#8 - Devyani Biswal | Self-Confidence

In this episode, I chat with Canadian hurdler and Ph.D. candidate Devyani Biswal. Devyani is the 2016 University of Ottawa Athlete of the year, 2016 CIS (now USport) Gold medalist, University of Ottawa record holder in the 60m hurdles, 2016 valedictorian, and is completing her Ph.D. in Financial Math. Yes - Financial Math. We talk about how she discovered her passion for the hurdles and math, some of the obstacles she's faced along her journey to where she is now, overcoming fear and self-doubt, and the mindset shifts that have allowed her to step out of her comfort zone. About Devyani Biswal Devyani is a Canadian 100m hurdler and Ph.D. candidate in Financial Math. She grew up in Ottawa, Canada with her twin sister and was a figure skater in high school before turning her focus over to track full time in university. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for math as well as her love for the hurdles. In 2016 Devyani had a break out year which saw her win gold at the CIS Indoor Championships, set a school record in the 60mH, win athlete of the year, and be named valedictorian of her graduating class. Devyani is now halfway through her Ph.D and is training to potentially represent Canada at the next Olympic Games. Recently she moved out to California to train with Coach Kevin Reid who also coached 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay. To connect with Devyani, you can follow her on Instagram @dbiswal. About Segun: Segun is a 2x Canadian Olympian, Keynote Speaker, Content Creator, and "Professional RiskTaker" (Entrepreneur). Connect with Segun on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @SegunMakinde.