#45 - Leaving Corporate Life to Chase an Olympic Dream, With Britt Furlanis

Watch & subscribe now on 4TG's YouTube 📺What do you do when the thing that makes you you is suddenly gone? For Britt Furlanis, the answer took fifteen years to find.Britt grew up competing in showjumping before walking away at 15. What followed was a corporate career in gas trading, bodybuilding competitions, and years of high performance that masked a quiet truth she wasn't ready to face. In 2023, she left it all behind, moved to a property in Queensland, and went all in on her dream of becoming a professional showjumper and Olympic gold medallist.This conversation is about identity, resilience, and what it really takes to go after something you buried a long time ago. It is also one of the most honest episodes we have had on 4TG.In this episode, we cover:Losing your sporting identity and what the recovery really looks likeHow Britt used gratitude journalling at fifteen to pull herself through a dark periodHer experience with binge eating and bulimia during the transition to university and corporate lifeLeaving a successful corporate career to pursue an Olympic dream in showjumpingRebuilding a relationship with failure and why she now treats it as dataThe fear of voicing your goals out loud and who you should tell firstNavigating friendship groups when your ambitions outgrow your environment📱 Follow Britt on Insta @britt.furlanisSupport the showABOUT THE HOSTKylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.Connect with Kylie:Instagram: @kylie__lynchLinkedIn: Kylie LynchWebsite: www.4tg.com.auEmail: [email protected] THE 4TG COMMUNITY4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.Instagram: @4tg_podcastTikTok: ...