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 called Circle of Winners. The moral of the story? Surround yourself with the right people and keep that winner’s mentality wherever you go.

Timestamps:

“First Half”

0:00 - 16:46 Upbringing & Falling in Love with Sports

16:46 - 32:59 College Football Journey & Resilience

“Second Half”

32:59 - 1:06:25 Post-Sports Life: Working with Nike

1:06:25 - End Entrepreneurial Venture: Circle of Winners