The Cerrone Show

Emily Whitmire: MMA Fighter with a heart of gold and fists of fury

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EMILY WHITMIRE is someone who seizes every opportunity that comes her way, even though she has no idea what it may lead to. Starting her PRO career with a win, she maintains her drive and focus with blood, sweat, and tears. Now living in Las Vegas, Emily sits down with Chris and Laci to discuss her challenged childhood, the bar visit that changed her life, and why she is grateful for everything she has today.  

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SHOW:

  • At what point did she realize she needed someone in the industry to look up to
  • The beginning of her fighting journey, from bussing tables to MMA fighter
  • Her first fight was in a bar on “open fight night”
  •  Why she wants to be the complete opposite of her own mother
  • The hustle she has that drives her to work and train each and every day
  • Why self esteem plays a major role in her everyday life 
  • No one is going to put in the time for you, you need to do the work yourself
  • Why talking about yourself is borderline delusional in her opinion 
  • Her views on the major need for realness
  • The outlook on her future pro career
  • What the "weigh in" means to her and what would happen if she didn't make it
  • Her advice for the 13 year old version of herself 
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