Bigger Than Running
The running track is only the beginning. My real mission is to show the world that an athlete can be a mother, entrepreneur and symbol of change all at once.
Allyson Felix
The most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history, eleven-time medalist, entrepreneur and advocate for women's equality.
All moments: Allyson Felix
- The Fifth Time Is Not the End — Allyson Felix
Some think after five Olympics I should stop. But I know myself. The journey continues. There is no end.
- Throughout Life — Allyson Felix
Sports taught me that persistence is everything. In running, in life, in motherhood - it's the same lesson: never give up.
- A Story That Needs to Be Told — Allyson Felix
When you end your sports career, you don't end your life. You start writing the next chapter of your story.
- A Voice for the Voiceless — Allyson Felix
I use my voice not just in sports but in fighting for women's equality in sports and motherhood. This is my true calling.
- Gold Is Born From Struggle — Allyson Felix
Every medal is not just my victory, but the victory of all women who think they're not good enough. I run for them.
- Motherhood Is the New Record — Allyson Felix
When I gave birth to my daughter, I understood that winning means something different. Not faster, but with greater love and purpose.
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- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- The Power of Compassion — Michael Jackson
The most important thing is love and compassion. They override everything.
- Music Is Life — Jon Batiste
Music is a spiritual practice, a therapy, a way to connect us to ourselves and each other
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.