Olympian Cynthia Appiah joins Stephanie Mitton for an honest conversation about disappointment, resilience, reinvention and what happens when the thing you worked for does not go the way you hoped. After nearly walking away from bobsleigh following the 2018 Olympics, Cynthia chose a different path. She moved into the driver’s seat, rebuilt her career as a pilot and went on to represent Canada on the Olympic stage.
In this episode, Cynthia reflects on identity beyond achievement, navigating pressure, confronting racial bias in sport, rebuilding confidence and learning how to begin again on her own terms. She also shares the story behind her favourite motto: “Every storm eventually runs out of rain.”
This episode covers:
What life actually looks like after the Olympics
How Cynthia rebuilt her career after almost quitting bobsleigh
The difference between giving up and beginning again differently
Leadership, trust and creating healthy team culture
Why your support system matters during hard seasons
The emotional impact of being overlooked despite strong results
Why your identity cannot depend on one title, season or outcome
Cynthia’s story is about much more than elite sport. It is a reminder that setbacks can become turning points, that starting over does not mean starting from nothing and that resilience is often built one decision at a time.
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