Stepping into the limelight of our latest episode is Riley Tejcek, the first female Marine to break the ice in Team USA bobsledding and the crowned Miss Military 2023. Riley's vibrant narrative arcs from the adrenaline rush of World Cup races to teaching moments on international soil, encompassing the warmth of family bonds revealed in a game show triumph with her mom. Her response to the oft-asked "What do you do?" is as dynamic as her life, a rich tapestry of roles and passions that defy the simplicity of a single title.
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➡︎ Website: https://linktr.ee/RileyTejcek
➡︎ IG: https://www.instagram.com/riley.tejcek/?hl=en
➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-tejcek-b264902b9/
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
3:00 Why Life is great right now
4:21 Defining Herself and What She Does
5:23 Experience on the game show Lingo with her Mom
8:41 If Riley could bring back anything from her childhood, what would it be
9:49 Movies that molded her childhood
11:27 Why Riley believes practicing kindness is more than just the right thing to do, but a crucial investment in one’s own chance at success
14:24 How Riley turns praise, faint or otherwise, into something that can actually be used
17:29 Advice to better develop an awareness of what our private voice is trying to articulate and reinforce in us so it serves rather than hinders our efforts
21:20 Tips for people still trying to figure out who they are
23:17 What from her military profession of logistics, she has taken and applied to the bobsled world
25:19 Historical Figure she identifies with
27:21 What dark times looked like for Riley and what she took away from those eras
31:36 Recent purchase of $100 or less that has most impacted her life
32:30 How a failure, or apparent failure, set her up for future success…and a favorite failure story
36:05 On Living in Kyrgyzstan for three months
38:30 When Riley Tejcek thinks of a movie image that depicts leadership, who or what comes to mind
40:44 Hanging out with Rebecca Rouse
43:16 If there was a a bobsled movie made about her life, what would the name of the movie be and what actress would play her
Passing The Torch episode #52
Full Audio episode with Chapters AND Transcript here
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1946508/14754833
Full Video episode with Chapters AND TIMECODES here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64OwR39wepQ&t=928s
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Books and People Mentioned:
Pat Tillman
Rebecca Rouse from @semperstronger
Blake Liveley
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Quotes:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
“The only easy day was yesterday”
"If you think you can or if you think you can't, either way you're right" -Henry Ford
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Episode Summary:
The essence of her story is not simply about her remarkable transition from combat boots to bobsled tracks; it is about the profound sense of purpose and commitment that propels her forward. Riley's narrative is not just an account of personal triumphs but a beacon of hope and a source of strength for anyone facing their own set of challenges. Her approach to life's hurdles, guided by historical wisdom and an unwavering spirit, offers valuable lessons on the art of steering through adversity with grace and determination.