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Powerhouse Conversations

Powerhouse Conversations

By Fred Underwood

Powerhouse Conversations is a podcast that has powerful discussions about sports, business, & tech. Our goal is to inspire innovation amongst for minorities in the sports industry.
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Former Athlete Bre'ana Singleton Creates Non Profit To Provide Support Outside Of The Sport They Play!

Powerhouse ConversationsSep 07, 2022

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Meta launches NIL Empower 2.0 class featuring HBCU Track & Field Star Acacia Lofton

Meta launches NIL Empower 2.0 class featuring HBCU Track & Field Star Acacia Lofton

Powerhouse Conversations: Episode 47 - Clark Atlanta with Acacia Lofton

Nov 30, 202230:11
Sports & Entertainment Attorney Kassandra Ramsey Discusses How NIL Athletes Should Be Protecting Their Intellectual Property

Sports & Entertainment Attorney Kassandra Ramsey Discusses How NIL Athletes Should Be Protecting Their Intellectual Property

Powerhouse Conversations - Episode 46: The Esquire Coach with Kassandra Ramsey

Nov 28, 202234:48
 Former Pro Athlete Malcolm Lemmons Building Platform at the Intersection of Sports & WEB3

Former Pro Athlete Malcolm Lemmons Building Platform at the Intersection of Sports & WEB3

Episode 45 - The Hype Is Real with Malcolm Lemmons

Nov 25, 202237:55
NIL Attorney Ben Chase on the road to Break the Record for most College Football Games Attended in One Season

NIL Attorney Ben Chase on the road to Break the Record for most College Football Games Attended in One Season

Powerhouse Conversations - Episode 44: College Football Roadtrip with Ben Chase

Nov 24, 202242:08
NBA & WNBA Championship Coach Tyler Marsh Discusses The Importance Of Shining Light On The Stars in Women Sports!

NBA & WNBA Championship Coach Tyler Marsh Discusses The Importance Of Shining Light On The Stars in Women Sports!

Powerhouse Conversations - Episode 43 Las Vegas Aces with Tyler Marsh

Nov 23, 202240:23
Corporate Speaker Will Baggett Advocates For Athletes To Monetize Their Message!

Corporate Speaker Will Baggett Advocates For Athletes To Monetize Their Message!

Powerhouse Conversations Episode 42 w/ Emergent Executives and Will Baggett

Oct 11, 202245:25
Ryan Schachtner Discusses How Athletes Can Level The Playing Field and Gain a Competitive Advantage

Ryan Schachtner Discusses How Athletes Can Level The Playing Field and Gain a Competitive Advantage

Episode 41 - A Must Win with Ryan Schachtner. 

Oct 03, 202238:46
Tech Professional Darian Kelly Creates Blog That Bridges The Gap Between Sports & Culture

Tech Professional Darian Kelly Creates Blog That Bridges The Gap Between Sports & Culture

Powerhouse Conversations: Episode 40 - The Jersey Sports Blog with Darian Kelly

The Jersey is a show that highlights the stories of professionals and entrepreneurs that sit within the intersection of sports, business, and technology. This show aims to inspire the next generation of sports tech professionals to find value in their stories beyond the playing field. 

https://thejerseyblog.com

Sep 27, 202244:09
Esports Brand Builder Rebecca Longawa gives advice on how to partner with companies!

Esports Brand Builder Rebecca Longawa gives advice on how to partner with companies!

Powerhouse Conversations: Episode 39 with Happy Warrior

Sep 27, 202244:33
Former Athlete Bre'ana Singleton Creates Non Profit To Provide Support Outside Of The Sport They Play!

Former Athlete Bre'ana Singleton Creates Non Profit To Provide Support Outside Of The Sport They Play!

Powerhouse Conversations: Episode 37 - Free Game Program. Free Game Program was created to produce well-educated, professionally successful, & civilly responsible student-athletes while using sports as the vehicle to a lifetime of financial freedom. This episode was a great conversation Bre'ana Singleton about student athletes and life during/after sports!

Sep 07, 202230:39
Former Athlete Xavier Jackson Creates A SaaS Platform To Help Connect Athletes To Brands

Former Athlete Xavier Jackson Creates A SaaS Platform To Help Connect Athletes To Brands

Powerhouse Conversations - Episode 37: Coinlete with Xavier Jackson. Coinlete is an app that creates profitable, long-lasting relationships between Athletes & Brands. This episode is about how to help athletes transition from sports to business. We will discuss the best ways to go about securing brand deals and building businesses.

Aug 26, 202232:43
Financial Advisor Grant Laschowski Helps Athletes Create Their Own Collection Of NFT Projects

Financial Advisor Grant Laschowski Helps Athletes Create Their Own Collection Of NFT Projects

Powerhouse Conversations - Episode 36: M&G Collections a full-service company helping creatives, athletes and brands launch their very own collection of non-fungible tokens "NFTs" . This episode is about how athletes can invest in NFT projects and the risks behind this new technology

Aug 25, 202242:57
Ian Brown Discusses Building A Community In Sports Through The Blockchain

Ian Brown Discusses Building A Community In Sports Through The Blockchain

Powerhouse Conversations: Episode 35 with Ian Brown. ACIB Management Group is a Sports firm that has a focus on ownership. Their focus is on facilitating innovative ventures through the use of blockchain technology. This episode is about the intersection of where Sports, Name Image Likeness, & Blockchain Technology Meet!

Aug 17, 202234:15
August 10, 2022

August 10, 2022

Aug 10, 202200:34
Make Black Baseball Players Great Again with Minority Baseball Prospects
Aug 10, 202232:38
Why You Hate The Game: Morgan State Esports Program with Tarrin Morgan

Why You Hate The Game: Morgan State Esports Program with Tarrin Morgan

This episode Tarrin Morgan we discussed the emergence of esports . Tarrin runs the ESports program at Morgan State University. We discussed the funding challenges and the unique opportunity that gaming introduces to black youth. We also had the opportunity to talk about Name Image Likeness and NFTs impact on ESports. Tune in!

Aug 03, 202232:07
The Olivia Pope of Sports PR with Jaquese “JQ” Smith

The Olivia Pope of Sports PR with Jaquese “JQ” Smith

This episode JQ will discuss the importance  of athletes and sport companies creating and building a sustainable brand. As a former NCAA student athlete, she specializes in assisting high school athlete and families with their recruiting process.

Jul 25, 202245:55
Guest Appearance on The Outlet (Bonus Episode)

Guest Appearance on The Outlet (Bonus Episode)

The Outlet a podcast for all the creatives striving to impact the world one day at a time. FeeLo brings on guests to discuss a wide range of topics and how they can impact the world.

Jul 25, 202201:10:37
Tim Bryson Discusses How Marketplaces Like MOGL are impacting NIL Education and Compliance!

Tim Bryson Discusses How Marketplaces Like MOGL are impacting NIL Education and Compliance!

Great episode with Tim Bryson about how MOGL is changing the NIL Landscape through education and compliance! Tim is MOGL's Director of Athlete Education and Compliance and we have a great conversation about how NIL is impacting international student athletes, athlete education, black athletes and career opportunities and an overall NIL review from a University perspective.

Jul 15, 202230:49
Everybody Eats: ATL 8IGH DAO - TREYOUS JARRELLS & JORDAN TATE
Apr 21, 202234:16
The Price Went Up: Gladiathers with Cecelia Townes Tyree

The Price Went Up: Gladiathers with Cecelia Townes Tyree

This episode was a great conversation about Gender Inequality In Sports. We discussed how women are impacted even behind the scenes with lack of jobs in sports. In addition, we went in depth of how Name Image & Likeness will impact young women’s ability to get sponsorships and make money!

Apr 15, 202236:50
Collaboration Over Competition: Youth N Action with Pierre Mayes

Collaboration Over Competition: Youth N Action with Pierre Mayes

Great conversation with Pierre Mayes about the direction of AAU basketball. This episode focuses on the opportunity's that exist for grassroots programs. Pierre is the director for Team Dr1ven which focuses on developing and training youth basketball players. His program is also instrumental to putting together events to increase their exposure!

Apr 09, 202240:30
It Takes A Village To Raise A Powerhouse Athlete - Sports Mom University

It Takes A Village To Raise A Powerhouse Athlete - Sports Mom University

This episode discussed how the families of athletes can help them build their brand. Great conversation about how Name Image & Likeness rules will help generate economic opportunities for young athletes!

Mar 27, 202246:46
At the Center of making Sports Camps Accessible - Sports Camp Central

At the Center of making Sports Camps Accessible - Sports Camp Central

This episode focuses on the opportunities that exist for athletes at the collegiate level. Camp Central is an app that caters to athletes and helping them gain recognition and compete with the best in college.
Mar 27, 202226:44
Building An Elite Sports Brand - Brand Elite Studios

Building An Elite Sports Brand - Brand Elite Studios

This episode we discussed how design, branding and digital marketing impacts sports organizations and the next generation of athletes!

Tiora shared her journey of starting graphic design at a young age and perfecting her craft. She also talks about the importance of the process and not taking shortcuts.
Mar 21, 202236:42
Hamilton Wealth Advisors - Wilbert Hamilton

Hamilton Wealth Advisors - Wilbert Hamilton

Great episode with @wilberthamiltonjr about what we can do to close the wealth gap in the black community. We discussed some of the stigmas that we face and how we can over come them!
Sep 02, 202145:09
Treehab - Brandon Terrell

Treehab - Brandon Terrell

Great episode with Brandon Terrell about Cannabis Industry. We discussed how Treehab is innovating within the space and how potential entrepreneurs can have the opportunity to get in.
Sep 02, 202147:35
Relationship Goals with NFL Agent Carlos Hudson Jr.

Relationship Goals with NFL Agent Carlos Hudson Jr.

Great conversation with NFL Agent Carlos Hudson of Ovation Management. We discussed his journey to become a sports agent and how important it was to provide value and build relationships. We also talked about how HBCUs can begin to close the gap on getting more players in the NFL.
Sep 02, 202144:48
Underwood Sanders Investment Group with Jamarr Sanders

Underwood Sanders Investment Group with Jamarr Sanders

10 year Professional Athlete Jamarr Sanders comes on to discuss the importance of athletes learning about finances. We discussed stock investing, venture capital and starting businesses. His hunger for knowledge birthed the Underwood Sanders Investment Group and we have already invested in multiple ventures. We also announced the launch of Dream Big Sports Merch going on sale! 

Jul 02, 202141:32
Sports Agents Are Human Too - Orlando Arnold with Pyramid Sports

Sports Agents Are Human Too - Orlando Arnold with Pyramid Sports

Amazing conversation with Orlando about the sports business! We discussed the future of sports partnership deals and building genuine relationships. We also discussed how the new rule changes with “Name, Image, & Likeness” could have an impact on HBCUs. Watch to learn more!

Jul 01, 202147:14
InventYou with Brandon Alexander

InventYou with Brandon Alexander

First Episode with Brandon Alexander. Inventyou is a Business Consulting & Financial Education firm helping Millennials Dominate Their Finances & ReInvent the World. We discuss how this started off with teaching single mothers how to invest and discover their passion!

Jul 01, 202133:45
Shock Performance Training with Terrance Crawford

Shock Performance Training with Terrance Crawford

Special Episode of Powerhouse Conversations with Terrance Crawford of Shock Performance Training.
We discuss how important support systems and word of mouth is to building and sustaining your business.

Jun 28, 202129:36
Provitt Prints with Rashad Provitt

Provitt Prints with Rashad Provitt

We discuss Rashad’s new 10,000 sq ft facility! He talks about how it is important to put yourself in uncomfortable positions to reach new levels.

Jun 28, 202142:29
Financial Lituation with Anthony Copeman
Jun 28, 202141:07
Fly Collection Cosmetics with Fanci

Fly Collection Cosmetics with Fanci

This episode with Porsha was great for every entrepreneur to understand the importance of believing in yourself. We also discuss Marketing Automation and the mindset shift it takes to invest in your marketing.
Jun 28, 202149:09
Carrie J Hair Care with Janet Gilbert

Carrie J Hair Care with Janet Gilbert

Janet discusses her journey as an entrepreneur while being a single mother. We talk about how to scale and when to delegate things in your business.
Jun 28, 202134:03
AGAPExoxo with Imah B

AGAPExoxo with Imah B

Amazing episode with Imah where we discussed how she has built multiple brands through E Commerce. We touched on the importance of text message marketing and how it will impact the customer journey moving forward!
Jun 28, 202133:45
Ark Creative Company with Teddy Phillips

Ark Creative Company with Teddy Phillips

Great conversation with Teddy about how he has been able to use tech to spotlight our culture and impact activism. We discussed NFTs and the impact we feel it’s going to have on business moving forward.
Jun 28, 202129:13
Lashed By Ash with Ashley Sanders

Lashed By Ash with Ashley Sanders

Ashley Sanders of Lashed By Ash walks us through her journey of becoming an entrepreneur. She has created multiple streams of incomes while empowering other women to become their own bosses as well!

Jun 09, 202129:55
Youth N Action with Pierre & Shad Mayes

Youth N Action with Pierre & Shad Mayes

In this episode we discuss how the youth sports is a multi billion dollar industry. We also talk about how important it is for kids to have the proper support system.

Jun 09, 202127:51
Her Modern Life with Sydnei Jarman

Her Modern Life with Sydnei Jarman

Great convo with @syddarlingg about @hermodernlife! We discussed Books For The Block and how you can donate books to help readers in communities that don’t have the same access to books. We also discussed how important it is to be informed on the issues that impact our communities and how she does that through her brand without making it boring. This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss!
Jun 07, 202133:12