Innovat3 Podcast – Season 1
Innovat3 Podcast - Season 1
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Welcome to Innovat3, hosted by Ted Hahs, a dedicated social entrepreneur with a passion for driving meaningful change. Each episode, Ted explores innovative solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues: homelessness, addiction, human trafficking, prison recidivism, and unequal access to justice. Join Ted as he connects with changemakers, dives into impactful stories, and discusses real strategies for creating a future rooted in equity and opportunity for all. Together, let’s build a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.
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The podcast tackles urgent social issues such as homelessness, addiction, human trafficking, and prison recidivism, with episodes like 'Is Our Financial System Rigged?' featuring discussions on economic disparity and 'The Dark Truth of Human Trafficking,' which highlights survivor stories and the fight against exploitation. The show emphasizes themes of equity, justice, and community empowerment.
Welcome to the INNOVAT3 podcast, hosted by Ted Hahs, a dedicated social entrepreneur with a passion for driving meaningful change. Each episode, Ted explores innovative solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues: homelessness, addiction, human trafficking, prison recidivism, and unequal access to justice. Join Ted as he connects with changemakers, dives into impactful stories, and discusses real strategies for creating a future rooted in equity and opportunity for all. Together, let’s build a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.
In the highly anticipated Part 2 of our conversation, we dive deeper with Corwin as he discusses the surprising reality of life after the NFL and his current role as a social entrepreneur leveraging one of the biggest stages in sports for massive impact.
Corwin opens up about his brief 14-month professional football career and the immediate challenges that followed, sharing the shocking statistics of divorce, bankruptcy, and unemployment that many players face just two years after leaving the game.
He details his transition into domestic missionary work with Athletes in Action —a journey of immense faith that led to a personal financial low point, scrounging for nickels for a cheeseburger , and ultimately experiencing a miracle of provision.
Now, as the Director of the NFL-Sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast , Corwin explains how this prestigious, 38-year-old event is used to share the gospel with a global audience. He reveals his innovation: the Horizon Sponsorship initiative, which brings over 100 kids from underserved communities to the event for a transformative experience with NFL mentors and vital STEM activations. Corwin's story is a powerful testament to finding a bigger purpose beyond athletic success and using influence to change the trajectory of young lives.
Show Notes & Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro and the end of the 14-month NFL career
00:01:24 The extreme rush to sign with the Jets: ”Your plane leaves at ten. Don't be late.”
00:04:04 The heartbreaking reality: The average NFL career length and post-career struggles
00:05:08 Transitioning to ministry and the challenges of raising support as a missionary
00:07:37 Corwin's lowest point: Scrounging for nickels for a junior cheeseburger at Wendy's
00:10:24 Corwin's in-game highlights and playing in the Hall of Fame game
00:13:24 The Super Bowl Breakfast: An NFL-sanctioned event for over 38 years
00:16:01 High-profile speakers, including Condoleezza Rice, a part-owner of the Denver Broncos
00:17:27 The significance of the Bart Starr Award (Character, Leadership, Integrity)
00:21:07 The innovative ”Horizon Sponsorship” and the vision for youth outreach
00:27:17 The Michael Vick/Tony Dungy story that inspired the focus on youth
00:30:14The big dream: Changing the trajectory of a whole community by leveraging major platforms
00:38:52 Corwin’s ultimate goal: To be faithful to God's calling
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