Ep. 212: After starting her career in venture capital, Kristen discovered a new passion—cycling—and made the bold decision to leave her role to pursue the sport full time. Remarkably, just seven years after taking up cycling, she became a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the first Team USA Women’s Road Race medalist in 40 years.

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How she balances her need to achieve with the patience to bounce back from setbacks and disappointments.
How identifying and respecting unique qualities in each team member helps foster a positive and supportive environment.
Why she creates a list of what she can and cannot control before every race.

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Special thanks to Lilly Mae Stewart and Ana Anzolin for making this episode possible.

AW: Eve Ewing, "Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism"