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Impact Play with Dr. J

Impact Play with Dr. J

By: WOVU Studios
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 Impact Play with Dr. J is a purpose-driven podcast and radio show that highlights how athletes, entertainers, and nonprofit leaders are using their platforms for good. Every episode dives into real stories of leadership, legacy, and giving back — showcasing how purpose and platform can collide to create lasting change. Now airing weekly on WOVU 95.9 FM, Impact Play reaches thousands of engaged listeners who care about what happens off the field, beyond the stage, and within the community.WOVU Studios Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Make Them Know Your Name: Nicole Ward on Gold Standard Impact & Grassroots Power

    Make Them Know Your Name: Nicole Ward on Gold Standard Impact & Grassroots Power
    Aug 4 2025
    As co-founder of the Make Them Know Your Name Foundation, Nicole Ward is leading the charge to improve heart health education, expand access to AEDs, and save lives across Ohio. On this episode of Impact Play with Dr. J, Nicole shares her story of purpose, advocacy, and building lasting change from personal tragedy.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Doran Grant’s Path from the NFL to Paying It Forward

    Doran Grant’s Path from the NFL to Paying It Forward
    Aug 4 2025
    Doran Grant’s story isn’t just about football — it’s about showing up with your full self, every single time. From winning a national championship at Ohio State to playing in the NFL, and now leading young men as head coach at St. Vincent–St. Mary, Doran has stayed rooted in purpose. On this episode of Impact Play with Dr. J, he opens up about the mindset that carried him through the highs and lows of pro sports, why he came back to Akron, and how he’s using his platform to build more than just athletes. This one’s about legacy, leadership, and living with intention.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • From Gridiron to Global Impact: Mekka Don’s Playbook for Purpose

    From Gridiron to Global Impact: Mekka Don’s Playbook for Purpose
    Jul 23 2025
    In this episode of Impact Play with Dr. J, we sit down with Mekka Don — former Ohio State football player, attorney-turned-artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist — to explore how he’s redefining success beyond the spotlight. Known for his dynamic career pivot from law to music, Mekka Don has built a brand rooted in culture, empowerment, and giving back. He shares his journey of creating opportunities for others, using music as a platform for change, and why community impact will always be part of his game plan.
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    45 mins
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