LIGHT Impact
LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian, interviews tip-of-the-spear athletes, warriors, business people, doctors, and other rock stars discussing winning at life, adversity, current events, politics, football, and other sports. Nothing is off-limits and the conversations, insight, and experiences shared by the unique guests are riveting and insightful. To learn more about LIGHT visit www.lighthelmets.com
Episodes
In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Martin — professional athlete, mindset and performance coach, entrepreneur, and mother to elite-level athletes. Drawing from her personal journey through adversity and her experience guiding top-tier competitors, Danielle offers powerful insights on today’s youth sports landscape. We explore the challenges of NIL deals, the transfer portal, the pros and cons of early specialization, how to...
In this episode of LIGHT Impact, we welcome Steve Famiano, a representative from Save Youth Football California, as our guest. Steve shares his insights on the proposed bill that aimed to ban youth football in California and how they successfully fought against it.
Steve talks about the importance of youth football in California and how it helps kids develop not only their athletic skills but also their character and values. He shar...
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Andre "Bo" Bosier, a recon Marine veteran and current team manager of the San Diego Legion rugby team. Bo shares his inspiring journey from his military service to becoming a vital member of the San Diego community.
We discuss the challenges he faced during his time in the Marines, including his experience serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bo also shares his transition into c...
Welcome to the LIGHT Impact podcast, where we bring you inspiring conversations with thought leaders and change-makers who are making an impact on the world. In this episode, we're joined by Abed Abusaleh, the CEO of Havas Edge, a leading performance marketing agency.
Abed has been at the forefront of the advertising industry for over two decades and has a wealth of experience and insights to share. In this episode, he talks ab...
Welcome to another episode of the LIGHT Impact podcast! In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest, NFL kicker John Carney.
John is a former NFL kicker with over 23 years of experience playing professional football. He has played for teams like the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and New York Giants.
In this episode, we'll be discussing John's journey as a professional athlete, the mental and physical de...
Welcome to the LIGHT Impact Podcast, where we explore the stories and experiences of individuals who are making a positive impact in the world. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Shaffer, an entrepreneur and military veteran who shares his unique perspective on leadership, perseverance, and service.
Luke's journey has taken him from serving in the United States Marine Corps to founding his own company, and he brings a wealt...
In this episode, we sit down with former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia, a four-time Pro Bowler and Grey Cup champion, to discuss his journey on and off the field.
Jeff shares his experience growing up in a football family and his path to becoming a successful quarterback in both the NFL and CFL. In addition to his accomplishments as a player, Jeff has also made a significant impact as a mentor and coach. He shares his passio...
In this episode of LIGHT Impact, we are thrilled to welcome football legend Rick Mirer as our special guest. Mirer is a former quarterback who played in the NFL for 12 seasons and was selected as the second overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft.
During our interview, we'll dive into Mirer's illustrious career, discussing his time at the University of Notre Dame and his experience in the NFL. He'll share stories from his ...
Dr. Shawn Evans, a twenty-year trauma specialist, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA, speaks with LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian, about a wide range of issues from concussions, helmet technology, the NFL protocol, and more. Dr. Evans has managed thousands of concussions, including severe head and spinal injuries, the importance of optimizing cranial protection, and the survival of contact sports.
John Sarkisian, serial entrepreneur, Founder of SKLZ, athlete, and investor in LIGHT Helmets talks about the secrets to success and his view of the football helmet space through the lens of someone that has been in the sports equipment market for years. Sarkisian also talks of his own life-threatening head injury, recovery, and the importance of advancing technology in the space.
Jordan Palmer, NFL QB, entrepreneur, Director of QB Development at the XFL, QB coach of Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, and a host of others at his company, QB Summit, is interviewed by LIGHT Helmets CEO, Nick Esayian. They discuss Jordan's career, family, pro football, helmets/head injury, Jordan's exploits, what it takes to succeed, confidence, fatherhood, and life. Don't miss this candid interview with to...
Football season is upon us and this sport is more than a game. LIGHT Helmets CEO, Nick Esayian, gives some insight, thanks, and introspection on America's greatest sport. A must-hear for every player, parent, coach, administrator, official, or fan...
Nine-year Navy SEAL, businessman, and outdoor savage, Andrew Arrabito, and LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian, cover Andrew's life; childhood, tragedy, experiences in the TEAMs, business challenges, and victories... Half Face Blades has quite a following. How do you handle adversity and win? You have no excuse... @specoperator,
Retired Navy Seal, Executive Officer of Team V, speaks of his childhood, experience with sports, how he made it through BUD/Hell Week, both Gulf Wars, 9/11, his challenges, overcoming them, and much more with longtime friend and LIGHT Helmets CEO, Nicholas Esayian. This is a powerful podcast with one of America's great warriors sharing some of life's greatest challenges and overcoming them.
Boris Said, NASCAR driver, sportscar champion, and entrepreneur, engages in a tell-all interview with LIGHT CEO, Nicholas Esayian. Said talks about the challenges of his childhood, family, and growing up without direction until opportunity crossed his path and he seized it. How he broke into racing, the ups, the downs, his relationship with Dale Earnhardt and his son, business, fathering, and the love of America.
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Retired Navy Seal and actor/producer, Kevin Kent shares his life experiences with LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian. Growing up an Army kid, relocating, family, sports, the decision to go into the military, becoming a Navy SEAL (BUDS/Hell Week), 9/11, the warfighter, reflection, transition to regular life, loss, winning, camaraderie, and the film industry... Riveting and reflective, Esayian uncovers thought-provoking topics related to how ...
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