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Stella Umeh: Navigating the World of Gymnastics, Diversity, and Resilience

Listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms here: https://linktr.ee/brilliancemode?utm_... In this powerful episode of the Resilience to Brilliance podcast, host Kim Hamilton Anthony chats with Stella Umeh, a trailblazing Olympic gymnast, about her inspiring journey. Stella opens up about her early love for gymnastics, the hurdles she overcame as a black athlete, and her unwavering determination through injuries and setbacks. She shares her transition from Olympic dreams to dazzling audiences with Cirque du Soleil, and her current role shaping young gymnasts. Stella also touches on the importance of diversity and self-advocacy, recounting a personal story of ensuring inclusivity for her daughter. Her emotional connection to living authentically, or in "BrillianceMode," leaves listeners and the host moved. Stella's experiences and insights offer a potent reminder of the importance of resilience, inclusion, and recognizing one's own value. Timestamps: *Gymnastics Beginnings (00:03:31)* Stella's discovery of gymnastics, her early dance training, and the serendipitous moment that led her to start gymnastics. *Cultural Experience in Gymnastics (00:07:09)* Stella's experience as a black gymnast in a predominantly white community in Canada and how it shaped her perception of diversity. *Transition to University in the US (00:10:46)* Stella's culture shock upon moving to the US for university and how it impacted her sense of belonging and identity. *Resilience and Self-Encouragement (00:14:16)* Stella's advice for young athletes to find strength from within, and her personal experience of overcoming challenges in pursuit of her dreams. *Injury and Olympic Experience (00:18:13)* Stella's injury, the impact on her international competition, and her perspective on her experience competing in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. *Compulsory Gymnastics and Dance Training (00:23:09)* Stella's appreciation for compulsory gymnastics and the influence of her dance background on her gymnastics career. *Dance Training and Evolution (00:24:15)* Stella's transition to university, increased consistency, and evolution in her gymnastics skills. *Challenges in the 1996 Olympics Cycle (00:25:13)* Stella's struggle with the 1996 Olympics cycle, her burnout, and the decision not to compete. *Missed Opportunity for the 2000 Olympics (00:26:29)* Stella's realization of missed opportunity for the 2000 Olympics and her transition to joining the circus. *Circus Career and Physical Toll (00:28:41)* Stella's 13-year circus career, the toll on her body, and the physical challenges compared to gymnastics. *Encouraging Young Gymnasts (00:33:28)* Stella's advice for parents and children pursuing gymnastics, emphasizing the importance of the child's desires and the diverse pathways in gymnastics. *Overcoming Fear and Anxiety (00:38:15)* Stella's advice on overcoming fear and anxiety in gymnastics, including different approaches for different fears. *Stella's experience with criticism (00:47:40)* Stella discusses her resilience after facing defeat in gymnastics competitions and the impact of public scrutiny. *Dealing with ignorant comments (00:49:56)* Stella responds to negative comments on her gymnastics routine, addressing racial and cultural insensitivity. *Navigating scrutiny and judgment (00:51:46)* Stella reflects on the constant scrutiny and judgment faced by athletes, highlighting the lack of understanding of athletes' experiences. *Challenges of fitting in and representation (00:57:24)* Stella shares her experiences as a black gymnast in a predominantly white gymnastics community and the challenges of fitting in and representation. *Advocating for diversity and inclusion (01:00:27)* Stella discusses the importance of advocating for diversity and inclusion in various areas, such as dancewear and casting in the entertainment industry. *Encouraging athletes to speak up (01:08:45)* Stella encourages athletes and parents to speak up for themselves and their children, emphasizing the importance of expressing opinions respectfully. *Billie’s Education (01:12:05)* Stella addresses a racial incident at school and advocates for education and acceptance. *Haircare Acceptance (01:13:02)* Stella shares a heartwarming experience of acceptance and inclusivity through haircare at school. *Living in BrillianceMode (01:14:47)* Stella discusses the emotional aspect of living in brilliance mode and the importance of self-awareness and self-worth.