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In this episode, host Jenn interviews actor Danielle Kamela about her inspiring journey of reinvention and resilience. Danielle shares her story, from her early days in competitive gymnastics to pursuing her dream of becoming a sports broadcaster and later transitioning into acting and professional wrestling. Despite setbacks like being advised to change her career path due to low grades, facing multiple rejections in cheerleading tryouts, and an unexpected injury during a wrestling match, Danielle’s determination never wavered.
She discusses her time as an Arizona Cardinals cheerleader, her career in sports broadcasting with Fox Sports Arizona, her move to LA to pursue acting, and her eventual success in WWE wrestling. Danielle also candidly talks about coping with the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and her ongoing efforts in acting and content creation. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to follow their dreams, be resilient in the face of rejection, and continually reinvent themselves.
00:00 Introduction to Danielle Kamela
00:35 Early Life and Gymnastics Journey
01:35 College Challenges and Career Aspirations
03:10 Cheerleading and Breaking into Sports Broadcasting
06:19 A Pivotal Car Crash and Personal Resilience
08:39 Transition to Acting and Moving to LA
10:11 Struggles and Successes in LA
13:48 Journey into Professional Wrestling
16:12 Landing the WWE Gig
16:57 Moving to Orlando and Breaking a Hand
17:58 Training and Developing Characters in NXT
18:45 Building the Vanessa Bourne Persona
20:58 COVID’s Impact and Career Setbacks
24:09 Reinventing and Exploring New Opportunities
26:56 Pursuing Comedy and Overcoming Challenges
32:19 Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth
33:34 Staying Connected and Final Thoughts
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Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, a successful business owner, and a World Record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, she now inspires others to create thriving businesses and lasting legacies. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, and her Seek Your Summit podcast, programs, and signature talks. Learn more about how she elevates devoted and determined entrepreneurs to go beyond success to a life of significance.
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