How do you balance Olympic dreams, pro hockey pressure, and still find joy in the game? 🏆🇺🇸
In Part 2 of our conversation, Taylor Heise shares the habits, mindset, and lessons that fuel her success as a two-time Walter Cup champion and Playoff MVP.
From being cut by Team USA to leading the PWHL’s next generation, Taylor opens up about resilience, confidence, and what it takes to thrive at the highest level.
💡 And she’s not just talking hockey—this episode is loaded with life lessons that every athlete (and parent) needs to hear.
Key Takeaways:
• Why failure can be the best thing that ever happens to you
• The biggest differences between college and pro hockey
• How Taylor manages time and pressure in an Olympic year
• Her message to kids: “Hockey is something I do, not who I am”
• The bright future of women’s hockey—and why it matters for the next generation
Taylor’s story is equal parts inspiring and practical. Whether your dream is the PWHL, the Olympics, or just being the best teammate you can be, this episode will light the way.
🎧 Tune in now and be inspired by one of hockey’s brightest stars.
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: PWHL Star Taylor Heise on Resilience, Olympic Dreams & The Future of Women’s Hockey
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