Building Smarter Athletes in the NIL Era | Tyree Dillingham

Show Notes

On this episode of Lessons from Sports, Wayne Partello, CEO of CUENTO Marketing, sits down with Tyree Dillingham to discuss her incredible journey from California politics and working for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to partnering with Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and leading financial literacy education for athletes. The conversation dives into the realities of NIL, sudden wealth, mental health, and the financial challenges facing today’s student-athletes. Tyree shares how her work is helping athletes better understand money, avoid predatory situations, and build long-term success both on and off the field. Wayne and Tyree also discuss leadership, mentorship, discipline, and the small decisions that ultimately shape careers, finances, and life after sports.