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Leadership Lessons, Olympic Weight Lifting: Jenny Schumacher | Live Life by Design - Jeff Mendez #13

Season 1, Ep. 13
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In this inspiring episode of Live Life By Design, host Jeff Mendez welcomes Jenny Schumacher, an extraordinary individual with a diverse and captivating background. Jenny shares her intriguing story, from mastering multiple languages to her significant role as the chair of the Board of USA Weightlifting. Delve into Jenny's unique experiences in different cultures, her insights on Olympic weightlifting, and her profound thoughts on leadership and personal growth.


๐Ÿ” Key Moments in this Episode:

00:00 - Introduction

04:15 - Discussing the Global Popularity of Weightlifting

08:27 - Jenny's Transition to the United States and Building a Community

12:15 - Discovering Passion for Whitewater Rafting

16:20 - Leadership Insights and Personal Growth

20:13 - Discussing Jenny's Book "See Do Grow"

24:17 - Exploring Mental Health and Relationship Dynamics

28:18 - Jenny's Role in USA Weightlifting and Preparing for the Olympics

32:09 - The Importance of Curiosity and Embracing Change

36:21 - Reflections on Leadership and Life Lessons


Jenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennysuisse/


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Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreymendez_papi/

Join Jeff on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@live.life.by.design

Learn more about Studio 168: https://studio168p.com/


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