Still an Athlete

About Still an Athlete

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 athlete mindset to win in business, art, or life …you’re still an athlete. And the game’s just getting good. 🎧 Subscribe now on YouTube / Spotify 📲 Follow @still.anathlete on IG for clips + guest drops "The jersey might be retired. You’re not."

Publisher

Dominique Wilson

Category

education · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Apr 2025

Latest episode

18 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

11 of 11 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   18 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Before the Finale

   The host reflects on the transformative journey of the podcast, sharing personal growth and identity shifts experienced while betting on oneself before the series finale.

2. 

   19 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Juneteenth: The Power of Athlete Protest — Honoring Tommie Smith

   Host reflects on Tommie Smith's historic 1968 Olympic protest, highlighting athletes' enduring power to drive social justice, in this episode honoring his legacy.

3. 

   15 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Quick Riff: The Pivot Is the Power

   The host reflects on their journey since leaving basketball, embracing the life they are building now and finding purpose after sport.

4. 

   9 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Mind Beyond the Game: Mental Tools for Athletes with Michael Inglis

   Michael Inglis, a sports psychologist, discusses the mental and emotional challenges athletes face when transitioning out of their sport and offers strategies for building a meaningful life beyond athletics in this interview.

5. 

   1 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Spirituality in Sport: Creating a Christian Group While Playing and Finding Purpose After

   Former professional basketball player Marissa Kastanek discusses the role of faith and community during her career and how spirituality guided her through transitions in this interview episode.

6. 

   16 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Building While You Ball: Sarah Sagerer on Entrepreneurship, Injury & Preparing for Life After Sport

   Professional basketball player Sarah Sagerer discusses entrepreneurship and creating stability outside of sports with host Dominique, sharing insights on building a business while playing professionally in this interview.

7. 

   11 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Mom. CEO. Athlete. | Nikki Baize on Purpose After the Game

   Host Dominique Wilson interviews Nikki Baize, a former professional basketball player, who discusses transitioning to entrepreneurship and motherhood after her athletic career, highlighting the importance of self-belief and finding purpose beyond sports.

8. 

   10 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   From Basketball to Reality TV & Beyond: Alexia Adams on Owning Her Voice After Sport

   Alexia Adams discusses her transition from basketball to reality TV and podcasting, highlighting the importance of redefining success and owning your voice after sports in this interview.

9. 

   1 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Autism & Gold Medals: Ashley Elise White’s Story

   Ashley Elise White, a Special Olympics gold medalist, recounts her experiences as an autistic woman, discussing identity, mental health, and finding purpose after competitive sports in an interview.

10. 

    27 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Injury Took Her Sport — But It Gave Cid a Mission

    Cidni Kacita shares how a career-ending injury led to a journey of self-discovery, revealing purpose beyond athletics in this interview episode.

11. 

    19 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

    When the Jersey Comes Off: How to Navigate Identity Loss After Sports

    The host discusses the identity loss that former athletes experience after leaving their sport, focusing on using their athlete mindset to succeed in business and life.

Inside a recent episode

Before the Finale

Published 18 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So, status podcast was super uncomfortable for me. Still, I'm a little bit, I'm still learning, but you never stop learning. I just told myself that it doesn't matter what you do, it doesn't matter, matter if you start something new, you're always going to be terrible at it at the beginning. […]

Who has been a guest on Still an Athlete

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michael Inglis
• Marissa Kastanek
• Sarah Sagerer
• Nikki Baize
• Alexia Adams

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

7,476

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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