Kevin McReynolds | CEO of Overnght | “Mission Driven” | S7 EP 299

About this episode

Kevin McReynolds discusses his journey from athlete to entrepreneur after facing injuries, emphasizing resilience and the challenges of starting a media company.

What happens when your dream of playing sports at the highest level gets interrupted by injuries? Do you quit… or build something even bigger? 👀 On this episode of the Black in Sports Podcast, we sit down with Kevin McReynolds, founder and owner of Overnght Media, for an authentic conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, sports culture, and betting on yourself when life forces you to pivot. 🎙️💼 From being a highly recruited athlete with big-time expectations to navigating the harsh reality of injuries in college at UCLA, Kevin shares the untold lessons that transformed his mindset and ultimately pushed him into the business side of sports. His journey is proof that setbacks can become the setup for something legendary. 🚀 Co-host MH and Kevin instantly connect while keeping the legendary Cowboys vs. Washington rivalry alive throughout the episode 😂🏈—bringing energy, laughs, sports debates, and real locker room vibes fans will love. But beyond the jokes, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to launch a media company, build a brand from the ground up, and survive as an entrepreneur in today’s competitive sports industry. 💡 In this episode, you’ll…

People in this episode

Host: MH

Guest: Kevin McReynolds

Topics covered

• resilience
• entrepreneurship
• sports culture
• injuries
• media company
• sports business

Keywords

• Kevin McReynolds
• Overnght Media
• resilience
• entrepreneurship
• sports injuries
• sports business
• mindset shift

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Overnght Media, UCLA

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