All In Podcast

On this segment, Rod goes All In with television host a, Kelvin Washington.  To know Kelvin is to know that he is truly living his dream.  He has mastered the art of storytelling, and understands the importance of entertaining, informing and inspiring his audiences. While attending Eastern Michigan University, Kelvin had an internship a sports reporter with a local new station.  Not long after graduation, he landed a job as an on-air personality.  Kelvin spent several years in radio prior to making the jump to television, where he has affiliated with Turner Broadcasting, CNN, and Spectrum 1. If you are in Los Angeles, you can catch Kelvin hosting The "Afternoon Beat" and "Weekend Beat on 1" for Spectrum News 1, and he is also a contributor on "LA Times Today." Listen as Rod and Kelvin discuss his journey to become a tv news anchor, and the importance of resiliency and grit to make your vision come to life. Go All In with this episode.

All In with Stephon Leary

On this segment, Rod goes All In with coach, author, business owner, and shoe inventor (How many people can say that?!?), Stephon Leary.

Stephon has truly dedicated his life being a coach.  He has intentionally focused his career on building legacy; prioritizing long-term vision over day-to-day tasks. Countless athletes can attribute aspects of their success to Stephon’s teaching and guidance.

Stephon has coached at Liberty, Palm Beach Atlantic, and Texas A&M International universities, He is highly regarded in the AAU organization, and has coached at the high school level. As the Owner and Director of Reaching New Heights Basketball, Stephon focuses on player development.  Stephon is also working to launch his shoe invention in the near future.

Listen as Rod and Stephon talk basketball, the NBA, AAU, and business ownership. If you work for an athletic shoe company and are listening to this podcast...reach out to Stephon.  We want to see his shoe on the market soon!

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On this segment, Rod goes All In with New Orleans Saints’ Wide Receiver, Juwan Johnson.  Prior to starting his career in ‘The Big Easy,’ this New Jersey native excelled in high school basketball and track.  Juwan surprised his family when he shifted and made football his focus. Juwan was a college football star at Penn State while balancing his undergraduate studies toward a degree in telecommunications.  Soon after the passing of his Dad, Juwan made the decision to become a graduate transfer for the University of Oregon.  While he may not have known it as the time, his move to another part of the country was a part of Juwan’s healing and continued growth. As an Oregon Duck, Juwan continued to shine on the gridiron, including the best performance of his college career in a game against USC...after overcoming an injury. Sports are a family affair for Juwan.  His Dad was an athlete, and his brother, George., Jr. played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints.  They are a close-knit family who push each other to be the best versions of themselves. Listen as Rod talks with Juwan about his family, his success in sports, and the beginnings of an investment strategy.  Go All In with this episode

“Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard.”- Tim Notke On this segment, Rod goes All In with Drew Lasker.  Not only are Rod and Drew former teammates, they share a brotherhood that transcends basketball as they have supported each other in their successful business careers. Drew is a 16-year veteran of the British Basketball League (BBL) who currently plays for the Newcastle Eagles.  Giving to back to others is in Drew’s DNA and his reach extends from the US to the UK. As the founder of Train Harder 21, Drew has trained hundreds of young athletes who one day hope to follow in his footsteps.  Drew recently co-founded 21 Media which distributes podcast content that educates and inspires its listeners centering around its anchor podcast, 21. 21 Media also produces The BBL Show, a dynamic, one-stop, interactive media experience that brings all the basketball action to BBL fans in a podcast format.  Drew is a co-host for The BBL Show , providing BBL fans with an opportunity to know learn more about him off the court. With all of his success, Drew still finds his greatest joy in his faith and his family as a loving husband and doting father of two children.  Listen as Rod and Drew “chop it up” about family, professional basketball, and the unexpected aspects of life’s journey that always turn out better than you anticipate.You will be inspired to resurrect an old dream.  Go All In with this episode!