Our Team
jacob Conde - Cohost & Creator
Mr. BBG - COach - mentor
The podcast started with Jacob in the Summer of 2018 as just an idea and has grown so much since its inception. Jacob is a former professional soccer player who has played in England, Spain & Croatia as well as for the Puerto Rico National Team. Today Jacob works in the school system as a Behavior Tech as well as the Head Soccer Coach at Bloomfield High School where he graduated from. He also runs his own private clinics for soccer players ages 9+ at Bigger Than Goals training. Focusing on technical work, speed of play, game IQ and confidence throughout the game. He has a Bachelors in Broadcast Communications from Medaille College & a Masters in Marketing from Leeds Beckett University. Jacob’s goal is to one day create an after school program that gives kids a positive outlet through sports and extra circulars that will help give them an opportunity to see their dreams come true & make their community & life better.
Mr. 20% - Wealth Strategist, Q.K.A 4 Dawg
Spencer Cephas - Cohost
Ashley Dyer - cohost & producer
Ashley graduated from the University of Connecticut (UConn) with a B.A. in Human Development & Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Development. Ashley currently works as an Clinical Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist with school aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ashley joined the podcast team back in 2021 as the team’s audio tech chair. Since then she has worked her way up the chain and in 2023 became the Podcast Director/Producer. Since then Ashley has now become the third co-host of the show and continues to help direct all podcast production. Ashley is passionate about supporting and working with children and families within low-socioeconomic communities. Ashley’s goal is to obtain her Doctorate degree in School-Clinical Psychology and own her own clinic that would focus on motivating,educating, and advocating for families of color within their community with neurodiverse children.
Spencer grew up in Hartford, CT, attended Greater Hartford Classical Magnet, and is currently enrolled in Charter Oak State College, pursuing a Bachelor's in Psychology.
He has been an active member of the Hartford community, participating in countless mentorship programs, public speaking engagements, food drives, and projects to raise awareness and supplies for those in need. He is also a man of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated with his chapter based in Hartford, CT.
Financial literacy is essential to Spencer because he has witnessed the effects of the lack of financial education in his community, and he feels it is vital to educate and give others the same opportunity he was afforded by working in the finance industry.
Bryan Padilla - Videographer
Bryan is a CCSU graduate in marketing. He took it upon himself to self teach himself the art of photography and videography. He is the brains and strength behind our visual concepts. He has a background in sports, art & landscapes but has experience in many other backgrounds. He is the Marketing Director for Hartford Athletic & can be booked for your personal events, weddings, photoshoots, podcasts and more!