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Dominique Dawes Shares Lessons from an Olympian

by | Aug 3, 2012 | Grown Up

Success is a Journey, Not a Destination, The Mind is our Most Powerful Tool, ENVISION: Reaching your Full Potential, Got D-3? Determination, Dedication, Desire, Health, Fitness and Nutrition

Dominique was an elite Olympic gymnast who competed and medaled in three consecutive Olympic Games and is the only African-American gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal. At the 1996 Atlanta Games, Dominique became the first female African-American gymnast to win an individual medal, capturing bronze with her floor exercise performance and helping solidify her place in the USOC Hall of Fame.After years of dedication to gymnastics, this graduate of the University of Maryland, retired to focus on her passion to encourage, educate and motivate others. She is an accomplished motivational speaker, blogger, co-host of Yahoo! News’ Weekend Edition and the Co-Chair of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. She is also a sports analyst for Fox Sports where she interviews today’s top athletes. Dominique works closely with the First Lady and President’s Council to help promote the Let’s Move! initiative, educating children on fitness and nutrition while motivating them to get moving.

Dominique delivers powerful and inspiring messages of leadership, focus, teamwork, and health and wellness. She has the unique ability to empower vast audiences, from corporate executives and small business owners, to women’s groups, universities and youth organizations.

STATS

  • Birthday: November 20, 1976
  • Hometown: Silver Springs, MD
  • Residence: Silver Springs, MD
  • Sport: Gymnastics

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 3-Time Olympic Gymnast
  • Olympic Gold Medalist in 1996• Individual Olympic Bronze Medalist on Floor
  • Only African-American Gymnast to win an Individual Medal
  • Only American Gymnast to win Team Medals in 3 Different Olympic Games

Lessons I Learned As a Gymnast

by | Jul 31, 2012 | Grown Up

As I sat and watched the women’s gymnastics Olympic Trials late last night after everyone else in my family had gone to sleep, I was quickly hooked, excited and nervous all at the same time. I knew I had to be able to focus 100% on the television and if I tried to watch with other members of my family, I would have too many distractions. This was serious stuff! (more…)

A Small Investment Can Go a Long Way

by | May 25, 2012 | Grown Up

In the early days of our company, we connected with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) who funded a grant to the Mississippi Food Network to test the school program in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. That initial investment was key for us to establish our program at the grassroots level and connect with teachers and nutrition educators who were using the program. From them, we learned a great deal about how to weave the program into classroom activities and curriculum. (more…)