Podcast appearances and mentions of Samantha Peszek

Imagine gathering the insights of Olympic legends just before gymnastics' biggest collegiate showdown! That's what happened during this media conference call featuring the stellar ESPN commentary team of Aly Raisman, Samantha Peszek, and John Roethlisberger. This virtual session allowed journalists unique access to hear directly from these icons as they broke down the field, discussed the favorites, highlighted potential upsets, and shared what they'd be watching for during the 2025 National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships. It's a key part of the pre-event buzz, providing expert takes from those who know the sport inside and out. 2025 National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships: What: The culmination of the 2025 NCAA women's gymnastics season, where the top 8 teams compete for the national title.   When: * Semifinals: Thursday, April 17, 2025   
 * Team Final ("Four on the Floor"): Saturday, April 19, 2025 Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas   Format: * Semifinals (April 17): Two sessions with four teams each. The top two teams from each semifinal advance to the final. Individual event and all-around champions are determined based on performances in the semifinals.   
 * Team Final (April 19): The top four qualifying teams compete for the national championship title. Competing Teams & Semifinal Matchups (Thursday, April 17): * Semifinal I (4:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM CT): * No. 2 Oklahoma * No. 3 Florida * No. 7 Missouri * No. 11 Alabama * Semifinal II (9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT): * No. 1 LSU * No. 4 Utah * No. 5 UCLA * No. 8 Michigan State Key Storylines to Watch: * LSU Defends: Can LSU repeat after winning their historic first national title in 2024? They enter as the #1 seed. * Oklahoma's Dominance: Oklahoma posted the highest score across all regionals and has won 7 of the last 11 NCAA titles. Can they reclaim the top spot? * Perennial Powerhouses: Florida and Utah are consistently strong programs aiming for the championship podium. * UCLA's Stars: With Jordan Chiles back competing, UCLA looks to make a splash. * Making History: Michigan State makes its first championship appearance since 1988, while Alabama returns after competing in last year's semis. Missouri also looks strong as the #7 seed.   
 * Individual Battles: Top gymnasts like Haleigh Bryant (LSU), Jordan Bowers (Oklahoma), Faith Torrez (Oklahoma), Leanne Wong (Florida), Jordan Chiles (UCLA), and others will be vying for individual titles during the semifinals. How to Watch: * Semifinals (April 17): Live on ESPN2 * Team Final (April 19): Live on ABC * Streaming likely available via Disney+, ESPN+ and the ESPN app. About the show: Ash Brown is a force to be reckoned with in the world of motivation and empowerment. This multi-talented American is a gifted producer, blogger, speaker, media personality, and event emcee. Her infectious energy and passion for helping others shine through in everything she does. Ash Said It, Ash Does It: * AshSaidit.com: This vibrant blog is your one-stop shop for a peek into Ash's world. Dive into exclusive event invites, insightful product reviews, and a whole lot more. It's a platform that keeps you informed and entertained. * The Ash Said It Show: Buckle up for a motivational ride with Ash's signature podcast. With over 2,000 episodesalready under her belt and a staggering half a million streams worldwide, this show is a testament to Ash's impact. Here, she chats with inspiring individuals and tackles topics that resonate deeply. What Makes Ash Special? Ash doesn't just preach motivation; she lives it. Her strength lies in her authenticity. She connects with her audience on a genuine level, offering real-talk advice and encouragement. She doesn't shy away from the challenges life throws our way, but instead, equips you with the tools to overcome them. Here's what sets Ash apart: * Unwavering Positivity: Ash Brown is a glass-half-full kind of person. Her infectious optimism is contagious, leaving you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world. * Real & Relatable: Ash doesn't sugarcoat things. She understands the struggles we face and offers relatable advice that resonates with listeners from all walks of life. * Actionable Strategies: This isn't just about empty inspirational quotes. Ash provides practical tips and strategies to help you translate motivation into action, turning your dreams into reality. So, if you're looking for a daily dose of inspiration, actionable advice, and a healthy dose of real talk, look no further than Ash Brown. With her infectious positivity and dedication to empowering others, she's sure to become your go-to source for making the most of life. ► Goli Gummy Discounts Link: https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea Wenburg interviews Samantha Pesek, a 2008 Olympic silver medalist and NBC women's gymnastics analyst for the 2024 Olympics. Samantha shares her journey from a young gymnast motivated by her athlete parents and a competitive household to achieving her Olympic dreams. She discusses the intense mental and physical challenges of gymnastics, the importance of confidence, and her transition into sports broadcasting. Samantha also talks about founding Beam Queen Bootcamp to empower young gymnasts and the critical role of parents in nurturing their children's aspirations. This episode explores themes of resilience, mental health, confidence building, and the power of positive self-talk.   Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/338 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Today we have the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Samantha Peszek, a former silver medalist from the 2008 Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, a female entrepreneur, sports broadcaster, motivational speaker, and women's mental health advocate. We dive into Samantha's start into gymnastics as a 2 year old child and when she made the commitment to strive for making the Olympics. Samantha talks about the mentality that she had to have to make it to the highest level of the sport, and how those mentalities have influenced her professional and personal life outside of gymnastics. We ask Samantha about the “why” behind her starting Beam Queen Bootcamp, and the journey and unique challenges of starting her own business and becoming an entrepreneur. Samantha explains how she was able to eventually get into broadcasting, and how she had to transition her mindset into shifting some things in her career and life to allow her to chase after another passion. Listen in on our conversation this week to learn all about how sports can teach you life long lessons that you can take into your professional and personal life, why mental and physical health are important to your personal growth, and so much more with Samantha Peszek. --------------------------------- Determine Your Why Freebie:https://theheartuniversity.com/why --------------------------------- The Heart University Apparel Shop: https://theheartuniversity.com/apparel  --------------------------------- HoneyBook: share.honeybook.com/heart  *In addition to a FREE 7 day trial, get 35% off your first two years of HoneyBook! --------------------------------- Follow Samantha: https://www.tiktok.com/@sampeszek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthapeszek/ Beam Queen Bootcamp: https://www.beamqueen.com/  --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  

00:00 – 12:19 – 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk requests a trade: should the Colts be interested?, paying Michael Pittman Jr. 12:20 – 27:27 – PGA Tour Radio's Will Hakett joins us to discuss his favorite British Open memory, Colin Montgomerie's comments on Tiger Woods, does Tiger have a better chance of winning the British Open over the Masters?, the rest of the field, the British Open being the last major and a 9-month gap between seeing PGA/LIV golfers play with each other 27:28 – 39:38 - Former Olympic gymnast and current analyst Samantha Peszek joins us to discuss her role with Olympic coverage, heading to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the confidence in the 2024 Team USA Olympic teams, does age make a difference?, the biggest threats to the Americans capturing gold, what are “the twisties”Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:19 – Reds pitcher Hunter Greene gives up go-ahead 2-run homer in the All-Star Game, Pacers summer league, Colts getting ready for training camp, Home Run Derby singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during performance 21:20 – 30:36 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:37 – 42:56 – 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk requests a trade: should the Colts be interested?, paying Michael Pittman Jr. 42:57 – 1:10:21 – Patrick Beverly will be playing basketball in Israel next season, Colts Question of the Day: Our #3 Most Indispensable Colt, the pressure building on Chris Ballard, NASCAR's Josh Berry and his car featuring Caitlin Clark, why is there little to no marketing for the Brickyard 400, Morning Checkdown 1:10:22 – 1:27:24 – PGA Tour Radio's Will Hakett joins us to discuss his favorite British Open memory, Colin Montgomerie's comments on Tiger Woods, does Tiger have a better chance of winning the British Open over the Masters?, the rest of the field, the British Open being the last major and a 9-month gap between seeing PGA/LIV golfers play with each other 1:27:25 – 1:29:59 – Anthony Richardson/MPJ and other Colts get together for practice ahead of report day 1:30:00 – 1:55:38 – Pacers summer league thoughts: Has Jarace Walker done enough to impress the coaches?, how much playing time will Walker/Furphy/Freeman see this season, Brandon Aiyuk wants a trade and should the Colts make a move, Davante Adams trade rumors, Morning Checkdown 1:55:39 – 2:11:10 – Former Olympic gymnast and current analyst Samantha Peszek joins us to discuss her role with Olympic coverage, heading to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the confidence in the 2024 Team USA Olympic teams, does age make a difference?, the biggest threats to the Americans capturing gold, what are “the twisties” 2:11:11 - 2:16:16 -  POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the spotlights of the Olympic stage to the bright lights of the camera I talk this week with 2008 Olympian Samantha Peszek about her life thus far. We cover growing up in the world of gymnastics, joining the national team, and competing in the Olympics on one of the most famous US teams ever. We talk about the injuries that occurred to the team and having such high expectations that even their silver medal finish was something they had to come to terms with. We also chat about her illustrious career in collegiate gymnastics where she won multiple NCAA titles for UCLA. Once retired her career took her on two paths the world of journalism where she works for ESPN and NBC and the world of mentorship where she runs the Beam Queen boot camp for young gymnasts. This is an amazing chat!_____________________________________Samantha's Website: http://www.samanthapeszek.com/Samantha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthapeszek/Beam Queen Website: https://www.beamqueen.com/_____________________________________Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcastPlease follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)

Hey y'all! This is another episode of my series “Girl Boss” where I interview inspirational women in sports! Today, I'm interviewing Samantha Peszek who is an Olympic Silver Medalist, former UCLA gymnast, and now an on-air gymnastics analyst. We talk about making the Olympics, going to UCLA, making the transition from competing to commentating, and more! You can check out Samantha on Instagram @samanthapeszek and on LinkedIn . You can check out our Instagram and TikTok @andonepodcasts .

Welcome to the first episode of Flipping Out with Bridget Sloan! Our guest on today's show is Samantha Peszek - a 2008 Olympian, a 2007 World Champion, a 3-time NCAA Champion & 17-time All American for UCLA. You might recognize her voice because she is an ESPN Broadcaster, but most importantly, she is the owner of Beam Queen Bootcamp.   We reflect on the friendship we built during Olympic training, discuss Samantha's decision to attend UCLA, the ins and outs of her current role with ESPN, and what inspired her to give back to young gymnasts through her business Beam Queen Bootcamp. Plus, we preview the upcoming NCAA Gymnastics season and the teams we are most excited about this year.   Credits: Host - Bridget Sloan Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker   Follow us on social media! TikTok @flippingoutpod Twitter @FlippingOut_Pod Instagram @flippingoutpod

On this episode, Derek sits with Samantha Peszek.  Samantha is a former elite gymnast having competed for TEAM USA in the 2007 World Championships and then in the 2008 Summer Olympics.  Samantha will talk about her love of gymnastics, competing at the elite level, the 2008 Olympics, UCLA and so much more.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthapeszek/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/samanthapeszek?lang=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sampeszek?lang=enPodcast: https://www.ihavecoolfriends.com/SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

We hear this question a lot… how do you start a podcast? What are the first steps?So we called in backup to chat about it. Samantha Peszek was one of the most accomplished competitive gymnasts in US history with an Olympic Medal, an NCAA balance beam championship, and 17 all american titles to her name. As you can imagine her career she had a lot of interviews and media attention, which naturally helped her transition into the world of broadcasting for NBC and ESPN. Furthermore, this easy ability to communicate not only helped create Beam Queen Bootcamp, but also the I Have Cool Friends Podcast, where Samantha has interviewed impressive entrepreneurs, models, influencers, and more. We have a conversation around grit, media, and the entrepreneurial mindset that Samantha's displayed throughout her journey that can be applied in many areas. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Intro1:38 - Standing Back Tuck Full4:39 - Public speaking and media training9:10 - I Have Cool Friends Podcast12:10 - How to start a podcast20:13 - Queen Bean Boot Camp27:11 - How to structure a camp32:47 - Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a--and--a/support

Today's guest is Samantha Peszek. Aside from being a USA gymnast and an Olympian, she is training young girls and women to flex the muscle of confidence. In this episode, she will give us some tips as well.

Feeling a need to be inspired with confidence? Olympian, Samantha Peszek, shares her journey with confidence and self-talk through her Gymnastics Career. As a high-level and young athlete, specifically, the beam event in gymnastics presented several obstacles that Samantha had to overcome through confidence and the support of others around her. She dives into how one's environment and parental support influences a young athlete's ability to approach difficult decisions and navigate a sport as precision-based and skill-based as gymnastics. Touching base on how she coaches through burnout in athletes, Samantha shares her insights on how she preaches goal setting and helps athletes deal with perfectionism in sport. Speaking to the illusion of being perfect, she discusses how skills formed through sport are transferrable to other aspects of life and career pathways, sharing her story with reporting. Learn more about Samantha's coaching and how she addressed the mental obstacles in Gymnastics. Free up your world by freeing up your feet! VivoBarefoot shoes help you build strength in the foot and teach the foot to accommodate your own body! Try them out and invest in your health. Use code 'TOB15' to get 15% off! (affiliate code) Also, Dr. Dom loves moving with DocJen. If you do too, you can spend 30 days moving with DocJen on the Grateful For My Body challenge! Move with us! To thank you for listening to our podcasts, use code ‘ TOB15' to get $15 off. What You Will Learn In This Interview with Samantha Peszek 3:21 - Where does Jennifer's passion come from? 5:25 - Samantha's story 8:26 - Is Gymnastics the hardest sport? 10:03 - What it feels like to compete at the highest level? 18:03 - How does the environment affect your confidence? 21:19 - Navigating Burnout 25:24 - Goal Setting 29:40 - The illusion of being perfect 32:30 - How to coach passions in other careers 36:07 - How did Samantha have the confidence to keep exploring? 44:29 - Samantha's podcast 47:45 - Find more about Samantha & her boot camp About Samantha Peszek With her passionate energy and engaging demeanor, Samantha Peszek has quickly established herself as a bright young star both as a sports broadcaster and entrepreneur. Having been a gymnast for 22 years, she loves still being connected to the sport as a coach and founder of Beam Queen Bootcamp and an analyst for the PAC-12 Networks and ESPN. Starting gymnastics at the age of 2, Samantha has always been a sports fanatic. She also played soccer and danced, but her gymnastics continued to excel, making her the youngest member of the national team at age 12. Traveling the world competing for Team USA, Samantha was on the Pan American Games team that won gold in Rio and the World Championship team that won gold in Stuttgart. To learn more about Hiro and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode149/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tobpodcast/message

Samantha Peszek was watched by millions during the 2008 Olympic Games where she competed in Gymnastics with superstars like Alicia Sacramone, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Lukin. After a magical career in the gymnastics field and winning a silver medal at the Olympics, Peszek now works in the journalism field where she reports at all different kinds of sporting events. In this episode, hear all about her journey through the world of gymnastics as well as some of the highlights from her journalism career thus far. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support

In this episode Emma sits down with Samantha Peszek, 2008 Beijing Olympic Gymnast and silver medalist. In this episode Sam describes what life was like being an Olympian as a teenager, and going into her NCAA career at UCLA after the Olympics. We talk about her training, lifestyle, what the Olympics was like, dealing with injury and more. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Sam on Instagram at @samanthapeszek. OFFERS: Crazed Foods | Head to https://amzn.to/3p0f28M to get a box of my Crazed Foods Peanut Butter Coffee Bars on Amazon before they're gone! InsideTracker | Go to http://insidetracker.com/emma to get 25% off their entire store and level up your running & nutrition game with a concrete, science-backed, trackable action plan.

Welcome to the I Have Cool Friends podcast, a show that sparks inspirational conversations with experts about business, wellness, and personal development. Join host Samantha Peszek as she welcomes back returning listeners and invites a whole new audience to learn from industry leaders, entrepreneurs. and other top professionals. Now more than ever, it is crucial to have a community to believe in, and Sam hopes all listeners can find that here. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from successful people and be able to apply relevant tips to your everyday life.

Olympic medalist and NCAA Champion, Samantha Peszek is the creator of Beam Queen Bootcamp, the traveling gymnastics event that builds confidence to excel on the beam and in life. She's also a sports broadcaster and host of the hit podcast, "I have cool friends." In this episode, Sam shares her journey from athlete to CEO. We talk about confidence, creativity and building a community.   Connect with her https://www.instagram.com/samanthapeszek/ https://www.beamqueenbootcamp.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-have-cool-friends/id1386368930

Hear Cardinals manager Mike Shildt lead off the hour with a team update from Spring Training in Jupiter. Next, Blues radio analyst Joey Vitale of 101ESPN joins host Chris Hrabe from Vegas to share encouraging updates about defenseman Jay Bouwmeester and shed light on the Dad’s Trip. Former Missouri Tiger and current St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Marcus Lucas then joins Sports Director Tom Ackerman to discuss week one of the XFL season and his level of excitement for the team’s home opener on the 23rd. Finally, 2008 US Olympic Silver medal gymnast Samantha Peszek joins Ackerman to preview the US Olympic gymnastics team trials coming to Enterprise Center June 25-28th.

This week on the podcast US Olympic women's gymnast Samantha Peszek. She’s an Olympic silver medalist, a World Champion, and a 3 time NCAA Champion. If that’s not enough, she is also a broadcaster, an entrepreneur and hosts the very popular Podcast “I Have Cool Friends”. We talk about her journey to the Olympics starting at 5 years old and not being that good when she started her gymnastic career and what she had to change to make her Olympic dream a reality.  As always ...Thank you for your support.    Samantha Peszek Instagram - @samanthapeszek  Twitter - @samanthapeszek Facebook - @SamanthaPeszekAthlete Website - www.samanthapeszek.com  and www.beamqueenbootcamp.com   Tim Loves the Olympics Instagram - @tltopodcast Twitter - @tltopodcast Facebook - tltopodcast E-mail - TLTOpodcast @gmail.com Our Spouncer - www.plexaderm.com  or call  1 (800) 685-1292 50% off with Code - TLTO

In this episode, I sit down with Sam Peszek who is a 2008 Olympian, UCLA Gymnastics Alumni, Sports Broadcaster, and Founder of Beam Queen Boot Camp. We chat about what her career was like, her thoughts on NCAA gymnastics, and how she managed fears/anxieties as a gymnast.

On today's podcast, we have a special guest Olympian Samantha Peszek who talks to me about how she got through her fear, became and Olympian, and an NCAA Champion.

In this episode, Barney welcomes to the podcast seventeen-time All-American, ESPN analyst, and former Olympian, Samantha Peszek. Samantha was a member of the USA Gymnastics team that won the silver medal in the 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing. Since then, Samantha has continued her career in gymnastics as an entrepreneur, advocate, coach, analyst and champion for the sport. Her I Have Cool Friends podcast, which just recently reached 100,000 downloads on iTunes, features interviews with some of the biggest names in gymnastics. From sports psychologists and nutritionists to former Olympic teammates and coaches, her show provides a wide spectrum of information from the world of gymnastics. Samantha talks all about the peaks and valleys of her illustrious career, including the devastating injuries she suffered both at the Olympics and at the collegiate level. However, her steadfast drive and determination carried her on to her latest projects. She is the co-founder of The Gympire, a training community for those looking to become the best they can be. She also started the Beam Queen Bootcamp, a gymnastics camp specializing in beam and instilling confidence in young women. Finally, Samantha shares her long-term goals of having her own sports talk show and growing her gymnastics camp internationally so she can make a meaningful impact on young female athletes around the world.    

Our guest today is a Region 5 Alum who has done it all when it comes to gymnastics. From struggling with fears as a young athlete to competing with one good foot at the Olympic games, Samantha Peszek had a successful gymnastics career while learning life lessons that have continue to impact her after the sport. We take a journey through her career as she shares insights and stories along the way. 

Key Takeaways: It doesn't matter how old you are or what industries you've been in, every business is essentially the same - people don't know exactly what they're doing when they start out and they just figure it out as they go along. Be detail oriented in everything you do, but don't get so consumed that you're not taking the next step because of it. When working with children, the goal should be to both give them the technical skills and also the emotional tools. Creating confident kids is the ultimate end goal. Resources and links discussed Learn more about Beam Queen Bootcamp on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BeamQueenBootcamp/ Follow Samantha on Twitter at @SamanthaPeszek Follow Casey on Twitter - @caseywrightnz Follow The Sports Entrepreneur on Twitter - @TSE_podcast Learn more about The Sports Entrepreneur at www.thesportsentrepreneur.com Learn more about NinjaZone at www.theninjazone.com

If you aspire to be fantastic gymnast like Samantha Peszek, you need an equally great coach. In this episode, Sam welcomes Mary Lee Tracy, a coach who has taught gymnastic legends such as Jaycie Phelps, Amanda Borden, and Amelia Hundley. Mary discusses confidence, what makes a great coach, and how to be a 24-hour athlete. Full show notes: http://ihavecoolfriends.show/1

Samantha Peszek is on a mission to connect athletes, coaches, and parents with the best resources the gymnastics world has to offer. Utilizing Samantha’s gymnastics network, (she really does have cool friends) guests will be experts in their field and shed a light on hot topics, tips for improvement, and inspiration. Listeners will have the opportunity to learn from some of the sport’s greats, participate in giveaways, and apply relevant tips to everyday life, in and out of the gym.  

It’s all a mental game, whether it’s winning an Olympic medal or creating your own business.   That is how Olympic medalist, founder of Beam Queen Boot Camp, and NCAA Champion Samantha Peszek describes not only winning in sport but also in starting her own business.   Beam Queen Boot Camp is a two day camp for gymnasts who want to focus on specifically beam work, and you’ll hear Samantha share her entrepreneurial journey and her best strategies for peak performance in all aspects of life and business.   (4:32) “I was one of the weirdos that loved the grind. Everyday, I guess, wasn’t sunshine and rainbows but you know when I would lay my pillow down after practice I would be really proud of myself. I was able to get through a really tough practice and I knew that I was improving each day. The light at the end of the tunnel was to go to the Olympics and for me it was the chase. I had to put one foot in front of the other.”   (7:54) “Gymnastics is 80% mental and so focusing on how I can get better even though I want to be training and I can’t. So that is visualization, that is the power of mind. I remember I was desperate to get my body healthy - I did everything in my power and I did acupuncture. The power of believing that your body is feeling better and you wake up and you feel a little bit better.”   (17:30) “...To really change the foundation on how gymnasts really view beam. It is usually the make it or break it event. A lot of gymnast really hate the event and I had a lot of fear problems and also quit the sport because of beam. Then it became my best event and my favorite event. I feel like I have so much to give back on this event because I hear horror stories of girls saying they are going to quit because they are so afraid. So I created the Beam Queen Boot Camp.”   Connect with Samantha: https://www.instagram.com/samanthapeszek/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegympire/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beamqueenbootcamp/?hl=en Connect with Kelly: www.kellyroachcoaching.com www.facebook.com/kellyroachinternational www.twitter.com/kellyroachint   **I have open slots for FREE 30 minute strategy sessions on my calendar for business owners who are looking to take their business online and optimize their results. Interested? Apply at kellyroachstrategy.com**   A HUGE thank you for listening to Unstoppable Success Radio!   I would be so grateful if you left me a rating and review!     My mission and goal is to serve you, my listeners, so please submit your questions for an upcoming #ask Kelly episode by emailing coaching@kellyroachcoaching.com or @kellyroachint or calling 610 910 3600 to submit your questions!       Here's how I can help you achieve your goals:     -How to build, scale and automate growth in your business:kellyroachcoaching.com/yes     -Take your hobby, side hustle or new business quickly to the 100k mark: kellyroachcoaching.com/100k     -Turbo charge your productivity, breakthrough overwhelm and the impact the profit in your business in 30 day or less kellyroachcoaching.com/higher-profits/     -Inquire about Private consulting and coaching by completing the application at: http://kellyroachcoaching.com/apply-now/     Get insider tips and resources only available to my private email community by texting IGNITE to 44222 or visiting kellyroachcoaching.com and selecting any of the exciting resources or trainings available for immediate download.     Have you gotten your copy of UNSTOPPABLE: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and in Life at Amazon here NOW!  

2008 Olympic Silver Medal Gymnast, Sam Peszek, summed up the simple choice presented to her over and again during the first 15 years of her life: “I can either eat the cookie and not go to the Olympics or leave it be and go to the Olympics.” This week’s guest on the WLC podcast is a little different than most of our recent guests. Samantha Peszek (pronounced Pesh-eck) doesn’t have a book or a website or a pre-made plan for how you can overcome the roadblocks you face. She has something else: the unwavering will to achieve a goal, no matter how bodacious. Samantha began her gymnastics training at age two, and played soccer and studied dance as a child as well. Gymnastics, though, won out, and by age twelve, after ten years of consistent, hard work, she became the youngest member of the US National Gymnastics Team. Although she and her teammates won many gymnastics competitions and championships, it was her 2008 Silver Medal Olympic performance that she is most proud of. [Note: For the complete set of show notes, links, and contact info, head to https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast]

American gymnast Samantha Peszek won a silver medal in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing.  The world champion stops by The Give Me a Sense podcast and shares some of her unforgettable moments from competing in those games, including the time she gave Kobe Bryant (who she didn’t know at the time) an attitude on her way to an event. Peszek also explains what it was like to be hurt during the games and how that shaped her role on the U.S. team. Twitter: @Mike_Yam Facebook Page: Mike Yam Twitter: @samanthapeszek

2008 Silver Medal Olympian. NCAA All-Around Champion. Hoosier turned UCLA Bruin. And now...a sports commentator. There isn't much Samantha Peszek can't do. She is a compact ball of energy that has a bright future ahead of her. Samantha grew up in Indianapolis as an elite gymnast. Once she was done competing at the elite level, she packed her bags, headed west to the University of California at Los Angeles where she killed it as a Bruin. The school recently surprised Samantha by retiring her leotard. While her heart and family remain in Indiana, she loves the healthy lifestyle that California provides from both a nutritional and fitness perspective. We sat down at Deveau's Gymnastics, the gym where she grew up, to chat with Samantha before the Olympics. She discussed overcoming mental blocks, some of her predictions for the Olympic games, and what is in store for the future. For those Instagram fans, she and Olympic teammate, Alicia Sacramone, recently launched The Gympire ('thegympire') to inspire people to keep moving. Samantha is well-articulate and smart. It was an exciting interview for Kristi Lee and Tiffany Stoner...two enormous gymnastics fans.

Paul Ruggeri finally made the world team and the gymternet rejoiced! © Christy Linder  We covered the finals of the senior women's national gymnastics championship in Episode 161. Today, it's our full recap of the 2015 Men’s and Jr. Women’s P&G Championships. Uncle Tim, Lindsey Green from Bustle, and Jessica chat about: A listener Rage-o-Meter; we had a junior adoption waitlist that wasn't funny to everyone. How to respect short, bad ass gymnasts without infantilizing these amazing athletes. Al Trautwig forgot Nastia's name on NBC but she had the last laugh. The curse of the high bar; was there butter on it, did the curse hit Yin Alvarez in the ankle and cause his cheering injury? We investigate every possiblity! The Laurie Hernandez vs. Jazzy Foberg junior showdown! Finally a championship that was too close to call until the final event! Could Christina Desiderio be the Kyla Ross of the Rio Olympic team? The GymCastic Awards for Artistry and Elegance go to Emily Gaskins, Maile O'Keefe, Trinity Thomas and Deanne Soza. We tell you why. Behind the scenes moments in the arena that you didn't see on camera. In defense of Aly Raisman's bars; complain all you want about her knees, she's going to hit when it counts. The scoring of Nia Dennis and Bailie Key; one was missing a requirement. We love angry make-up gymnastics and Sam Mikulak delivered! Ethical Conflict: Should Steve Butcher be president of the FIG Men's Technical Committee while simultaneously selecting the US men's world team? Why was Chris Brooks left off of the world team even though he placed  third all-around and do we agree with the selection procedures of the men's program. Has their performance level exceeded their preparation protocols? Is it unfair to compare the women's and mens' program results and preparation? Paul Ruggeri tell us what he thinks of the selection procedures after being an alternate forever and ever. Pommel Horse Bingo; why the coaches and athletes were talking to the judges during the meet. The Grip Break Rule: Hunter Justus was able to perform his rings routine after breaking his grip. Justice at last! Television, webcast and YouTube coverage Competition coverage. Television. NBC Sports Network will televise the first two days tape delayed. The schedule is listed below. Aug. 24 – Men – 3 p.m. ET – NBC, live Universal Sports is streaming replays of women's and men's prelims can be found here. Webcast. With analysts 2008 Olympic medalists Samantha Peszek and Raj Bhavsar, USA Gymnastics will provided webcast coverage of all four junior competitive sessions, as well as the first night of both the senior women and men’s competition. Former NCAA and Big Ten champion Evan Heiter will join Peszek and Bhavsar as the host. The webcasts will be available worldwide free of charge on PGChamps.com. USA Gymnastics on YouTube. USA Gymnastics will post coverage of the P&G Championships, including nearly every competition routine, after the conclusion of the event, interviews from media day and post-competition, and clips from podium training. If you are having trouble with access outside of the United States, try using a virtual private network (VPN). Our listeners recomend TunnelBear, Hola, ZenMate and GetUsVPN. 161: Women's Finals Recap with Aimee Boorman and Christian Gallardo 160: PG Championships Women’s Prelims Recap 159: 2015 Championships Preview Show 156: Pan Am Games Event Finals and Secret Classic Preview Secret Classic: What Does Success Here Mean 106: Biles and Ross Dominate the 2014 US Secret Classic 2014 Senior Secret Classic Competition Photo Gallery 2014 Junior Secret Classic Competition Photo Gallery Photo Gallery of Podium Training at the 2014 Secret Classic 105: Chicago Secret Classic Preview, Cuba is Back & Nadia Promotes Adult Gymnastics Episode 42: The 2013 Secret US Classic from Chicago Episode 41: Laurie Hernandez & Coach Maggie Haney Episode 9: Chellsie Memmel, Swiss Cup & FIG Presidential Proposals 148: Shannon Miller Episode 28: Kristen Maloney Episode 31: Elise Ray Episode 33: Simone Biles & Her Coaches Episode 48: Kyla Ross 77: Aly Raisman    

Full Out, the movie is based on the life of b-girl Ariana Berlin. Photo courtesy of UCLA. Ariana Berlin is happy, goofy, surprising, unique, beautiful and partially made of steel. She made her mark on college gymnastics by bringing her professional hip hop dance background onto the competition floor. Her floor routines were something totally new and sometimes controversial but always entertaining. But the road to NCAA finals almost went through the grave. "Ari" went from a being a promising level 10 gymnast, about to test for elite, to a girl in a coma, told when she woke up that she would never do gymnastics again. Though a car accident almost killed her and her mother, losing gymnastics was heartbreaking. She found solace in dance with the world famous hip hop troupe Culture Shock. A dance performance in front of UCLA head coach, Valorie Kondos-Field led her back to gymnastics. After years away from the sport, with a rod holding her femur together, Ari walked onto the UCLA gymnastics team, earned a scholarship and became one of their most consistent gymnasts of all time. While at UCLA she hit 175 of her 182 career routines (96%) without a fall, never missed a competition in 57 consecutive meets. In the final competition of her career, the former walk-on, placed fourth all-around at the 2009 NCAA Championships. We talk about the movie based on her life called, Full Out, staring Flashdance star, Jennifer Beals. We discuss: GymMyth Busters Full Out edition; we separate fact from fiction and talk about the liberties taken with her story in order to deliver a dramatic message of inspiration. Being star struck and all of the cameos:  Alicia Sacramone, Jordyn Weiber, Victoria Moors, Samantha Peszek and Elfie Schlegel are all in the movie! Ariana's advice for walk-on (non-scholarship) athletes, how to get onto your dream team and what to do even if finances won't make it easy. How she became so consistent and her mental game. Dealing with the haters who claimed her ground breaking hip-hop floor choreography was cultural appropriation or racially inappropriate.   In the news this week, Evan Heiter and Jessica chat about: Simone Biles going pro: Is it too soon or the perfect time to turn pro? If  this will affect her preparation for Rio and which  brands we want her to endorse! The first ever all adult gymnastics camp took place in July at Atlantic Gymnastics in New Hampshire. We talked to the camp director Gina Paulhus, gym owner Tony Retrosi and two campers to find out what made this weekend such a sucess. The clinics by the pool that made this camp unique: dealing with fear and mental blocks, physical therapy sessions,  and a class on nutrition for the adult gymnast with tips on balancing snacks and meals between work and family on the way to the gym. Why Tony Retrosi, gym owner and coach, supports adult gymnastics and the adult camp. Campers Ryan and Stefane explain how the camp accommodated: different gymnastics and fitness levels people who didn't do every event made the schedule reasonable for all levels helped everyone feel welcome by hosting everything from dinners to beach trips The fun awards Gina created to make each camper feel special. Tony's advice on the best student to coach ratio for adult gymnastics classes. How to identify the right coach for an adult gymnastics class. Afraid to try adult gymnastics? Stefane and Ryan explain how adult gymnastics has helped them find their community and why they recommend it to others. Find out how to watch P&G Championships (the US National Gymnastics Championships) and hear Samantha Peszek and Evan Heiter do reprise last year's commentary fabulousness on the official website pgchamps.com Find out more about Adult Gymnastics Camp Director, competitive adult gymnast and personal trainer, Gina Paulhus here. Tony Retrosi's website is gymmomentum.com Here is Gina's article with details on the schedule, costs, demographics, staffing and photos of adult gymnastics camp! 132: It's Never Too Late to Start Adult Gymnastics 105: Chicago Secret Classic Preview, Cuba is Back & Nadia Promotes Adult Gymnastics 119: How to Watch Nanning Podium Training & The Tumble Finale Recap 116: Louis Smith, Amelle Berrabah of Team Sexy & Tumble Episode 5 Recap 75: Classic Episode - UCLA's Miss Val 157: The 2015 Secret Classic Episode 42: The 2013 Secret US Classic from Chicago Episode 41: Laurie Hernandez & Coach Maggie Haney Episode 28: Kristen Maloney Episode 31: Elise Ray Episode 33: Simone Biles & Her Coaches Episode 48: Kyla Ross 61: Katelyn Ohashi Clears The Air Gina Paulhus's Adult Gymnastics Camp at Atlantic Gymnastics in New Hampshire. Watch this week's playlist on YouTube here.    

Interview with Elizabeth Price, guest host Samantha Peszek and week one of NCAA season