“I can’t keep crushing my own dreams” Why Sunny Choi Ditched Corporate Life for the Olympics.

What do you do when your childhood dream knocks at your grown-up door? Imagine walking away from your high-powered corporate job to step fully into an almost buried dream—representing Team USA in the Olympics as a breakdancer. This is your front-row seat to the mental, physical, and emotional transformation that comes with choosing the path less traveled—and what it looks like to pursue joy with intention. What You’ll Learn: 04:52 The moment Sunny Choi decided to quit her job and go all-in on the Olympics 08:24 How she manifested a dream partnership with Nike 10:40 How breaking helped her transform body shame into self-respect 13:47 Why mental health isn’t about “staying positive”—and what actually works 21:51 What it felt like to sail past the Eiffel Tower with LeBron James at the Olympic Opening Ceremony Today, Ginni welcomes Olympian and former Estée Lauder marketing exec turned full-time breakdancer and professional coach, Sunny Choi. As the first American woman to qualify for breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunny’s journey from the boardroom to the breaking floor has inspired a global audience. You’ll hear about how she overcame internalized pressure to follow the “safe path,” her surprising relationship with routine and mental performance, and what she hopes her journey shows her four young nieces watching from the sidelines. Sunny opens up about her decision to follow her dream, the power of self-expression, and redefining strength and body-image expectations as a female athlete. Connect with Sunny Choi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sunnychoi Connect with Ginni: Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: [phone]