Athlete Skills Built My Journalism Career | Donnovan Bennett | YODT EP THIRTY FIVE
Former athlete turned respected voice in sports media, Donnovan Bennett shares the real story behind his journey — from playing football at Western to carving out a space in one of the most competitive industries in Canada.In this conversation, we dive into identity beyond the jersey, the grind it took to break into sports media, and the behind-the-scenes realities most fans never see. Donnovan opens up about how lessons from the locker room — discipline, preparation, resilience, and teamwork — became the foundation of his journalism career.This isn’t just a sports conversation. It’s about betting on yourself, building transferable skills, and understanding how who you are shapes what you become.If you’re an athlete thinking about life after sport, a creative trying to break into media, or someone navigating your own transition — this episode is for you.Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of sport, culture, and personal growth.
13 Feb 2026
She Built Canada’s First Women’s Pro Basketball League… From Nothing | Keesa K | YODT EP THIRTY FOUR
In this episode, we sit down with Nakissa “Keesa K” Koomalsingh — founder and CEO of HOOPQUEENS and the visionary behind Canada’s first paid women’s basketball league.What started as frustration from lived experience quickly became a movement. After seeing the gaps, barriers, and lack of opportunity for women athletes, Keesa didn’t wait for change… she built it. HOOPQUEENS has grown into more than a league — it’s a full ecosystem supporting girls and women from youth development all the way to the pro level, on and off the court.We talk about the moment that forced her to pivot, the reality of women’s sports in Canada, building community, confidence, mentorship, and why creating your own space can be more powerful than fighting for a seat at someone else’s table.This is a conversation about sport, leadership, resilience, and redefining what opportunity looks like.Subscribe for more conversations with athletes, creators, and people building culture from the ground up.
30 Jan 2026
How Athletes Can Start Creating Content (Even Without Experience) | Aryan Sharma | YODT EP 33
In this episode, we sit down with Aryan Sharma, a former Western University basketball player and CEBL draftee, to talk about life after sport — and why content creation is becoming a natural next chapter for athletes.Aryan played four collegiate seasons at Western University, appearing in 101 games and helping lead the program to an OUA second-place finish and a U SPORTS semifinal. He posted a career-high 37 points against Laurentian, grabbed 13 rebounds versus Nipissing, and was later selected second overall by the Montréal Alliance in the 2023 CEBL U SPORTS Draft. Off the court, he was also recognized with the Dr. Craig Boydell Award for Academic Excellence & Community Service.Since stepping away from competitive basketball, Aryan has shifted his focus to building an audience online. While he’s had viral moments across short-form platforms, his real edge lies in understanding how to grow, engage, and monetize smaller, highly connected audiences — especially for creators who don’t aspire to chase a million followers.This conversation explores:- How athletes can transition their competitive mindset into content creation- The identity shift that comes with leaving sport- Why small audiences can be more powerful (and profitable) than massive ones- How to build trust, community, and consistency onlineWhether you’re an athlete navigating life after sport, a creator just getting started, or someone looking to build something meaningful online, this episode offers a grounded, honest look at the journey.
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