Champion This Podcast

??We had the honor of having two San Francisco legends Hunter Pence and Alexis Pence on the Champion This Podcast a few weeks back. ???During the podcast, we dove into their respective personal and career journies. Hunter Pence shared more about his experience as a 4x MLB All star and 2x World Series winner with the San Francisco Giants and passion for protecting our planet. Alexis spoke of her love of content creation, all things coffee culture including owning her own coffee company, and giving back to the community. What stood out to us most was their love of giving back. Namely, their love for the San Francisco community as well as their passion way for protecting our planet through their non-profit the Healthy Planet Project ?? ??Tune into episode 29 of the Champion This podcast to hear their full story! Chelsea Poppens (MBA) Brianna Salvatore Dueck #linkedinsports #sportsbusiness #baseball #climateaction #sfgiants #hunterpence #alexispence #thereverend #sports #mlb

?? Season 3 of Champion This is officially underway! ?? Brianna Salvatore Dueck & Chelsea Poppens (MBA) kick things off with a guest who knows what it means to push limits both on and off the field— Tommy Thompson, Major League Soccer standout for the San Jose Earthquakes. ??? Tommy’s journey is one of dedication, family influence, and community impact. From growing up in a soccer-loving household to making it as a pro, he shares how his dad played a huge role in shaping his love for the game and the lessons he’s carrying forward today. This season, we’re diving even deeper into the stories of athletes using their platforms for something bigger than sport. Tommy’s episode is just the beginning. ?? Tune in now—and let us know in the comments: What’s a lesson you’ve learned from sport that carries into everyday life? #ChampionThis #Season3 #TommyThompson #MLS #AthleteImpact #SportsLeadership

??Our co-host Brianna Salvatore Dueck just launched her own sport and entertainment agency Uplift Sports & Entertainment ! ??Check out the promo video below for more info on Uplift. The website is also in the comments section :)

??Tonight is Game 3 of the WNBA finals where the Minesotta Lynx take on the NY Liberty (series tied up). ?? Tune into Episode 4 of the Champion This Podcast to hear Napheesa Collier’s story. Phee is the captain of the Minnesota Lynx and 2024 WNBA defensive player of the year, currently averaging 26 points per game during the WNBA playoffs. ??Listen to Napheesa talk all things including sharing her own personal journey as an athlete, reflection on the growth of the W, excitement for the 2024 WNBA season (she called it back in May when she said their team is staked and is gunning for the championship !) and launch of the new league she’s co-founded alongside Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled Basketball. ??Who do you have winning the series ? Chelsea Poppens (MBA) Brianna Salvatore Dueck #linkedinsports #podcast #sportsbiz #sports #unrivaled #wnba #sportsindustry #sportsbusiness #basketball

??Bostjan Nachbar, former NBA player and current Managing Director of the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) share invaluable insights on leadership and team dynamics on Episode 21 ??Tune in across all listening platforms to hear the full episode ! ?? Links to the episode can be found in the comments. Chelsea Poppens (MBA) #linkedinsports #nba #leadership #euroleague #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness

?? From Pro Tennis to Venture Capital! ???? On this week’s episode of Champion This, we’re thrilled to feature CiCi Bellis, who shares her journey from professional tennis to launching Cartan Capital, a venture capital firm focused on the sports and health tech industries. ?? Did you know that athletes are increasingly entering the venture capital space, with over 35% of professional athletes from the NBA, NFL, and MLB investing in startups? Cici is part of this exciting trend, and her focus on innovation in sports and health tech aligns perfectly with the growing market, which is projected to grow at a 21.4% CAGR through 2028. ?? She’s proof that athletes can bring unique value to the business world, both financially and through mentorship, helping startups thrive with the same discipline and drive that made them champions on the court. ?? Catch this week’s episode to hear more about Cici's exciting new venture and her continued impact beyond tennis. ??? Brianna Salvatore Dueck Chelsea Poppens (MBA) #ChampionThis #CiciBellis #CartanCapital #VentureCapital #SportsTech #HealthTech #AthleteEntrepreneur #Leadership #Innovation

?? New Podcast Episode Alert! ?? We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Steve Smith, a retired NASA astronaut whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. ?? Rejected by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration not once, but four times, Steve didn’t give up on his dream—and went on to complete four space missions! His story is a powerful lesson in resilience and determination. In this episode, Steve shares: ? The importance of teamwork and soft skills in high-pressure environments ? How simplifying life can lead to better outcomes ? His thoughts on leadership and innovation in space exploration. ?? Don’t miss out on this conversation packed with insights that apply not just to space, but to all areas of life. Catch the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube; linked in the comments. Chelsea Poppens (MBA) Brianna Salvatore Dueck #Leadership #Resilience #SpaceExploration #Teamwork #Podcast

??Season 1 is a wrap! Big thank you to all of our guests and listeners for making this season a success! We already have an incredible lineup of guests for season 2 ??!

Here's what rising to the challenge looks like. Founder of LA-based wheelchair dance team The Rollettes Chelsie Hill shares her journey from a life-altering spinal cord injury to pioneering the largest wheelchair dance team. Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/de-TnvPM Listen to podcast episode https://lnkd.in/dH3Vnn3K via?Champion This Podcast

????WNBA All Star weekend was absolutely incredible. ??This league is on fire with much more to come. This year’s WNBA all star game drew average viewership of 3.44M, the 3rd most watched WNBA game ever! ?? ?? I loved seeing old friends and making new ones. One of my favorite parts of WNBA all star was linking up with the HOOPBUS team who brought the energy and love all weekend long. It is truly an honor to be on the board of advisors for my favorite non profit organization, driving major positive impact through basketball. Ros Gold-Onwude Lisa Zimouche Hannah O'Flynn Chantelle Anderson Olivia Ho #everyonewatcheswomenssports #sportsbusiness #wnba #wnbaallstar #linkedinsports