This is part 2 of the interview from a blog post done by Milady, one of my sponsors. See the original post here.
MILADY IS PROUD TO SPONSOR TEAM MEMBER IN THE AFRICAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR JUDO
The sport is mentally and physically exhausting, plus you have a full time job! What keeps you motivated?
Seeing my own progress definitely keeps me motivated. Every time I get to that next level I am encouraged to do better. Also, knowing that my competition is working just as hard. Sometime, to be honest, it is hard to stay motivated. It is absolutely exhausting--working full-time, doing judo, training on the side, plus marketing myself to find sponsors in my "free time". But having a good support system (my family, boyfriend and my teammates) plus an understanding, flexible boss, definitely helps.
How does Judo translate into everyday life?
The lessons I learn on the mat can be directly translated into everyday. Things like, ‘when you fall down you have to get back up,’ ‘there’s always going to be roadblocks in your path’ are applied both in my everyday life and in my Judo life. In all honesty, sometimes I want to quit--it's hard, demanding, physically taxing!--but it's at those points in this journey that I have to push through and keep going. The same concept applies for everyday life--sometimes it gets hard, things don't go your way--but you have to continue to try. Never give up.
Seeing my own progress definitely keeps me motivated. Every time I get to that next level I am encouraged to do better. Also, knowing that my competition is working just as hard. Sometime, to be honest, it is hard to stay motivated. It is absolutely exhausting--working full-time, doing judo, training on the side, plus marketing myself to find sponsors in my "free time". But having a good support system (my family, boyfriend and my teammates) plus an understanding, flexible boss, definitely helps.
How does Judo translate into everyday life?
The lessons I learn on the mat can be directly translated into everyday. Things like, ‘when you fall down you have to get back up,’ ‘there’s always going to be roadblocks in your path’ are applied both in my everyday life and in my Judo life. In all honesty, sometimes I want to quit--it's hard, demanding, physically taxing!--but it's at those points in this journey that I have to push through and keep going. The same concept applies for everyday life--sometimes it gets hard, things don't go your way--but you have to continue to try. Never give up.
Who are your mentors?
My coaches Jason Morris and Teri Takemori--they have taught me everything that I know. They saw potential in me when I didn’t see it in myself. I also look up to my father and my sister, Carrie. They are the people that I strive to be like and one day I hopefully will be.
My coaches Jason Morris and Teri Takemori--they have taught me everything that I know. They saw potential in me when I didn’t see it in myself. I also look up to my father and my sister, Carrie. They are the people that I strive to be like and one day I hopefully will be.
As an athlete what is your beauty routine like?
Skin: The healthier you eat the better your skin is. Before I started judo, I would eat a TON of sugar--chocolate, cupcakes, ice cream, you name it! When I started to clean up my diet for Judo, my skin pretty much cleared itself. Of course I wash and moisturize everyday.
Hair: I was lucky enough to find a great stylist, Claire Harris. I see her every 4-6 weeks, and she takes great care of my hair. She recommends products that help. I always use professional products like Biosilk, Deva Curl, Bumble & Bumble and Nexxus. Once a week I will use a deep moisturizer or hair mask because my hair gets destroyed at judo and I have naturally wavy, frizzy hair.
How does Milady’s philosophy fit into Judo?
Knowledge is power to me. I have a never ending thirst for knowledge. It's essential to continue your education in almost every aspect of your life. Milady has that same philosophy with professionals in the beauty and wellness industry.
Skin: The healthier you eat the better your skin is. Before I started judo, I would eat a TON of sugar--chocolate, cupcakes, ice cream, you name it! When I started to clean up my diet for Judo, my skin pretty much cleared itself. Of course I wash and moisturize everyday.
Hair: I was lucky enough to find a great stylist, Claire Harris. I see her every 4-6 weeks, and she takes great care of my hair. She recommends products that help. I always use professional products like Biosilk, Deva Curl, Bumble & Bumble and Nexxus. Once a week I will use a deep moisturizer or hair mask because my hair gets destroyed at judo and I have naturally wavy, frizzy hair.
How does Milady’s philosophy fit into Judo?
Knowledge is power to me. I have a never ending thirst for knowledge. It's essential to continue your education in almost every aspect of your life. Milady has that same philosophy with professionals in the beauty and wellness industry.