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What helped me become successful as a three-time Olympian is not going to lead to success or happiness as a wife and as a mother.

— Dominique Dawes

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If I tried to run this business and coach full time, my kids would never see me as a mom.

If I want my young girls to love themselves, I have to show them by loving myself.

When all of the abuses in gymnastics were brought to light, I realized I needed to be a part of the solutions.

I’m so exhausted as a mother — this is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I never thought I’d have to fight with 20-pound little people about eating, doing certain things and listening.

Running a business full-time can consume you, so it’s also important to make sure you have your priorities straight

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