Kaylin Richardson may be best known for racing downhill, but her career keeps reaching new heights.
The two-time Olympian and former Team USA alpine skier has also performed stand-up comedy, been a TV host, taken on public speaking and consulting, and even written not one, but two Christmas movies! Talk about range.
Her willingness to be a beginner again and again is an incredible example of how we can channel confidence in a million different ways. It always comes down to trusting yourself to try something unfamiliar, learning along the way, and seeing where the journey takes you.
1. What’s your favorite thing about being an athlete in your sport?
The confidence and peace I find in the speed and energy of skiing down a mountain.
2. If you could go back in time and give your middle school self advice, what would it be?
Just keep doing what you're doing and RELAX. Put the worries aside, they don't serve you. Trust yourself, it's all there inside of you, just go for it.
Photos: Instagram / @kaylinrichardson
3. How do you like to spend your time when you’re not training or competing?
Hiking, biking, or just playing with my family. If I find some time to just myself, I love to curl up with a great book.
4. What’s something you love about yourself that has nothing to do with how you look?
I love that I can walk up and talk to just about anyone-- people are so fascinating and I love learning their story.
5. What do you hope ZGiRLS take away from their session with you?
You are so special. Seriously! There has NEVER been another you ever and NEVER will be again. The world is better because of the complete original here on earth right now that is you. Whether you're quiet or loud, energetic or calm, silly or serious, enjoy figuring out who you truly are and be that, be YOU. And spread that YOUness around; we all want to know them.