EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 52 MIN
Why Athletes Need Better Mental Health - Ep. 129 w/ Ongeleke Turner
from Black Fridays · host Denzell Turner
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we got family in the building as we sit down with my older sister Ongeleke Turner, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of NoFlagNoFoul, a mental wellness platform created specifically for athletes. With over 13 years of experience across clinical settings, Ongeleke shares how her deep-rooted love for sports and passion for healing came together to serve a community often overlooked in the mental health conversation. Her message is clear: athletes are people first, and they deserve space to prioritize their mental health. We're talking: How Ongeleke Turner launched a mental health platform for athletes The power of pivoting into purpose-driven entrepreneurship in mental health Why athlete mental health matters and how to break the stigma Creating confidential mental health support spaces for sports professionals Addressing performance pressure, anxiety, and emotional health in athletes Tap in for a powerful conversation on purpose, sports, and the boldness it takes to build something the athletic world truly needs. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!! Bamboo Private Suites: https://www.bamboocowork.com/memberships The Law Office of Beverly Beal Contracts: https://contracts.beverlybeallaw.com/ Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/noflagnofoul_llc/ Guest Website: https://www.noflagnofoul.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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