Interview with Olivia Kim

13/06/2025 17 min Temporada 1 Episodio 14
Interview with Olivia Kim

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In this inspiring episode, Olivia Kim shares how she went from playing tennis just once a week in 9th grade to earning an academic scholarship to play collegiate tennis at Trinity.After switching schools and homeschooling to pursue the sport full-time, she pushed through self-doubt, gossip, and early setbacks in a competitive tennis community.Olivia opens up about overcoming the pressure, finding confidence, and thriving in a positive college tennis environment.Now a psychology grad set to become a therapist for kids with autism, she reminds us that perseverance and passion can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.Key highlights:Starting tennis seriously in high school with limited experienceHomeschooling to fully commit to tennisBattling discouragement and toxic tennis cultureLanding an academic scholarship through hard workThriving in a supportive college team and finding purpose beyond the sport