Now For Later

09/12/2023

Another one down for Season 2 and this one blew me away!

For the new season coming out in January we have met with 2 different YouTubers who combine for 20 million (!) subscribers, an NBA Hall of Famer, an NFL Hall of Famer, a 2-time Olympian (for 2 different countries which I didn’t know was possible haha), and a professional soccer player who doubles as a medical doctor. Insane! With 14 more to come…
[Podcast, sports podcast, athlete entrepreneur, life after sports]

07/12/2023

4 Reasons why every athlete - no matter the level - should start a podcast! This week we talked about the huge benefits that I’ve found since starting this. It has been an incredibly fun 6 months and I encourage all athletes to take the jump!

#1 “The networking that it forces you to do. My personal network has exploded from doing it and it’s been off the charts. It makes you talk to more people, it makes you connect with more people, it makes you want to bring it up, and it makes you have something to talk about to begin with. It opens a lot of doors and builds a lot of bridges which is cool.”

#2 “Story telling. I feel like a huge underrated skill in life is being able to get a point and a message across, and have everyone that’s listening - whether its 1 person or 1000 people - be able to picture something exactly as you’re describing, as if they’re there. They know what it looks like, what it tastes like, what it smells like, and what it feels like.”

#3 “The information and the inspiration. If it’s something you’re passionate about, something that you’re interested in, or something that you’re working on getting better at - if you’re interviewing people or if you’re doing research yourself - you’re going to be inspired. You’re going to be better informed. You’re going to be better off in whatever industry it is.”

#4 “It’s uncomfortable. Like the networking part, all the things that I just listed, all of them are uncomfortable at times, but that’s what makes them great. Being uncomfortable at the end of the day is a huge huge plus because once you’re comfortable with being uncomfortable, then the sky’s the limit for whatever you want to do.”
[Athlete entrepreneur, podcast, athlete podcast, career path]

05/12/2023

🚨New Episode Alert🚨
Tune in tomorrow as and I talk ceramics, thanksgiving inspiration from my Opa, a shoutout, and why everyone should start a podcast!

This one was super quick and fun to make as I got to think and talk about all that I’ve done, experienced, and learned in short period of time since starting this podcast. It’s been a fun and busy 6 months!

Join us tomorrow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and stay tuned this week for some fun announcements!

03/12/2023

More wise words from our guy .
No matter what age or level of spot that you are - get an internship! Find a way to leverage your position along with the network and resources available to you in any way that you can and get a jump on what’s to come later.
[NFL, football, life after sports, athlete entrepreneur, internships]

03/12/2023

More wise words from our guy
No matter what age or level of sport that you are - get an internship! Find a way to leverage your position along with the network and resources available to you in any way that you can and get a jump on what’s to come later.
[NFL, football, life after sports, internships, athlete entrepreneur]

01/12/2023

talking about how athletes are more equipped for life after sports than they realize. It’s up to them to just figure out what they want and where they fit in their hard earned skills. The earlier they start leveraging their connections and experiences, they sooner they’ll find their niche and start building for Later!
[NFL, athlete entrepreneur, life after sports, life skills]

27/11/2023

🚨New episode tomorrow🚨We are so excited to drop this week’s episode with !!!

Bronson goes into detail about his path to the NFL and life since. There isn’t a better example of an athlete that has constantly been planning Now for success Later.

Tune in tomorrow for some incredible insights and life lessons!
[NFL, motivation, life transition, athlete entrepreneur]

26/11/2023

Don’t follow someone else’s vision for you! Listen as talks about walking away from the USA Ski team because she saw the bigger picture.

What an incredible example of knowing what you want and going and getting it. If you still haven’t, give her episode a listen and be inspired!!!
[USA ski, winter sports, personal goals, vision, personal development]

23/11/2023

A simple but important quote! We asked how she gets over a bad race day and she said she puts her headphones on, has some alone time, and tunes her skis for the next day.

Obviously not all of us are skiers and won’t “tune our skis” at night but there’s something we can all do immediately to help ourselves bounce back quickly and crush the next day after each defeat.

How do you tune your skis after a bad day?
[Skiing, motivation, winter sports, mental toughness]

21/11/2023

Tomorrow we’ll drop our incredible conversation with the one and only !

Lauren takes us through her journey of skiing with team USA, studying pre-med, countless Injuries, business school, and landing her dream job with .

She also talks about being true to yourself and living out your own vision and goals, not someone else’s.

Join us and let us know in the comments what you liked about Lauren’s insights!
[Skiing, motivation, winter sports, mental health]

13/11/2023

New episode tomorrow morning and you won’t want to miss this one!
Former NBA All-Star, Deron ( ) opens up about life after sports and the mental toll while he was still playing. He talks about how differently his life would be now and how his career would’ve changed if he knew what he knows now about mental health.

Deron also talks about the importance of balance in your life, no matter your career or level of athletics.

Go give it a listen! And when you do, comment below how you liked it!
[NBA, Utah Jazz, Mental health, adversity]

07/11/2023

New episode tomorrow! This time it will be a second update, facilitated by none other than . Stay tuned as he talks about the pre-season with , injuries, Halloween, and news about season 2 of the podcast 👀

When you listen make sure you pay attention because we’ll also be doing a giveaway and there’s a “Secret word” snuck in there 😅
[NBA g league, podcasts, motivation, injuries, life after sports]

03/11/2023

Check out what people are saying about the show! If you haven’t listened to an episode yet, please go do it! If you have and haven’t left a rating and review, go do that too!

02/11/2023

If you still haven’t listened to our episode with .duke , please go do it now! Her experience as an athlete helped springboard her career in finance and the lessons she teaches in this episode are second to none. Let us know how you liked it in the comments below!

31/10/2023

Susannah Duke, a highly accomplished individual with a background in environmental science and finance, has achieved success through her unwavering dedication to hard work, confidence, and networking. Now working at Pelion Venture Partners as a Principal. 

As a former college soccer play she has drawn from her experiences as she transitioned into the finance world, Duke firmly believes in the importance of hard work, confidence, and networking in achieving success. She emphasizes that effort trumps intelligence and that with confidence and competitiveness, one can catch up to anyone.

She also underscores the significance of networking, both within and outside one’s existing network, and encourages students and athletes to leverage their time in school to forge valuable connections.

Join Eric Mika and Susannah Duke as they delve deeper into these insights on the next episode of the Now For Later podcast.

25/10/2023

Ben Patch a is a renowned professional volleyball player, before retiring he spent several years playing across the globe with the U.S. Mens National Team, and for professional teams in Europe. With a long list of accolades which includes twice earning AVCA First Team All-American honors, and helping the U.S. National Team win gold at the 2017 NORCECA Championship.

Ben shares his experience growing up in Tonga as a child and the artistic world view it instilled in him that he carried once he moved to Utah as a teenager.  His love of dance drew him initially to volleyball at the age of 15 because it seemed to be like “dancing in the air”.  Quickly taking to the sport and paving his path towards becoming a professional volleyball player.

Finding solace in ceramics throughout high school Ben’s passion for art and design dramatically grew into what is now his career outside of athletics. Involvement in ceramic art, interior architecture/design, Ben is the definition of an artist (although this isn’t a term he humbly explained he would dub himself). His diverse range of experiences has shaped his perspective on the factors influencing personal and professional growth in athletes. Patch believes that growth is influenced by self-discovery, overcoming fear of judgment, and the desire to fit in. He suggests that societal expectations can often hinder athletes’ personal development, as they feel the need to prioritize their sport above all else. However, Patch emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s unique qualities and pursuing diverse interests outside of sports, as he believes this holistic approach can lead to personal and professional growth.

Join Eric Mika and Ben Patch as they explore the meaning of finding your true self, discovering your passions, & revisiting stories from their athletic careers.

17/06/2023