Where Identity Meets Purpose After the Game
Episode 009 — Latest
Austin Bryant
Austin Bryant opens up about life after the NFL — from building Clemson's legendary defensive line to navigating the highs and lows of pro football, and how he turned his network and work ethic into a real estate career.
Mike Reed
Mike Reed opens up about the real stories athletes rarely tell — navigating identity, financial decisions, and finding purpose after the final whistle.
Taylor Washington
Taylor Washington shares a raw and honest account of life after professional sports — the mental shift, reinvention in business, and what identity looks like beyond the game.
Gary Cuozzo
Gary Cuozzo reflects on a legendary career and the very human challenge of building a new identity once the game is over.
Rhett Wiseman
Rhett Wiseman gets candid about life after professional baseball — the financial lessons, the identity shift, and what it takes to reinvent yourself from the ground up.
Chris Spencer
Chris Spencer sits down with co-host Derrick Morgan to reflect on his NFL career, the hard transition out of pro sports, and the journey toward a new sense of purpose.
Derrick Morgan
Co-host Derrick Morgan takes the guest seat — sharing 9 seasons in the NFL, earning his MBA while playing for the Titans, and building an impact-driven investment portfolio.
Ernie Conwell
The debut episode. Former NFL tight end Ernie Conwell pulls back the curtain on life after football — identity, wealth, and what it really means to start over.
Every person eventually faces fundamental questions about identity and purpose. For professional athletes, this universal challenge is amplified by fame, fortune, and fan expectations. What happens when the pro becomes an everyday Joe? We explore that transition through raw, unscripted conversation.
The numbers are stark: nearly 78% of NFL players face serious financial stress within two years of retirement, and within four years the majority are broke. Behind the highlights and the contracts are real people navigating sudden wealth, sudden loss, and the question nobody prepares them for — who am I without the game? Money, identity, and purpose aren't separate conversations. On this show, we have all three.
Host & Founder
Nashville-based real estate investor with over a decade of experience partnering with athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs on commercial properties and business ventures. Finance degree, University of Alabama. Scott's mission is to be a force multiplier for athletes — helping them build lasting financial freedom for generations to come. Each week he sits down with former pros to explore the real stories behind identity, money, and life after the game.