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  Today on The Players NIL: Industry Insider Podcast, we’re joined by Brendan Shaw—a dynamic business development and leadership executive whose career spans sports, entertainment, technology, and finance. Brendan has successfully driven organizational growth and transformative initiatives across industries, specializing in strategic partnerships, operational efficiency, and scaling early-stage companies. He’s also connected to GameRun.ai, a

  🎙 Industry Insiders welcomes Christine Donahue Brown — a nationally respected attorney at the forefront of college athletics law. With over 30 years in the legal field, Christine has represented athletes, coaches, and teams in some of the most high-stakes situations in sports — from Title IX investigations and NIL agreements to transfer eligibility,

  This week on the podcast, I sat down with Kate McKinnon, a powerhouse in human resources and leadership development with over 15 years of experience shaping winning workplace cultures. From her days as Head of HR at Playfly Sports, where she helped the company earn recognition as a Most Loved Workplace, to leading her

  What do athletes and entrepreneurs have in common? According to Nick Hughes — a former athlete, tech founder, and CEO of Founders Live — discipline, resilience, and a performance mindset form the foundation for success in both arenas. In this episode, we sit down with Nick to explore how his athletic background shaped his

  In this insightful episode of Industry Insiders, we sit down with Kirsten Jones — former Nike executive, peak performance coach, and author of Raising Empowered Athletes. Drawing from her personal journey as a collegiate volleyball player and sports mom, Kirsten shares powerful lessons from her book and real-life experiences in youth sports, parenting, and coaching. We

  Welcome back to The Players NIL Industry Insider — the podcast where we break down the business of college and professional sports, helping athletes, agents, and brands navigate the new era of name, image, and likeness. We are thrilled to welcome a true game-changer in the athlete branding space — Jon Lyndon. Jon is

Tax & Financial Planning In this episode of The Players NIL Industry Insider Podcast, we talk with Allyse Carter, an expert in tax strategy and financial planning for athletes. With tax season approaching, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating finances in the NIL era. Key Topics Covered: ✅ Tax essentials for student-athletes &

American Athlete Foundation & Postseason NIL Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive deep into one of the biggest game-changers in college football—the Postseason NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) movement. With millions of dollars flowing into bowl games, student-athletes are demanding their fair share. Joining us is Mike Cline, a leading voice in NIL advocacy,

I Love to Watch You Play: A Conversation with Asia Mape We’re thrilled to welcome Asia Mape, a 4-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, sports television producer, and founder of I Love to Watch You Play. With an impressive career spanning Fox Sports, ESPN, TNT, NFL Network, and NBC Sports, Asia has covered the world’s biggest sporting