Kelly Gunther knows what it’s like to pursue an incredible dream and overcome the fear of not achieving it. Knowing from a young age that she wanted to become an Olympian, she trained hard for years and found herself exactly where she wanted to be—until she was severely injured. Today she joins the show to share her journey through hitting rock bottom, including her fight back to the top, and why she now focuses on inspiring people to never give up on themselves either.
Listen in as we discuss the importance of having mentors and how this helped Kelly get to where she is today. She will share her advice for athletes or parents of athletes, and she describes how to overcome immense pressure. Kelly leaves us with amazing advice, including her belief that everything happens for a reason and that sometimes it takes reaching a new low to be grateful for everything you have.
Listen to the Full Episode:
What You’ll Learn:
Kelly’s thoughts on Clubhouse and social media in general.
How she started her career as a speed skater.
What motivated her to work so hard.
How growing up with a learning disability impacted Kelly.
Her advice for athletes.
How she overcame her awful injury.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Everything happens for a reason.” - Kelly Gunther
“Have fun and enjoy the moment.” - Kelly Gunther
“A smile goes a long way.” - Kelly Gunther
