12: Margzetta Frazier on Self-Kindness & Motivation in Gymnastics
Margzetta Frazier
Four-time All-American (2023 floor, 3x on bars) 2021 Pac-12 uneven bars champion
About
(The following information was curated by UCLA Gymnastics. To read further details visit: https://uclabruins.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/margzetta-frazier/13074
Career Highlights
2021 Pac-12 uneven bars champion
Four-time All-American (2023 floor, 3x on bars)
Four-time All-Pac-12 honoree (2021 first-team all-around, bars; 2020 first-team bars; 2019 second-team bars)
Hit all 131 routines of her collegiate career without a fall
2017-18 U.S. National Team member
All-around silver medalist at the 2018 Birmingham World Cup
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Resilience to Brilliance podcast, host Kim Hamilton Anthony interviews Margzetta Frazier, a six-year UCLA gymnastics team member and four-time all-American. They discuss Margzetta's decision to extend her gymnastics career at UCLA, her motivations, and the emotional weight of her final year.
Margzetta shares her sources of inspiration, the importance of self-belief and gratitude, and the support she receives from her community. Looking forward, Margzetta's plans to explore opportunities in sports and entertainment management post-gymnastics. She also talks about the joy she finds in creative pursuits and the significance of self-kindness.
Timestamps:
Introduction (00:00:00) Introductory statements and disclaimers about the podcast content and purpose.
Margzetta’s Introduction (00:01:07) Kim introduces Margzetta by sharing her accomplishments and what they discussed in the podcast.
Emotional journey in Margzetta’s final season (00:02:19) Margzetta’s emotional experience and motivation as she approaches her final gymnastics season.
Staying motivated in the gym (00:03:51) Margzetta’s strategies for staying motivated and inspired in the gym, including her interactions with the freshmen.
Resilience lessons learned (00:04:44) Margzetta’s reflections on resilience and the lessons she has learned from past experiences.
Support system and encouragement (00:09:15) Margzetta’s reliance on her parents and teammates for support and encouragement during challenging times.
Looking forward to upcoming meets (00:12:19) Margzetta’s anticipation for specific upcoming gymnastics meets, including one on her birthday.
Encouragement for achieving goals (00:13:19) Margzetta’s advice for individuals striving to achieve their goals and maintain resilience.
Post-gymnastics career plans (00:15:38) Margzetta’s plans for her post-gymnastics career, including internships and expanding her skills and opportunities.
Living in BrillianceMode (00:17:49) Margzetta’s personal definition of living in BrillianceMode, which involves creativity and being in her safe space.
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