Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 10 of season eleven with sports photographer and United States Army Veteran, Austin Lancaster. Together they will discuss Austin's love for photography, how he got into photography and how he is carving his own path.This episode will discuss his early life and how he got into the militaryFor information on Austin Lancaster please visit:fullframeimage.com/For more information on Austin visit:instagram.com/landofullframe/For more information on Austin visit:linkedin.com/in/austin-lancaster-64816172/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 9 of season eleven with entrepreneur and co founder of WEconnect Health, mental health advocate, cardiac arrest survivor and former Professional Tennis player and French Open Doubles Champion, Murphy Jensen. Together they will discuss Murphy's childhood and incredible rise to becoming a French Open Doubles Champion with his brother.This episode will discuss his battles, his survival from a cardiac arrest and all of the great things he is now doing in the world.For information on Murphy Jensen please visit:murphyjensen.com/For more information on Murphy visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy_JensenFor more information on Murphy visit:instagram.com/murphyjensen/?hl=enFor information on WEConnect Health visit:weconnecthealth.io/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 8 of season eleven with artist, entrepreneur and part owner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Omaha Storm Chasers, Brian Callaghan. Together they will discuss Brian's return to creativity and how creativity and sports was a big part of his youth.This episode will discuss his business and how he became part owner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Omaha Storm Chasers.For information on Brian Callaghan please visit:linkedin.com/in/brian-callaghan-97189973/For more information on Brian visit:instagram.com/hokiecal_art/?hl=enFor more information on Brian visit:ballnine.com/2022/07/04/the-life-of-brian/For more information on the Richmond Flying Squirrels visit:milb.com/richmondFor information on the Omaha Storm Chasers visit:milb.com/omahaFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 7 of season eleven with founders of the incredible Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, Nikki Berti and Tony Berti (former Offensive Lineman for the San Diego Chargers.) Together they will discuss the origin of Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and where they see it going.This episode will discuss their histories and how it informs the work they are doing now.For information on Goodie Two Shoes Foundation please visit:goodietwoshoes.org/For more information on Goodie Two Shoes Foundation visit:instagram.com/gtsflv/?hl=enFor more information on Nikki Berti visit:roadtripnation.com/leader/nikki-bertiFor information on Tony Berti visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_BertiFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season eleven with artist and United States Marine Veteran, Elize McKelvey, artist and Active Duty United States Marine CJ Baumann and artist and Active Duty United States Marine, Mike Reynolds. Together they will discuss all of their individual updates as creatives and where they want their creativity to go.This episode will discuss how art benefits the military and the stories it can tell.For information on Elize McKelvey please visit:instagram.com/inkstickart/For more information on Elize visit:inkstickart.com/about-meFor more information on CJ Baumann please visit:instagram.com/cjbaumann_art/For more information on CJ visit:cjbaumannstudios.com/For more information on Mike Reynolds please visit:instagram.com/forty_mike_mike_art/For more information on Mike visit:fortymikemikeart.com/For information on the United States Marines Combat Art Program visit:usmcmuseum.com/usmccombatartprogram.html#:~:text=Marine%20Corps%20Combat%20Art%20Program&text=Talented%20active%20duty%20Marines%2C%20Reservists,and%20on%20the%20home%20front.For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season eleven with artist, entrepreneur and former NFL Defensive bBack, Terrence Alexander. Together they will discuss Terrence's drive and energy for creativity and his entrepreneurial efforts.This episode will discuss his background as an elite football player and track athlete.For information on Terrence Alexander please visit:instagram.com/noxtee11/?hl=enFor more information on Terrence visit:gostanford.com/sports/football/roster/season/2017/player/terrence-alexanderFor more information on Terrence visit:lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/terrence-alexander/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season eleven with artist, painter and former NFL Offensive Lineman, Darnell Alford. Together they will discuss Darnell's passion for creating and how he got into being an artist.This episode will discuss his athletic career and how his art and sport background has been influential in the community.For information on Darnell Alford please visit:instagram.com/bigstep.artwork/For more information on Darnell visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darnell_AlfordFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season eleven with director, producer, writer and former football player, DeShon Hardy. Together they will discuss DeShon's path to becoming an incredibly successful director, producer and writer.This episode will discuss his history in athletics and how they inform his creativity and directing.For information on DeShon Hardy please visit:imdb.com/name/nm5238285/For more information on DeShon visit:instagram.com/dhardy99/?hl=enFor more information on DeShon visit:24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/496791/deshon-hardy-recognized-for-dedication-to-the-field-of-entertainmentFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season eleven with author, speaker, coach and former softball player, Crystal Waltman . Together they will discuss Crystal's tenacity and her journey to writing her book "Quitting to win."This episode will discuss her love of sports and her history as an elite softball player.For information on Crystal Waltman please visit:instagram.com/crystalclearfit/For more information on Crystal visit:crystalwaltman.com/For more information on Crystal visit:amazon.com/Quitting-Win-Proven-Habits-Yourself/dp/1647462169For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season eleven with artist, painter and former professional football player, Shawn Stewart. Together they will discuss Shawn's creative journey and how he got into painting.This episode will discuss his love of football, his athletic background and his future goals.For information on Shawn Stewart please visit:instagram.com/the1theycallstu/For more information on Shawn visit:okeebajubalogallery.com/shawnstewartFor more information on Shawn visit:canvasrebel.com/meet-shawn-stewart/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of season ten with entrepreneur and mental health and wellness coach, Keshia Dennis. Together they will discuss how Keshia all the incredible work she is doing and how she got involved in her wellness journey.This episode will discuss her background and where she sees her business The Elephant in the Room going in the future.For information on Keshia Dennis please visit:theelephantintheroominc.orgFor more information on Keshia visit:instagram.com/iamkeshiadennis/?hl=enFor more information on Keshia visit:instagram.com/theelephantintheroominc/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season ten with guitarist, artist and Program Administrator at the mental health service Rock to Recovery, Matt Bradford. Together they will discuss Matt's background, how he became interested in guitar his influences.This episode will discuss his passion to give back and his work at Rock to Recovery.For information on Matt Bradford please visit:mattbradfordmusic.comFor more information on Matt visit:instagram.com/mattbradfordmusic/?hl=enFor information on Rock to Recovery please visit:rocktorecovery.orgFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season ten with artist, entrepreneur, former Ohio State Buckeye and Kansas City Chief, Percy King and actor, producer, director and former Professional basketball player, Ohio State basketball player as well as 2-time All-American high jumper at Ohio State University, Otis Winston. Together they will discuss both of their athletic backgrounds and how impacts them today.This episode will discuss both of their journeys to their current creative endeavors.For information on Percy King please visit:instagram.com/artbypercy/For more information on Percy please visit:artbypercy.wordpress.com/For information on Otis Winston please visit:instagram.com/otisdwinston/For more information on Otis visit:imdb.com/name/nm4749446/For information on Ohio State Football visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/footballFor information on Ohio State Basketball visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-basketballFor information on Ohio State Track and Field visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-track-fieldFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season ten with photographer, Hall of Fame pitcher, 5-time Cy Young Award Winner and World Series Champion, Randy Johnson. Together they will discuss Randy's love of and how he became interested in photography.This episode will discuss his current exhibition "Storytelling with Photographs" at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts and where he sees his photography journey taking him.For information on Randy Johnson please visit:rj51photos.comFor more information on Randy please visit:instagram.com/rj51photos/?hl=enFor more information on Randy please visit:baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/johnson-randyFor more information on Randy please visit:mlb.com/player/randy-johnson-116615For information on the the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts visit:scottsdaleperformingarts.org/For information on USC Baseball visit:usctrojans.com/sports/baseballFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season ten with artist, painter and former NFL Defensive Back and returner, Robert McClain. Together they will discuss Robert's incredible path as an athlete and a painter.This episode will discuss his deep love and interest in the history of art and where he sees his work going.For information on Robert McClain please visit:instagram.com/mcclainsart/?hl=enFor more information on Robert please visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_McClainFor more information on Robert please visit:espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/66055/panthers-robert-mcclain-makes-nice-profit-from-art-sale-to-cam-newtonFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season ten with a photographer, Director and CEO of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and avid sports fan, Alex Nyerges. Together they will discuss Alex's history as a photographer and how his interests led him to becoming a museum director.This episode will discuss his love of sports, particularly baseball, and how sports can influence and enrich lives.For information on Alex Nyerges please visit:alexnyerges.comFor more information on Alex please visit:instagram.com/alnyerges/?hl=enFor information on the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts please visit:vmfa.museumFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season ten with this special episode and event we collaborated with the NFLPA's Professional Athletes Foundation called Painting with the pros held at West Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas. In order of appearance we have entrepreneur, co-founder of Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and former NFL player, Tony Bertie, actor, creative and former NFL player Isaac Keys, entrepreneur, founder of The Splendid Circle and former NFL player Rashod Kent and Principal of West Preparatory Academy Ms. Yolanda Brown. This episode will discuss all each individuals creativity and the impact the "Painting with the Pro's has on the students and faculty.For information on Tony Berti please visit:instagram.com/gtsflv/?hl=enFor more information on Tony please visit:goodietwoshoes.orgFor information on Isaac Keys please visit:instagram.com/isaackeys/?hl=enFor more information on Isaac please visit:imdb.com/name/nm4320791/For information on Rashod Kent please visit:instagram.com/the_real_vsklass/?hl=enFor more information on Rashod visit:thesplendidcircle.comFor information on West Preparatory Academy Las Vegas visit:westprep.netFor information on the NFLPA visit:nflpa.comFor information on the NFLPAF visit:yourpaf.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season ten with a creative, entrepreneur and former professional soccer player, Jay DeMerit and actor, producer and former professional soccer player Patrick McLain. Together they will discuss their shared love of creativity, soccer and life.This episode will discuss goals and updates on their individual lives.For information on Jay DeMerit please visit:instagram.com/d6merit/?hl=enFor more information on Jay please visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_DeMeritFor information on Patrick McLain please visit:instagram.com/patrickmclain24/?hl=enFor more information on Patrick please visit:imdb.com/name/nm10804584/For information on the MLS visit:mlssoccer.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season ten with artist, former professional volleyball player, Katie Houser and creative, actress and former professional volleyball player, Gabrielle Rivera Valedon. Together they will discuss their similar backgrounds as creatives and former professional volleyball players.This episode will discuss their life updates and their future goals.For information on Katie Houser please visit:instagram.com/houser_art/?hl=enFor information on Katie please visit:instagram.com/concretecollectivepresents/?hl=enFor information on Gabrielle Rivera Valedon visit:instagram.com/gabylonglegs/?hl=enFor more information on Gabrielle please visit:gabyrivera.myportfolio.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season ten with painter and United States Naval Officer, Aaron Webb. Together they will discuss Aaron's passion for painting, his fathers creative influence, to his love of music.This episode will discuss his background in the military and what he sees for the future.For information on Aaron Webb please visit:aaronwebbstudio.comFor information on Aaron please visit:instagram.com/awebbstudio/For more information on Aaron visit:renacharlesgallery.com/aaronwebbbioFor information on the United States Navy please visit:navy.milFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season ten with photographer and United States Air Force Veteran, Mike O'Leary. Together they will discuss Mike's background, how he joined the military and his love of photography.This episode will discuss his past photography and his vision for future projects.Fro information on Mike O'Leary please visit:warriorsailing.orgFor more information on Mike please visit:instagram.com/bigairphotoandfilm/For more information on Mike visit:youtube.com/@veteranphotoandfilmFor information on the United States Air Force visit:airforce.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season nine with entrepreneur, founder of Flame Bearers, and host of the Flame Bearers Podcast, Jamie Mittelman. Together they will discuss Jamie's background in media and as an athlete.This episode will discuss her passion and drive and what that led her to found Flame Bearers.Fro information on Jamie Mittelman please visit:instagram.com/jamiemittelman/?hl=enFor information on Flame Bearers please visit:instagram.com/flamebearers/?hl=enFor more information on Flame Bearers visit:flamebearers.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season nine with photographer and United States Marines Veteran, Greg Conn. Together they will discuss Greg's incredible journey from the military to becoming a photographer.This episode will discuss his passion for nature and how it is so important to his photography and his families lives.Fro information on Greg Conn please visit:gregconnphotography.comFor more information on Greg please visit:instagram.com/gregconnphotography/?hl=enFor information on Gallery Canyons visit:gallerycanyons.comFor more information on Gallery Canyons visit:instagram.com/gallerycanyons/?hl=enFor information on the United States Marines visit:marines.comFor information on Kyle Friday please visit:open.spotify.com/artist/2wOILgaPLc9EmU7qmy9hVbFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season nine with actor, model, entrepreneur and 2-time MLS Cup Champion Bryan Jordan. Together they will discuss Bryan's incredible athletic career and life and becoming a MLS star and 2-time MLS Cup Champion.This episode will discuss his acting career and his constant curiosity and his drive to learn.For information on Bryan Jordan please visit:instagram.com/bj_6/For more information on Bryan visit:bryanjordan.comFor information on Bryan visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_JordanFor information on the Los Angeles Galaxy visit:lagalaxy.comFor information on the Oregon State University Mens Soccer visit:osubeavers.com/sports/mens-soccerFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season nine with artist, illustrator, founder of Athlitacomics, and former 11 year NFL Defensive End, Israel Idonije Together they will discuss Israel's amazing path to becoming an 11 year NFL player.This episode will discuss the incredible work his equally incredible journey to becoming a creative and starting his own comic and platform Athlitacomics.For information on Israel Idonije please visit:instagram.com/iidonije/For more information on Israel visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/israel_idonijeFor information on Athlitacomics visit:athlitacomics.comFor information on the Chicago Bears visit:chicagobears.comFro information on the University of Manitoba Football visit:gobisons.ca/sports/footballFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season nine with dancer, singer, actress, producer and co-founder and co-owner of 3:33 Creative, Maria Bresse-McLain. Together they will discuss Maria's love of creativity and creative practices and what the future holds for 3:33 Creative.This episode will discuss her personal history as well as her families incredible creative history.For information on Maria Breese-McLain please visit:mariabreese.comFor more information on Maria visit:instagram.com/mariabreese/?hl=enFor more information on Maria visit:tvovermind.com/maria-breese/For more information on Maria please visit:imdb.com/name/nm4834100/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season nine with artist and former Wake Forest University Women's Basketball player, Anaia Hoard. Together they will discuss Anaia's incredible artistic talent and her inspirations.This episode will discuss the incredible work her basketball career and her families basketball history.For information on Anaia Hoard please visit:instagram.com/naiahoard/For more information on Anaia visit:archysoprt.co/2022/08/anaia-hoards-artwork-selected-by-the-nba-for-the-creator-series-campaign-has-been-revealed-women-sports/For more information on Anaia visit:godeacs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/anaia-hoard/5645For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season nine with creative, coach and former UCLA Bruin and NFL Defensive Tackle, Brian Price Together they will discuss Brian's incredible journey from former NFL player to know coaching.This episode will discuss the incredible work his past and how his vulnerability and passion influences the young athletes he works with now.For information on Brian Price please visit:instagram.com/bpthaking/?hl=enFor more information on Brian visit:wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Price_(American_football,_born_1989)For information on UCLA Bruins Football visit:uclabruins.com/sports/footballFor information on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit:buccaneers.comFor information on Photosynthesizers visit:music.apple.com/us/search?term=photosynthesizersFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season nine with former college softball player, former Executive Producer for NBC and Dgital Media, as well as former Interim President for MSNBC, she is the CEO and Executive Producer for O’Connell Media Productions, Beth O’Connell. Together they will discuss Beth's past as a college softball player and how it influenced her career.This episode will discuss the incredible front seat to history Beth has witnessed as an Executive Producer.For information on Beth O'Connell please visit:linkedin.com/in/elizabethoconnell1/For more information on Beth visit:instagram.com/bethoconnell107/?hl=enFor more information on MSNBC visit:msnbc.comFor information on NBC News visit:nbcnews.comFor information on University of Massachusetts Amherst Softball visit:umassathletics.com/sports/softball/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season nine with artist, educator, coach and wrester, Dennis Wymer.. Together they will discuss Dennis' passion for sports and art and how he relates the two.This episode will discuss the incredible work he is doing in the classroom and as a coach.For information on Dennis Wymer please visit:denniswymerart.comFor more information on Dennis visit:instagram.com/den_wymer/?hl=enFor more information on Dennis visit:oak-hill.net/blog/faculty-feature-friday-dennis-wymer/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season nine with artist and former University of Arizona and NFL Offensive Lineman, as well as the first Mexican born player to play in the Super Bowl, Jose Portilla. Together they will discuss Jose's incredible art journey and his inspiration and passion for painting.This episode will discuss his life as an NFL lineman, and his life as a coach and educator.For information on Jose Portilla please visit:instagram.com/jportillaart/?hl=enFor more information on Jose visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_PortillaFor information on the Atlanta Falcons visit:atlantafalcons.comFor information on the University of Arizona football visit:arizonawildcats.com/sports/footballFor information on University of Arizona arts visit:art.arizona.eduFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode thirteen of season eight with artist, entrepreneur and Nordic skier Abby Drach and former guest and artist and also a Nordic skier herself Hannah Hardenbergh,. Together they will discuss their passion for nordic skiing and a creative practice.This episode will discuss their own goals and how the relationship between athletic and artistic practices.For information on Abby Drach please visit:induraathletic.comFor more information on Abby visit:instragram.com/induraathletic/?hl=enFor information on Hannah Hardenbergh please visit:instagram.com/withmountainss?hl=enFor more information on Hannah visit:hardenbergh.wixsite.com/hannah/about-meFor information on Dartmouth Nordic Skiing visit:dartmouthsports.com/sports/alpine-skiingFor information on Harvard Nordic Skiing visit:gocrimson.com/sports/skiing/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of season eight with artist, entrepreneur and former high school and UCLA track star and still National High School record holder in the 800 meter, Michael Granville. Together they will discuss Michael's journey as a world class runner and his incredible passion for his art.This episode will discuss his entrepreneurial endeavors with Gfit and how it impacts him and his community.For information on Michael Granville please visit:instagram.com/michaelgranville2/?hl=enFor more information on Michael visit:gfit.coFor more information on Michael visit:gfitwellness.com/the-artistFor information on UCLA Track and Field please visit:uclabruins.com/sports/track-and-fieldFor information on High School Track and Field records visit:nfhs.org/RecordBook/Record-book-result.aspx?CategoryId=1359For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of season eight with artist, entrepreneur and former University of Virginia and Detroit Lion wide receiver great, Herman Moore. Together they will discuss Herman's incredible football and athletic career and how art was such a big part of his youth and beyond.This episode will discuss his vision and entrepreneurial efforts since his retirement and his amazing effect on his community.For information on Herman Moore please visit:team84llc.comFor more information on Herman visit:instragram.com/hermanmoore84/?hl=enFor more information on Herman please visit:twitter.com/HMAN84For information on the Detroit Lions visit:detroitlions.comFor information on University of Virginia football visit:virginiasports.com/sports/football/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season eight with artist, athlete, yoga teacher, retreat leader and alignment coach, Gina Molinari. Together they will discuss Gina's path as an athlete and artist and how she persevered through different struggles.This episode will discuss her incredible journey to becoming a yoga teacher and retreat leader.For information on Gina Molinari please visit:yogigigi.comFor more information on Gina visit:instragram.com/ginamyoga/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season eight with leader in the field of applied sport psychology and founder of Thinksport consulting services, Doug Gardner. Together they will discuss Doug's long history of working in Applied Sport Psychology.This episode will discuss his history and love of sport and how that inspired his path.For information on Doug Gardner please visit:twitter.com/ThinkSportFor more information on Doug visit:thinksport.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season eight with artist and painter, diversity and social justice advocate and former Vanderbilt University Wide Receiver, James Threalkill. Together they will discuss James' absolutely amazing life and his artistic journey that has taken him around the world.This episode will discuss his career from high school to his time at Vanderbilt.For information on James Threallkill please visit:instagram.com/jamesthrealkillart/?hl=enFor more information on James visit:twitter.com/threalart/For more information on James please visit:theartscompany.com/james-threalkillFor more information on the James visit:theeastnashvillian.com/james-threalkill/For more information on James please visit:news.vanderbilt.edu/2018/07/19/connections-between-arts-and-sports-focus-of-student-athlete-workshops/For more information on Vanderbilt University football visit:vucommodores.com/sports/footballFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season eight with entrepreneur, author, engineer and United States Air Force Veteran, Bob Taylor. Together they will discuss Bob's incredible life journey from college student to the United States Air Force to CEO.This episode will discuss his new book "From service to success," and his impact on his fellow man.For more information on Bob Taylor please visit:patriotpromise.org/For information on visit:instagram.com/thepatriotpromise/For information on the Bob visit:linkedin.com/company/patriot-promise-foundation/For information on Bob please visit:twitter.com/promisepatriot1For more information on Bob please visit:youtube.com/@patriotpromisefoundationFor more information on Bob please visit:reddit.com/user/PatriotPromiseFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season eight with artist, athlete, creative and United States Naval Veteran Whitney Elizabeth Moates. Together they will discuss Whitney's incredible life journey, through trauma and success.This episode will discuss her creative path and her amazing family tree and how they influenced her.For information on Whitney Elizabeth Moates please visit:instagram.com/whitneyelizabethmoates/For more information on Whitney visit:rallypoint.com/profiles/1175490-aa-whitney-elizabeth-moatesFor information on the United States Navy visit:navy.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season eight with entrepreneur, mental and breathwork coach, former professional volleyball player and former college volleyball coach, Saana Koljonen. Together they will discuss Saana's amazing journey as an entrepreneur and Mental Performance and Breathwork coach and consultant.This episode will discuss her career as a professional volleyball player and the infection that forced her early retirement.For information on Saana Koljonen please visit:instagram.com/mindofsaanaFor more information on Saana visit:https://saanakoljonen.com/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season eight with my former student, creative, currently working with IMG representing tennis players and former tennis player himself, Daryl Monifls. . Together they will discuss Daryl's path from tennis player to representing tennis players in their quest for greatness.This episode will discuss his childhood, how sports is such a big part of his life and how creativity has grown.For information on Daryl Monfils please visit:instagram.com/iamdarylmonfils/?hl=enFor more information on Daryl visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryl_MonfilsFor information on IMG visit:img.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season eight with artist, track coach and former University of South Carolina football player, Garrison Gist. Together they will discuss Garrison's incredible path as a creative and what the future holds.This episode will discuss his football career, his extraordinary community work and his work as a track and field coach.For information on Garrison Gist please visit:instagram.com/2gzandcountin/?hl=enFor more information on Garrison visit:talkingwallscharlotte.com/artists/garrison-gist/For information on the University of South Carolina football visit:gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season eight with conservation photographer, wildlife biologist and United States Marine Veteran, Matthew Gutt . Together they will discuss Matthew's incredible journey and love of nature and wildlife photography.This episode will discuss his early life and how it influenced his path and where he wants to be.For information on Matthew Gutt please visit:instagram.com/matthew_gutt_photography/?hl=enFor more information on Matthew visit:matthewguttphotography.comFor information on Yellowstone National Park visit:nps.gov/yell/index.htmlFor information on United States Marines please visit:marines.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) episode one of season eight with a big kickoff special episode! We have been enough to have worked with the NFLPA's Professional Athletes Foundation for the last 3 years so this episode is recorded out in phoenix during super week during their incredible smocks and jocks event!  Super excited about this podcast today as I got a chance to quickly speak with 4 former NFL players and there creative journeys. Former offensive lineman Jose Portilla, Former Defensive end Kareem Martin, former defensive back TJ Wright and former defensive tackle Brian PriceFor information on NFL Professional Athletes Foundation please visit:yourpaf.comFor more information on the NFLPAF visit:instagram.com/yourpaf/?hl=enFor more information on NFLPAF visit:twitter.com/yourPAFFor information on Jose Portilla visit:instagram.com/jportillaart/?hl=enFor more information on Jose Portilla visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_PortillaFor information TJ Wright visit:instagram.com/tjwright_sportsFor more information on TJ Wright visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._J._WrightFor information on Kareem Martin visit:instagram.com/kjmartin96/?hl=enFor more information on Kareem Martin visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kareem_MartinFor information on Brian Price visit:instagram.com/bpthaking/For more information on Brian Price visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Price_(American_football_born_1989)For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:https://www.theabstractdoctors.com/For information on The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:https://www.theabstactveterans.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode sixteen of season seven with current Master of Arts student, artist, pianist and World Champion Kickboxer in both the WAKO and ECE Enfusion series, Milana Bjelogrlic. Together they will discuss Milana's creative background, including classical piano and her MA thesis focusing on the convergence of Art and the Martial Arts.This episode will discuss her incredible rise to becoming a World Champion kickboxer and what the future holds.For information on Milana Bjelogrlic please visit:instagram.com/milana.bjelogrlic/?hl=enFor more information on Milana visit:yahoo.com/now/world-kickboxing-champion-milana-bjelogrli-061400752.htmlFor more information on Milana visit:backkicks.com/milana-bjelogrlic/For information on WAKO visit:wako.sportFor information on ECE Enfusion visit:enfusionlive.comFor information on Erasmus University Rotterdam visit:eur.nl/enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:https://www.theabstractathlete.com/For information on the One Man's Ethos Podcast visit:https://www.onemansethos.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:https://www.theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fifteen of season seven with Active Duty United States Marine and incredible artist, Mike Reynolds. Together they will discuss Mike's journey from college to becoming a US Marine.This episode will discuss his return to creativity, his passion for art and how it affects his life.For information on Mike Reynolds please visit:fortymikemikeart.comFor more information on Mike visit:instagram.com/forty_mike_mike_art/?hl=enFor more information on Mike visit:robesonian.com/news/236251/combat-artist-illustrates-marine-raidersFor information on the United States Marines visit:marines.comFor information on the United States Marine Combat Art Program visit:usmcmuseum.com/usmccombatartprogram.htmlFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:https://www.theabstractathlete.com/For information on the One Man's Ethos Podcast visit:https://www.onemansethos.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:https://www.theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fourteen of season seven with United States Army Ranger Veteran, coach, mentor, leadership consultant and former Ohio State and Seattle Seahawk Defensive Tackle, Joe Brown. Together they will discuss Joe's incredible journey from professional athlete to Army Ranger to the injury that changed his life.This episode will discuss his incredible passion, humility and all of the amazing things he is doing in the world.For information on Joe Brown please visit:solutions21.com/brown/For more information on Joe visit:twitter.com/jb_buckeye/For more information on Joe visit:elevenwarriors.com/2013/05/22351/ohio-state-buckeyes-football-joe-brown-soldierFor information on the United States Army visit:goarmy.comFor information on the United States Army Rangers visit:goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/specialty-careers/special-ops/army-rangers.htmlFor information on Ohio State football visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/For information on the Seattle Seahawks visit:seahawks.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:https://www.theabstractathlete.com/For information on the One Man's Ethos Podcast visit:https://www.onemansethos.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:https://www.theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode thirteen of season seven with wellness advocate and consultant, mentor, coach and former University of Virginia and NFL Linebacker, Wali Rainer. Together they will discuss Wali's incredible football career and how it influenced his life.This episode will discuss his impact in the community while coaching, being a mentor and his VAProELITE and I AM programs.For information on Wali Rainer please visit:twitter.com/RainerWaliFor more information on Wali visit:instagram.com/vaproelite/?hl=enFor more information on Wali visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wali-RainerFor information on Trinity High School football visit:trinityes.org/team-detail?Team=118805&fromld=267245For more information on University of Virginia football visit:virginiasports.com/sports/football/For information on the Cleveland Browns visit:clevelandbrowns.comFor more information on the University of South Carolina football visit:gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:https://www.theabstractathlete.com/For information on the One Man's Ethos Podcast visit:https://www.onemansethos.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:https://www.theabstractdoctors.com/