In 2017, former USA Gymnastics team doctor of 18 years, Larry Nassar, was convicted of molesting hundreds of young gymnasts. The real question is, how did this sexual abuse go unnoticed for so long? Why did it take over two decades for Nassar to be brought to justice? I believe that the culture of USA Gymnastics is...
Andrea Harvey is a former professional ballerina. During her seven years with Orlando Ballet Company, she has danced many soloist and principal roles in company productions, including Juliet (Romeo and Juliet), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), The Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker), and Swanhilda (Coppelia). She has also...
Novell Loh was a corporate superstar. She worked as a management consultant for many years before becoming a finance director at Apollo Global Management, one of the top private equity firms in the world. She enjoyed the many perks of her job: money, a glamorous lifestyle,...
Olena Vitrychenko is arguably one of the greatest rhythmic gymnasts of her time. She is the 1996 Olympic bronze medalist, 9-time World Champion and 12-time European Champion. A legendary athlete, coach, and second of three generations of rhythmic gymnasts in her family, Olena gives us unique insight into her...
Natasha Shevchenko is a 22 year-old Latin-ballroom dancer. Her achievements in dancing include representing team USA at junior Blackpool at age 12, earning a bronze medal at nationals and being a national finalist for 7 years, making the quarter-final round at Blackpool, international and world championships, and...
Melanie Weiler is a competitive Latin Ballroom dancer. She started ballroom at the age of 18, unlike most of her competitors, who began dancing at a much younger age. With her dance partner, Ewoud Fidom, she has achieved considerable success on the dance circuit, winning the Dutch Open Rising Star category in 2017,...