Resilience to Brilliance

Welcome to the Resilience to Brilliance podcast with host Kim Hamilton Anthony. Join us as Kim sits down with Jordan Chiles, renowned gymnast and 2020 Olympic silver medalist, for an inspiring conversation. Jordan candidly shares her journey as a black gymnast, tackling issues like racial adversity and body-shaming with grace and determination. She underscores the significance of authenticity, res...

Join host Kim Hamilton Anthony on the Resilience to Brilliance podcast for an uplifting episode featuring Olympic gymnast Danusia Francis. Together, they explore Danusia's inspiring journey from aspiring Olympian to collegiate star at UCLA, and her determination to pursue Olympic glory in 2020. Through candid reflections, Danusia shares the highs and lows of her Olympic quest, emphasizing resilien...

Discover unparalleled resilience in this captivating episode of "Resilience to Brilliance" as host Kim Hamilton Anthony engages in a revealing conversation with Olympian Tasha Schwikert Moser. Delve into Tasha's remarkable journey to the 2000 Olympics, navigating unexpected twists, and the relentless pressures of elite training. Gain exclusive insights into the pivotal role supportive coaching pla...

In this powerful episode of the Resilience to Brilliance podcast, host Kim Hamilton Anthony chats with Stella Umeh, a trailblazing Olympic gymnast, about her inspiring journey. Stella opens up about her early love for gymnastics, the hurdles she overcame as a black athlete, and her unwavering determination through injuries and setbacks. She shares her transition from Olympic dreams to dazzling aud...

In this uplifting episode, Olympic gymnast Betty Okino shares her inspiring journey and the beauty of embracing one's uniqueness. She reflects on overcoming challenges as a black gymnast and her pivotal role in nurturing artistry within the U.S. gymnastics community. Betty also introduces her innovative dance for gymnastics program, offering online courses and an app to help athletes enhance their...

In this episode of the "Resilience to Brilliance" podcast, host Kim Hamilton Anthony delves into the world of gymnastics diversity with special guests Melanie Sinclair and Derrin Moore from Brown Girls Do Gymnastics. They explore the organization's mission to support and increase representation of black gymnasts.    Derrin shares the inspiring origin of the group and highlights the importance of t...

Join us in a captivating Resilience to Brilliance episode as Wendy Hilliard, a pioneer rhythmic gymnast, sits down with Kim Hamilton Anthony on the next generation of the sport we love. Dive into Wendy's inspiring journey from her groundbreaking career to her influential gymnastics foundation, which focuses on empowering young athletes from under-resourced communities.  Discover the pivotal role o...

The Black Gymnasts, Olympic Dream edition of Resilience to Brilliance is a short podcast series dedicated to the young black gymnasts and their families, who have Olympic dreams. In the 2024 Olympic Gymnastics Trials you will likely see more black gymnasts competing at this level than ever before.  On this edition of the Resilience to Brilliance podcast, Host, Kim Hamilton Anthony interviews indiv...

Dive into the heart of resilience with this inspiring episode of 'Resilience to Brilliance,' as host Kim Hamilton Anthony sits down with Nya Reed, a remarkable six-time all-American gymnast from UCLA. Nya opens up about her courageous decision to take a hiatus from gymnastics to focus on her mental health and her ambitious path towards becoming a physician's assistant. Explore the crucial role of...

Join us on the "Resilience to Brilliance" podcast, where we spotlight stories of determination and triumph within the athletic world and beyond, perfect for anyone who appreciates the art of overcoming obstacles. In this captivating episode, host Kim Hamilton Anthony converses with Ciena Alipio, the dynamic sophomore gymnast at UCLA, about her remarkable shift from the world of dance to becoming a...

Description: Dive into the inspiring world of collegiate athletics with the latest episode of the "Resilience to Brilliance" podcast. This week, host Kim Hamilton Anthony sits down with Frida Esparza, a standout senior gymnast at UCLA and a proud alumnus of the Mexican national team. Frida opens up about her unconventional path from homeschooling to shining on the collegiate gymnastics stage, shar...

Dive into the world of collegiate gymnastics with the latest episode of the Resilience to Brilliance podcast, where we explore the true essence of mental and physical strength. Join host Kim Hamilton Anthony as she sits down with Chloe Lashbrooke, UCLA gymnastics' inspiring super senior, to unfold a story of remarkable resilience. From the heartache of an Achilles injury to the rigorous demands gy...

Join us on 'Resilience to Brilliance' as host Kim Hamilton Anthony delves into the inspiring journey of Chae Campbell, a standout senior gymnast at UCLA. In this episode, Chae shares the story behind her remarkable Black Panther-inspired floor routine and opens up about the challenges of recovering from a knee injury that reshaped her gymnastics career.  With a focus on staying present and the pow...

Join Kim Hamilton Anthony in a heartwarming episode of 'Resilience to Brilliance' as we delve into the world of collegiate athletics with Margzetta Frazier, a distinguished member of the UCLA gymnastics team and a four-time All-American. Margzetta opens up about her compelling journey through gymnastics at UCLA, reflecting on her growth, motivations, and the challenges of her final year.    Discov...

Dive into the world of gymnastics with 'Resilience to Brilliance,' where host Kim Hamilton Anthony sits down with Emma Malabuyo, a UCLA gymnastics star and hopeful Olympian. In this captivating episode, Emma opens up about her evolution from elite gymnastics to shining in collegiate competitions, her academic pursuits in communications at UCLA, and her unwavering Olympic aspirations.  Discover Emm...

The Bruins on Deck Edition of Resilience to Brilliance is a 15-20 min. "quick hit" podcast where current members of the UCLA Gymnastics Team open up about their own resilience journeys. UCLA Hall of Fame gymnast, Kim (Hamilton) Anthony, interviews members of UCLA's current gymnastics team, who share about times when they've had to be most resilient and how they conquered adversity to achieve their...

As they mark the 40th anniversary of winning the Olympic Gold Medal and NCAA National Championship Title, Tim Daggett, Mitch Gaylord, and Peter Vidmar gather for a podcast episode where they share personal accounts of their time while training at UCLA.  In the interview with host Kim Hamilton Anthony, they discuss the factors that propelled them to international success, including the rigorous tra...

In this episode of the Resilience to Brilliance podcast, host Kim Hamilton Anthony talks with Mark Caso, a former UCLA gymnast who overcame a severe neck injury to find success both in and out of the sport. Mark recounts his time at UCLA, his injury, and the mental resilience he developed during recovery.  He shares insights on overcoming fear, the importance of support systems, and his post-gymna...

In this inspiring episode, join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Brittani McCullough Clark, a UCLA National Gymnastics Champion who embodies resilience and determination. Brittani opens up about overcoming repeated setbacks, defying expectations, and maintaining her competitive edge against all odds. Discover how Brittani balanced the demanding challenges of a top-tier nursing program...

Delve into the world of collegiate gymnastics and life mastery with Kim Hamilton Anthony's exclusive interview with Valorie Kondos Field, affectionately known as Miss Val. As a renowned UCLA Hall of Fame gymnastics coach, Miss Val's journey from a classical dancer to leading the Bruins to seven NCAA National Championship Titles is nothing short of inspirational. This episode explores her unique co...

Join us in this inspiring episode of Resilience to Brilliance, where host Kim Hamilton Anthony sits down with Jennifer Greenhut, a former gymnast turned author, speaker and cancer survivor. Discover Jennifer's riveting story, from mastering the gymnastics world to facing her greatest challenge: stage four breast cancer. Dive deep into her experiences with self-esteem, marriage, infertility, and th...

Resilience to Brilliance presents an inspiring episode featuring JaNay Honest, a former UCLA gymnast turned Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster. Join host Kim Hamilton Anthony in this captivating talk as JaNay unfolds her incredible journey of transformation and triumph. From her start as a walk-on at UCLA to becoming a national champion, JaNay delves into the challenges she faced and the succes...

Join us on a journey of inspiration and determination in this episode of our podcast, featuring Jill Andrews Sprague, a former UCLA gymnastics champion who successfully transitioned into a legal career. Host Kim Hamilton Anthony delves into Jill's story, exploring how she converted a negative remark into a driving force behind her impressive gymnastics tenure at UCLA. Discover how Jill navigated t...

Dive into the inspiring world of gymnastics and beyond with Samantha Peszek in this captivating episode of 'Resilience to Brilliance'! Join your host, Kim Hamilton Anthony, as she engages in an insightful conversation with Samantha, an Olympic gymnast turned influential sports broadcaster and entrepreneur. In this episode, Samantha opens up about her challenging yet rewarding journey: from overcom...

Join us in Episode 2 as we delve into the remarkable journey of UCLA National Champion, Peng Peng Lee. In the world of gymnastics, setbacks are a familiar adversary, and Peng Peng Lee faced her fair share. But can overcoming continuous setbacks actually pave the way for a storybook ending? In this inspiring episode, Peng Peng shares her experiences of battling adversity, making crucial adjustments...