Isaiah Kacyvenski on his journey from being a homeless kid to a venture capitalist after playing.

Making Smart Plays Off the Field

In this episode of AthleteAnd, Pro linebacker, savvy entrepreneur, founder of BScar TV, Brennan Scarlett hosts NFL players Ogbo Okoronwo and Josh Kalu from the Sportico Sports Podcast Stage at SXSW. Listen in as they talk about the power of saying “yes” to new, enriching opportunities and their pursuits off the field, both creative and entrepreneurial. Okoronwo and Kalu share stories on how they draw from their unique passions and life experiences to build their businesses and carve their own paths beyond the game of football.

Marshawn Lynch on his unique way of handling the media, and involving family in his business

Former NFL Running Back Marshawn Lynch joins pro linebackers Brennan Scarlett and Brandon Copeland on the AthleteAnd podcast recorded live in the Sleep Number Studio on Radio Row from Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles. Beast Mode keeps it real as always during this episode, and talks about his approach to handling the media, as well as rolling his sleeves up and helping the family business.

Zack Steffen on playing halfway around the world at a young age, and his desire to give back to kids in struggling communities.

Team USA and Manchester City Goalkeeper Zack Steffen joined B-Cope & B-Scar and talked about representing the United States on an international stage. Zack discussed the struggles of going halfway around the world at a young age for his soccer career, and also his foundation that involves giving both time and money back to kids in at-risk communities.

Isaiah Kacyvenski on his journey from being a homeless kid to a venture capitalist after playing.

Former Seahawks Linebacker Isaiah Kacyvenski joined Brandon Copeland on the latest episode of AthleteAnd. Kacyvenski takes us on his path from being homeless throughout his youth, and turning that into motivation to go on to Harvard, the NFL, and then a venture capitalist after hanging up the cleats.

Elijah Mitchell discusses his fashion interests and the importance of giving back to his hometown.

49ers Running Back Elijah Mitchell was a guest of Brandon Copeland's on the latest episode of AthleteAnd. After making a splash on the field in his rookie season, Mitchell has already done well off the field, getting involved in fashion, and a dream of opening a fitness center in his hometown of Erath, Louisiana.