• Pedaling With Purpose: From Tech Exec to Mountain Bike Mama

  • Aug 29 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
  • Podcast

Pedaling With Purpose: From Tech Exec to Mountain Bike Mama

  • Summary

  • “Mountain biking teaches you how to play, how to have fun, and how to bring back your creativity out in nature.”

    Meet Jessica, a former Silicon Valley tech executive who traded her corner office for the thrill of mountain trails, becoming a mountain biking coach and community advocate.

    In this week’s episode, you’ll hear how this self-proclaimed "non-athlete" conquered her fears, defied cultural expectations, and found joy on two wheels. With her 50th birthday on the horizon, Jessica made a bold career change. She left her high-powered corporate job to pursue her passion for mountain biking, becoming a certified instructor and an advocate for the sport.

    But this isn't just about personal triumph. Jessica's on a mission to revolutionize the sport, bringing more women and girls into the exhilarating world of mountain biking. She's breaking barriers, building community, and proving that it's never too late to reinvent yourself.

    Get ready for an episode packed with life lessons and a contagious enthusiasm that'll leave you ready to tackle your own midlife adventures. Jessica's story serves as an inspiring reminder that it's never too late to pursue new paths and find happiness in unexpected places.

    To learn more about the organizations that Jessica supports:

    Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers (www.svmtb.org)

    FB @svmtb, IG @siliconvalleymountainbikers

    Epiphany Trails (https://epiphanytrails.my.canva.site/)

    FB @epiphanytrails, IG @ephiphany.trails

    San Jose Composite youth mountain bike team (www.https://www.sanjosemtb.org/)

    FB @sjcomposite, IG @sjcomposite

    Girls Rock MTB (www.girlsrock-mtb.com)

    FB @girlsrockmtb, IG @girlsrockmtb

    Ninja MTB

    https://ridelikeaninja.com/

    National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)

    https://nationalmtb.org/

    About The Midlife Happiness Project.

    Have you been wondering, "There’s got to be more to life than just a busy career or raising kids,"? Well, you’re in the right place! The Midlife Happiness Project is here to help you uncover the secrets to a happier, more fulfilling life in your 40s, 50s, and 60s.

    Each week, your host Sarah Reynolds chats with amazing people who have discovered fresh sources of joy and purpose during this transformative phase of life. Our guests offer inspiring stories about new passions and pursuits they have found to stay challenged and fulfilled in their midlife stage. Sarah also speaks with a range of experts to explore science-backed methods to boost your happiness and well-being.

    So, join us each week as we uncover inspiring stories and practical tips to help motivate you to take that next exciting step towards a happier, more fulfilling life. New, inspiring episodes every Thursday.

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