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Episode 35: Emma Mattivi - Superstar

Send us Fan Mail 2-Time World Champion. Silver Medallist at the 2025 Trofeo Sofia World Cup. Italy's one and only Emma Mattivi seems to have done it all! In this first episode, the professional ILCA 6 sailor discusses the launch of her Olympic campaign for LA 2028. From her early days on Lake Garda to the podium of a senior World Cup, Emma shares the realities of stepping up to the highest level of international sailing. In this episode, we cover: An unexpected origin: How a summer camp transformed into a lifelong Olympic pursuit for someone with no family history in the sport. The youth-to-senior leap: The wake-up call of facing the senior fleet and how it expanded her ultimate ambitions. Medal-winning intuition: Trusting her gut and finding the perfect headspace to secure silver at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía. Overcoming setbacks: Navigating a severe mid-season back injury and the mental toll of watching competitors advance while grounded.

Episode 37: Emma Mattivi - Superstar (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Emma Mattivi returns to Unstoppable to explore the psychological tools, team environments, and rigorous habits that helped her win 2 World Championships, a silver medal at the 2025 Trofeo Sofia World Cup, and sustain her Olympic campaign. Picking up on the vital role of motivation, Emma breaks down the mental side of elite racing and the daily systems that turn pressure into performance. In this episode, we cover: Squad motivation: How the world-class Italian national team pushes each other through the daily grind. Maturing on the water: Her mental evolution since winning her first World Championship as a teenager who was just "sailing like a pirate." Hyper-specific routines: Why eating the exact same breakfast and solving a Rubik's Cube are non-negotiable for her focus. Reframing nerves: How to channel pre-race anxiety into sharp, winning execution rather than letting it take over. Racing heroes: Drawing inspiration from, and eventually competing against, legends like Marit Bouwmeester and Chiara Benini Floriani.

Episiode 35: Pamela Healy - Legacy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we shift the focus from Commodore Healy’s athletic accolades to her incredible work as a mentor, volunteer, and leader for the next generation . Commodore Healy discusses her deep commitment to giving back, from teaching underserved kids to sail to creating programs for women and girls on the West Coast . We explore how her elite athletic experience shaped her leadership philosophy and why she believes Olympians are "Type A personalities with soft edges." She shares the demanding behind-the-scenes work of chairing the 2024 US Olympic Trials, the evolution of women's sailing, and the vital advice she would give to her younger self. This is a powerful conclusion to a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and the future of the sport.

Episode 34: Pamela Healy - From the Bay to Barcelona

Send us Fan Mail In this special two-part episode, we sit down with Commodore Pamela Healy, a leader whose name is synonymous with US Sailing excellence. As the incoming Commodore of St. Francis Yacht Club during its centennial year, Commodore Healy is a true icon of the sport. She is a 1992 Olympic Bronze Medalist and 470 World Champion, and she most recently served as the Chair of the 2024 US Olympic Team Trials in Miami. In the first part of our conversation, Commodore Healy takes us back to where it all began. She shares the story of her early days learning the ropes on a Cal 20 on San Francisco Bay and the moment she fell in love with sailing as a young girl. We discuss the genesis of her Olympic dream, the challenges of finding the right partner before the era of cell phones and emails, and the immense pressure of the Olympic selection process. She reveals the mental strategies that helped her overcome self-doubt, the intense preparation leading up to the Barcelona Games, and what it truly feels like to walk that tunnel toward the starting line with a medal on the line.

Episode 33: Jeemin Ha - Legendary (pt. 2)

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive with South Korean sailing icon Jeemin Ha! In this episode, we explore the man behind the accolades. Jeemin reflects on what it means to be revered as a mentor and legend across the global sailing community—even by the fierce rivals he battles on the racecourse. He shares a raw look at the unique pressure and isolation of being the sole sailor representing South Korea on the Olympic stage, and how he learned to transform high-stakes anxiety into an art form: learning to actually enjoy the pressure. In this episode, we explore: 🤝 Icon & Competitor: What it feels like to mentor the very sailors you race against. 🔥 Embracing the Pressure: Turning high-stakes anxiety into your biggest competitive edge. 🇰🇷 Flying Solo: The unique mental game of being South Korea’s lone Olympic sailor. 📈 Building the Sport: An honest assessment of sailing infrastructure and growth in Korea. 💡 Wisdom for the Journey: The ultimate lesson Jeemin would give to his younger self.

Episode 32: Jeemin Ha - Legendary

Send us Fan Mail In Part 1 of this episode, we sit down with South Korean sailing legend Jeemin Ha, a 5-time Olympian, 3-time Asian Games Gold Medalist, and 7th-place finisher at the Tokyo Olympics. Jeemin takes us back to where it all began—from falling in love with wind-powered sailing at age 12 to navigating a 25-year career at the highest level of sport. He opens up about the evolving mindset required across five Olympic cycles, how he broke through the daunting "technical wall" in his early 20s, and the mental resilience it took to overcome years of debilitating back injuries. Plus, Jeemin shares what keeps his passion alive as he embarks on his campaign for a historic sixth Olympic Games at LA 2028. In this episode, we cover: How Jeemin got his start in sailing and why the sport pulled him in. The shift in mindset from his first Olympics in Beijing to his best finish in Tokyo. Overcoming technical plateaus and managing long-term physical adversity. His decision to campaign for LA 2028. Tune in next week for Part 2, where we discuss Jeemin's role as a mentor to the next generation of Asian sailors!

Episode 31: Sophia Montgomery - The Luckiest Girl in the World

Send us Fan Mail It’s one thing to lose a race; it’s another to lose the ability to afford to sail at all. In this powerful conclusion to our interview, Olympic sailor Sophia Montgomery opens up about her lowest moment—not in the water, but on land, when financial barriers threatened to end her career just as she was gearing up for LA 2028. She reflects on turning a "disaster" at the Asian Games into a qualification for Paris, the "delusional" stubbornness required to chase a dream, and why she credits everyone but herself for her success. Sophia also reveals how her diverse passions—from painting to physics—share one core philosophy: don't stop until it's good.

Episode 30: Sophia Montgomery - All In

Send us Fan Mail Sophia Montgomery never set out to be an Olympian. She just kept climbing the next rung—national tryouts, training partner, gap year—until suddenly, the dream felt real. In this episode of Unstoppable, the 2024 Paris Olympian and Thai ILCA 6 sailor opens up about what it took to leave Harvard behind, the anxiety of betting everything on a single year, and the "delusional" belief that kept her going when nothing made sense. From qualifying at her home club in Thailand to standing on the starting line in Paris, Sophia shares the messy, uncertain, and often terrifying path to the Games. This is a story about going all in—even when the odds seem to be stacked against you.

Episode 29: Mateo Coates - Sailing on Sacrifice

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our conversation with Youth World Champion Mateo Coates, we dive into the mindset behind his meteoric rise. Drawing from lessons learned alongside fellow world champion and friend Weka Bhanubandh, Mateo reveals how humility and a relentless refusal to settle fuel his success. He takes aim at the doubters who said an American couldn’t win gold—proving that the U.S. belongs on the podium. And at the heart of it all? His parents. Mateo opens up about the sacrifices they made, the belief they never wavered in, and how their quiet, steady presence has been the anchor behind every victory—on and off the water.

Episode 28: Mateo Coates - Where Socrates meets the Sea

Send us Fan Mail Part 1: The Win, the Shock, and the Sacrifice Behind It In 2025, David Mateo Coates won the US' very first gold medal at the Youth Sailing World Championships in 23 years in the men's ILCA 6 Class. In this episode, he describes it as “the most unique moment in my life,” as something “hit me inside” when he realized what he had achieved. Mateo also gets personal about where his motivation comes from. From “the amount my parents had to sacrifice” so he could be where he is, to his personal drive, tune into this interview with Mateo to hear first-hand from one of the best youth sailors in the world.

Episode 27: Eliza Denning - Golden Girl (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail Tune into to part 2 of our conversation with Eliza Denning - the very first Bahamian to win a gold medal in any sporting discipline at the Junior Pan American Games. In this episode, Eliza continues explaining her unconventional path and the pivotal mindset shifts that helped her overcome disqualifications, setbacks, and self-doubt. From training in England to discovering her true competitive home in the Bahamas’ unique sailing scene, she reveals how she learned to embrace her underdog status, turn pressure into rocket fuel, and stay relentlessly motivated by her love for the sport and the honour of representing her country. Now setting her sights on the biggest stages, Eliza shares her bold vision for 2028 and beyond — Olympic qualification, Pan Am success, and the specific goal-setting strategies she uses to keep breaking her own limits.

Episode 26: Eliza Denning - Golden Girl

Send us Fan Mail At age 17, Eliza Denning was the first Bahamian to win a gold medal in any sporting discipline at the Junior Pan American Games. In this episode, Eliza takes us through her unconventional path and the pivotal mindset shifts that helped her overcome disqualifications, setbacks, and self-doubt. From training in England to discovering her true competitive home in the Bahamas’ unique sailing scene, she reveals how she learned to embrace her underdog status, turn pressure into rocket fuel, and stay relentlessly motivated by her love for the sport and the honour of representing her country. Now setting her sights on the biggest stages, Eliza shares her bold vision for 2028 and beyond — Olympic qualification, Pan Am success, and the specific goal-setting strategies she uses to keep breaking her own limits. Stay tuned to part 2 coming soon to hear more!

Episode 25: Daniela Moroz - Limitless

Send us Fan Mail Tune into the pt2 and the thrilling finale of our exclusive interview with Daniela Moroz - one of the best Formula Kite Foilers in the world. Flying across the water, Daniela competes in the fastest sport at the Summer Olympic Games - reaching speeds of almost 50 miles or 80 kilometres per hour. When you become known by statistics, with six consecutive World Championships titles before the age of 22 and undefeated in as many years, it seems impossible that anything can go wrong. Yet in this interview, Daniela opens up about the moments when everything shifted: the crushing pressure of expectations, the heartbreak of finishing 4th in Paris 2024, the burnout that forced her to step back, and her powerful silver-medal comeback at the 2025 World Championships—where she outraced Olympic gold and silver medalists in a thrilling return to form. Listen to this interview to hear how she: Turned childhood passion for kite racing into global supremacy Confronted self-doubt and redefined success beyond medals, and rediscovering Prioritised purpose, instinct, and authenticity over chasing every trophy Daniela's vulnerability, resilience, and unshakeable love for the journey prove that real greatness isn't just about the podium—it's about staying true to yourself when the wind changes. Get ready to feel inspired, challenged, and reminded: the most powerful victories often happen off the scoresheet.

Episode 24: Daniela Moroz - The Life of Daniela

Send us Fan Mail Daniela Moroz is one of the best Formula Kite Foilers in the world. Flying across the water, Daniela competes in the fastest sport at the Summer Olympic Games - reaching speeds of almost 50 miles or 80 kilometres per hour. When you become known by statistics, with six consecutive World Championships titles before the age of 22 and undefeated in as many years, it seems impossible that anything can go wrong. Yet in this interview, Daniela opens up about the moments when everything shifted: the crushing pressure of expectations, the heartbreak of finishing 4th in Paris 2024, the burnout that forced her to step back, and her powerful silver-medal comeback at the 2025 World Championships—where she outraced Olympic gold and silver medalists in a thrilling return to form. Listen to this interview to hear how she: Turned childhood passion for kite racing into global supremacy Confronted self-doubt and redefined success beyond medals, and rediscovering Prioritised purpose, instinct, and authenticity over chasing every trophy Daniela's vulnerability, resilience, and unshakeable love for the journey prove that real greatness isn't just about the podium—it's about staying true to yourself when the wind changes. Get ready to feel inspired, challenged, and reminded: the most powerful victories often happen off the scoresheet.

Episode 23: Paige Railey - Evolution

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode titled "Evolution", three-time Olympian and world champion sailor Paige Railey opens up about the profound challenges that tested her limits beyond the water. From a devastating 2014 cycling accident that fractured her spine, knocked out teeth, and triggered long-term pain and recovery, to battling a chronic autoimmune disease that forced her off the boat and into one of the darkest periods of her life, Paige shares the raw struggles of physical setbacks, health battles, and the mental toll that nearly derailed her elite career. Yet through it all, her extraordinary resilience shines: she fought back to compete in multiple Olympics, reframed her mindset to focus on the present moment, and discovered deeper strength in adversity. Paige reflects on the lessons learned—about perseverance, self-compassion, and redefining success—and how these experiences have transformed her, not just as a sailor, but as a person now building a lasting legacy. Beyond medals and titles, she's inspiring others facing their own hardships, proving that true evolution comes from rising stronger, giving back, and turning pain into purpose. A moving conversation about unbreakable spirit evolving into something even more powerful.

Episode 22: Paige Railey - Unbreakable

Send us Fan Mail 3x Olympian. 9x World Championship Medallist. 2x Pan American Champion. From teenage phenom to one of Laser Sailing's most decorated and eduring champions, Paige Railey's journey has been nothing short of breathtaking. Beyond the trophies, however, Paige reflects more in this candid interview on the pivotal moments that made her a dominant force for over a decade. Tune in to this compelling conversation to learn the truth of competing on the world's biggest stage, embracing vulnerability in the face of life-altering injury, and the truth of resilience of not being unbreakable, but coming back stronger time and time again

Episode 21: Vishnu Saravanan - From Zero to One (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling continuation of our conversation with Vishnu, we delve deeper into the mindset of a two-time Olympian. Vishnu shares his evolving relationship with pressure, revealing how he transforms both internal and external pressures into powerful motivators. He discusses the mental training that helps him thrive under the watchful eyes of spectators and the importance of focusing on the present moment. In this episode, Vishnu also opens up more about the challenges of representing India on the world stage and his vision for the future of Indian sailing. As a testament to resilience, listen in to hear Vishnu's personal insights into overcoming self-doubt and embracing positive energy! 🌟 Don't miss this inspiring conclusion to our two-part series

Episode 20: Vishnu Saravanan - From Zero to One

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Vishnu Saravanan, a trailblazer in Indian sailing. From his humble beginnings in a farmer's family to making history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Vishnu shares his experiences, challenges, and the pivotal role of family support in his success. - Significance of his Olympic Qualification to Tokyo 2020 - Journey to Paris 2024 - Building Confidence and the Olympic Mindset - Raising Awareness for Sailing in India and in Asia Discover how he navigated economic and cultural barriers, the influence of his army training, and his aspirations during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tune in to learn how sailing reflects life's broader lessons and how Vishnu is making waves in the world of sports!

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Episode 19: Ameena Shah - How does it feel to make history?

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of In this inspiring interview of "Unstoppable," we sit down with Ameena Shah, the trailblazing Kuwaiti sailor who made history in Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the Kuwaiti and GCC woman to qualify and compete in the ILCA 6 class! Discover the truth behind her incredible journey, from the early days of how she began sailing to how she overcame time constraints, physical challenges, and the pressure of representing her country on the world stage. Ameena's story is a testament not only to resilience and determination, but also one that would have been impossible without - in her words - the support system that fueled her success. Don't miss this episode filled with insights, motivation, and a glimpse into the world of competitive sailing!

Episode 18: Ameena Shah - Breaking Waves

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of "Unstoppable," we sit down with Ameena Shah, the trailblazing Kuwaiti sailor who made history in Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the Kuwaiti and GCC woman to qualify and compete in the ILCA 6 class! Discover the truth behind her incredible journey, from the early days of how she began sailing to how she overcame time constraints, physical challenges, and the pressure of representing her country on the world stage. Ameena's story is a testament not only to resilience and determination, but also one that would have been impossible without - in her words - the support system that fueled her success. Don't miss this episode filled with insights, motivation, and a glimpse into the world of competitive sailing.