#49 - Tamyra Mensah-Stock: From Tragedy to Olympic Gold

Rebuilding The Beast - A podcast by Festus Ezeli

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Olympic Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock is my guest today. Tamyra is a pro wrestler as well as the first black woman and only the 2nd woman ever to win gold at the Olympics! This girl is making history! Not only is Tamyra a literal beast on the mat, she’s also using her voice to inspire other young girls and spread the word of God.

We cover everything from

How Tamyra first started off doing track and field, but after constant bullying in High School, decided to join the wrestling team after following the advice from her twin sister.
Then after hating wresting at first, the moment she discovered her love and passion for it.
She speaks on advice she’d give young girls, women, men – everyone! On how to follow their dreams and work hard.
How at the age of 16, she lost her father due to a car accident and the trauma she’s still working through now at the age of 30.
What it means to her being a child of God and the ups and downs she’s had with her relationship with God. Especially after losing her father
Then we go over what it’s like being in a biracial marriage and the stereotypes she faces along the way.

This episode had me all in my feels. Tamyra was so open and vulnerable that I was left in awe of her! Please enjoy!

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