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Wonbyone Podcast
Welcome to the Wonbyone Podcast, where I, Obi Emegano—8-year professional basketball player, 2020 Tokyo Olympian, and founder of Wonbyone—explore the habits, mindsets, and behaviors that fuel success both in sport and in life. Drawing from my athletic journey and psychology background, I bring you conversations with accomplished individuals who share their strategies for resilience, personal growth, and peak performance. This podcast is your guide to mastering your mindset, unlocking your potential, and building a winning mentality in sports, business, and beyond.
Episodes
46 episodes
45. Lindy Waters III Mental Health in Basketball, Native Pride, and Overcoming the Odds
On this episode, Obi sits down with pro basketball player Lindy Waters III to dive deep into the intersection of mental health and sports. From the pressures of performing at the highest level to the importance of mental wellness both on and of...
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Episode 45
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49:03
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44. Emma Ryan & Dr. Kevin White health and wellness, 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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Episode 44
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50:09
43. James Washington: 13 YEAR VETERAN! Overseas Basketball professional
On this episode Obi sits down with 13 year veteran James Washington. James shares valuable insights of his journey all throughout Europe. They dive into learning ways to be comfortable overseas, how to find your happiness, the W1n List and more...
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1:11:54
42. Amanze Egekeze: Hollywood movies? Doubling for Giannis Antetokounmpo, finding stillness in isolation, mentally adapting to life and hoops overseas and more
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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Episode 42
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58:43
41. Adhering to the plan, delayed gratification
On this episode Obi discusses our societies inability to adhere to any given plan, and the benefits of delayed gratification. Make sure to follow us.WONBYONE IG: https://ww...
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Episode 41
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24:43
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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Episode 40
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54:24
39. Sean Armand: 10 year overseas veteran on dealing with injuries, European basketball, finding your own 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. Make sure to follow us.WONBYONE IG:
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Episode 39
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1:26:37
38. Combatting Fear, understanding our fears, how were influenced by them and dealing with emotions
On this episode Obi sits down with Obi discusses combating fear, how we are influenced by our fears and actionable ways to deal with our emotions. Make sure to follow us.OBI EMEGANO IG:
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Episode 38
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16:19
37. Jordan Millier: GNWY on suicide prevention, your WHAT and WHY, creating a community
On this episode Obi sits down with Jordan Miller with GNWY a nonprofit dedicated towards providing mental support to those in need. We dive into some sensitive subjects like suicide and suicide prevention, seeking help, understanding your...
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1:17:04
36. W1N LIST
On this episode Obi discusses a new method of gauging productivity, practical ways on how to implement it, the discipline necessary to see a plan through to the end and more. Make sure to follow us.WONBYONE IG:
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32:47
35. Tyler Harvey: From walk-on to being drafted in 2015 to the Orlando Magic, visualization, hard work and consistency & more
On this episode Obi sits down with Tyler Harvey former walk on stand out who was drafted in 2015 by the Orlando Magic, and is currently in Australia with the Illawarra Hawks. Tyler shares his journey to success including tools that are of...
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Episode 35
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1:01:28
34. Road to 2020 Olympics, being coachable, taking instructions
In today's episode Obi dives into his road to the olympics, switching positions, learning to be coachable, learning how to take positive feedback and more. WONBYONE IG: https://www.in...
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Episode 34
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18:18
33. Justin Broiles: Former NFL player on having a winners mindset, staying true to yourself, and dealing with fear of other people's opinions- Justin Broiles
In today's episode Obi sits down with Justin Broiles as they discuss what it truly means to win. How fear of other people's opinion affects our behaviors and the importance of staying true to yourself and being humble.Make sure to...
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Episode 33
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1:17:02
32. Reflection, Being a doer, tracking behaviors and visualization
In todays episode Obi discusses the importance of reflection, how to properly engage in reflection, tools to help on your journey and much more. Make sure to follow us.WONBYONE IG:
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21:09
31. Chimezie Metu: Of the Sacramento Kings on Culture and Heritage, Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Staying focused on the primary goal
In today's episode Obi sits down with NBA player, fellow Nigerian National team member, and Olympian Chimezie Metu. Mezie shares some insight on how his Olympic experience went, the battles of being an NBA player and how he stays focused and lo...
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Episode 31
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1:16:40
30. Procrastination, Being captivated by Fear & Combatting the two
In today's episode Obi dives into procrastination. The threats it poses to our development, how to avoid it, how it hides and masks itself under the term 'fear' and how to change your mindset to make sure you become fully aware of this potentia...
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19:23
29. Ray McCallum: Former NBA player, 10 year veteran on adjusting to new environments, overcoming failures, resetting your mind and more
In today's episode Obi and Ray discuss how to adjust to new environments, how to navigate failures, resetting your mind and more. WONBYONE IG: https://www.instagram.com/wonbyonepodcas...
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Episode 29
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1:02:17
28: John Jenkins: NBA Vet on the business of basketball, freeing your mind and the source of our energy
6 mins- Being drafted to the NBA9- Business of basketball18- Mental toughness and persistence25- Life lessons taught by basketball38- Freeing your mind/ knowing you put in the work40- Paying respects 50- The source ...
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Episode 28
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1:01:12
27: Micheal Eric: Professional basketball player, Nigerian national team member, recovering from a torn acl, confidence, impulses and more.
5- Being born in Nigerian and what it was like adjusting to the lifestyle in the states18- Recovering from a torn acl30- Daily deposits, and keeping your feet moving38- Learning yourself and addressing trauma. 50- What’s next fo...
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Episode 27
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1:01:47
26. GNWY Interviews OBI EMEGANO
3- My backstory coming to the states10- Understanding that with an injury there are still ways to learn and get better13- Injuries and what I learned 14- Expectations30- Despite being injured, being able to enjo...
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Episode 26
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1:07:47
25. Darryl Knight: Owner of Knights Sports Performance, entrepreneur, health enthusiast, fitness junkie
3- Greatness starts when your eyes open10- Bringing the same energy every day12- Gilbert Arenas, on staying in the moment 15- No-one cares work harder 20- Losing the two mos...
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Episode 25
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1:09:37
24. Jordan Tolbert: My first American teammate overseas, host of Cathyouontherebound podcast, professional athlete, motivational speaker, mental health advocate. Jordan Tolbert
6- Rookie season in Casale Monferrato.16- Paying your dues.19- JT thought he was done with basketball. 25- Being an athlete isn’t more difficult than any other job its just unchartered territory. 34- Accept...
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Episode 24
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1:12:53
23. Stan Okoye: 10 year professional athlete currently in Strasbourg, France, Nigerian National Team member, being bullied, sports injuries, immigrant families.
245- Intro stan530- Dreading going to school each day because he was being bullied.7- Fractured patella in knee and then realized that he was going through depression during that time.1030- Unaware that the was going throug...
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Episode 23
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53:04
22. Tyler Ennis: 18th overall draft pick in the 2014 NBA draft, difficulties leaving home at a young age, cultural shock, handling adversity.
4m- Leaving your family and friends behind at age 14 to go to a prep school.10- Leaving college entering the draft at such a young age knowing he had so much work to do. 14- Staying mentally locked in on your everyday tasks e...
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Episode 22
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58:49
21. Retin Obasohan: Overseas basketball player on your network being your net worth, navigating through tough times in your life, loving yourself, trimming the fat and more.
2m- Going from Belgium to Alabama University which was his first time being in the states. 8m- Getting his undergrad in finance and economics and masters in marketing.15- Having to trim the fat to stay locked in on his school...
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Episode 21
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59:42