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Inspire creativity and resilience with Alexi Pappas, speaker, Olympic runner, and award-winning filmmaker.
Alexi Pappas is an Olympic runner and an accomplished filmmaker whose diverse talents have made a significant impact in both the sports and film industries. Her unique perspective and multifaceted career offer valuable insights into the intersection of athleticism and creativity. Alexi's journey is a testament to her resilience and determination, making her an inspiring figure for audiences worldwide. Born to Greek-American parents, Alexi has achieved remarkable success on the track, holding the Greek national record in the 10,000 metres with a personal best of 31:36, set during the Rio Olympics. Her athletic prowess is complemented by her academic achievements, having graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College. She further honed her running skills at the University of Oregon, where she played a pivotal role in leading the team to two NCAA victories. Beyond her athletic achievements, Alexi has made significant strides in the film industry. Her critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays, Bravey, with a foreword by Maya Rudolph, became a number one new release on Amazon in both the sports and film categories. The memoir's success is a testament to her ability to connect with audiences through her candid storytelling. A young reader’s edition of Bravey, featuring a foreword by Maya Hawke, is set to be published by Random House in 2023. Alexi's filmmaking career includes directing and starring in the feature film NOT AN ARTIST, and co-writing and starring in OLYMPIC DREAMS, which premiered at SXSW 2019. Her earlier work, TRACKTOWN, showcased her talents as a co-writer, co-director, and star, featuring a cast that includes Rachel Dratch and Andy Buckley. Her writing has been featured in prestigious publications such as the New York Times and Runner’s World Magazine, where she was named the “Face of the New Boom in Running.” Alexi's influence extends to social media, where she was recognised by the New York Times as one of the “8 Olympians Who’ve Got Social Media Game” during the Rio Olympics. Residing in Los Angeles, California, Alexi continues to inspire through her dynamic career and personal achievements.
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Join Alexi Pappas, an Olympic athlete and the author of 'Bravey,' as she delivers a keynote speech on the fascinating connection between mental health, sports, and creativity. With her extensive background in athletics, writing, and filmmaking, Alexi provides valuable insights on resilience and well-being, leaving a lasting impact on audiences from different sectors.
Mental and physical health are both crucial for high performance, yet our understanding and vocabulary around mental health lag behind. Alexi Pappas introduces innovative concepts of vulnerability and courage to help teams harness the power of teamwork. After experiencing personal grief and post-Olympic depression following the 2016 Rio Olympics, she realized the importance of mental recovery. Viewing anxiety and depression as "scratches on the brain," she dedicated herself to mental healing with the same intensity as her Olympic training. Alexi now inspires organizations to prioritize mental health, promising transformative results in team performance. Attendees will learn practical strategies for fostering mental well-being and enhancing teamwork.
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Alexi Pappas draws on her own post-Olympic depression following the 2016 Rio Games to frame mental health challenges through the analogy of "scratches on the brain," positioning psychological recovery as a discipline equivalent to physical training.
Alexi Pappas speaks on mental health and high performance, resilience in the face of adversity, and the relationship between athletics and creativity. She holds the Greek national record in the 10,000 metres, set at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and is the author of Bravey, a memoir-in-essays that reached number one on Amazon in both the sports and film categories.
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