Ever wondered how Pro Athletes achieve great success and push the limits? Do they feel fear? Find out in Episode 005 of the Vereless N Free podcast as I, Heather Bailey, the podcast host, interview Olympic and X-Games Medalist Snowboarder, Shannon Dunn Downing.

My conversation with Shannon will encourage you to "live your dreams" the way she inspired me after I had to the opportunity to meet her as part of a magazine sweepstakes I won when I was 18 years old! (You'll hear all about that crazy experience in this episode too.)

Shannon shares how pursuing her passion of snowboarding led to her becoming a sponsored rider. She never even dreamed she could become a professional in a sport which, at that time, was so new to the world.

Representing the US in snowboarding's Olympic debut and becoming the first US Snowboarder to take home a medal, she greatly surpassed her dreams. Not to mention her 2 X-Games Gold medals and her spontaneous appearance at a Red Bull Air & Style event in Switzerland going off a 60 ft jump!

Shannon's hard work, determination, focus, and positivity contributed not only to her success in snowboarding, but also to the equality and progression for women in the sport.

Like most athletes, she had to battle injuries along the way and shares some unreal stories that will inspire and make you laugh (like the time she insisted on staying awake during surgery!). During those hard times, she found the love of her Heavenly Father which has led her to become a woman of great faith!

Shannon's current dreams are to publish the book she's writing and to keep the adventures going in her family life with her husband and two sons as they surf, snowboard, fly fish, and dive in their favorite spots.

Shannon will remind you to try that thing you've been thinking about and embrace your failures when they happen. The most exciting dreams are going to have times of difficulty. Roll with it!

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Connect with Shannon:

On IG: @shannon_dunn__downing https://www.instagram.com/shannon_dunn__downing/

Shannon's Blog: https://shannondunndowning.com/

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Links from Show:

Find Burton Snowboarding Gear on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gBkVbr

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Say hi! Have a dream? Have a recommendation for a guest?

Connect with the host, Heather Bailey:

On IG: @vereless.n.free https://www.instagram.com/vereless.n.free/

Also on IG: @heatherfheather https://www.instagram.com/heatherfheather/

My website, Vereless N Free: https://verelessnfree.com/

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