From the Locker Room to the Boardroom: Athletes, NIL, and the Power to Choose”

In this episode of Near Death 2 Life, Jerome sits down with Terrance Power—Vice President, senior Financial Advisor, and former athlete—for a no-holds-barred conversation on the profound shift happening in sports.They go beyond headlines to unpack how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) is changing not just contracts, but also lives, legacies, and what it truly means to own your identity.Terrance shares his wisdom on:The rise of athlete agency and generational wealthThe difference between playing the game and being playedWhy NIL isn't a handout, it's a wake-up callThe importance of financial and emotional literacy for athletes and their familiesWhether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or executive, this conversation hits where it matters most: power, purpose, and the long game of life.This ain't just about NIL. It's about who gets to own your story.Want more insight into purpose, leadership, and transformation? Subscribe to Near Death 2 Life and explore what happens when we stop performing—and start becoming.