What do you do when your biggest title no longer applies?

Rebekah Bradford was an Olympian. A two-time U.S. Long Track Speed Skating Champion. She lived the dream most people only imagine. But after the 2010 Winter Olympics, everything changed.

In this episode, Rebekah joins Teegan Bartos for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and what it really looks like to start over after your most defining chapter ends. From navigating unexpected health setbacks to finding purpose in tech, Rebekah shares how she rebuilt her career and sense of self with intention, grit, and clarity.

Whether you’ve outgrown your current role, hit a personal reset, or feel like the plan you had no longer fits, this episode will give you perspective on how to keep moving forward without losing who you are.

Key themes we cover:

• Letting go of old definitions of success after sport, career, or title changes

• Navigating identity loss and career pivots with grace and grit

• How her Olympic mindset shows up in leadership and product marketing

• What it means to be steadfast in the face of unexpected health challenges

• Reclaiming value when the spotlight fades

One of the episode’s most impactful moments comes when Rebekah shares the moment she stopped chasing what looked good and started honoring what felt right.

This episode is for high-performers, athletes, and anyone standing at the edge of reinvention.