BELIEVE
MY COMMITMENT
© American MagicI want to use my platform and profile to show what’s possible, to give people a reason to believe that if they can see it, they can be it.
I will share regular content that educates about belonging and climate justice, offering suggestions and opportunities to tackle these issues contributing to everyone being included and acting for a just transition for performance, people, and planet.
© Amory Ross / 11th Hour Racing Team The problem is that we don’t live in that world. Discrimination is rife in sport and society. Those most affected by climate change are not included in climate action.
And we all lose as a result.
Believing in yourself is crucial because it fuels the drive to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Without self-belief, doubt can erode motivation and limit your potential. True success in teams - both on and off the water - can only be achieved when everyone believes in themselves and feels they belong.
I know that when I feel as though I belong – when I can be all that I am and don’t have to hide any parts of myself – I perform better.
And if I perform better, then my team will be better, my family, everyone around me. And I know this is true for many others.
I want to live in a world where I can be anything I want to be, whenever I want, wherever I am, and be truly myself.
“Let’s work together to challenge the limits of our beliefs, explore new perspectives, seek understanding, and question assumptions.”
“Let’s embrace the diversity of thought and engage in meaningful dialogue with others - even those who you believe may have opposing views.”
If you believe in yourself, in who YOU are, you can achieve anything.
Why does this matter to me?
I grew up in a town in Italy where mountains and the ocean are good neighbors. I had the opportunity to explore lot of sports, cities, and cultures, and always supported by my family. Most of the time they didn't even know how to do all these activities, but they gave me the tools to explore and discover.
I was not born into a wealthy family, but in one where everybody worked hard to achieve their own successes and determination was valued. My family supported me unconditionally even when they saw I was ‘different’. No one ever forced me to wear a dress for the Sunday church service or forced me to play and be someone that I was not.
My dad taught me how to drive as soon I was able to reach the pedals and believed that I was who I was more than what society believed I should be. They gave me the tools to live life at its fullest.
When my dad passed away when I was 13, I felt lost in grief but not in life. I started to use some of the tools he gave me to try to ‘fix’ it and move on. I chose the school I attended, I joined the Air Force, and found a way to support myself, always moving in the direction of becoming a professional athlete. And I became one. I achieved my childhood dream of racing in the Olympics, winning international events, and have the honor of being the first italian to win The Ocean Race.