In this episode of LIVE with TY, NFL veteran and former Dallas Cowboy Adam Redmond shares how he transitioned from being an offensive lineman in the NFL to becoming the CEO and co-founder of Tully, a performance tracking startup transforming youth and collegiate sports.

This is more than a highlight reel — it’s a step-by-step roadmap for student-athletes and aspiring founders alike. From managing weight as an O-lineman, facing intense pressure under the lights, to navigating startup pivots and building confidence post-retirement, Adam gives a real, unfiltered look into what it means to reinvent yourself.

💡 Whether you’re chasing your athletic dreams or planning for life after sport, this is the blueprint you didn’t know you needed.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 – How many meals NFL linemen eat daily

0:40 – Welcome to the show + who Adam Redmond is

1:47 – Adam joins the show

3:05 – Discussing the Texas floods

5:10 – Adam’s unexpected journey to Harvard

9:04 – Transitioning from high school to D1 football

12:01 – First NFL dreams and seeing peers go pro

16:26 – The NFL Pro Day process explained

20:26 – Signing as an undrafted NFL player

26:00 – Welcome to the league: facing Fletcher Cox

30:01 – Eating to maintain NFL weight

31:54 – Losing 80 pounds after retirement

32:40 – Rookie dinners and NFL culture

35:06 – Playing for America’s Team: The Dallas Cowboys

40:30 – Starting a company while still in the league

43:01 – The startup idea behind Tully

50:01 – Pivoting after startup failure

54:45 – Entrepreneurship tips for student-athletes

57:12 – The emotional rewards of building a startup

59:19 – Building confidence after sports

1:01:06 – Tully’s failed first product

1:03:08 – Vision for Tully in 5 years

1:04:47 – Adam’s hot take: USA in 2026 World Cup semis?!

1:07:58 – Final message from TY

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Connor Hulse was NOT the Head of Marketing at Netflix or Amazon. He held positions at each company but did not lead their marketing divisions.

🎓⚾ From Harvard Baseball to Netflix & Amazon — How Connor Hulse Pivoted Beyond the Field

What happens when the jersey comes off for the last time?

In this powerful episode of LIVE with TY, we sit down with Connor Hulse — a former Harvard baseball player who transitioned from the dugout to high-impact roles at two of the world’s biggest companies: Amazon and Netflix.

Connor opens up about the identity crisis that many student-athletes face once sports are no longer the focus. He shares how he leveraged the discipline and mindset developed through baseball to carve out his next chapter — and how YOU can do the same.

💡 Whether you’re a current or former student-athlete wondering what’s next, this episode will leave you with real advice, clarity, and inspiration for life after the game.

🎯 In this episode:

• What Connor wished someone told him when his baseball career ended

• How he landed roles at Amazon and Netflix

• The importance of mindset, networking, and self-belief

• Why your athletic background is a superpower in any industry

🧠 This episode is for student-athletes, former athletes, and young professionals looking to channel their competitive drive into a new mission.

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Video Chapters01:45 – Meet Connor Hulse 👋02:48 – HOT TAKE: Should You Play One Sport or Many?03:49 – The Wild Story Behind the “Call Me Maybe” Viral Video05:55 – What to Do When Sports End Before the Job Starts07:23 – Are Athletes Really Behind After Graduation?09:09 – Did Harvard Actually Help? Let’s Talk Privilege vs. Pressure09:35 – From Harvard to Netflix: Connor’s Job Game Plan11:23 – The Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About After Sports13:41 – Fast-Track Tips for Your Career Pivot14:19 – Real Talk: Are Athletes at a Disadvantage in the Job Market?15:18 – The Truth About Balancing Sports & Career Prep16:28 – How Harvard (and Others) Help Athletes Win Outside the Game17:23 – Storytelling that Lands Jobs: The STAR Method Breakdown18:20 – Connor’s Pivot: From Econ to Elite Marketing Roles20:09 – What Sports Really Teach You About Business & Life21:39 – Coping With the Post-Sport Identity Shift22:27 – Stressed About Landing Your First Job? Listen to This23:35 – Why Companies LOVE Former Athletes24:42 – Make Your Sports Story Work for Your Career25:11 – Landing at Netflix: What Connor Learned Fast26:06 – The “STAR” Formula That’ll Change Your Interviews27:18 – Digital Marketing Is Booming — Here’s Why28:13 – Bringing the Locker Room to the Office29:06 – What Makes Netflix’s Work Culture So Different30:52 – Your First Job Isn’t Forever — Play the Long Game32:39 – From Netflix to Amazon: Why He Switched & What Changed33:37 – Open Feedback & Real Growth: Inside Netflix’s 360 Reviews36:04 – Netflix vs. Amazon: How They Really Compare37:59 – Netflix’s A/B Testing Obsession Explained40:27 – Streaming Giants: How Netflix & Amazon Compete42:50 – Big Names on a Resume: Do They Matter Long-Term?43:54 – When to Stop Talking About Your Athletic Past44:33 – Job Research Tips: Look at AI, Growth & Market Share45:25 – Netflix = Speed, Amazon = Structure48:31 – The Rise of Athlete Creators & Building Your Own Platform49:55 – Do You Need Social Media to Work in Marketing?50:52 – Netflix Originals vs. Licensing: A Strategy Breakdown51:44 – Where to Find the Real Info on Companies Fast53:31 – HOT TAKE: Reddit Is a Secret Career Weapon54:33 – Social Platforms = Free Leverage. Use It.55:29 – Final Thoughts: Build Community & Bet on Yourself

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She was a top D1 athlete. Now she’s breaking barriers in the construction industry using AI—and doing it all in stealth.On this episode of LIVE with TY, host Tyler Johnson sits down with Karly Hoffman, the founder of a stealth-mode startup revolutionizing construction. From training on the field to building in silence, Karly shares how her athlete mindset gives her an edge in a space where few women, let alone former athletes, are leading the charge.They unpack imposter syndrome, rejection, and why being underestimated is sometimes the best advantage. This is a masterclass in confidence, grit, and quiet disruption.WATCH if you’ve ever felt behind, out of place, or like you’re building something no one else understands.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro: Meet Karly Hoffman 2:47 – Her D1 athlete background & early identity 5:12 – How sports shaped her founder mindset 9:08 – Entering construction as a young woman 12:34 – What stealth mode actually looks like 15:51 – Building a team while staying low-profile 19:26 – Why rejection built her confidence 23:45 – Handling investor conversations and saying no 26:03 – Doubt, loneliness, and founder fatigue 29:37 – Staying grounded when people don’t get it 32:14 – Why she avoids over-posting on social 36:08 – Being underestimated in tech & owning it 40:23 – Advice for student-athletes transitioning 45:02 – Where she finds her conviction 49:16 – Future vision: AI, construction, and impact 54:44 – One message to athletes who feel stuck 58:23 – Final thoughts & where to find Karly#LIVEwithTY #KarlyHoffman #AIStartup #WomenInTech #constructioninnovation #AthleteToFounder #StealthStartup #FemaleFounders #StudentAthletes #WomenInConstruction #QuietLeadership #FounderLife #builddifferent

Former professional ballet dancer turned entrepreneur, Rachel Cossar is now the founder of Virtual Sapiens — a cutting-edge platform helping leaders show up with confidence and embodied presence in virtual communication.In this episode of LIVE with TY, Rachel breaks down her journey from elite performance on stage to redefining executive presence in the boardroom. We explore the power of body language, how athletes and artists can translate their discipline into business success, and why emotional intelligence is the new executive edge.Whether you’re a student, founder, or working professional, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone learning to own the room — virtual or not.New episodes every Sunday on Spotify and YouTube.Follow @livewithty across all platforms.#ceo #womenintech #ballet #athlete #ai LIVE with TY Episode #24 featuring Rachel Cossar00:00 – Intro: From Ballet to Business01:47 – What is Body Language Strategy and Why It Matters03:38 – Growing Up as a Competitive Athlete05:45 – From Professional Ballet to the Startup World07:12 – How Rachel Reinvented Herself After Injury09:05 – Commanding Presence in a Virtual World11:15 – First Steps to Build Your Personal Brand On Camera13:02 – The Art of Communicating Without Saying a Word15:26 – Why Founders and Leaders Need Embodied Presence17:40 – Tools You Can Use Today to Improve Video Presence20:45 – Misconceptions About Confidence and Charisma22:17 – How Rachel Coaches CEOs and Teams24:39 – Rapid-Fire: Confidence Cues You Can Practice Now27:08 – What Makes a Great Virtual Communicator29:00 – Advice for Athletes Transitioning into Business31:22 – Rachel on Founding Choreography for Business34:00 – How to Prepare Your Body for High-Stakes Moments36:14 – The Power of Silence and Stillness in Communication38:26 – Final Thoughts: Own the Room Without Saying a Word40:11 – Where to Find Rachel and What’s Next

In Episode 23 of LIVE with TY, we sit down with Ian Bolliger — former D1 Harvard Baseball player, ex-Vice President at BlackRock, and a rising voice in climate innovation. Ian’s story spans from competing on the diamond to working at one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world, all before shifting focus toward the climate crisis. We discuss:

• How athletics shaped Ian’s professional mindset

• The truth behind working at BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager

• Why he left to pursue climate research and action

• What student-athletes can learn about success beyond the game

• How sports, sustainability, and leadership

Timestamps Below.

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Trailer

00:40 – Intro: From Harvard Baseball to BlackRock

03:20 – What It Was Like Playing D1 at Harvard

07:10 – Working at the World’s Largest Asset Manager

10:45 – Why Ian Left BlackRock for Climate Advocacy

15:00 – Lessons from Sports That Apply to Business

19:30 – How Climate Change Became Personal

24:00 – Advice to Student-Athletes Entering the Real World 27:45 – Building Community Beyond Athletics

30:00 – Ian’s Challenge to the Next Generation

32:00 – Outro: What’s Next for Ian

LinkedIn Is for Boomers — Here’s What Gen Z Is Using Instead What if the college-to-corporate path is actually holding you back?In this episode, Ty sits down with John Hill, the Vice President of WHOP, a startup that’s redefining how Gen Z builds power, wealth, and career paths in a post-LinkedIn world. Whether you’re graduating college, building your brand, or trying to escape the 9-5, this convo will shift your perspective.We talk about: • Why WHOP might be Gen Z’s version of LinkedIn • How AI and digital products are changing success forever • The creator economy’s takeover of the business world • Whether college is still worth it — and who it’s really built forThis is the first fully digital episode of LIVE with TY, kicking off a new era of stories from rising founders, VPs, athletes, and creators shaping the next generation of leadership. CHAPTERS / TIMECODES00:00 – Intro: Why this episode is different02:10 – What is WHOP and why it’s blowing up06:35 – Is LinkedIn outdated?11:12 – How college traps future leaders15:44 – How Gen Z is monetizing smarter than ever20:30 – The creator economy vs. traditional careers26:58 – John’s journey to becoming VP of WHOP31:40 – AI, automation & digital freedom36:55 – Advice for anyone feeling stuck after college41:22 – Final thoughts on building legacy over labels#LiveWithTy #GenZSuccess #PostGradLife #CreatorEconomy #WHOP #LinkedInIsDead #CollegeTrap #FutureFounders #DigitalCareers #StartupStories #JohnHill #TyTalks #YoungLeaders #TechVsTradition #buildnotbeg

In this new episode of LIVE With TY we are joined by Cut the Kids in Half a New Jersey based band. Join us as we hear about their musical journeys, play fun games, and watch our NEW SEGMENT- LIVE With TY After Hours

In this episode, we’re joined by BU Women’s hockey standout Ani Fitzgerald! From her move from Northeastern to Boston University, to adjusting to a whole new locker room and chasing the Hockey East title, Ani keeps it real about life on the ice and off. We get into her “Dear Ani” series, hockey girl fashion, and what it’s like being in two completely different college worlds. Plus, she drops some major clout confessions and gives us a peek into what’s next—award shows, game shows, and everything in between. AND stay tuned till the end to see another hilarious Midweek Madness segment as always bringing you latest updates, jokes, and burns on all things current.