Making it to the Most Decorated Track & Field Athlete in the World with Allyson Felix
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Allyson Felix discusses her journey as the most decorated track and field athlete, her advocacy for maternal health, and her entrepreneurial venture with Saysh.
In this special live episode of Making It with Jess Ekstrom , recorded in front of a live audience at Mic Drop Live, Jess sits down with Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. While her medal count is legendary, her true legacy lies in her resilience off the track. Allyson opens up about her bold decision to train for the LA 2028 Olympics at age 40, defying societal expectations for women in their 40s. She shares the raw details of navigating a traumatic pregnancy, being dropped by a major sponsor, and turning that adversity into a powerful crusade for maternal health protections for female athletes. Plus, Allyson pulls back the curtain on the world of entrepreneurship, explaining why she and her brother co-founded Saysh —a footwear brand explicitly designed to fit the unique anatomy of the female foot. Episode Highlights Defying Age Narratives: Allyson discusses her decision to train for the LA 2028 Olympic team at 40, challenging the traditional limits placed on women as they age. Finding Your Voice as an Introvert: How a self-described quiet people-pleaser evolved into one of the world's most outspoken advocates for working mothers. The Turning…
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Host: Jess Ekstrom
Guest: Allyson Felix
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Organizations: Nike, Saysh
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