Episode 23. Kendall Ellis - Transcend, Transform, and Transition with Confidence Voice In Sport

Kendall Ellis, Professional Runner, New Balance Athlete, VIS League™ Member, and Former Division I student-athlete at the University of Southern California describes her journey in sport in three words: transition, transform, and transcend. Kendall talks about the highs and lows of her journey in sport as she dives into the transition from high school to college, the truth about the process of becoming a pro, and her battle with performance anxiety, confidence, and mental health and how she ultimately overcame these obstacles. Kendall reminds us that everyone has fears and anxieties, but we all have a role to play in breaking the stigma on mental health and promoting personal growth.

“There's so many moments that I have robbed myself of by just being really, really nervous and kind of taking it too seriously... Don't forget the innocence of it all, and that you started because you were having fun.” - Kendall Ellis