Mary Sanders: Reinvent Yourself

Olympic gymnast Mary Sanders shares her journey of reinvention and the lessons she has learned from the different phases of her life. Drawing from the stories in her new book, 9 Lives by 35: An Olympic Gymnast’s Inspiring Story of Reinvention, Mary discusses the importance of not getting stuck in one identity, imploring people to be in constant pursuit of personal growth. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including the loss of her father when she was eight, and how these experiences shaped her into who she is today. 

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