Mick Unplugged
LaVaughn Kelley | From Naval Officer to Sports Mentor: LaVaughn Talks Leadership and Faith
23 Dec 2024
Mick: "Welcome back listeners to another riveting episode of Mick Unplugged! I'm your host, Mick Hunt, and today we have an extraordinary guest who has effortlessly transitioned from the military to the sports industry. LaVaughn Kelley, a former Naval officer and current sports agent, joins us to share his remarkable journey. We'll delve into his roots at the U.S. Naval Academy, the crucial role of mentorship, and how military principles shape his leadership at Divine Sports Entertainment. LaVaughn reveals the evolution of his faith-based organization, which aims to extend community and family beyond the business of sports. We’ll explore how football provided stability during his collegiate years, the vital importance of financial literacy and managing distractions for athletes, and the nuances of brand-building in the NIL era. Get ready to be inspired by LaVaughn’s wisdom on leadership, resilience, and the essence of personal growth. Stay tuned as we cover all this and more in an episode that's packed with valuable insights and compelling stories. Let’s dive in!" Takeaways: · The journey to the Naval Academy was influenced by mentorship. · Success leaves clues; learning from others is essential. · Financial literacy is crucial for modern athletes. Sound Bites: · "I was always that underdog trying to drive up and get that eye." · "We want to be an extension of family." · "Success leaves clues." Connect and Discover LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavaughn-kelley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavaughn_kelley Website: divinesportsent.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bro, what's your because? What's that thing? What's your purpose? What would that answer be?
My purpose is to walk this earth to be able to have my daughter as a parent, right? To have my daughter look at me and say, hey, my dad was somebody.
U.S. Naval Academy, played sports there. What was your decision in saying, I want to join the Navy? What was that like?
Oh, that was a hard decision. Leave it to my own guidance, I never went to the Academy. One of my biggest mentors, Wayne Blair, was probably my biggest supporter to drive me in that era.
The mission of Divine Sport now is, is it the same mission as when you first started or when you joined the company?
It's evolved a little bit. I would say initially we still are faith-based, right? That hasn't changed. I think our driving point was that we knew as agents, right? That we're faith-based. So we want like minds and we try to expand it as much as we can.
Welcome to Mick Unplugged, where we ignite potential and fuel purpose. Get ready for raw insights, bold moves, and game-changing conversations. Buckle up. Here's Mick.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged. And today's guest is a dynamic leader who has made waves in both sports and entertainment. With a background that spans from playing football for the US Naval Academy to founding Divine Sports Entertainment, he has proven himself as a visionary in creating opportunities for athletes and entertainers alike.
From the football field to the boardroom, His journey is one of determination, discipline, and innovation. Please join me in welcoming the passionate, the driven, the visionary, and the comedian, Mr. LaVon Kelly. LaVon, how you doing today, brother? I'm doing well. How you doing? How you doing today? I'm doing great, man.
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