The Transition: Life After Sports

To celebrate mother's day, Fernie invites his wife Giselle to come onto the podcast to discuss their journey together and her transition into motherhood. A raw, vulnerable conversation. 

If we tried to list all of this guest's accomplishments, we'd run out of space. In the latest episode, Fernie interviews Joey Chestnut, who holds several world records in the realm of competitive eating. He takes Fernie through his regiment, why he continues in the sport, and what it takes to be a competitive eater.

Fernie's own personal trainer, Reese Whitely comes onto the podcast. Reese recalls his past in basketball and how his faith has kept him centered, 

Former Miami Dolphin & Pittsburgh Steeler Kristoffer Doura comes on to discuss his life after a life-threatening incident on the field. His tenacity and will to live in the aftermath helped him transition from an athlete to a successful financial advisor. 

Manning Sumner, the owner of Legacy Fit Gyms, comes on to discuss the difference between his generation of athletes and the current one, his journey as a business owner, and what he expects from himself as well as others. 

Xavier Scruggs joins the podcast to discuss chasing his dream with Fernie. Xavier is a former MLB player and currently serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant for the St.Louis Cardinals as well as a broadcaster for ESPN. 

Former pro golfer and current realtor, Chris Carlin, chronicles his journey from one career to the other, while explaining how he learned to live with his anxiety. 

Fernie invited Ryan Jardine to the podcast to discuss Project Grapple, Ryan's initiative to use jiu jitsu to help inner city kids find a new passion.

Juan Rodriguez: At The Forefront Of A Burgeoning Industry Fernie explores the world of competitive gaming with Juan Rodriguez, whose goal is to to become the foremost financial advisor for gaming personalities.

Nolan Carroll returns to the podcast to have an honest discussion with Fernie regarding the current issues facing American society. They exchange ideas in order to better understand each other's perspectives. 

In the second part of Fernie's conversation with his old friend Marc Suarez, they discuss how their dreams have evolved and why you should seek out to build something rather than chase money when starting a business. 

Fernie sits down with his old friend and teammate, Marc Suarez. together they discuss old times, lessons learned and what the future holds. 

In the second part of their conversation, Richard and Fernie discuss how being present is required for success as well as finding the proper balance as an athlete. 

Richard Giannoti comes on the show and recounts his stints in the minor leagues with the San Francisco Giants and Anaheim Angels and how he transitioned into finance once his career was over.