So…I have a little confession…. I’ve always been kind of a major overachiever. I know I know. That may not actually be a secret for many of you. But really—about 10 years ago, if you looked up “go big or go home” in the dictionary, you’d probably see my very proud photo displayed there. I was always at the top of my class in school (at some of the best schools, at that). I was always at the top of my sport. Very early in my profession, I climbed to the top of that too (with a

When I was invited to speak at a local county swim and dive banquet one year ago, I was over the moon. I love to get on stage and speak about the things that I'm passionate about, whether it's about health, business, or even surviving cancer. But when you give me a platform to talk to teens and their parents about the one thing that has woven through the fabric of my life since I was 6 years old--swimming--that brings the excitement and joy to the next level. So needless to s