The Sports Umbrella

The Sports Umbrella podcast presented by GalwayPlus covers all things sports. Soak in all the knowledge from our guests, who range from pro athletes playing up a storm to industry experts making it rain. Host Kelly Okun is a former pro golfer and founder and CEO of Fairway to Green, an equitable sports media company.

The Sports Umbrella is a sports podcast hosted by Kelly Okun, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelly Okun hosts The Sports Umbrella, a sports show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Ed Carpenter and Ryan Staub | Ed Carpenter Racing and EPIC Motorsports Insurance | IndyCar and Indy 500

  May 20, 202634 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Sports Umbrella presented by GalwayPlus, host Kelly Okun interviews Ed Carpenter and Ryan Staub. Ed is the only IndyCar racer and team owner (Ed Carpenter Racing) and has three wins and four poles (fastest qualifying times giving you the #1 position going into a race), three of which were for the Indianapolis 500. Ed will be racing in his 23rd Indy 500 this week in his No. 33 Chevrolet.</p><p>Ryan has a successful background in high-level amateur racing and breathes motorsports, so it was no surprise he stayed in the industry and honed his insurance and...

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  Ed Carpenter and Ryan Staub | Ed Carpenter Racing and EPIC Motorsports Insurance | IndyCar and Indy 500

  May 20, 202634 min

  In this episode of The Sports Umbrella presented by GalwayPlus, host Kelly Okun interviews Ed Carpenter and Ryan Staub. Ed is the only IndyCar racer and team owner (Ed Carpenter Racing) and has three wins and four poles (fastest qualifying times giving you the #1 position going into a race), three of which were for the Indianapolis 500. Ed will be racing in his 23rd Indy 500 this week in his No. 33 Chevrolet. Ryan has a successful background in high-level amateur racing and breathes motorsports, so it was no surprise he stayed in the industry and honed his insurance and risk management skills. After his 20+ years in and around the track, he is the Principal of EPIC Motorsports Insurance, a new partner of Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR). Ed and Ryan open up the conversation explaining the differences between IndyCar, NASCAR and Formula 1. Ed dives deeper into his origin story and racing career and how he decided to become owner of his own team. Similarly, Ryan shares his start in the motorsports world as a driver and how his experience and love of the sport influenced his career choices. They explain all the opportunities you can find to work in the sport you love. They then introduce their partnership and the beginning stages of working with the Heartland Food Products Group, whose portfolio includes Splenda®, Java House® and SlimFast®. After diving into the role of insurance in motorsports, they chat about the industry's growth as a whole and where racing will be in 5-10 years. Ed and Ryan draw many interesting parallels between everyday car consumers like us and the development of racing technologies and distinctly contrast IndyCar and F1. For racing fans and those looking to understand what's happening on May 24, 2026, at the Indy 500, this episode is for you! The Sports Umbrella is a Fairway to Green podcast sponsored by GalwayPlus. Learn more about GalwayPlus at www.galwayplus.com.

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  Episode #9

  Mollie Marcoux Samaan | CEO of US Squash (Former LPGA) | How to Grow Women's Sports

  Apr 22, 202622 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Sports Umbrella presented by GalwayPlus, host Kelly Okun interviews Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who was recently named the CEO of US Squash. You may recognize her as the former LPGA Tour Commissioner.</p><p>Mollie shares her sports background, from her own college athlete days (ice hockey and soccer) to growing youth sports at Chelsea Piers to becoming Princeton's Athletic Director.</p><p>Mollie has a love for all sports and the lessons they teach, so it was no surprise she accepted the role as LPGA Tour Commissioner in 2021. She spent over three years there...

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  Episode #8

  Kelenna Azubuike | Golden State Warriors | Career Transition Within the NBA

  Apr 1, 202644 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Sports Umbrella presented by GalwayPlus, host Kelly Okun interviews Kelenna Azubuike, an NBA-player-turned-color-commentator for the Golden State Warriors. </p><p>Kelenna shares how he felt like he lost his identity when he was injured while playing for the Golden State Warriors and how the NBPA program, Broadcaster U, at Syracuse helped him fall back in love with the game as a TV analyst. </p><p>His story is also one rooted in faith, which can be seen in how he gives back off the court with his nonprofit, The Athletes' Corner. His campaign - "Sw...

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  Episode #7

  Dean Burden | The Nashville Distillery | Purposeful Marketing

  Mar 18, 202623 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Sports Umbrella presented by GalwayPlus, host Kelly Okun speaks with Dean Burden, a former insurance executive turned spirits connoisseur. He co-founded The Nashville Distillery with a keen eye for marketing and a start in celebrity golf tournaments as a white label partner.</p><p>Dean has found much success with his 4547 whiskey and Big Dog Bourbon, which appeals to golfers. He has found ways to white label his high-quality spirits in a way that charities and corporations use them as a personal touch for fundraising and as unique party favors.</p><p>Dean and...

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