Athena shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a ski-loving family, following her professional skier father across Europe, to becoming one of the youngest females to go professional in freestyle skiing at age 15.
She talks about her transition from skiing due to severe injuries, which included multiple ACL tears, broken necks, and concussions, to pursuing a career in real estate.
After an unexpected diagnosis of Lyme disease, Athena delves into her experience of reinventing herself once more and her commitment to mastering resilience. Through personal anecdotes, she highlights the importance of routines, habits, and a supportive community in overcoming life's greatest challenges.
Tune in to hear Athena's inspiring story and her insights on building resilience.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:21 Athena's Greek Heritage and Name
01:07 Life as a Professional Skier
03:12 Transition to Freestyle Skiing
07:04 Challenges and Injuries in Skiing
11:35 Reinventing Life After Skiing
12:10 Battling Lyme Disease
19:32 Building Resilience Through Adversity
26:57 Conclusion and Contact Information
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