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Maya Johnson, Belmont University Softball
THROUGH HER EYES | POWERED BY 227 ADAVANTAGE
People hear my story, the lupus diagnosis, the chemo, the highs and lows of softball, and they reach for the same word every time: resilient.
They say it like it’s something I was born with. Like it’s a cape I put on one day and never had to think about again.
But resilience is one of the most misunderstood things we celebrate.
People see what I’ve overcome and assume it comes naturally to me. They see where I am now and miss what it cost to get here.
But resilience is hard.
There are days I don’t want to be resilient. Days when quitting would be easier. Days when I
wish things came without the fight.
Resilience isn't a trait you're handed. It's a choice you make every day, sometimes every hour, to keep going anyway.....Read More
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Carolyn Adkerson is a researcher and founder of 227 Advantage, a strategic consulting firm focused on building structure, developing strategy, and creating scalable growth for entrepreneurs, athletes, and organizations. Her work supports clients in translating vision into clear positioning, partnerships, and opportunities. Her research and practice sit at the intersection of sports, identity, and access, with a focus on how women navigate and experience the systems that shape the evolving sports landscape.
