In this episode of The Sports Umbrella presented by GalwayPlus, host Kelly Okun is joined by former Olympians Shannon Bahrke and Doug Lewis. Shannon is a three-time Olympian and two-time medalist in freestyle skiing and Doug is a two-time Olympian and World Championship medalist in downhill skiing.

Doug and Shannon share their journeys from making the U.S. Ski Team to competing in the Winter Games, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness as a competitive advantage.

They discuss the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, highlighting what to expect in their sports. They also delve into personal experiences, including the thrill of their Olympic moments and the challenges they faced while retiring from their sports.

Shannon and Doug shed light on their continued passion for giving back through mentoring athletes and have teamed up to form Champions Advantage, a mental skills training program geared toward young athletes.

The Sports Umbrella is a Fairway to Green podcast sponsored by GalwayPlus. Learn more about GalwayPlus at www.galwayplus.com.

In this episode of The Sports Umbrella presented by GalwayPlus, host Kelly Okun speaks with Isaiah Kacyvenski, a former NFL player and double Harvard graduate, who shares his journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a prominent venture capitalist.

Isaiah opens up about sports and academics helping him escape poverty, his experiences playing in the NFL and his venturing into the investment landscape. His investment philosophy is one to be studied, and he has a keen eye for trends in sports investing.

He also discusses the founding of Will Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on sports, media, entertainment and tech-enabled businesses. Lastly, Isaiah offers advice for aspiring athletes and sports investors.

The Sports Umbrella is a Fairway to Green podcast sponsored by GalwayPlus. Learn more about GalwayPlus at www.galwayplus.com.

In this episode of The Sports Umbrella presented by GalwayPlus, host Kelly Okun speaks with Drew Sheinman, a founding partner of Brand Velocity Group, about his unique take on private equity and sports investing.

Drew discusses Brand Velocity Group's mission of combining profit with purpose, focusing on corporate culture and ensuring employee alignment. He elaborates on their Share the Gains program and how the firm integrates ethical values into their investment strategies.

The conversation also delves into the evolution of sports as an asset class, the role of relationships in private equity, and the emergence of opportunities in sports media, technology and women's sports as new avenues for investment.

If you're interested in breaking into the sports investment industry, Drew also shares some advice on how to open those doors.

The Sports Umbrella is a Fairway to Green podcast sponsored by GalwayPlus. Learn more about GalwayPlus at www.galwayplus.com.