The Front Seat Podcast

The Front Seat is where real conversations ride shotgun. Hosted by former pro athlete and entrepreneur Tevaun Smith, this podcast explores the unfiltered journeys of athletes, creators, and business leaders as they navigate life beyond the spotlight.From career pivots to personal breakthroughs, every episode dives into the mindset, grind, and growth that happens when you're in the driver's seat of your own life. No fluff. Just raw stories, lessons, and moments that inspire clarity, connection, and purpose.Buckle up — because the view from The Front Seat hits different.

The Front Seat Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Tevaun Smith, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tevaun Smith hosts The Front Seat Podcast, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  SEASON 2 - EPISODE 5 OF THE FRONT SEAT - FEAT. KEVIN ANDREWS

  Sep 2, 202645 min

  In this one, we sit down with Kevin Andrews — investment banker, founder and CEO of AUTO ONE Group, and one of the sharpest minds in Canadian business. Kevin's story isn't just about cars. It's about vision, risk, and building an empire where the dealership is the bank. An investment banker turned automotive entrepreneur, Kevin built AUTO ONE Group into Canada's premier luxury and exotic car leasing company — with showrooms in Toronto, Halifax, and Vancouver — while running Corpfinance International, his own boutique investment bank. He turned a lifelong passion for cars into a business that rewrote how Canadians drive luxury, financing it all himself. We dive into the mindset of building across two worlds — high finance and high performance — the discipline behind the deals, and what it really takes to bet on yourself and win. Kevin shares the risks he took to get here, how he thinks about money, leverage, and long-term value, and why he believes the right vision plus the willingness to own the whole thing beats playing it safe every time. This time, the Front Seat came with a serious set of keys — we drove a Lamborghini straight from Kevin's own showroom at AUTO ONE. The Front Seat rides a little different. You'll learn: How to turn a passion into a business empire Why owning the financing changed everything for AUTO ONE The mindset of a banker who bets on himself What most people get wrong about money, leverage, and risk How to build a brand in a luxury market Why long-term vision beats the safe play This conversation is about vision, ownership, and building something that lasts — on your own terms. Stay locked in for Kevin's take on business, banking, and building luxury from the ground up. ⸻ Special thanks to AUTO ONE Group for providing the Lamborghini featured in this episode. Connect with AUTO ONE: Instagram: @autoonedrive Connect with The Front Seat: Instagram: @frontseatpod · TikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host): Instagram: @smittie4 · Linkme: link.me/iamtevaun SUBSCRIBE!!!

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  SEASON 2 - EPISODE 4 OF THE FRONT SEAT - FEAT. HENOC MUAMBA

  Aug 10, 202639 min

  In this one, we sit down with Henoc Muamba, former first overall CFL Draft pick, Grey Cup MVP, and one of the most respected Canadians to ever play the game. Henoc's story isn't just about football. It's about faith, resilience, and the long road from Kinshasa to becoming a champion.Born in Kinshasa, DR Congo and raised in Mississauga, Henoc turned an unlikely start into a remarkable career: the number one pick in the 2011 CFL Draft, a run in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, and a career-defining moment being named Most Valuable Player and Most Outstanding Canadian at the Grey Cup. We dive into the mindset that kept him going, the faith that grounded him, and what it really takes to stay at the top for over a decade.Henoc shares the doubts he had to overcome, how he led both on and off the field, and why he believes purpose and preparation matter more than talent alone.He may have shown up expecting a Tesla, but the Front Seat rides a little different. Big thanks to Azores Auto Group for providing the vehicle featured in this episode. You'll learn:Why faith and mindset carried him further than talentHow he handled the pressure of being the number one pickWhat it takes to have a long career in a young man's gameHow to lead a locker room and a communityThe mental side of performing when everything is on the lineWhy giving back has always been part of his purposeThis conversation is about resilience, leadership, and building a life of meaning far beyond the field. Stay locked in for Henoc's perspective on faith, football, and finishing as a champion.⸻Special thanks to Azores Auto Group for sponsoring this episode and providing the vehicle featured in this interview. Connect with Henoc:Instagram: @he_whoknocks Connect with The Front Seat:Instagram: @frontseatpodTikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast Connect with Azores Auto Group:Instagram: @azoresautogroup Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):Instagram: @smittie4Linkme: link.me/iamtevaunSUBSCRIBE!!!

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  SEASON 2 - EPISODE 3 OF THE FRONT SEAT - FEAT. JASON MARTELLY-MCLEAN

  Jun 18, 202623 minS2

  In this episode, we sit down with Jason Martelly-McLean — entrepreneur, community builder, and Co-Founder of Honey's Soul Food and The Hive.Jason's story isn't just about food. It's about purpose, resilience, and building something that serves people far beyond what's on the plate.From launching Honey's Soul Food to creating The Hive, Jason has built businesses rooted in culture, community, and connection. We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, the pivots that shaped his journey, and why giving back has always been at the center of everything he does.Jason shares what it takes to build a brand that people genuinely believe in, how he navigated challenges along the way, and why community impact matters just as much as business growth.Sponsored by Azores Car Sales, who provided the vehicle featured in this episode.💥 You'll learn:• Why purpose has to be bigger than profit• The importance of pivoting when plans change• How Jason built Honey's Soul Food into a recognized brand• Why community involvement creates long-term success• What entrepreneurs often overlook when building a business• How to stay committed when the journey gets difficultThis conversation is about legacy, leadership, and creating opportunities for others while building something meaningful for yourself.👀 Stay locked in for Jason's perspective on entrepreneurship, community impact, and building businesses that truly matter.⸻Special thanks to Azores Car Sales for sponsoring this episode and providing the vehicle featured in this interview.🔗 Connect with Jason:Instagram: @honeysoulfoodInstagram: @the.hive.toronto🔗 Connect with The Front Seat:Instagram: @frontseatpodTikTok: @thefrontseatpodcast🔗 Connect with Tevaun Smith (Host):Instagram: @smittie4Linkme: link.me/iamtevaunSUBSCRIBE!!!

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  SEASON 2 - EPISODE 2 OF THE FRONT SEAT - FEAT. CARL DAVIS

  Apr 25, 202635 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Carl Davis — former Iowa Hawkeye, NFL defensive lineman, and now a builder operating far beyond the game.Carl made a living doing the unseen work in the trenches — discipline, physicality, consistency. That same mindset now shows up in how he approaches business, ownership, and long-term vision.We get into what it actually looks like when the structure of football disappears. No playbook, no locker room — just decisions, risk, and accountability. Carl speaks on building from scratch, navigating identity after the league, and why most athletes struggle when they don’t replace structure with int...

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  SEASON 2 - EPISODE 1 OF THE FRONT SEAT - FEAT. SHAI ROSS

  Apr 9, 202637 minS2

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Shai Ross — content creator, former pro football player, father, and entrepreneur. From competing at a high level to building his brand off the field, Shai represents what it looks like to evolve when the game changes.He breaks down the realities of transitioning out of sports, stepping into fatherhood, and building something that lasts beyond football. This conversation is about ownership, identity, and staying relevant in a new arena.Now, he’s focused on creating content, building businesses, and showing others how to pivot with purpose after the game.💥 You’ll learn:• What it rea...

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