Athlete Alchemy
Athlete Alchemy
Podcast Description
Hosted by Walt Pegues Jr., Athlete Alchemy explores the journeys of athletes transforming their potential into lifelong excellence. Through real conversations with former athletes, industry pros, and thought leaders, we unpack the challenges, lessons, and wins that come after the game. Our mission is to empower athletes, former athletes, and aspiring sport professionals by focusing on community, exploration, and wellness.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as personal transformation, athlete identity, and the challenges faced after sports careers, with episodes exploring topics like the transition to sports media, the importance of community in athletics, and mental wellness in high-performance environments. For example, one episode features Kris Rhim discussing his journey from college athlete to an NFL and ESPN journalist, highlighting identity and purpose.
Hosted by Walt Pegues Jr., Athlete Alchemy explores the journeys of athletes transforming their potential into lifelong excellence. Through real conversations with former athletes, industry pros, and thought leaders, we unpack the challenges, lessons, and wins that come after the game. Our mission is to empower athletes, former athletes, and aspiring sport professionals by focusing on community, exploration, and wellness.
In this episode of Athlete Alchemy, we dive into the inspiring journey of Charles Del Valle, a former college football player who turned a season-ending injury into a six-figure sports footwear brand and a mission to empower athletes. What started as a side hustle selling custom football cleats out of his New Jersey apartment became FB Cleat Heat—a business so successful his apartment couldn’t hold all the inventory.
After finding faith and purpose beyond the game, Charles spent eight years leading college ministry, helping young athletes grow in their identity as sons and daughters of God. Now, through The Athletes Department, he coaches current and former athletes to transform their mindset, hustle, and faith into profitable, purpose-driven businesses.
Tune in to hear how Charles scaled his cleat empire, why faith became his foundation, and his playbook for helping athletes build businesses that create income and impact. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or seeking purpose, Charles’ story proves that adversity can spark a legacy.
This is Athlete Alchemy, where we empower athletes to turn their potential into lifelong excellence.
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