Oct 222 min read

214: Sprinting Through Setbacks with Olympian Micha Powell

I have a special treat for everyone today!

I’m chatting with Olympian and author, Micha Powell, about the process for writing and publishing her book, Sprinting Through Setbacks, and the important lessons she’s learned in the process.

Micha Jada Powell is a world-class Canadian Olympic sprinter and Commonwealth Games gold medalist. Born in Montreal to three-time Olympian Rosey Edeh and Long Jump World Record Holder Mike Powell, fitness is a part of her DNA. Micha is an world-traveller, avid cook and author motivating anyone who’s ever doubted themselves to “Sprint Through Setbacks” and embrace an Olympic mindset. Micha is currently training for the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

In this episode, you’ll hear her inspiring story that changed the trajectory of her track career. Micha speaks about self doubt and imposter syndrome, the ways in which they’ve shown up in her athletic journey, and how writing can be a time machine and therefore relying on AI as a writing tool isn’t the answer.

Micha shares the importance of mindset in sport and beyond, including the importance of staying in your own lane (physically and metaphorically). You’ll better understand the ways in which we can all succeed in our own ways, as well as lots of actionable strategies for maintaining focus in a distracted, digital world.

I encourage you to also check out my first episode with Micha, Episode 96: Storytelling & Athletics with Micha Powell.

Let’s listen in…