Butterfly in a Blizzard: with Kimmy Fasani | EP6

In this powerful episode of What’s the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with pioneering snowboarder, entrepreneur, and mother, Kimmy Fasani. Kimmy shares her extraordinary journey from breaking boundaries in professional snowboarding to facing one of life’s most difficult challenges: an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Through candid and heartfelt storytelling, Kimmy reveals how she found resilience in the face of adversity, the lessons she learned about surrendering control, and the power of community and advocacy in women’s sports.She opens up about navigating motherhood while maintaining a professional career, redefining success on her terms, and how her latest film, Butterfly in a Blizzard, captures the raw beauty of overcoming life’s most profound struggles. Take in this inspiring conversation on resilience, reinvention, and embracing the unpredictable nature of life.Transformative InsightsHow letting go of control can open the door to unexpected strength.The importance of changing industry norms to better support women in sports.How community, movement, and self-awareness help navigate life’s biggest challenges.The power of showing up authentically, even in the hardest moments.Vulnerable MomentsKimmy’s battle with self-doubt and fear when advocating for maternity rights.Her cancer diagnosis and how it shattered her sense of identity as a professional athlete.The pain of losing her mother and how it shaped her perspective on life, loss, and motherhood.Her struggle to let go of perfection in parenting, career, and recovery.Practical WisdomHow to advocate for yourself in male-dominated spaces.Strategies for balancing ambition and self-compassion in high-performance careers.The importance of nature as a healing force through trauma and transformation.Why pivots in life don’t mean endings—they’re just new directions.Personal GrowthKimmy’s shift from proving herself to redefining success on her terms.Learning to embrace change, uncertainty, and imperfection.Finding strength in community, vulnerability, and self-trust.LinksButterfly in a Blizzard Documentary FilmKimmy Fasani - WebsiteSupport What's the Rusch: Love the show? Write us a review!Rebecca RuschWebsite Blood Road Brain Storm Podcast Ted Talk Be Good Foundation Social Media LinksInstagram Facebook LinkedIn Substack YouTube