113: Jori Davis: From Pro Basketball to Bringing Transparency to Athlete Management, Agents and Contracting

2ndwind Academy Podcast

In today's episode, Ryan dives deep with Jori Davis, a seasoned professional basketball player turned entrepreneur, whose journey spans over 13 years, nine countries, and four continents. From the early days in New Orleans, Davis realized the importance of independence and self-reliance, especially in the competitive world of sports that crafted her into a strong advocate for athletes rights.

After experiencing the challenges and frustrations of negotiating sports contracts through agents and partners who often underpaid athletes, she realized the need for a platform that could bridge the gap between athletes and the support they deserve. This inspiration led her to create WeVolv, a digital community where athletes can connect, share experiences, and access opportunities directly, without the need for intermediaries who might not always have their best interests at heart. Through WeVolv, Jori has become a pivotal figure in the sports industry, advocating for fair treatment, better support, and enhanced opportunities for athletes worldwide.

Tune in to learn more about:

• What causes the lack of transparency of information and fair compensation in the sporting industry
• Her sporting journey from the grassroots to professional basketball
• European vs American sporting system
• Joris’s journey to self-discovery and adaptation as she played in different places around the globe
• Influence of the female mentors in crafting her sporting and entrepreneurial career
• Pushing schools to build out ecosystems that help athletes better their perspective
• How new vision for athletes empowerment and how it is impacting athletes

…and so much more!

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Links:

Website: https://wevolv.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joridavis32

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jori-davis-0a16a75a?utm_source

https://www.linkedin.com/company/wevolv/

Luvut

1. Athlete Transition and Career Development (00:00:00)

2. Athlete Empowerment and Financial Transparency (00:04:22)

3. Basketball Journey (00:09:36)

4. Overseas Pro Experience and College Journey (00:19:18)

5. Early Career Exploration Opportunities (00:33:49)

6. Navigating Pro Basketball Career Decisions (00:37:42)

7. Athlete Career Development and Transition (00:53:12)

8. Creating a Supportive Community for Athletes (00:58:50)