Marion Jones has lived a life with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Former Olympic track and field athlete and professional basketball player, Marion became the first woman in the world to win five medals in a single Olympics during the 2000 Summer Games. However, a series of unfortunate events left her stripped of her accomplishments and incarcerated in federal prison. After overcoming her own failures, Marion has re-emerged stronger than ever and has dedicated her career to helping others turn their biggest setbacks into their greatest triumphs. In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of Marion’s athletic career, fostering resilience amidst adversity, and being more than your biggest mistakes.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:
- What inspired Marion to start her journey to the Olympics at the age of nine
- Dreaming bigger than big and the importance of not limiting yourself based on the expectations of others
- What Marion learned while serving her six-month sentence and how she used the time to hone her mindset and map out her next chapter
- How you can reframe yourself and make a comeback no matter the obstacles you face
- How Marion is applying the lessons she’s learned throughout her life to help coach entrepreneurs to succeed
Find Marion:
IG: @themarionjones
TikTok: @themarionjones
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet
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Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.
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