“I’ve be able to create a space for me to feel comfortable not just living, but also creating. That doubt that I had in the beginning was really just another thing of me having to get out of my own head and get out of my own way. And in doing that, I've been able to accomplish a lot more than I initially imagined.”
What’s your why?
“My why as an athlete was to be the greatest I can be. I didn’t want to cheat myself. I knew that my performance was based on my preparation, and so I made sure to be prepared to practice and repetition. Now as a nonprofit, founder and leader, my why is to get people from where I’m from the opportunity and motivate them to take advantage of it.”
How would you describe your practice?
“My practice is my personal time for uninterrupted thoughts on my development.”
How do you sustain your discipline?
“As a fencer, it takes so much dedicated time to become a master. It requires you to make a lot of life sacrifices.”
“To sustain my discipline, I have to actively choose what will support me excelling in the sport. Mostly anything else will have to be put to the side.”
“It’s really a tunnel vision on the mission.”
Funny/ironic/wild story of a time in your studio?
“I never wanted to fence, but I did everything my older sister did! Fencing was quite complicated and it was filled with awkward positions. I have to keep in mind that champion fencers never wanted to do it in the first place. So that helps me be patient with the little ones on the journey to loving the sport.”
