17
Aug 02, 2023•59 min
On this week's episode we sit down with Scott McElroy. Scott is a Husband, Father, Brother, Community Leader, Athlete, Connector, and Executive Coach. Scott's journey has consisted of some really high highs, and some really low lows, but after listening to this impactful conversation you will understand that his advice to you is the same advice that he has implemented in his own life time and time again. Keep going. A journey that started with being put up for adoption the moment he entered this...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 30 min
On this week's episode we sit down with Founder of AOK Physical Therapy, Dr. Alyssa O'Krent. Dr. O’Krent graduated from St. Edward’s University prior to earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Texas Medical Branch. Three years into her career she earned a board certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist, which puts her in the top 6% of PTs nationwide for evidence-based training. After a 9 year career in corporate orthopedic physical therapy, caring for 2-3 patients ...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this week's episode of the podcast we sit down with one of the best defensive players in the NFL, Maxx Crosby. Maxx's journey to where he resides today was far from without speed bumps. Dealing with addiction, injuries, and the aggressive highs and lows that come with being an elite player in the NFL could have knocked him off his feet, but his mindset, his daily commitment to his standard, and his desire to be the greatest keep him locked in on the path to his goals. Tune in to hear more. @j...
Jul 12, 2023•55 min
On this week's episode of the podcast we sit down with social media influencer, comedian, philanthropist, and former walk-on, Adam Waheed. You probably know him as @adamw across all social media platforms. From walking on to the football team at SMU, to couch surfing and getting to a point where he only had $100 to his name, Adam's story is a testament to the fact that there are no limits to what we can accomplish if we believe in ourselves and put in the work to achieve our goals. It is amazing...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On this week's episode of the podcast we have the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO and Founder of Onu Ventures, Mikial Onu. Mikial's journey consists of many highs, but man were there some lows as well. His story is a testament to the fact that with the right mindset, even the darkest moments can lead to some of the brightest lights. After snapping his tibia leading into the bowl game of his final football season, Mikial decided that this was God telling him it is time to move on from footb...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min
On this week's episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ian Myers. Ian is a passionate marathon runner and triathlete, the founder of Good Wolf Provisions, a coffee expert, a lifelong learner, and someone who exhibits the fact that there are no limits to what we can accomplish if we believe and do the work. After a near death experience, Ian decided to get in the driver's seat of his life and take steps toward going where he wanted to go and hasn't looked back since. He believes that in...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 33 min
On this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Brogan Kemmerly. A native of Tucson, Arizona, he is a former college football standout and walk-on who brought his talents to the mortgage industry. Brogan's path was highly unique. After just over a year at U of A, Brogan decided to leave big time DI football and take the JUCO route so he could play the position he knew best, but a few months into his time at JUCO he decided there was more he could be doing, so at 20 years old he deci...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr
On this week's episode we have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the Founder and creative mastermind behind The House of DREAMR and The DREAMR Foundation. A somewhat traditional upbringing led Austin to playing baseball and studying Finance at Johns Hopkins University. After he graduated college, what else was there to do other than follow the path of those before him, right? Wrong. After a few years of working in environments that left him feeling drained, and a pivotal decision to lea...
May 31, 2023•56 min
On this week's episode we sit down with Connor Saeli, an Austin, TX based entrepreneur and one of the Co-Founders of Waterboy. Connor's path to where he resides today is a testament to the fact that the main person keeping you from attaining your goals is often times you. After spending some time working for Goldman Sachs, Connor found himself asking the question "Why not?", and did what most never decide to do: take action. After a season on ABC's reality TV show "The Bachelor", Connor met a wi...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this week's episode we have the opportunity to sit down with Cullen Gillaspia, otherwise known as Gilly. The Katy, TX native had his sights set on greek life and taking care of his grades as a normal student until a call from Texas A&M changed everything. Unsure of whether or not football was really going to be for him, Cullen reluctantly showed up giving his best day in and day out, only because of his love for competition (and the voice of his momma) until one day a switch flipped, and ...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min
On this week's episode of the podcast we have the opportunity to sit down with Dom Fusco. Dom is on a mission to impact one million people through education on fitness, nutrition, and mindset. After finishing his collegiate sports career at Dickinson, Dom quickly realized that he has a burning desire to help people maximize their God-given potential, and that the only limits are ones we place on ourselves. Through co-founding the Upspace App, a community built around self-improvement, and signin...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this week’s episode of the podcast we have the opportunity to sit down with one of Dallas’ top producing Real Estate Agents, Kacy Rodgers II. Kacy has exemplified The Walk-On Mentality™️ time and time again throughout his life. From teaching himself how to ‘do the work’ to play at an elite level collegiate football program, to playing at The U in Miami, getting cut from NFL teams time after time but becoming a Grey Cup Champion in the process, and staying committed to his goal of playing in t...
Mar 08, 2023•58 min
On this week's episode we have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Matt Hickman. Matt has an unbelievable story with numerous occasions of The Walk-On Mentality being displayed in full force. From walking on at Tulsa where he later became a captain, to taking every dollar out of his bank account to walk on on wall street, Matt's story shows us over and over again, that if you believe, you can achieve. His seventh grade wrestling coach taught him that the first time you quit will be the ha...
Feb 08, 2023•59 min
On this week's episode of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast we sit down with Matt Choi. Matt is a Content Creator who specializes in bringing contagious, positive, energy into every environment he steps into and is on a mission to understand his deepest self, while inspiring others to do the same. From playing college football, to corporate America, to starting his personal training business, to doing the "murph" challenge every day for 30 days, to teaching himself how to be a runner, Matt is consta...
Feb 01, 2023•54 min
The Walk-On Mentality is all about betting on yourself, and finding a way to make things happen against the odds. On this week's episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Huron, Matt Mullenax. Knowing that his chances of playing in the NFL were slim, Matt put a massive emphasis on getting the most that he could out of the classroom. This lead him to earning a degree from Brown and a job on Wall Street after school. At that stage, the journey had only just begun....
Jan 04, 2023•53 min
16 weeks ago I began training for my first marathon, and this past weekend I had the pleasure of running 26.2 miles through my old stomping grounds in Dallas, TX. Through the process of training and the race, I had several key takeaways I feel are applicable to our careers/lives. Here are a few of them: 1. Focus on now. 2. Control what you can control. 3. Preparation greets opportunity, but nothing is guaranteed. 4. Intentionality is imperative. 5. Have a plan. 6. Set goals that scare you. 7. Lo...
Dec 14, 2022•31 min
On this week's episode we sit down with Idi Camara. After finishing up his professional soccer career, Idi jumped into the fast paced world tech sales. The work kept him incredibly busy, but it wasn't until a global pandemic hit that Idi was able to do the work to figure out what he is truly most passionate about. Idi founded his 'hole in the wall streetwear' brand "Original Ugly" in order to share the message that we should all be incredibly proud of who we are and what makes us unique. When yo...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 28 min
On this week's episode of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast we have the opportunity to hear from Founder of Forever Athlete, and Flow Coach, Cory Camp. Cory works with current and former athletes and on finding their identity once they finish playing their sport as well as provides safe spaces for vulnerable conversations, and education for the Forever Athlete community. Tune in to hear about the highs and lows of Cory's journey, and how he rediscovered his flow after being a top swimmer from his ho...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min
On this week's episode of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast we sit down with a Jack of All Trades, Scott Rousseau. Scott has not only dabbled, but had tremendous success in various fitness realms from boxing, to surfing, running marathons, ultramarathons, and more. Not only has he had success in the fitness space, but through employing the same tactics that have allowed him success in those pursuits, he is able to crush his professional career as well as show up as a great friend, all while maintain...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 43 min
Welcome to the Walk-On Mentality Podcast where we discuss topics from walk-on stories and what it means to have a "walk-on mentality", to entrepreneurship, to business, to fitness, mental health, and more. Jackson Mitchell, founder and CEO of Walk-On Mentality Health, created this podcast to positively impact listeners through sharing inspirational stories and other thought provoking content. On this week's episode, Jackson briefly talks about the concept of Action vs. Motion, and the importance...
Oct 19, 2022•9 min
On this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with a young legend, and host of the "What's Your Juice Podcast", Milan Lombardo. Tune in to hear Milan and I discuss betting on yourself, patience, self-confidence, adding value, being a sponge, and so much more. Milan's experiences in his first 20 years are special and he is just getting started. Please share the episode if you enjoy it. @jmitchdoee @milanlombardo @whatsyourjuicepodcast @walkonmentalityhealth...
Oct 05, 2022•59 min
On this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Matt Davis. Matt played quarterback for SMU, but when health issues impacted his path to the NFL, Matt was faced with one of many seasons of transition in his life. No matter what industry, or occupation you step into professionally, life is full of transitions. Tune in to hear Matt and I discuss transitions, and the power of understanding that "Who you become along the way is way more important than where you go." Please share the epi...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Welcome to The Walk-on Mentality Podcast where we interview CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, endurance athletes, and other professionals who embody and represent the walk-on mentality, and talk about how the experience of working hard with no expectations, and overcoming all obstacles in your path translate to the real world. On this week's episode of The Walk-on Mentality Podcast we get a chance to talk with Brice Dolezal. Brice walked-on at Texas A&M with the goal of getting som...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to The Walk-on Mentality Podcast where we interview CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, endurance athletes, and other professionals who embody and represent the walk-on mentality, and talk about how the experience of working hard with no expectations, and overcoming all obstacles in your path translate to the real world. On this week's episode of The Walk-on Mentality Podcast we get a chance to talk with Garrett Krstich. Garrett played quarterback at Southern Methodist University...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Welcome to The Walk-on Mentality Podcast where we interview CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, endurance athletes, and other professionals who embody and represent the walk-on mentality, and talk about how the experience of working hard with no expectations, and overcoming all obstacles in your path translate to the real world. On this week's episode of The Walk-on Mentality Podcast we get a chance to talk with Dante DiMaggio. Due to a position change senior year, Dante went from heavil...
Jun 01, 2022•57 min
Welcome to The Walk-on Mentality Podcast where we interview CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, endurance athletes, and other professionals who embody and represent the walk-on mentality, and talk about how the experience of working hard with no expectations, and overcoming all obstacles in your path translate to the real world. On this week's episode of The Walk-on Mentality Podcast we get a chance to talk with Valerie Stetzer. Valerie faced a ton of adversity throughout her walk-on jou...
May 25, 2022•56 min
Welcome to The Walk-on Mentality Podcast where we interview CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, endurance athletes, and other professionals who embody and represent the walk-on mentality, and talk about how the experience of working hard with no expectations, and overcoming all obstacles in your path translate to the real world. On this week's episode of The Walk-on Mentality Podcast we get a chance to talk with Jamie Sackville! After his dream of playing Australian Football professional...
May 18, 2022•45 min
Welcome to The Walk-on Mentality Podcast where we interview CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, endurance athletes, and other professionals who embody and represent the walk-on mentality, and talk about how the experience of working hard with no expectations, and overcoming all obstacles in your path translate to the real world. On this week's episode of The Walk-on Mentality Podcast we get a chance to talk with Patrick Kleineberg! PK played sports throughout his childhood, but his walk-...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Welcome to The Walk-on Mentality Podcast where we interview CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, endurance athletes, and other professionals who embody and represent the walk-on mentality, and talk about how the experience of working hard with no expectations, and overcoming all obstacles in your path translate to the real world. On this week's episode of The Walk-on Mentality Podcast we get a chance to talk with Nick Westbrook! Nick's story is a little different as he was pretty heavily ...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min
