Growing up was never an easy thing for me. Well, I guess it’s not for any child – but I found myself through track and field. It all began at age 6 when I discovered I was fast. I am a strong believer in doing what you’re passionate about, and throughout my life I always did just that without thinking twice. It didn’t matter if it was quirky or odd, I did the things I loved because I loved to do them. That’s how I ended up where I am today; traveling the world as a professional pole-vaulter, and doing and seeing things others have only dreamt of. So take a moment and watch this one-minute video, episode one of my series, and discover how 25 cents changed my life forever.

To continue following the story, watch Episode 2: Cut and Dry and Episode 3: Change on the Horizon