rich roll podcast: featuring She Sends Foundation Founder kate courtney

Kate Courtney on redefining elite performance, finding joy in the struggle & seeing sport as an authentic expression.

Are you truly committed? Not merely to goals or achievements, but to embracing uncertainty and discomfort while pursuing what matters most?

True commitment goes beyond discipline—it requires resilience to navigate inevitable challenges while balancing patience, purpose, and the priorities that support meaningful engagement. Kate Courtney, a world champion mountain biker, Olympian, and entrepreneur whose approach to professional cycling reveals profound truths about authenticity and excellence.

Born in Marin County—the birthplace of mountain biking—Kate won the 2018 UCI World Championship and the 2019 World Cup Overall title after balancing her studies at Stanford with professional racing. Now leading She Sends Racing, she is revolutionizing professional cycling while empowering female riders through her foundation.

They explore:

• Olympic Torch Handover with Tom Cruise

• Launching She Sends Racing & Foundation

• From Data Obsession to Qualitative Growth

• Navigating Post-Olympic Disappointment

• The Art & Philosophy of Truly “Sending It”

For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.