In this episode, Anthony interviews Sara Misir, a Jamaican race driver who shares her journey from being a top equestrian rider to transitioning into race driving after a life-threatening injury. She recounts the harrowing experience of being kicked in the face by a horse, leading to multiple surgeries and a challenging recovery process. Despite facing adversity, Sara's unwavering self-belief and determination shine through as she discusses her dreams of racing and her goal of opening doors for other women in the male-dominated field. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sara Misir's story highlights her resilience and determination to overcome setbacks, such as a severe injury from a horse kick and a subsequent shoulder injury in racing. Despite these challenges, she continues to push forward with unwavering self-belief.

• Sara attributes much of her strength and drive to her mother's unwavering support and belief in her abilities. The belief that others have in us can propel us to achieve great things.

• Sara's experience of going through physical and emotional challenges, such as dealing with scars and returning to horseback riding and racing after injuries, showcases the importance of facing adversity head-on and not giving up.

• Sara's journey of self-discovery during her recovery period, where she had to learn to express herself without being able to speak, highlights the growth and introspection that can come from challenging situations.

• Sara's goal of opening doors for other women in racing and inspiring them to pursue their dreams, regardless of age or gender, emphasizes the importance of empowering others and breaking barriers in male-dominated fields.

BEST MOMENTS

"I have two lives, and you live the second one when you realize you only have one."

"You're enabling other people to heal from their own scars, be it physical, emotional or mental as well."

"I was always hopping from horse to horse, and I was always adapting, so I understood a horse's language, and I understood how to communicate with horses."

"I was always wanting to be like, I was always angry and I didn't know I was always angry until I couldn't talk anymore."

"I'm not going to give up because one day I will be on that podium."

HOST BIO

Olympic medal-winning boxer, Anthony Ogogo, teetered on the brink of a world title before a career-ending eye injury left him mostly blind in one eye. Battling years of depression, he reinvented himself as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling in America. Anthony holds an impressive record of 10 British boxing titles, in addition to being the junior world and junior Olympic champion. Beyond sports, he's a renowned international motivational speaker, gracing prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street.

Anthony's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Ogogo Fitness, a fitness app. Now, as a podcast host, he shares his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gleaned from life's trials. Join him in exploring the resilience that has defined his life, and the inspirational stories of others who have risen above challenges to find success and happiness.

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