I'm Jonathan K. Parton, welcome to K-Part, with the Winter Olympics underway in Beijing

who better to talk to than the most decorated female skier in history, Lindsay Vaughn.

We've been there for her triumphs and challenges, from her Olympic victories to her heart-stopping

injuries, and Vaughn writes about it all and reveals for the first time her battle with

depression in her new book Rise My Story.

In this conversation, first recorded on January 11th for Washington Post Live, Vaughn tells

me how the doubters fueled her drive to win.

I remember very specifically every time someone said I couldn't do something.

So I think I've mitigated the pain by proving them wrong and succeeding despite what they said.

And that success continues for Vaughn as she's traded the adrenaline of the slopes, for

the thrill of a business career that ranges from fashion to venture capital.

Joining me now is a legendary skier, three-time Olympic medalist, and now author Lindsay Vaughn.

Welcome to Washington Post Live.

Hey, thanks for having me.

Appreciate it.

Sure.

So, why was now the right time to tell your story?

Well, I mean, I think it made sense, you know, after my skiing career, you know, to just

kind of reflect on my life thus far, my journey, you know, all the ups and downs that I faced.

I think that, you know, my injuries and my adversities taught me a lot about my life.

And I wanted to share those stories.

And also, I think, hopefully, you know, down the road when I have kids have created something

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