D1 Dreams and Divine Detours | with Collegiate Track Athlete and Young Mother Vanessa Chavira

Send us Fan MailHave you ever reached a crossroads where the plan you had for your life suddenly collided with a reality you didn't see coming—and you had to decide if you were going to walk away from your dreams or find a new way to chase them? Today's guest has a story exactly like that- one that will take you on an emotional journey to figure out some powerful answers to that question in her own story.Meet Vanessa Chavira, the 19-year-old track star out of Southern California. Today, Vanessa talks about her journey as a college track athlete at UCR and about navigating the intersection of motherhood, faith, and identity in her teenage years. Vanessa shares her experiences of trusting God through pivotal decisions, including the choice to abort or keep her baby of 18 weeks during influential times in her college career. Vanessa delivers a beautiful account of how she's learned to embrace motherhood while continuing to pursue her athletic D1 dreams. She emphasizes the significance of community support, the strength found in her faith in God, and the beauty of finding purpose amidst life’s chaos. Our conversation highlights the transformative power of surrendering to a higher calling and the profound impact of resilience on personal growth. Whether you're a mom, parent, college student, college athlete, or none of the above, I can guarantee you'll resonate with many parts of Vanessa's story and feel inspired to decide which choices to make next in your life.Follow Vanessa on Instagram @nesss.quiick Support the show