In this episode of Athletes to Entrepreneurs – The Alumni Journey, host Rob Finkelstein sits down with Amobi Okugo, former professional soccer player turned entrepreneur, consultant, and business leader.
Amobi opens up about his transition from the pitch to business, why “checking in” with your network is a game-changer, and how athletes can redefine NIL to mean Network, Intellectual Property, and Leverage. He also shares the three-year reality of finding your “second game” after sports, and how his platform A Frugal Athlete evolved into Serve Consulting—helping athletes and organizations thrive through education, strategy, and resources.
Amobi also introduces his latest project, the Ok U GO Manifest Journal, designed to help athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals set goals, stay accountable, and move with intentionality.
If you’re an athlete (current or former), or someone who supports athletes, this conversation is full of practical advice, inspiration, and tools to succeed both on and off the field.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why networking during your career creates future opportunities
A new approach to NIL: Network, Intellectual Property, and Leverage
The 3-year journey of athlete transition and finding your “second game”
The importance of education, financial literacy, and alumni connections
How Serve Consulting and the Ok U GO Manifest Journal empower athletes
Memorable Quotes:
“Don’t wait until after your career to network. Plant seeds while you’re still playing.”
“NIL isn’t just name, image, likeness—it’s Network, Intellectual Property, and Leverage.”
“Your transition won’t be overnight. Give yourself three years to truly find your second game.”
Connect with Amobi Okugo:
Website: AmobiOkugo.com
Instagram: @amobisays
TikTok: @amobisays
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amobiokugo
Serve Consulting: serve.consulting
Ok U GO Manifest Journal: Shop Here
Connect with Alumni Direct:
Website: alumnidirect.com
Instagram: @alumnidirect
X/Twitter: @alumnidirect
Facebook: Alumni Direct
LinkedIn: Alumni Direct
🌐 Ready to start building your network? Visit alumnidirect.com
to join a community supporting athletes every step of the way.
#AthletesToEntrepreneurs #AmobiOkugo #LifeAfterSports #AthleteTransition #NetworkingMatters #NIL #AthletesSupportingAthletes #MentorshipMatters #AlumniConnections
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Ruthie's Table 4
For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home. On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks. Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation. For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/ Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/ For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.