Skip to main content
Big League Philanthropist

Big League Philanthropist

By Danielle Berman

The Big League Philanthropist podcast shares stories of athletes and nonprofits using #sportsphilanthropy to change the world. Learn why these athletes were motivated to get involved and what motivates them to keep going!
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

Sn 4, Episode 8: Tori Ramataboee, US Soccer Foundation

Big League Philanthropist Dec 15, 2022

00:00
42:51
Sn 4, Episode 8: Tori Ramataboee, US Soccer Foundation
Dec 15, 202242:51
Sn 4, Episode 7: Adam Lewis, Sport and Play for Social Justice
Oct 27, 202242:40
Sn 4, Episode 6: Katie Appold, Do More Good
Jul 28, 202234:48
Sn 4, Episode 5: Brett Rapkin, Podium Pictures
Jul 14, 202236:60
Sn 4, Episode 4: Tony Everett, PureGame
Jun 30, 202247:34
Sn 4, Episode 3: Myriam Glez, Athletes Soul
Jun 16, 202248:40
Sn 4, Episode 2: Hilton Freund, The Twinning Project
Jun 02, 202257:12
Sn 4, Episode 1: Jason Belinkie, Athletes For Hope
May 19, 202246:34
BLP Bulletin: 05.09.2022
May 09, 202211:19
BLP Bulletin: 04.25.2022
Apr 25, 202211:30
BLP Bulletin: 04.11.2022
Apr 11, 202213:00
BLP Bulletin: 04.04.2022
Apr 04, 202212:21
Sn 3, Episode 10: Marissa Coleman, Gaming Society
Mar 10, 202235:50
BLP Bulletin: 02.28.2022
Feb 28, 202213:55
Sn 3, Episode 9: Ben Orbach, The Ascendant Athlete
Feb 10, 202255:56
BLP Bulletin: 02.07.22
Feb 07, 202219:57
Sn 3, Episode 8: Adam Miller, Good Game Foundation
Jan 27, 202241:04
BLP Bulletin: 1.24.22
Jan 24, 202215:16
Sn. 3, Episode 7: Ben Troupe, Uncommon Cru
Jan 13, 202253:14
BLP Bulletin: 1.10.22
Jan 10, 202217:00
BLP Bulletin: 12.20.21
Dec 20, 202116:20
Sn. 3, Episode 6: Chineze "Chinny" Nwagbo, PeacePlayers Baltimore
Dec 16, 202153:21
BLP Bulletin: 12.06.21
Dec 06, 202111:57
Sn. 3, Episode 5: Clayton Frech, Angel City Sports
Dec 02, 202147:06
Support iAct and the Family of Katie-Jay Scott
Nov 29, 202103:36
BLP Bulletin: 11.22.21
Nov 22, 202116:32
BLP Bulletin: 11.15.21
Nov 15, 202116:20
BLP Bulletin: 11.08.21
Nov 08, 202113:09
BLP Bulletin: 11.01.21
Nov 01, 202122:19
Sn. 3, Episode 4: John Balkam, Third Win Group

Sn. 3, Episode 4: John Balkam, Third Win Group

Welcome back to the Big League Philanthropist podcast! On this episode, Danielle sits down with John Balkam, Founder of the Third Win Group (TWG) to discuss his journey from being an athlete to now running his own agency focused on social good. They also talk about the importance of business that makes the world better. John has some great advice for athletes who are looking to build a brand based on purpose and impact that you won't want to miss!

For those who are looking to learn more about John's story and about the Third Win Group, you can visit their website at thirdwin.com. You can also give the Third Win Group a follow on LinkedIn and on Instagram, @thirdwingroup. Thank you for supporting this podcast and feel free to share this episode with someone that may be interested in our conversation with John! 

Oct 28, 202150:31
 Sn. 3, Episode 3: Jordan Marie Daniel, Rising Hearts

Sn. 3, Episode 3: Jordan Marie Daniel, Rising Hearts

Welcome back to the Big League Philanthropist podcast! In this episode, Danielle sits down with Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel – Kul Wičasa Lakota, a citizen of Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) and founder of Rising Hearts to discuss the impact of intersectionality and creating change in the spaces you take up. 

Rising Hearts is an organization dedicated to raising the voices of Indigenous Peoples while also promoting intersectionality to create change. Jordan is a professional runner and has been using that platform to create change through several initiatives, including the #RunningForJustice campaign that has become an intersecting effort to raise awareness for Black lives, Asian lives, Indigenous lives, and all of those who are impacted by white supremacy and systems of oppression.

You can follow along with Jordan and her journey by following on Instagram at @nativein_la and @rising_hearts and check out Jordan's website HERE! Thank you all for listening to this episode and be sure to share this episode with someone who may enjoy this conversation between Danielle and Jordan.

Oct 14, 202144:52
BLP Bulletin: 10.11.21

BLP Bulletin: 10.11.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the athletes advocating for abortion rights, NWSL players speaking out after years of ignored sexual harassment, Front Office Sports on the importance of activism to NIL deals, and how Players for the Planet is making an environmental impact with major leaguers.

Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform!

Featured Articles:

Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell is Delivering $1M Assist to Teachers

How Travis Kelce has used his record-setting play at tight end to raise money for underprivileged youth

First Arab-American Female NASCAR Racer Paves Way For Next Generation Of Women Drivers, Lands Major Sponsor

Syracuse, MEAC agree to 10-year partnership on and off field

Assists to Activism: Trae Young's Leadership Bigger Than Basketball

Adidas Sustainable NHL Jerseys For 2021-22 Season

Introducing Vox’s new HBO show, Level Playing Field

Anatomy of an NFL Good Deed-Doer: Kelvin Beachum Works to End Hunger, Clean the Ocean, Educate Kids, and, Oh Yeah, Win a Super Bowl

Megan Rapinoe, other women athletes back abortion rights at US Supreme Court

TODAY Show Twitter: Watch @SavannahGuthrie’s full interview with soccer stars Mana Shim, Sinead Farrelly and Alex Morgan on the sexual abuse allegations rocking the National Women's Soccer League

FOS College - Importance of Activism in NIL

The Environment Affects Baseball. These Players Want to Help.

Oct 11, 202114:24
Sn. 3, Episode 2: Mechelle Freeman, TrackGirlz
Sep 30, 202140:58
Sn 3, Episode 1: La Faye Baker, Diamond in the RAW
Sep 16, 202141:44
BLP Bulletin: 09.13.21
Sep 13, 202116:34
BLP Bulletin: 09.06.21
Sep 06, 202112:52
BLP Bulletin: 08.30.21
Aug 30, 202116:03
BLP Bulletin: 08.23.21
Aug 23, 202115:31
BLP Bulletin: 08.02.21
Aug 02, 202116:11
BLP Bulletin: 07.26.21
Jul 26, 202113:00
BLP Bulletin: 07.19.21
Jul 19, 202116:04
BLP Bulletin: 07.12.21
Jul 12, 202128:41
BLP Bulletin: 06.28.21
Jun 28, 202119:46
BLP Bulletin: 06.21.21
Jun 21, 202118:40
BLP Bulletin: 06.14.21
Jun 14, 202114:36
BLP Bulletin: 06.07.21

BLP Bulletin: 06.07.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Naomi Osaka's stand for athlete mental health, the continued disparities in men's and women's NCAA sports, and stories around progress on LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform!

Featured Articles: ‘This Will 100% Save Somebody’s Life.’ Athletes See a Turning Point for Mental Health After Naomi Osaka Takes a Stand at the French Open Meditation app vows to pay fines of tennis pros who skip news conferences in honor of Naomi Osaka, mental health Sedona Prince Has a Message for You NY Times: The Morning - Massages vs. doubleheaders Michael Jordan donates $1M to Morehouse journalism, sports Bubba Wallace - Armchair Expert Seattle Seahawks and Fellow Seattle Pro Sports Teams Come Together to Support Gender-Inclusive Youth Sports and Local LGBTQ+-Owned Small Businesses Living Nonbinary in a Binary Sports World The Gist - Sunday Scroll: Full of Pride

Jun 07, 202124:58
BLP Bulletin: 05.31.21
May 31, 202119:03
BLP Bulletin: 05.24.21
May 24, 202116:58
Sn2, Episode 8: Katie-Jay Scott, iACT
May 20, 202153:08
BLP Bulletin: 05.03.21
May 03, 202118:38