Energy Captains

In this episode of Energy Captains, Whitney Holtzman Seufert is joined by former NFL player Cameron Lynch and entrepreneur/former MLS player Amobi Okugo for an insightful conversation around leadership, resilience, and creating impact beyond sports. Together, they discuss the mindset required to perform at a high level, the transition from athletics into entrepreneurship and business, and how intentional energy, discipline, and relationships shape long-term success. The episode offers an authentic look into personal growth, purpose-driven leadership, and what it truly means to become an “energy captain” both professionally and personally.Support the show

In this episode of the Energy Captains podcast, hosts Whitney and Cam interview Spencer Gareiss, a multifaceted builder formerly at Robinhood where he helped launch futures and prediction markets, now a Captain in the Army Reserve, author of an upcoming book on mental models, and key figure at Market(investinathletes.com). Market is an upcoming SEC-regulated platform launching late summer/early fall 2025 that creates a "stock market for athletes," allowing retail investors to buy shares in Athlete Stock Companies representing a percentage (10-49%) of an athlete's future on-field income (typically 3-10 years) in exchange for an upfront cash advance, marketing fees, and board experience for the athlete. Unlike zero-sum sports betting, athletes directly benefit when fans invest and when their performance drives value up through earnings, a proprietary brand equity/performance algorithm, and trading-fee kickbacks; the structure uses trusts to comply with league CBAs/unions while de-risking income for players facing short careers and injury risks. The conversation covers regulatory details, differences from betting/prediction markets, benefits for athletes (including financial education and family trust encouragement), year-round/24-hour trading potential, a live waitlist with Super Bowl referral prizes, and Spencer's high-productivity lifestyle balancing family, military service, and innovation. Cam and Whitney reflect on how such a platform would have helped them during their playing careers by providing early liquidity, accountability, and long-term family wealth building.Support the show

Energy Captains Cameron Lynch and  Whitney Holtzman talk to Nick Moore, Ravens Long Snapper and Former Red Sox PlayerSupport the show

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Energy Captains Episode 35 with Cam Lynch and Whitney HoltzmanSupport the show

Love and Football: Cam Gets Married Support the show

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Romance and Finance in the NFL and Whitney's First NFL DraftSupport the show

Rays Executives Team President Matt Silverman and Chief Communications Officer Rafaela Amador talk Sister City Plan with Whitney Holtzman and Cam Lynch. Support the show

Energy Captains Cam Lynch and Whitney Holtzman talk with UF Basketball Star Patric Young.Support the show

Cam Lynch, MBA & Whitney Holtzman, NFL Agent Support the show

Cameron Lynch and Whitney Holtzman discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's back-to-back Stanley Cup victories, Champa Bay, boat parades, Carl Nassib and equality in sports, NIL, Tom Brady throwing the Lombardi Trophy and many other timely topics! Support the show

 Stephen Craine McLendon is an American football nose tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. Support the show

Brandon Copeland is an American football outside linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Pennsylvania Support the show

 Energy Captains Welcome Guest Lizzie Seedhouse Senior Vice President, Digital, Emerging Technology & Strategy for United Soccer Leagues LLC Support the show

 Energy Captains welcome Darrell Campbell with NFL Films.Support the show

Energy Captains welcome Jill Beckman Buccaneers Social Media CoordinatorSupport the show

Talking to Bubba Wallace and the Comeback of Sports during COVID-19Support the show

Racial Equality in America Support the show

Energy Captains Welcome Allie MacLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning Market Intelligence ManagerSupport the show

Matt LaBarge's Journey from Archeologist to Happy Feet PlusSupport the show

Sarina Murphy Heroically Overcomes NFL Athlete AbuseSupport the show

Energy Captains Welcome ESPN Steadicam Operator and Entrepreneur Steve KellerSupport the show

Michelle Gervais counsels high-profile individuals, athletes, and celebrities, as well as businesses and financial institutions, in the areas of sports and entertainment, matrimonial and domestic relations, commercial and business litigation, and consumer finance.Support the show

Energy Captains Welcome Kinsey Janke Tampa Bay Lightning Social Media ManagerSupport the show

Grady Sports Agency creates lasting relationships by treating our clients not as clients, but as family. Through transparency, brotherhood, and fidelity we mentor our clients towards achievement not only on the playing field, but in EVERY field of human endeavor.GSAFootball.comSupport the show

Energy Captains Welcome Kelsi Steele USL Social Media Sr. ManagerSupport the show

Energy Captains Welcome Long Snapper Drew FerrisSupport the show

Energy Captains Welcome Tyree Holder and Eric DungySupport the show

 Energy Captains Cameron Lynch and Whitney Holtzman talk with Marcus Wingate on the business of paying college athletes.Support the show

Carolynn Smith is a graduate of University of North Florida majoring in Mass Communications and Public Relations. She was a student-athlete and remains a Hall of Famer in NCAA Women’s Basketball. Carolynn began her career behind the camera as a reporter working on-air in TV and radio. Now she uses this experience to get exceptional media coverage for clients. She went on to enjoy a successful career with Hilton Hotels International in sales and marketing. Named “Hilton’s Million Dollar Baby,” Carolynn broke sales records generating more than one million in annual sales. Carolynn is a sales, marketing, and public relations professional, with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality, sports, celebrity and franchise industries. Her business focus is to get maximum media attention and brand exposure for her clients which include: business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, professional athletes, entertainers and authors.She is passionate about mentoring and motivating at-risk youth, student athletes and girls in foster care. Her current philanthropic efforts include sitting on nonprofit boards as well as speaking to inner-city youth and college students nationwide.Visit http://sevenmarketingpr.com Support the show

Energy Captains Cameron Lynch and Whitney Holtzman talk with Soccer Stars Shawna Gordon and Jordan O'BrienSupport the show

Energy Captains Cameron Lynch and Whitney Holtzman talk with Special Guest Sports Performance Coach to the Stars Darelle NoelSupport the show

Energy Captains Cameron Lynch  and  Whitney Holtzman  talk with  Special Guest Scott Daly about college football, NFL and XFL.Support the show

Energy Captains Cameron Lynch  and  Whitney Holtzman talk about the business of athletes and how they can prepare for today's markets.Support the show

Energy Captains Cameron Lynch  and  Whitney Holtzman talk about where the name Energy Captains came from.Support the show

 Energy Captains Cameron Lynch  and  Whitney Holtzman talk about empowering strong women in the workplace.Support the show

Energy Captains Cameron Lynch  and  Whitney Holtzman  talk with  Special Guest Jerami Wilkes Owner of Ambitious All-Stars about the transition from NFL to business owner in Tampa Bay.Support the show

Meet NFL player Cameron Lynch and sports industry veteran Whitney Holtzman in their first podcast.Support the show