You may know her from her gymnastics floor routine that went viral on YouTube in 2019, her courageous speech about body-shaming at the ESPYs, or her appearance in the ESPN Body Issue. Katelyn Ohashi is a gymnastics star who reflects on what it means to be truly seen by everyone, the direction of her career, and her poetry and photography projects.
Lisa Brooks Mills has a conversation with gymnast Katelyn Ohashi about fame, a healthy mindset, body image, the importance of rest, and Katelyn’s current creative endeavors.
You may remember Katelyn from her 2019 gymnastics floor routine that went viral. You may have seen her at the ESPY’s or in the ESPN Body Issue. She has been outspoken about having a positive body image, mental health, and the pressure athletes face when they’re in the spotlight and in private. At the ESPY Awards, she took home Best Viral Moment and Best Play.
UCLA 10.0 on Floor Exercise (1-12-19)
Beautifully Molded - Katelyn wrote, produced, and directed
ESPN Body2019 article includes her poem, ‘Thin Line’
Hollywood Reporter - ESPY Awards: Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi Gives Rousing Speech About Body Shaming
Positive Self-Image Meditation
Meditation on Gratitude for Women
Self-Love Sweat Fest - Pilates Mat