Winning at Life and Motherhood: A Live Conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross

How do you win at both life and motherhood? Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and MommiNation co-founder Sanya Richards-Ross has plenty of wisdom to share on this topic and more.

Sanya sits down with host Lalaina Rabary to explore her journey, from being crowned Olympic Champion in the 400m at the 2012 London Games to becoming one of the most decorated female track and field Olympians in history. She also opens up about her life beyond the track: her transition into motherhood, building a supportive community for Black moms, and navigating challenges with resilience and grace.

Sanya co-founded MommiNation to address a critical gap many moms face - the lack of a village to lean on during motherhood’s toughest moments. Through this platform, she aims to empower, connect, and uplift mothers, offering the kind of support she found invaluable on her own journey.

In this special live episode, Sanya shares practical tips on balancing motherhood and personal goals, how sports prepared her for life’s toughest transitions, and why giving yourself grace is key to thriving as a mom.

Episode Highlights:
  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 01:16 – Reflecting on Sanya’s Olympic achievements
  • 01:53 – Lessons in dedication: How sports shaped her approach to motherhood
  • 05:00 – The importance of giving yourself grace as a mom
  • 07:03 – Navigating life, motherhood, and personal challenges
  • 10:29 – Building resilience on and off the track
  • 14:54 – Coping with pregnancy loss
  • 17:16 – The role of faith and family in Sanya’s life
  • 18:58 – Why Sanya co-founded MommiNation and what it means to her
  • 23:55 – Advice for new moms: Be flexible and adapt
  • 25:35 – Sanya’s daily practices for winning every day
  • 27:30 – Listener Q&A

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About the Host – Lalaina Rabary

Lalaina Rabary is the host of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast and serves as Momcozy’s Brand Marketing Manager for North America. She’s also the founder and marketing strategy consultant behind Lalaina Rabary Creative and Communications. A proud mom of one little girl, and with another baby on the way, Lalaina is passionate about helping moms grow and thrive.


About Momcozy

Momcozy is dedicated to supporting mothers through early motherhood with innovative products and valuable resources. Known for their wearable breast pumps and comfort-focused nursing bras, they’re more than a brand—they’re a movement aimed at empowering moms and building a community where everyone can thrive together.