Jul 24 2024 67 mins 1
In this inspiring episode of Grow With Glow, Dr. Brad Glowaki sits down with Sara Hughes, the #1 ranked beach volleyball player heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sara shares her journey from an 8-year-old with a dream to a dominant force in beach volleyball. She discusses her mentorship under Olympic legend Misty May-Treanor, her college career at USC, and her approach to both athletics and entrepreneurship. Sara's story is one of perseverance, gratitude, and the pursuit of excellence both on and off the court.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Olympic athlete Sara Hughes' journey to gold medal success
6:12 - Early life, passion for beach volleyball, and mentorship from Misty May-Treanor
9:49 - Finding passion and dedication in volleyball at a young age
13:01 - Athlete's resilience and determination after setbacks
18:49 - College beach volleyball championships and training habits
22:45 - Athletic success, support systems, and commitment to sport
27:14 - Mental preparation and staying present in the moment during beach volleyball matches
31:08 - Mental preparation for a volleyball match, including the use of music to get pumped up
37:24 - Olympic beach volleyball, passion, and teamwork
41:44 - The emotions and significance of the closing ceremonies of a major sporting event
45:43 - Beach volleyball, sponsorships, and graduation speech
51:27 - Beach volleyball culture, Olympics, and personal values
54:24 - Entrepreneurship, beach volleyball, and personal drive
59:20 - Entrepreneurship, profitability, and giving back
1:02:44 - Olympic athlete Sara Hughes' journey to gold with her mentor Misty, insights on success and fulfillment
Timestamps:
0:00 - Olympic athlete Sara Hughes' journey to gold medal success
6:12 - Early life, passion for beach volleyball, and mentorship from Misty May-Treanor
9:49 - Finding passion and dedication in volleyball at a young age
13:01 - Athlete's resilience and determination after setbacks
18:49 - College beach volleyball championships and training habits
22:45 - Athletic success, support systems, and commitment to sport
27:14 - Mental preparation and staying present in the moment during beach volleyball matches
31:08 - Mental preparation for a volleyball match, including the use of music to get pumped up
37:24 - Olympic beach volleyball, passion, and teamwork
41:44 - The emotions and significance of the closing ceremonies of a major sporting event
45:43 - Beach volleyball, sponsorships, and graduation speech
51:27 - Beach volleyball culture, Olympics, and personal values
54:24 - Entrepreneurship, beach volleyball, and personal drive
59:20 - Entrepreneurship, profitability, and giving back
1:02:44 - Olympic athlete Sara Hughes' journey to gold with her mentor Misty, insights on success and fulfillment
