A seven-year-old finishing her very first triathlon is already a big deal, but what grabbed me most was how clearly you can hear confidence being built in real time. Evelyn joins me right after race day to share what felt exciting, what felt scary, and why she signed up in the first place. Her answers are simple, honest, and surprisingly wise: swimming is pure fun, biking hills are intimidating, and trying something new is the whole point.
Then I sit down with her mom, Jamie, to talk about the bigger story behind this “special edition.” Jamie is currently in the 2026 Super Mom contest, and if she wins the $20,000 prize, she’s committed to donating the full amount to the Release Recovery Foundation, which helps fund treatment scholarships for people who otherwise couldn’t afford recovery support. We also clarify how voting works, including that you can vote for free every day, and that donations for votes support the Children’s Miracle Network.
We also get real about what it means to lead by example. Jamie shares her sobriety journey, what it means to be closing in on 10 years, and why the mindset of “do as I say and as I do” matters when kids are watching. If you care about parenting, fitness motivation, triathlon training, sobriety, or building a healthier family culture, this one is short but packed with heart.
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