#279: Olympic Village is Stranger than You Could Imagine w/ Alexi Pappas

The Gabby Reece Show

GOTOGABBY

Health & Fitness, Business, Society & Culture, Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health

4.8 • 890 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2024

⏱️ 135 minutes

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Summary

In this inspiring conversation with Alexi Pappas, an Olympian, filmmaker, and author, Alexi shares her incredible journey from the track to the big screen, discussing her experiences as an elite athlete and a creative storyteller. This episode delves into the highs and lows of pursuing multiple passions, the importance of resilience, and how to find your unique path in life. Whether you're an athlete, artist, or someone looking to make a difference, Alexi's story offers valuable insights and motivation. Sponsors: Timeline: Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timelinenutrition.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get 10% off your order. Our Place: fromourplace.com and enter my code GABBY at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Main Sections & Timecodes: Introduction to Alexi Pappas and her multi-faceted career Gabby introduces Alexi Pappas, highlighting her achievements as an Olympian, filmmaker, and author. Balancing Athletics and Creativity Alexi discusses the challenges and rewards of juggling her athletic career with her passion for filmmaking and writing. The Importance of Resilience and Self-Belief Insightful conversation on overcoming obstacles, dealing with failures, and the mental toughness required to excel in different fields. Creating "Tracktown" and the Story Behind It Alexi shares the inspiration and process behind her film "Tracktown," and how her athletic background influenced her storytelling. Advice for Aspiring Multi-Passionate Individuals Tips and guidance from Alexi on how to pursue multiple passions and succeed in various domains. Closing Thoughts and Future Projects Gabby and Alexi wrap up the conversation with a look at Alexi's upcoming projects and final words of wisdom. Learn More About Alexi: Alexi's new podcast, Mentor Buffet - Who Influenced the People Who Influence Us - launches Thursday, August 8th. Check out her book, "Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas," for an in-depth look at her journey. "Tracktown" movie, available on Prime and Apple TV, showcasing Alexi's dual career as an athlete and filmmaker. Follow Alexi on Instagram @alexipappas for updates on her latest projects and insights. Everything Gabby Reece: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/ Gabby Reece Website - https://gabriellereece.com/ Gabby Reece Show Transcript: https://gabriellereece.com/podcast/ Thank you for tuning into "The Gabby Reece Show." If you found this information helpful, consider sharing this episode with someone who needs it. And subscribe to make sure you never miss informative conversations like this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:09.0	I knew that I had unreached potential in high school because I got kicked off my high school
1:14.8	team twice in running because the coach was not so I was like yes of course I
1:20.0	wanted to be an olympian. But it didn't seem possible you want to get to the highest
1:26.4	level it needs to be your full-time job. Practices were where you said ready-set go again
1:31.4	and again when you know how much it hurt you went to the well
1:34.9	we will not come out of this pretty when you got there and you were getting ready
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