Fighting Forward: The Remarkable Journey of Colleen Augustin
Defying Perceptions, Chasing Dreams, and Making an Impact in MMA and Beyond
Colleen Augustin, an amateur MMA fighter and personal trainer, has a unique story that intertwines passion, perseverance, and breaking stereotypes. She shares, “I am just being myself and being who I am, and I am trying to leave my mark in this world, and trying to live the principles and ethos that I believe in. I wouldn’t say I stand for anything but I do believe in love and compassion.”
In her journey, Colleen's achievements are in constant evolution. “I wouldn’t exactly say it’s my biggest achievement until I become a champion. There’s more for me to pursue and achieve,” she asserts. Yet, she acknowledges that her greatest challenge often lies within herself, particularly in managing frustrations during training sessions.
“When I do not meet the standards and expectations I have set for myself, this frustration actually sometimes hinders me in my own training in the gym,” she explains. However, she found a breakthrough. “Once I learned how to control my emotions and stop myself by reminding myself that it’s okay if I get it wrong or it fails, all I need to do is try again until I get it,” she shares.
Raised in an environment where gender didn’t confine ambitions, Colleen reflects, “I was always brought up with the mentality that I can achieve anything that I want in anything that I want to do, as long as I work hard for it, and commit to it. Passion is the most important thing.”
She recognizes her current voice in the industry might not carry significant weight due to her limited experience. However, she aims to leverage her pursuit of dreams to gather the insight and knowledge necessary for a positive impact.
Her message for women across industries is clear: “Do not let anyone’s opinions and views stop you from pursuing your dreams regardless of what industry you are in.”
Colleen’s story is one of proving the naysayers wrong. She asserts, “People’s perception of me was that I was too small to fight... But in the end, I managed to prove them wrong, and prove to myself that my goals and dreams are achievable.” Her remarkable quality lies in her unwavering determination: “I will not let anyone stop me from achieving my dreams and goals.”
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