Welcome to the Foundation, Business, and Athletics Podcast—Through fruitful conversations and expert insights, we’ll explore what it takes to grow in purpose, perform at your best, and live fully aligned. Whether you're building something, training for something, or believing for something—you're in the right place.
"Every Player is Bigger than the Program": Nick Reich’s Blueprint for High-Performance Leadership
Nick Reich, coach and author of Every Player is Bigger than the Program, shares the extraordinary story of leading a brand-new charter school basketball team to a state championship in just three years—without ever owning a home gym. He challenges traditional coaching tropes by arguing that the individual’s potential and dignity are more important than the system itself. Reich breaks down his "People First Playbook," explaining how the same principles used to motivate inner-city youth are the exact tools needed to drive innovation, retention, and revenue in modern business.
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30 Jan 2026
When God Snatches the Rug: Learning to Value the Heart Over the Hustle
TEDx speaker LaShata' Grayson shares her journey from the "grit and swag" of Gary, Indiana, to hitting a "dark space" at 30 that forced her to restart her life. She opens up about the realization that her external physical success was merely a "band-aid" for internal drowning, leading her to a path of spiritual surrender. Grayson discusses how she transformed her pain into a viral message about finding clarity in the midst of life's rejections.
11 Dec 2025
Why Mindset is "Step Zero": Macy Troyer's Journey to CEO and Amazon Bestseller
The discussion explores Macy Troyer's unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, starting with creative income methods like doing Elvis impersonations for money at church, and moving through her formal education at the Kelly School of Business. She details the distress felt in her first corporate job, realizing she wasn't using her "God-given gifts" or bringing her authentic self to the table, leading to her pivotal decision to start her own social media marketing agency, Goldie Social Media. Macy recounts the surprising acceleration of her business when it launched just 14 days before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, transforming social media from a business luxury into a necessity overnight. A key theme is the crucial role of mindset and self-awareness in business success, arguing that determination cannot be taught. The host and guest also share a vulnerable conversation about the importance of self-love, self-forgiveness, and drawing boundaries based on strong values, noting that their agency rejects clients who are not "God-honoring or people loving". Macy discusses why she wrote her best-selling book, Ready Mindset Go, emphasizing that mindset is "step zero" for any entrepreneur, focusing on resilience and forming new connections in the brain.
21 Nov 2025
"I will not Code Switch": Navigating Corporate America as an Authentic Leader
Full stack marketing leader Ragan Dodson discusses her journey of consistently showing up as an "unapologetically a black woman" in corporate environments. She details how her refusal to "code switch" and her stance against microaggressions often led to conflict, but ultimately inspired her to create "Strategy with Soul," a human-led marketing philosophy. She emphasizes the power of trusting her "inner knowing" to guide major life and career transitions.
31 Oct 2025
Nate Spangle: Building a 10M-View Empire by Hyping America's "Boring" State
Creator and community builder Nate Spangle details his entrepreneurial journey of leaving his job, acquiring a failing local podcast, and scaling it into a rapidly growing media company dedicated to amplifying Indiana's overlooked stories. Spangle shares the brutal truth about going viral, revealing that he posted 112 videos before one reached 10,000 views. He discusses how a seemingly outlandish viral stunt—hosting the first “all Indiana tailgate” in the Indy 500 infield—became the defining breakthrough that launched his media empire
24 Oct 2025
4X ALL-AMERICAN: "You Can Be Everything All At Once" Shattering the Illusion of Perfection
This episode features the highly decorated 4X All-American and Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame setter, Ainise Havili, detailing her non-linear journey through elite volleyball. Ainise begins by sharing her roots, forged in the competitive youth volleyball scene of the Fort Worth area of Texas, where her upbringing instilled a culture where "sacrifice and excellence is the standard".
She recounts her phenomenal time at Kansas, highlighted by the school-record winning streak and the unforgettable NCAA Final Four run her sophomore year, including the dramatic Elite Eight comeback from being down 13-9 in the fifth set. Facing limited professional options in the US, Ainise embarked on a global tour, first playing beach volleyball in Arizona to earn a master's degree. She then played professionally overseas in Europe, experiencing high-level volleyball in Germany (a season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic) and enduring profound isolation during a full season in Turkey. Upon returning, her career followed a unique, demanding path: she rekindled her passion for the sport by coaching a club team and later accepted a college coaching role at Abilene Christian (ACU).
While coaching at ACU, she simultaneously jumped back into playing, joining the professional league's inaugural season with the Vegas Thrill. Ainise speaks candidly about the competitive mindset that views the court as the only healthy "outlet to let loose", and how her extensive journey led to the profound conclusion that "you can be everything all at once".
17 Oct 2025
"Football is NOT the End-All": NFL Vet Chad Spann on Using Athletics for a "Head Start" in Life
In this episode of the FBA podcast, centered on foundation, business, and athletics, host Byron Jesue Hubbard II sits down with special guest Chad Spann.Spann, a former college football player for the University of Northern Illinois, went on to continue his athletic career in the NFL and the CFL. He currently leverages his experience working at Butler University building strategic partnerships and serving as a coach for the Gridiron Gang.
26 Sept 2025
The #1 Career Lie & The Interview Question That Reveals Everything!
He has degrees from Stanford and Rose-Holman, yet he ended up sleeping on a buddy's couch for two months after a verbal job offer disappeared. His journey was never what he expected, and that's exactly what made it so successful. I'm speaking with Mark Caswell, a high-growth executive, consultant, professor, and the former CEO of a company he helped grow from 18 people to over 500. In this conversation, Mark reveals the single most important piece of career advice he has learned: never, ever chase title or money. Always chase curiosity. He explains how this mindset will lead to passion and growth, allowing money and titles to follow naturally. He also shares the one interview question he uses that has nothing to do with work but reveals a person's true character and self-awareness—The Skittles Question. This episode is for anyone feeling pressure to have it all figured out, for leaders bearing the weight of responsibility, and for every young professional trying to find their path.
12 Sept 2025
Patrick Armstrong: Reclaiming Identity, Fatherhood & Building Community
We sat down with local podcaster, MC, and host of The Conversation Piece and The Janchi Show, Patrick Armstrong. In this revealing conversation, Patrick shares his deeply personal journey as a Korean adoptee, recounting how he rejected his Asian identity for 30 years until a "reclamation phase" was sparked by impending fatherhood and significant societal shifts.Patrick delves into his evolution from feeling like a "non-player character" (NPC) to becoming the main character of his own narrative, driven by a profound desire for service and community-building in Indianapolis. We explore the critical importance of identity, the interplay of privilege and struggle, and how to define personal freedom amidst societal pressures. This episode offers powerful insights on self-discovery, familial influence, and the courage to live authentically
29 Aug 2025
Dave Neff: From NIL to Inner Growth
This episode of the FBA podcast features Dave Neff, President and CEO of the Boilermaker Alliance, Purdue's exclusive NIL fund. The discussion primarily revolves around the transformative landscape of college athletics, delving into the intricacies of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal. Dave Neff shares his journey in sports and business, including his work with the Pacers and Salesforce, highlighting his current role in navigating the financial shifts in college sports. Beyond the professional sphere, the conversation extends to Neff's personal life, emphasizing his roles as a husband and father of four, and the profound influence of his personal faith on his values and operations.
29 Aug 2025
NIL's $20.5M Cap: Legal Expert Reveals the NEW College Sports Landscape (Wild West OVER!)
This episode features an insightful conversation with Kelleigh Fagan, a partner at Church Church Hiddle + Antrim, specializing in higher education and athletics law. She shares her unique journey from a collegiate women's golfer to establishing her legal practice and provides a comprehensive legal breakdown of the evolving landscape of college athletics, particularly focusing on NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and Title IX, and discusses the future challenges and opportunities in the industry.
15 Aug 2025
ORDER BRINGS FREEDOM! Master Your Emotions, Raise Resilient Kids & Build Generational Legacy!
Welcome to the FBA podcast, where host Byron Hubbard II interviews Robert Young, an accomplished academic coach, minister, and mentor. This episode delves into Robert's initiative, Manifest Legacy, a brand focused on generational transfer and built upon five core components: realm, reality, responsibility, rules, and relationship. The conversation highlights the critical difference between emotional intelligence and emotional maturity, emphasizing that applying emotional understanding is key to success. Robert strongly asserts that order, structure, and boundaries are paramount for young people, as order brings freedom and provides the stability needed for authentic growth and development in all areas of life
Join your host Byron Hubbard II on this insightful episode of The FBA Podcast as he welcomes Tavio Henson, a highly respected strength and conditioning coach with over two decades of experience, including nearly 15 years at Westfield High School, and a history of working with professional athletes and Olympians. Henson, who Byron considers the best strength and conditioning coach he's ever had, clarifies that his profession is far more than just weightlifting or bodybuilding. Instead, its primary goals are to reduce the occurrence of injuries and to foster a crucial mental training aspect.
10 Jul 2025
The Entrepreneurial Journey: Redefining Education, Expertise, and Human Connection
Welcome to the FBA podcast, featuring Kevin Berkopes, CEO and co-founder of the Math Track Institute. Kevin, who holds a PhD in Philosophy from Purdue University and a Master's in Mathematics from the University of Texas Austin, is deeply involved in addressing literacy, mathematics, and education in Indianapolis
10 Jul 2025
Building Your Foundation: Faith, Fear, & Masculinity ft.Tirus Duncan
In this inaugural episode of the FBA podcast, host Byron Hubbard II sits down with special guest Tirus Duncan, an entrepreneur, visionary, and creative from Indianapolis, Indiana, to discuss the "Foundation Pillar" of life and business. This insightful conversation explores what it truly means to establish a strong personal foundation for growth, touching on mindset, faith, and business acumen
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