Saying Yes Before You Feel Ready: Maddi LeBlanc on Trust, Timing, and Chasing the M2O Dream

What happens when your dream opportunity shows up before you're “ready”?

When Canadian SUP champion Maddi LeBlanc got the chance to race Moloka’i 2 O’ahu, her dream event just two weeks before the start, she said yes.

In this episode, Maddi and I talk about what it means to trust your gut, embrace imperfect timing, and let sport ground you during life’s transitions. From journaling practices to mental training, this convo is for anyone navigating the space between readiness and risk.

In this episode:

• How Maddi ended up at M2O with two weeks notice
• How Maddi stayed grounded and adaptable in the face of uncertainty
• Why sport became her anchor through personal change
• Her mindset tools, including journaling and visualization
• Letting go of perfect timing and trusting your inner “yes”

This is a vulnerable, inspiring episode about trusting your gut, answering the call, and letting sport be more than performance.

📲 Follow along on Instagram: @aloha.athletics @earthgrownlindsey @Maddi3Leblanc

🧠 Want to go deeper?

• Join our free monthly Athlete Book Club for guided mindset work and journaling prompts
• Show notes with action items to apply the lessons form this conversation