Big League Philanthropist
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Big League Philanthropist podcast shares stories of athletes and nonprofits using #sportsphilanthropy to change the world. Learn why these athletes were motivated to get involved and what motivates them to keep going! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigleaguephil/support
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BLP Bulletin: 06.14.21
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Warrick Dunn's work to combat housing inequality, the first trans athlete to compete for Team USA, hockey's The Carnegie Initiative to support diversity and inclusion and how taking a knee is viewed by football fans across Europe. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Feat...
BLP Bulletin: 06.07.21
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Naomi Osaka's stand for athlete mental health, the continued disparities in men's and women's NCAA sports, and stories around progress on LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: ‘This Will 100% Save Somebody’s Life.’ Athletes See ...
BLP Bulletin: 05.31.21
May 31, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the state of athlete activism one year after George Floyd's murder, Josh Bell's commitment to take action and make impact, the new biopic on Fritz Pollard and Naomi Osaka's stand for mental health for athletes when dealing with the media. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform!...
BLP Bulletin: 05.24.21
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights pro athletes standing against voter suppression, former student athletes partnering to stop abuse in youth sports, athletes like Steph Curry and Maya Moore continuing to work for change, Keston Hiura advocating to #StopAsianHate, and more. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform...
Sn2, Episode 8: Katie-Jay Scott, iACT
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode of Big League Philanthropist, Danielle chats with Katie-Jay Scott, former soccer player for UNC Wilmington and current executive director of iACT, a nonprofit that helps refugees lead and create change within their home communities. Katie-Jay discusses the work iACT does and why she was drawn to it. She also shares more about the soccer program she founded, Refugees United, which focuses on getting children in refugee camps involved with the sport. Finally, Danielle and Kati...
BLP Bulletin: 05.03.21
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights more forgotten names of athlete activists from history, the influence of social justice on black athlete identities, Lewis Hamilton's activism, Dikembe Mutombo's $1 Billion investment into the Congo, PepsiCo's $1 Million investment to underserved US communities, and Philadelphia Union's work to reach zero landfill status. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @big...
BLP Bulletin: 04.26.21
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Simone Biles' new partnership with Athleta, Shaq's philanthropic efforts, Mechelle Lewis Freeman's support for the next generation of track women, and an update on the political implications of the Tokyo 2021 and Beijing 2022 Olympics as well as the transgender sports bill being debated in Montana. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, an...
Sn 2, Episode 7: Tony Sanneh, The Sanneh Foundation
April 22, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode of Big League Philanthropist, Danielle chats with Tony Sanneh, philanthropist and former professional soccer player for the US National Team, MLS, and internationally in Bundesliga. Tony discusses his experience playing professionally, and the immense learning experience he has gained at the forefront of his own organization, The Sanneh Foundation. Danielle and Tony also discuss the importance of athlete activism and the Anti-Racism Campaign he's been actively involved with ...
BLP Bulletin: 04.19.21
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the Warriors support for a rising broadcasting star, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's work in STEM, remembering activists from history like Paul Robeson and Jackie Robison, and how Olympique Lyonnais is committing to sustainability. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Steph Curry sha...
BLP Bulletin: 04.12.21
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the results of Athlete Ally’s Athlete Equality Index, the US considering a Beijing 2022 boycott, the UNHCR’s Refugee Olympic team, Jay Urich’s post-football work, Anquan Boldin continuing to give back and how MLB’s All-Star game switch shows sports can no longer escape politics. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent ...
BLP Bulletin: 04.05.21
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the impact of sports sponsorship on the climate crisis, an update on sports participation for trans youth and the MLB pulling the All-Star Game out of Georgia due to voting restrictions. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Major climate polluters accused of greenwashing wi...
BLP Bulletin: 03.29.21
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights a good story coming out of NCAA March Madness, an important policy created by Athletes Unlimited, the activism of Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel, and an important deep dive into systemic racism in sports from Axios. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Links ...
BLP Bulletin: 03.22.21
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Saroya Tinker's work with the Black Girl Hockey Club, how China is continuing to play politics in sports, the #NotNCAAProperty movement led by collegiate athletes and the inequities around March Madness, plus how the sports world is responding to the tragic murders in Atlanta. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent co...
BLP Bulletin: 03.15.21
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Maya Moore's continued fight for criminal justice reform, college athletes petitioning the NCAA against anti-trans sports legislation, Naomi Osaka's work to break down barriers for girls in sports, Julian Edelman's response to anti-semitism and the WNBA players' next activism project. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our p...
Sn 2, Episode 6: Bria Hartley, All Hart Clothing and All Hart Basketball
March 11, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode of Big League Philanthropist, Danielle chats with Bria Hartley, activist and WNBA player for the Phoenix Mercury. Bria discusses her experience playing professionally both in the US and internationally, her clothing brand All Heart Clothing, and All Heart Basketball, a girls' AAU team she started. Danielle and Bria also discuss the importance of activism in the sports world today, and how she and her teammates made sure that this past WNBA season was all about standing up fo...
BLP Bulletin: 03.08.21
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights James Harden's unique impact twist on a sneaker promotion, how rights groups are protesting the 2022 Beijing Olympics, the pro athletes supporting financial education programs, and an article about the present and future of athlete activism. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platfo...
BLP Bulletin: 03.01.21
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Russell Westbrook's work off the court, Russian politics impacting the NHL, the debate amongst athletes on activism, the human rights abuses of the Qatar 2022 World Cup and history being made in the WNBA. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Links to Featured Articles: Rus...
Sn 2, Episode 5: Hugh Roberts, BackYardFooty
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode of Big League Philanthropist, Danielle chats with Hugh Roberts, a USL Championship soccer player for Charlotte Independence and activist. Hugh discusses his podcast and philanthropic project BackYardFooty, where he talks about his experience as an athlete in all aspects of life, and his passion for bringing soccer to others. Danielle and Hugh also discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement, and take a deeper dive into how important and life-altering the events of this past year...
BLP Bulletin: 02.22.21
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights athlete activists who paved the way for today's modern activist, how athlete activism is driving media value, a new Coursera course taught by NBA All-Star Chris Webber and a feature on Hugh Roberts and his BackYard Footy movement. Plus, we highlight a great event from Pittsburgh Steeler's Zach Banner on Athletes Against Antisemitism. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on in...
BLP Bulletin: 02.15.21
February 15, 2021 14:58 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the progress of the Change the Mascot Movement, the NHL's new partnership to educate young people on social justice, JJ Watt's impact on the city of Houston, and the IOC's potential policy change on athlete activism. We also shout out a friend of the podcast, Renee Montgomery, on her big announcement. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist,...
BLP Bulletin: 02.08.21 (Super Bowl Edition)
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this week's Super Bowl edition roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights all things Super Bowl. From women making history on the sidelines to local Tampa organizations receiving funding from the NFL to brands donating their ad dollars to COVID-19 Vaccine awareness, to some great events recognizing Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees, we've got you covered on all things sports philanthropy from the big weekend. Plus, we highlight...
BLP Bulletin: 02.01.21
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights stories about Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera being cancer-free, New York Liberty's Layshia Clarendon's successful top surgery and advocacy for transgender people, how football player Kylin Hill fought for Mississippi's state flag to be changed, Naomi Osaka's investment into the NWSL, and an update from the sport for development sector on the impact of COVID-19. F...
BLP Bulletin: 01.25.21
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights stories on Jennifer King breaking barriers in the NFL, the role MLB legend Hank Aaron played in the Civil Rights Movement, how climate change forced a netball player to retire, an update on the status of transgender athletes' right to play under the Biden administration, and a great read on athlete activism from McGill University's The Bear and The Bull. Follow us on twitter @bi...
BLP Bulletin: 01.18.2021
January 19, 2021 00:10 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights stories from Martin Luther King III, the WNBA's blueprint to activism, Bills Mafia supporting Lamar Jackson, transgender athletes hoping for Biden administration support of their right to play, and five sport and human rights issues to look out for in 2021 from the Centre of Sports and Human Rights. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, a...
Sn 2, Episode 4: Jasmine Thomas, Kay Yow Cancer Fund
November 05, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode of Big League Philanthropist, Danielle sits down with Jasmine Thomas, a WNBA player for the Connecticut Sun and activist. Jasmine talks to us about her philanthropy with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and her support of the WNBA’s Breast Health Awareness (BHA) initiative. Jasmine and Danielle also discuss her experience playing in the WNBA this season, how important it was for her and her fellow players to make sure this season was all about activism, and more! You can follow Jasm...
Episode 3: Natalie Hummel
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBToday’s episode features our friend and Executive Director of Every Kid Sports, Natalie Hummel! Natalie is one of the co-founders or Every Kid Sports and a former athlete herself. She played volleyball at Colorado State University and now helps young people around the country access sports programming. Every Kid Sports helps families afford to keep their kids in sports and provides financial assistance with registration fees for those who need it. There are a lot of misconceptions and misre...
Sn 2, Episode 3: Natalie Hummel, Every Kid Sports
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBToday’s episode features our friend and Executive Director of Every Kid Sports, Natalie Hummel! Natalie is one of the co-founders or Every Kid Sports and a former athlete herself. She played volleyball at Colorado State University and now helps young people around the country access sports programming. Every Kid Sports helps families afford to keep their kids in sports and provides financial assistance with registration fees for those who need it. There are a lot of misconceptions and misre...
Sn 2, Episode 2: Renee Montgomery, Moments Equal Momentum
October 08, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn Episode 2, Danielle sits down with WNBA Champion and social justice warrior Renee Montgomery. Renee plays for the Atlanta Dream but is currently sitting out this season in the wubble to protest the systemic racism in our country and raise important awareness for the social justice movement. Renee created Moments Equal Momentum, a platform to assist, advocate and educate on important issues. She has launched Remember The 3rd to connect people and politics and encourage people to educate the...
Episode 2: Renee Montgomery
October 08, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIn Episode 2, Danielle sits down with WNBA Champion and social justice warrior Renee Montgomery. Renee plays for the Atlanta Dream but is currently sitting out this season in the wubble to protest the systemic racism in our country and raise important awareness for the social justice movement. Renee created Moments Equal Momentum, a platform to assist, advocate and educate on important issues. She has launched Remember The 3rd to connect people and politics and encourage people to educate the...
Sn 2, Episode 1: Marcus Alston, Alston for Athletes
September 24, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBIn the first episode of season 2, Danielle sits down with Marcus Alston, the Founder of Alston for Athletes. Alston for Athletes helps to provide a better foundation of Physical, Mental, and Emotional Wellness for the future generations of Athletes through Sports Mentoring. Marcus chats with us about his struggles with mental health and offers advice to athletes who may be struggling to - don’t go through it alone! We also chat about his love for football and how sports helped him find purpo...
Episode 1: Marcus Alston, Alston for Athletes
September 24, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBIn the first episode of season 2, Danielle sits down with Marcus Alston, the Founder of Alston for Athletes. Alston for Athletes helps to provide a better foundation of Physical, Mental, and Emotional Wellness for the future generations of Athletes through Sports Mentoring. Marcus chats with us about his struggles with mental health and offers advice to athletes who may be struggling to - don’t go through it alone! We also chat about his love for football and how sports helped him find purpo...
Sn 1, Episode 7: Bryce Weiler, Beautiful Lives Project
April 02, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBBryce Weiler is Co-Founder of the Beautiful Lives Project and a Disability Consultant for the Baltimore Orioles. Being blind himself, Weiler advocates for those with disabilities and accessibility to activities and experiences in sports and the arts. Through the Beautiful Lives Project, Weiler and his team work with sports organizations like the New Briton Bees and university dance and cheerleading programs to give those with disabilities and special needs experiences to which they may not o...
Episode 7: Bryce Weiler, Beautiful Lives Project
April 02, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBBryce Weiler is Co-Founder of the Beautiful Lives Project and a Disability Consultant for the Baltimore Orioles. Being blind himself, Weiler advocates for those with disabilities and accessibility to activities and experiences in sports and the arts. Through the Beautiful Lives Project, Weiler and his team work with sports organizations like the New Briton Bees and university dance and cheerleading programs to give those with disabilities and special needs experiences to which they may not o...
Episode 6: Amy Kingman, Learning by Giving Foundation
January 09, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBDanielle spoke with Amy Kingman, the Executive Director of the Learning by Giving Foundation, in February of 2019 about the great work that the organization is doing to inspire a new generation of effective philanthropists. From courses in colleges and universities around the country, to innovative partnerships with sports teams, stadiums and athletes, the organization is passionate about the power of sports to make a difference in the nonprofit world. To learn more about the Learning by G...
Sn 1, Episode 6: Amy Kingman, Learning by Giving Foundation
January 09, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBDanielle spoke with Amy Kingman, the Executive Director of the Learning by Giving Foundation, in February of 2019 about the great work that the organization is doing to inspire a new generation of effective philanthropists. From courses in colleges and universities around the country, to innovative partnerships with sports teams, stadiums and athletes, the organization is passionate about the power of sports to make a difference in the nonprofit world. To learn more about the Learning by G...
Episode 5: Chris Dickerson
December 05, 2019 05:05 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBChris Dickerson is an MLB alum who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, the Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles. He chose not to enter the MLB right away when he was drafted out of high school and instead played baseball for the University of Nevada while getting his college degree. In 2007, prior to joining the major leagues, Chris co-founded Players for the Planet with fellow player Jack Cassel and since then they’ve brought on dozens of athletes lik...
Sn 1, Episode 5: Chris Dickerson
December 05, 2019 05:05 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBChris Dickerson is an MLB alum who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, the Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles. He chose not to enter the MLB right away when he was drafted out of high school and instead played baseball for the University of Nevada while getting his college degree. In 2007, prior to joining the major leagues, Chris co-founded Players for the Planet with fellow player Jack Cassel and since then they’ve brought on dozens of athletes lik...
Sn 1, Episode 4: Wes Martin
October 24, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWes Martin is a rookie offensive lineman for the Washington Redskins. Born and raised in West Milton, Ohio, he played football for Indiana University and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten in his redshirt junior and senior seasons. He was drafted to the Redskins in the 4th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Wes founded Brave Breed Rescue, Inc. while he was in his senior year of college. Brave Breed is located in West Milton and is a 501c3 dedicated to rescuing and re-homing all dog breeds tha...
Episode 4: Wes Martin
October 24, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWes Martin is a rookie offensive lineman for the Washington Redskins. Born and raised in West Milton, Ohio, he played football for Indiana University and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten in his redshirt junior and senior seasons. He was drafted to the Redskins in the 4th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Wes founded Brave Breed Rescue, Inc. while he was in his senior year of college. Brave Breed is located in West Milton and is a 501c3 dedicated to rescuing and re-homing all dog breeds tha...
Sn 1, Episode 3: John Register
October 17, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBJohn Register is an inspirational speaker, trainer and coach, who commands his listeners attention on the topic "Hurdling Adversity". John is an avid athlete and played baseball, track and field and more as a kid. He ran Track and Field at the University of Arkansas, and originally majored in music, the cello specifically, before switching over to communications to focus his time on sports. He qualified for the Olympic Trials twice. He served in the US Army and participated in Desert Storm a...
Episode 3: John Register
October 17, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBJohn Register is an inspirational speaker, trainer and coach, who commands his listeners attention on the topic "Hurdling Adversity". John is an avid athlete and played baseball, track and field and more as a kid. He ran Track and Field at the University of Arkansas, and originally majored in music, the cello specifically, before switching over to communications to focus his time on sports. He qualified for the Olympic Trials twice. He served in the US Army and participated in Desert Storm a...
Episode 2: Dereck Faulkner
October 10, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBDereck Faulkner is a former NFL and CFL player who is now an entrepreneur and Founder of Athletes for Vets. Dereck went to Hampton University and got his MBA from George Washington University. He works to unite, support, advocate for and help the heroes that defend our nation's freedom. Danielle and Dereck chat about what life was like growing up in a military family, his later than usual start to football, the inspiration behind Athletes for Vets and how his MBA program pushed him to launch...
Sn 1, Episode 2: Dereck Faulkner
October 10, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBDereck Faulkner is a former NFL and CFL player who is now an entrepreneur and Founder of Athletes for Vets. Dereck went to Hampton University and got his MBA from George Washington University. He works to unite, support, advocate for and help the heroes that defend our nation's freedom. Danielle and Dereck chat about what life was like growing up in a military family, his later than usual start to football, the inspiration behind Athletes for Vets and how his MBA program pushed him to launch...
Sn 1, Episode 1: Haron Hargrave
October 03, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHaron Hargrave is a former basketball player and point guard who played for Sacramento State and went on to play for Mediaş in the top league in Romania. Today, Haron is a community activist, working to bridge the gap between law enforcement and communities through Ballin' 4 Peace. Danielle and Haron chat about how Haron got into basketball, the inspiration behind Ballin' 4 Peace, and what motivates him to keep growing that movement every day. Along the way, we learn the impact that Haron's m...
Episode 1: Haron Hargrave
October 03, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBHaron Hargrave is a former basketball player and point guard who played for Sacramento State and went on to play for Mediaş in the top league in Romania. Today, Haron is a community activist, working to bridge the gap between law enforcement and communities through Ballin' 4 Peace. Danielle and Haron chat about how Haron got into basketball, the inspiration behind Ballin' 4 Peace, and what motivates him to keep growing that movement every day. Along the way, we learn the impact that Haron's m...
Introducing the Big League Philanthropist Podcast!
September 26, 2019 22:13 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBWe’re thrilled to bring you the Big League Philanthropist podcast! We focus on athletes doing amazing things in the community. Whether they have started their own nonprofits or are partnering with nonprofits to make a difference, we’ll share their stories here. Follow us on Twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist. Email us at [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigleaguephil/message Support this p...