Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kanya Sesser. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Kanya, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
Para athlete, Hollywood actress, runway model Kanya Sesser is an unstoppable force!
Found on the side of a road and now shredding mountain slopes, skateboarding and appearing in Hollywood films: Athlete, actress and model Kanya Sesser shows how to have it all!
From being abandoned in Thailand on the side of the road as a baby to competing as an international multi-sport athlete and starring in Hollywood blockbusters, Sesser says unconditional self-confidence is the key to her success. Kanya has won second place in women’s street adaptive, went to the X games for adaptive skate, has her own skateboard deck model and has competed in the Paralympics in 2011 as the 3rd fastest women in the world and in the World Cup in Switzerland 2010, she shows that anything is possible!
A skateboarder, snowboarder, actress and runway model, Kanya Sesser has proven that even the humblest beginnings cannot hold one back from enjoying a full life.
Never at a loss of things to do, Sesser’s advice for those who want a full lifestyle like hers is simple:
“Start off by putting you first. Start off by asking what do you want? There is one lifetime because life is not guaranteed, and the thing that I would regret the most is not living my fullest life. When I die, my only regret would be not trying to live life fully how I want to and filling myself with things that I want to do.” -Kanya Sesser“
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
My book is coming out soon! Working on my movie The Keeper filming in August, two skate events in Virginia Beach and Mississauga. More to come but I can’t say yet!
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Surround yourself with people who will benefit you in the long run, the only person to compare is yourself and live your best life!
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
My mom helped raised money for me to travel to 50 different states and four countries to achieve my Paralympic career and gave so much to help me achieve those goals and dreams.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kanyasesser.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanyasesser?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kanyasesser6091?si=ZKD7KFAatYeHd4kL
Image Credits
Myself and Photographer 📸: @errolwebberus Errol Webber | Award winning documentary filmmaker, producer and cinematographer
