In this episode, Melyssa Barrett sits down with serial entrepreneur and DEI leader Douglas Freeman, the founder of the Entertainment Football League Association (ENTFLA) — a groundbreaking Black-owned indoor football league redefining what it means to blend sports, entertainment, equity, and economic impact.
Freeman shares the journey from boardrooms and billion-dollar DEI programs to launching a next-generation sports league designed to uplift communities, create global investment opportunities, and develop talent on and off the field. From post-game concerts and Golden Tryouts to financial literacy academies and regional expansion, ENTFLA is on track to change the game — literally.
With a vision to build 30 teams by 2030, ENTFLA is bringing high-energy football and community transformation to “sports deserts” across the U.S. and beyond. Tune in to hear how Freeman is building a profitable, inclusive, and scalable model — one touchdown at a time.
🎯 Topics Covered:
- The “junk to jewel” mindset behind Freeman’s leadership
- The business model that makes ENTFLA profitable from day one
- Creating access for Black athletes, coaches, and investors
- Merging entertainment, tech, fashion, and global expansion
- Why ENTFLA is about more than football — it’s about equity
🏈 Learn more: www.entfla.com 💡 "Rep Hard. Rank High." ENTFLA is just getting started.
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