On this episode, we were joined by US Olympic Sailor, Lara Dallman-Weiss.  This podcast is packed with awareness found through growth, success, and struggle.  In our conversation, Harvey and Brian get to learn all about the art of sailing, the bond of the Olympic family, and how Lara keeps her body and mind sharp to compete against the best in the world.  We also got to hear about the mental challenges that she and many Olympians face before and after competing for their country.  One thing that sticks out is Lara's ability to dream.  A common thread amongst many great achievers is the way they conceptualize achievement.  Lara knew as a young girl that she wanted to be an Olympian, and she didn't care what sport or how she got there.  The end goal was clear, but the route didn't have to be concrete or conventional.  Hear more about this and much more depth about the internal mental warfare of being an Olympian in our conversation!

ABOUT LARA DALLMAN-WEISS

Lara is a 32-year-old Olympian from Shoreview, Minnesota.  Lara's most notably known for participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a part of Team USA's sailing team.  She placed 12th in the Women's 470 event.  She has also finished 7th at the World Championships.  As of right now, she is a part of the US Sailing Team, Perfect Vision Sailing, New York Yacht Club, and White Bear Yacht Club.  Lara has dedicated much of her life to sailing, starting at age 6.  Outside of sailing, she graduated from Eckerd College in 2011 with a degree in Nutritional Counseling Wellness Education and Spanish.  Her hobbies include writing, running, biking, travel, and photography.  Fun Fact: Lara has raced on boats ranging from 8 feet long all the way to 183 feet long.  She now resides in Miami, FL and is just like all of us - navigating the idea of what's next in providing our unique purpose to the world (along with chasing an Olympic Gold Medal in Paris).   

WHERE TO FIND LARA

Instagram: @ldallman

Website: http://perfectvisionsailing.com/

Blog: laradw.wordpress.com