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The Wonbyone Podcast
Welcome to The WonByOne Podcast. I’m Obi Emegano — 9-year professional basketball player, Olympian, and founder of Wonbyone.
This is a space for real conversations — with athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders, about the systems, habits, and mindsets behind growth and success.
No highlight reels. No shortcuts. Just hard work, the lessons, and the process behind it all.
Episodes
74 episodes
71. Sean Armand, 10 Yr Overseas Vet on Injuries, European Basketball, and Finding Happiness
On this episode Obi sits down with 10 year professional basketball player Sean Armand as they discuss dealing with injuries, European basketball, finding your own happiness and more. This episode was recorded in 2024. Who ...
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70. Amanze Egekeze on Hollywood movies, finding stillness in isolation & adapting to hoops overseas
On this episode Obi sits down with Amanze Egekeze, a member of the Nigerian National Team, professional basketball player, and aspiring actor. As they discuss his introduction to acting, where he doubled as Giannis Antetokounmpo, finding ...
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69. Community Episode – Holidays Abroad, Overseas Grind, and Learning to Embrace New Cultures
In this special community episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi opens up about the realities of playing overseas during the holidays—from missing weddings and birthdays to learning how to create new traditions in foreign countries. He shares les...
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68. Community Episode - Overcoming Adversity, Owning Your Growth, and Dealing With Setbacks
In this special community episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi reflects on the emotional highs and lows of pro basketball—from early losses that shaped his identity to the internal scoreboard that keeps him grounded today. He shares how setback...
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67. Mike Hearne on Podcasting, Real Estate, Classic Cars, and Doing Hard Things
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Mike Hearne—host of This Is Oklahoma, real estate agent, golfer, car enthusiast, and all-around connector. They talk about building one of the most consistent local podcasts in Oklahom...
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66. Billy Baron on Betting on Yourself, Building Elite Habits, and Life After Basketball
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Billy Baron, former EuroLeague sharpshooter, to talk about what it takes to build a long career overseas. Billy shares how getting benched early in Lithuania, transferring schools mult...
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65. Community Episode - The Internal Scoreboard, Obi's Time Overseas, and Changing Your Perspective
In this first Wonbyone Community episode, Obi Emegano breaks down the idea of the internal scoreboard—how to measure success by effort, discipline, and mindset instead of points, stats, or outside validation. Drawing from his first pro se...
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64. Josh Richardson on Going from Overlooked to NBA Vet and Finding Purpose Off the Court
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Josh Richardson—NBA veteran, former second-round pick, and hometown friend from Edmond, OK—to talk about the mental and physical grind behind a long pro career. Josh opens up about the...
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63. John Lewis AKA Badass Vegan on Going Vegan, Building a Brand, and Hustling with Purpose
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with John Lewis—entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and wellness advocate known as Badass Vegan. They talk about his 20-year journey on a plant-based diet, how his mother’s cancer diagnosis...
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62. Anthony Goods on Player Development, Recruiting, and Coaching the Next Generation
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Anthony Goods—former Stanford standout, 11-year overseas pro, and now a D1 assistant coach at Arkansas State. They talk about the transition from player to coach, the mindset young ...
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61. Romeo Travis on Discipline, Identity, and Playing Your Role
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Romeo Travis—longtime pro, high school teammate of LeBron James, and now a coach and mentor—to talk about the importance of always being prepared. Romeo shares how being a role player ...
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60. Justin Su’a on Leadership, Training Confidence, and Performing Under Pressure
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Justin Su’a—leadership coach, author, and former Mindset Performance Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox—to explore what it really takes to lead under pressure. With a background that s...
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59. How to Go Pro: Omar Krayem on HoopTicket, Character, and the Business of Basketball
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi reconnects with overseas vet and HoopTicket founder Omar Krayem to talk about what it takes to get signed and stay signed year after year. With 15 years of pro experience, Omar shares hard-earned wis...
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58. Training the Mind Like the Body: Maya Raichoora on Mental Fitness & High Performance
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Maya Raichoora—UK-based mental fitness expert, visualization specialist, and author of Visualize: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1%. Maya shares how her journey with chronic illn...
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Wonbyone Rewind: 44. Emma Ryan & Dr. Kevin White: Health, resilience and the power of community
On this episode Obi sits down with nutrition, health coach and owner of Eat Plant OKC, Emma Ryan and Dr. Kevin White, Emergency Medicine Physician. For all the athletes listening, you dont want to miss this one, we cover everything health, well...
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57. James Woodard on Hooping Overseas, Mental Resilience, and Confidence
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi reconnects with longtime friend and high school teammate James Woodard—pro hooper, Tulsa standout, and now a 10-year vet in the overseas game. James opens up about navigating the highs and lows of pr...
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56. From AfroBasket Champ to Nonprofit Leader: Ezinne Kalu on Legacy Beyond the Game
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi Emegano is joined by five-time AfroBasket champion and Nigerian national team player Ezinne Kalu. They unpack what it really takes to represent your country, win at the highest level, and still stay ...
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Wonbyone Rewind: Ep 40 - Chad Foster: Harvard business school's first blind graduate
On this episode Obi sits down with Chad Foster, Harvard business school's first blind graduate as they discuss paving your own way, the anatomy of resiliency, changing your perspective on how you deal with adversity, defying the odds and more.&...
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55. From Greensboro to Global: Ike Nwamu’s Journey Through Hoops and Healing
On this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi Emegano sits down with fellow Olympian and nine-year pro Ike Nwamu to talk about the winding road from G League dreams to overseas reality. From UNLV to Summer League with Miami, Ike opens up about c...
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54. Overseas Life & Hard Truths: Robert Crawford’s Basketball Journey
On this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi Emegano sits down with 10-year overseas pro and longtime friend Robert Crawford to talk about the real journey—on and off the court. From JUCO to Division I to international ball, Rob opens up about ...
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53. The Science of Recovery: How Genetics Can Change Your Game with Dr. Kendal Stewart
On this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Dr. Kendal Stewart—MD, neurosurgical specialist, and expert in genetic-based performance and recovery—for a deep dive into the science that athletes need to know.They break dow...
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52. Confidence, Culture Shock, and the Call-Up: Cam McGriff’s Story
On this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi Emegano sits down with pro hooper and brand founder Cameron McGriff to talk about the grind of going pro, building confidence without shortcuts, and how a 10-day NBA contract changed everything. From...
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51. Still Scoring at 36: Lessons on Longevity On The Court From Jazz Ferguson
On this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi Emegano chops it up with Jazz Ferguson—a 15-year overseas pro whose story proves that where you start doesn’t define where you end up. From being overlooked in high school to leading leagues in scori...
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50. Pro Mindset, Pro Results: How E.J. Anosike Built His Own Path
On this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi Emegano links up with fellow Nigerian hooper and pro player E.J. Anosike to talk about what it really takes to go from underdog to overseas pro. From being the youngest of eight in a basketball famil...
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49. Injuries, Rehab, and Becoming A Trainer - Marcus Williams
In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi Emegano sits down with trainer Marcus Williams (@@musclenmotiv8) to talk about overcoming injury, building bulletproof knees, and why most athletes are doing it wrong in the weight room. They get int...
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