What does it take to become a 13-time world boxing champion after starting at age 29?

In this powerful conversation, World Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Tori Nelson shares how she built a championship career while raising two children and working multiple jobs — including driving a school bus, working in a cafeteria, and pulling shifts at IHOP.

This episode explores women’s boxing, discipline, faith, mental toughness, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself later in life.

We talk about:

• Starting boxing at 29 and being told she was “washed up”
• Fighting the #1 ranked competitor in her first professional bout
• Building championship discipline while balancing motherhood and work
• Training with men and developing a world champion mindset
• Navigating athlete retirement and life after sports
• Why identity matters more than titles
• How to handle career transitions without losing yourself

Tori Nelson’s story is more than a boxing success story. It’s about resilience, reinvention, purpose, and remembering who you were before the accolades.

If you’re facing a career change, stepping into a second act, or questioning what comes next, this episode will remind you: your title is a chapter — not your identity.

I’m Richard Taliaferro. I’m a certified career coach, specializing in helping mid-stage professionals find the work that works for them. I'm sharing my thoughts on careers, and more, and how I can help you achieve your goals. Find out more at: https://www.richardtaliaferro.com

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