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Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni JourneyAuthor: Rob Finkelstein Founder of Alumni Direct
'Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni Journey' is a podcast where we speak with former college and professional athletes from all over the world as they share the joys, successes, failures and lessons on their entrepreneurial journey. Key topics include transitioning out of sports and teaching athletes that there is life after sports. Hosted by Rob Finkelstein of Alumni Direct, one of the top networks for alumni worldwide. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Former Harvard Basketball Player to Co-founder of Extra Mile Institute Taylor Finley
Episode 194
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
What happens when your identity is built around sport—and then it ends?In this episode of Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni Journey, Taylor Finley shares her journey from Harvard basketball captain to co-founder of Extra Mile Institute.From navigating life after sports to building meaningful relationships and leading high-performing teams, Taylor breaks down what athletes really need to succeed beyond the game. 💡 Key Takeaways- The reality of transitioning out of sports—and why it’s harder than expected- How to overcome the identity shift after being an athlete- Why networking should feel natural, not forced- The importance of building real relationships while still in school- How athlete skills translate into leadership and entrepreneurship- A grounded perspective on NIL and long-term success- Creating strong team culture through consistent communication🧠 A Few Powerful Quotes💬 “Be where your feet are. Appreciate each moment.”💬 “Networking isn’t about getting something—it’s about genuine relationships.”💬 “You’re still the same person—you just need to channel your skills differently.”💬 “Be gentle with yourself. You still have so much to give.”👤 About the GuestTaylor Finley is a former Harvard basketball player and team captain, with a background in psychology and counselling. She is now the co-founder of Extra Mile Institute, helping teams improve communication, culture, and performance through simple, consistent systems.🔗 Connect with Taylor- 📧 Email: tfinley@extramileinstitute.com- 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ExtraMileInstitute- 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-finley-52b495111/- 🌐 Website: [https://extramileinstitute.com](https://extramileinstitute.com/)🌐 Alumni Direct- Website: [https://alumnidirect.com](https://alumnidirect.com/)- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alumnidirectllc203 🎧 Listen & WatchAvailable on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🚀 Final ThoughtYour sport gave you the foundation.Your next chapter is where you apply it.Because life after sports isn’t the end—it’s where a different kind of winning begins.
