The Power of Resilience – Overcoming Adversity with Olympian Sherry Winn
Broken Beautiful Me - Stories of Hope, Gratitude & Resilience
Release Date: 03/24/2025
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info_outlineWhat does it take to rise from hardship and turn pain into purpose? In this episode of Broken, Beautiful, Me, I sit down with Sherry Winn, a two-time Olympian, national championship-winning coach, and leadership mentor, to talk about resilience, mindset, and the power of rewriting our own stories.
Sherry shares her deeply personal journey, from overcoming family trauma and depression to becoming an elite athlete and a sought-after leadership expert. We explore:
🏆 How adversity shapes us—even when we don’t realize it
🏆 The connection between emotional healing and physical well-being
🏆 How changing your thoughts can change your life
🏆 Practical habits for resilience, self-love, and moving forward
Sherry’s story is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we have the ability to rebuild, reframe, and rise.
📌 Connect with Sherry Winn:
🌎 Website: www.thewinningleadershipcompany.com
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/TheWinningLeadershipCompany
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/sherrywinncoach
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sherrywinn