“I don’t know how to like anything, I only know how to love things.”

Let's start here: we don't call her "Mayor of the Morning" for nothing... In this week's episode, we feature a DEUCE legend, Chessa Latiffi Donaldson! She's been a student at DEUCE for five years, is a mother of two, and has an extensive background in non-profit work. She is also the epitome of a champion to our DEUCE community - fiercely committed & consistent to training, as well as exceptionally generous in making sure those around her feel seen and celebrated for their efforts, always.

A few fun facts about Chessa - she PR'd her 2k row while pregnant with her second child, got her first (and second!) bar muscle up during the CrossFit Open earlier this year, and has a knack for name-dropping our beloved Tim Brown better than anyone else out there. (We love you, Tim.) She's also the ring leader of CPFC (CarPort Fitness Club!), a training group - no, family! - that evolved in 2020 during quarantine when the gym was closed due to COVID; an impressive testament to the power of a non-negotiable dedication to training, paired with community.

It's impossible to listen to Chessa speak and not feel inspired. Enjoy.