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Still an Athlete
by Dominique Wilson
For Former Athletes Building Empires (After the Game Ends)You were told your peak was on the field, court, or track. Then reality hit: "What now?"The transition out of sports can feel like a loss of identity, purpose, and community—leaving many of us feeling lost, depressed, or stuck in careers that don’t fit.I’ve been there. That’s why Still an Athlete exists.This isn’t a podcast about "letting go" of your athletic past. It’s about leveraging it to dominate your next chapter. Each week, I interview former athletes who’ve turned their discipline, grit, and competitive edge into successful businesses, creative hustles, and fulfilling lives—from ex-NBA players turned Grammy-winning producers to D1 athletes who built 7-figure brands.We break the lies like:"Your glory days are behind you.""You have to start from scratch.""Athletes don’t belong in [art, tech, finance, etc.]."If you’re:✔ Struggling to find purpose after sports✔ Tired of being called "washed up"✔ Ready to use your
Episodes
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Before the Finale
In this raw and reflective solo episode, I’m pausing to take it all in. With the finale of Still an Athlete just around the corner, I wanted to talk to you! The ones who’ve been listening, sharing, growing right alongside me. I open up about what this journey has meant, how much has changed since...
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Juneteenth: The Power of Athlete Protest — Honoring Tommie Smith
In this raw and reflective Juneteenth episode, I freestyle a few thoughts on the legendary Tommie Smith — the Olympic gold medalist who risked it all to raise his fist for justice in 1968. This isn’t just history — it’s a reminder that athletes have always had power far beyond the scoreboard.…
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Quick Riff: The Pivot Is the Power
Fresh off the American Black Film Festival all-white party (yes, I’m a little tipsy 😅), I had a moment lol. In this impromptu riff, I reflect on how far I’ve come since leaving basketball… and how I’ve fallen in love with the life I’m building now. This episode wasn’t planned, but the gratitude…
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The Mind Beyond the Game: Mental Tools for Athletes with Michael Inglis
What really happens in the mind of an athlete when the game ends? In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Inglis, a qualified sport and performance psychologist and co-founder of The Mind Room, who has worked with Olympic athletes, elite professionals, and everyday performers navigating...
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Spirituality in Sport: Creating a Christian Group While Playing and Finding Purpose After
What grounds you while you're playing when the game no longer does? In this powerful episode, former professional basketball player Marissa Kastanek opens up about the role of faith, community, and identity during her playing career — and what guided her when that chapter came to a close. From...
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Building While You Ball: Sarah Sagerer on Entrepreneurship, Injury & Preparing for Life After Sport
What does it look like to start building your next chapter before your athletic career ends? In this episode, Dominique sits down with professional basketball player and entrepreneur Sarah Sagerer to talk about what it really takes to create purpose and stability outside of sports — while still...
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Mom. CEO. Athlete. | Nikki Baize on Purpose After the Game
In this Mother’s Day Special of Still an Athlete, host Dominique Wilson sits down with longtime friend and former pro baller Nikki Baize (formerly Nikki Dixon). From their AAU days in Georgia to navigating adulthood, motherhood, and entrepreneurship — this is a conversation full of heart, hustle,...
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From Basketball to Reality TV & Beyond: Alexia Adams on Owning Her Voice After Sport
What happens when the game ends — but the spotlight stays on? In this episode of Still an Athlete, Alexia Adams shares her powerful journey from competitive basketball to podcasting, reality TV, and full-blown mogul moves. We talk about identity, purpose, the pressure of visibility, and what it...
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Autism & Gold Medals: Ashley Elise White’s Story
This conversation was meant to close out Autism Acceptance Month — but its message is just as powerful as we step into Mental Health Awareness Month. What does it mean to lose your identity, find your voice, and transform pain into purpose? In this episode, Ashley Elise White — an autistic woman,...
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Injury Took Her Sport — But It Gave Cid a Mission
When a career-ending injury took Cidni’s track dreams away, she was forced to face the ultimate question: Who am I without my sport? In this honest and powerful conversation, Cidni opens up about navigating identity loss, finding purpose beyond the finish line, and how life’s toughest moments can...
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When the Jersey Comes Off: How to Navigate Identity Loss After Sports
You spent years introducing yourself as an athlete. But what happens when that’s no longer your title? In this raw, empowering first episode, we tackle the #1 struggle every former athlete faces: losing your identity when the game ends. We’ll break down: 🔥 Why retirement feels like a grief cycle...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For Former Athletes Building Empires (After the Game Ends)You were told your peak was on the field, court, or track. Then reality hit: "What now?"The transition out of sports can feel like a loss of identity, purpose, and community—leaving many of us feeling lost, depressed, or stuck in careers that don’t fit.I’ve been there. That’s why Still an Athlete exists.This isn’t a podcast about "letting go" of your athletic past. It’s about leveraging it to dominate your next chapter. Each week, I interview former athletes who’ve turned their discipline, grit, and competitive edge into successful businesses, creative hustles, and fulfilling lives—from ex-NBA players turned Grammy-winning producers to D1 athletes who built 7-figure brands.We break the lies like:"Your glory days are behind you.""You have to start from scratch.""Athletes don’t belong in [art, tech, finance, etc.]."If you’re:✔ Struggling to find purpose after sports✔ Tired of being called "washed up"✔ Ready to use your
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Dominique Wilson
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How many episodes does Still an Athlete have?
Still an Athlete currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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For Former Athletes Building Empires (After the Game Ends)You were told your peak was on the field, court, or track. Then reality hit: "What now?"The transition out of sports can feel like a loss of identity, purpose, and community—leaving many of us feeling lost, depressed, or stuck in careers...
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Still an Athlete is created and hosted by Dominique Wilson.
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