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In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Carissa Gump, a former American Olympic weightlifter from Vermont who participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Carissa is a multi-American record holder and five-time consecutive American Open champion since being singled out as a talent in middle school gym class with her PE teacher. 

Fast forward to today, Carissa who is a fair play and clean sport advocate, is the Foundation Executive Director at National Strength and Conditioning Association NSCA. This organization supports and shares research that helps athletes develop their performance and fitness. Before that, Karissa had worked for nonprofit sports organizations often helping athletes  transition out of sport and this included working for the United States Olympic Committee

Tune in to learn more about:

• Carissa's experience at the Olympic Village
• How her PE teacher helped her unleash her weightlifting potential that she had not discovered 
• The struggle in maintaining a balance between her marriage, training, and academics and how she went through it
• How she mustered the bravery to step away from her career as an athlete
• How still holding to her other identities was key to her smooth transition from sports
• What attracted her to the nonprofit sector
• Why and how your mental shift and lift play a crucial role in eradicating imposter syndrome 

… and so much more! 

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LinkedIn: Carissa Gump, OLY

Instagram: @carissa_oly_2008