Self-confidence is something that I work on every single day. My self-talk is something I work on

every single day because I want to be unconditional in myself, you know, always within, not coming

from without.

Hey, Hurtlers. Emily Abadi here, bringing you episode 117 of Hurtle.

A wellness-focused podcast where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about everything from their big wins to how they've gotten through some of life's toughest moments. On the show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, and candid discussions with everyone

from top athletes to aspiring entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions.

My mission is simple.

To inspire you to be your best self, move with intention, and have some fun along the way.

Today, I am bringing you my conversation with Carrie Walsh Jennings. She is an American professional

beach volleyball player, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and one-time Olympic bronze medalist. And honestly,

I grew up following Carrie. And it was like she was the example of female strength and

athleticism and just an all-around boss, a household name in sports. So I say this to her when we start chatting today. She has been

someone I've wanted to chat with for quite some time now. And the opportunity came my way,

thanks to one of her sponsors, the California Almond board. Now, on that note, I do want to take a second

just to talk about the sponsorship side of things,

so to speak. I know sometimes it can feel a little bit wonky when you hear buzzwords or messaging,

but these sponsors empower people like Carrie, like me, to do what we want to do. And I can speak

from my side of things with companies like the ones that you'll hear from today,

Athletic Greens and Beam.

These are companies that I use their products on the regular.

I truly believe in what they have to offer.

And it's kind of a symbiotic relationship in that they also believe in what I'm putting into the world.

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