Episode 16 features Ryan Nece—Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and now an entrepreneur, venture capital leader, and philanthropist—in a heartfelt conversation about purpose, resilience, and reimagining success. Ryan opens up about his unique journey from growing up as the son of Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott to carving out his own path on and off the field. He shares lessons learned from his time as a professional athlete and talks about how these translate into business, including the value of leadership, teamwork, and bouncing back from failure. Ryan also reflects on his transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship, recounting the founding of StraightCast Media and his current work at Next Legacy Partners. He sheds light on his passion for service, emphasizing the mission of the Ryan Nece Foundation, which empowers young people to embrace the power of giving. Through stories of adversity, growth, and faith, Ryan offers compelling insights on navigating life’s challenges. Stay tuned for the end where he reveals whether he or his wife, Willa Ford, is the better dancer!

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💡Key Takeaways:

Success is measured by how well you bounce back, not by how much you earn

Leadership means uniting different people toward a shared goal—even when you don’t see eye to eye

True impact starts with serving others and teaching the next generation to do the same

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Connect with Ryan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-nece-abb07b8/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryannece and https://www.instagram.com/nextlegacypartners

Website: https://nextlegacy.com

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