S2 / E35: Olga Karmansky, Contortion Coach & Former US Rhythmic Gymnast

The Bizzimumzi Podcast

Ashley Verma

Parenting, Kids & Family

5.0 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Join host Ashley as she takes a delightful trip down memory lane on this week's episode of Bizzimumzi podcast. She's thrilled to reconnect with the extraordinary Olga Karmansky, an American individual rhythmic gymnast who has represented her nation in numerous international competitions. Olga's accomplishments are nothing short of impressive. At the 2001 Pan American Gymnastics Championships, she displayed her prowess, clinching the gold medal in the team all-around, individual all-around, and hoop events, along with the bronze medals in ball and rope events. But Olga's talents extend beyond the gymnastics arena; she also graced the Broadway stage in the critically acclaimed show, Pippin, and toured the globe with Panic at the Disco, leaving audiences in awe of her abilities. Life took a wonderful turn for Olga as she embraced motherhood, now cherishing her role as a loving mom to a three-year-old girl. The arrival of her daughter brought profound changes in Olga's life, altering her priorities and offering therapeutic opportunities to explore life beyond the bustling streets of New York City. In this heartfelt conversation, Ashley and Olga reminisce about their Broadway experiences and share a good laugh about how pregnancy shifts perspectives and priorities. Olga opens up about the incredible transformation her body underwent during pregnancy, which led to a newfound respect for her physical being. She reflects on her past struggles with body image and how motherhood helped her embrace self-acceptance and appreciation. As a coach, Olga's passion and dedication are boundless. She now empowers aspiring gymnasts worldwide through her virtual platform, coaching the next generation of contortion gymnasts with great pride and gratitude. Surprising herself, Olga has built a booming business, training gymnasts virtually, breaking barriers, and connecting with talented individuals globally. This episode of Bizzimumzi podcast promises an engaging and heartfelt chat between old friends, shedding light on the triumphs and challenges of life, love, and following your passions. Tune in to hear the inspiring journey of Olga Karmansky, the gymnast-turned-Broadway-star and devoted coach, and discover the power of self-discovery and transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Busy Mumsy podcast season two. I'm your forever coffee infused toast
0:08.3	Ashley Verma, and we are all here weekly to share the ups, downs, and all arounds of
0:14.8	the wild world, a parenting, a safe space, a Lego free space, to vent, to inspire. And
0:22.0	well, perhaps this is the only adult conversation you hear all day.
0:26.1	What is Adria doing?
0:28.1	A, B, C, D.
0:33.1	Is that funny?
0:35.0	So each week, I will be joined by a fellow striving, thriving, and surviving Busy Mumsy.
0:42.2	We learn together, we grow together. Hell, we cheers with an adult belly when necessary.
0:47.9	I get it. I am human and failure simply happen. I am not shiny and I am never filtered
0:54.5	unapologetically. I am at its best. Even when the dishes aren't done, there's crayon
1:00.0	on the wall, and well, my hair hasn't been washed and forever. I am Busy Mumsy.
1:08.0	Happy Wednesday dear friends. I'm so excited for today's Busy Mumsy guest as I was lucky
1:13.6	enough to share the Broadway stage with her, like, eon to go. It feels like forever
1:18.6	ago, and my body feels that as well. We were on Broadway in Pippin.
1:23.5	Well today, I am welcoming Olga Karmanski onto the Busy Mumsy podcast. Like I said,
1:29.7	Olga, Broadway, I adore her pieces. Well, what I want to share is that she is an expert
1:36.7	in contortion. Yes, that's right. She is an American individual rhythmic gymnast.
1:43.4	She represents her nation at international competitions, and at the 2001 Pan American
1:49.3	Gymnastics Championship, she won the gold medal in the team all around, individual all
1:54.3	around, and who prevents and bronze medal in the ball and rope events. Wow. As you know,
2:01.2	as my Busy Mumsy's know, your body shifts. It changes. It moves like left, right, and
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