The Mental Locker Room Podcast

Ep 15: Leadership Lessons from the Inner City | Edwin De La Rosa

In this episode of The Mental Locker Room, we sit down with Edwin De La Rosa, a former D2 baseball standout for Point Park University and founder of @innercitymindset  to talk about the real work of becoming who you are when the title, jersey, or role no longer defines you. Baseball gave him structure and identity, but when the game ended, he had to rebuild both. Through his journey from athlete to entrepreneur, Edwin shares how he found freedom in vulnerability, discovered purpose through mentorship, and built a platform that challenges the next generation to own their story. This conversation is for every former athlete, leader, and dreamer learning to transfer their mindset from performance to purpose.  🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode filled with inspiration and game-changing stories. Connect with Edwin  Website: www.innercitymindset.com Personal IG: @edwin.rosa3 Business IG: @innercitymindset Book Tesh for Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, and Workshops on Identity & Leadership, Athlete Transition, Mindset, and Career Planning: www.teshjohnson.com Follow Us: IG: @teshjohnson2 IG: @mentallockerroompodcast Contact: info@teshjohnson.com Music Production: @hollowwhipitup

EP 14: From SEC Basketball to Empowering Girls Worldwide with GBWF | Jennifer George.

🌟 It’s here! This week’s episode of The Mental Locker Room is now live. We sit down with Jennifer George, former @gatorswbk standout, @indianafever WNBA draftee, @jamaicabasketball national team player, and founder of Girls Basketball Worldwide Federation. 🏀✨ Jennifer’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, purpose, and community impact. From dominating the SEC and playing professionally to building a foundation that empowers girls through basketball, she’s rewriting what it means to lead on and off the court. This conversation is about more than the game, it’s about collaboration over competition, building teams that multiply your vision, and turning failure into fuel for impact. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or leader, Jennifer’s perspective will challenge and inspire you to lead with intention. In This Episode We Talk About: Empowering girls through basketball and leadership Collaboration vs. competition in women’s sports Turning failure into growth and opportunity Finding identity and purpose beyond the game Building community and legacy 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode filled with inspiration and game-changing stories. Connect with Jennifer George Website: girlsbasketballwf.org Personal IG: @jennifergeorge3 Business IG: @girls.basketball.worldwide Also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RedCircle: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-locker-room-podcast/id1826846830 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SlAZzJdCmiVqjnIMgRvzV 🔴 RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/d29aa3fd-b197-488b-ba21-6cec43adfff1 Make a contribution to The Mental Locker Room Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yydhrts4 Book Tesh for Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, and Workshops on Identity & Leadership, Athlete Transition, Mindset, and Career Planning: www.teshjohnson.com Follow Us: IG: @teshjohnson2 IG: @mentallockerroompodcast Contact: info@teshjohnson.com Music Production: @hollowwhipitup Locker Room To Legacy Coaching: https://competitiveedgeleadershipacademy.com/lockerroom-to-legacy-coaching Learn How to Monetize Your Message at the 6-Figure Speaker Summit Oct 20-22: https://www.sixfigurespeakerchallenge.com/3daychallenge?affiliate_id=4315495

Ep 13: PTSD and Purpose: Healing, Wealth, and Vulnerability with TedX Speaker | Reggie D. Ford

Join Dr. C and Tesh Johnson in The Mental Locker Room as they welcome Reggie D. Ford, former Vanderbilt football player, bestselling author of PTSD: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and powerful mental health advocate. Reggie’s journey is one of grit, transformation, and purpose. From growing up in poverty to walking on to the Vanderbilt football team, earning multiple degrees, and founding RoseCrete Wealth Management, his story is proof that pain doesn’t have to define your future. It can shape your power. This conversation is bigger than football. Reggie opens up about how vulnerability became his superpower, how trauma can be transformed into legacy, and why wealth means nothing without wellness. He doesn’t just share a story; he gives us a blueprint for healing, building, and leading with intention. 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode filled with inspiration and game-changing stories. Connect with Reggie D. Ford: Website: https://reggiedford.com Instagram: @reggiedford Book: https://reggiedford.com/ptsd/ TEDx Talk: https://reggiedford.com/tedx/ Vulnerability Muscle: https://reggiedford.com/vulnerabilitymuscle/ Also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RedCircle: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-locker-room-podcast/id1826846830 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SlAZzJdCmiVqjnIMgRvzV 🔴 RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/d29aa3fd-b197-488b-ba21-6cec43adfff1 Make a contribution to The Mental Locker Room Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yydhrts4 Book Tesh for Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, and Workshops on Identity & Leadership, Athlete Transition, Mindset, and Career Planning: www.teshjohnson.com Follow Us: IG: @teshjohnson2 IG: @mentallockerroompodcast Contact: info@teshjohnson.com Music Production: @hollowwhipitup Locker Room To Legacy Coaching: https://competitiveedgeleadershipacademy.com/lockerroom-to-legacy-coaching Next Level Speakers Academy: https://meetings.hubspot.com/latesha-johnson?uuid=e32ee2d4-7aff-48e7-a394-c3869f1aad7a #ReggieDFord #VulnerabilityMuscle #ptsd #athletetoentrepreneur #resilience #MentalLockerRoom #TEDx #wealthandwellness #leadershipjourney #mindsetshift #traumahealing #blackexcellence #purposedriven #thementallockerroompodcast #fyp #podcast

Ep 12: Grind, Grow, Lead: The Devrinn Paul Blueprint | Coach DP

🌟 It’s here! This week’s episode of The Mental Locker Room is now live. We sit down with Coach Devrinn Paul @devrinn__paul, author of Coaching the Winner Within and current head women’s basketball coach at @rhit_wbball. From his start as a student manager sweeping floors, to coaching at powerhouse programs like @louisvillewbb, @gobearcatswbb, @herdwbb, and now leading his own team at Rose-Hulman, Coach Paul’s story is proof of what persistence and passion can build. In this episode, he opens up about: ✨ Lessons from his journey across D1 and D3 basketball ✨ Why discipline, routine, and mindset matter on and off the court ✨ Insights from his book on building confidence and resilience ✨ How to turn humble beginnings into powerful opportunities 🔥 The full episode is streaming now — tap the link in to listen and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments: https://youtu.be/NlKTjYe5cXI Connect with Coach DP: Website: devrinn.com Instagram: @devrinn_paul Twitter/X: @CoachDPaul Facebook: Devrinn Paul YouTube: @CoachDPaul Order your copy of “Coaching the Winner Within” here → https://devrinn.com/products/coaching-the-winner-within-1 Also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RedCircle: 🍎: https://tinyurl.com/mrxeheyx Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/357yrtkv Recircle: https://tinyurl.com/54c5ah9e. Make a contribution to The Mental Locker Room Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yydhrts4 ___________________________________________________________________________ Book Tesh for Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, and Workshops on Identity & Leadership, Athlete Transition, Mindset, and Career Planning: www.teshjohnson.com Follow Us: IG: @teshjohnson2 IG: @mentallockerroompodcast Contact: info@teshjohnson.com Music Production: @hollowwhipitup Locker Room To Legacy Coaching: https://competitiveedgeleadershipacademy.com/lockerroom-to-legacy-coaching

Ep 11: From Gig to Startup: Women In Tech and Transportation with HERide | Jillian Anderson

Join Dr. C and Tesh Johnson in The Mental Locker Room as they welcome Jillian Anderson, the determined and dynamic founder of HERide, the first women-first rideshare company. Jillian reflects on her inspiring journey from a dedicated tri-sport athlete at Albany State University to a bold and resilient entrepreneur who built HERide to center safety, equity, and authentic community. From securing a major contract with @Hartsfield-JacksonAirport to ensuring her drivers receive a livable wage, Jillian walks the walk when it comes to supporting her community. With honesty and passion, she shares how persistence, faith, and vision have fueled her mission to create a rideshare movement where drivers are empowered and riders feel genuinely safe. This uplifting and insightful conversation highlights what it truly means to lead with purpose and build something deeply meaningful. 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode filled with inspiration and game-changing stories. Connect with Jillian: YT: @therealjillgates   W: www.heride.com IG:@therealjillgates Facebook: Jillian Anderson Also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RedCircle: 🍎: https://tinyurl.com/mrxeheyx Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/357yrtkv Recircle: https://tinyurl.com/54c5ah9e. Make a contribution to The Mental Locker Room Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yydhrts4 ___________________________________________________________________________ Book Tesh for Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, and Workshops on Identity & Leadership, Athlete Transition, Mindset, and Career Planning: www.teshjohnson.com Follow Us: IG: @teshjohnson2 IG: @mentallockerroompodcast Contact: info@teshjohnson.com Music Production: @hollowwhipitup Locker Room To Legacy Coaching: https://competitiveedgeleadershipacademy.com/lockerroom-to-legacy-coaching #HERide #womenintech #ridesharerevolution #entrepreneurship #rideshare #podcast #thementallockerroompodcast #resilience #athletemindset #entrepreneur #fyp #athleteinsights #womensbasketball #collegevolleyball #resilience #growth #communityimpact