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Well, I have to say when I break the mold motocross is obviously a hearing sport and I'm the first deaf woman rider. That didn't stop me, I just kept going. My mom and dad believed in me and everyone was supporting me. I think that's probably how I broke the mold in motocross.

I've always looked up to James Stewart when I was a little girl. He's a badass, rides great, and has a great attitude. He's always been my inspiration for riding.

Just go have fun. If you want to dream big keep working hard. Your dreams can come true just don't give up and keep working hard. That's all I can say about that.

One year ago I was invited to go to a TEDx over in Greece and I had to sign in front of 1,500 people. It was a great experience and I have to say it was probably my most rewarding experience off the track. It was a lot of fun.

I would say a while ago when I was with Red Bull I did a project where I went to deaf schools on the East coast and gave motivational speeches. I tried to encourage them, to tell them that they could do whatever they wanted to do. It was pretty cool because I got to see deaf kids and they were so excited to realize that there are other things they can do out there.

I always loved to race and ride but motocross didn't treat the women well. It broke my heart because all those girls, younger girls, older women, we were all trying our hardest just the same as the guys. We wanted to be successful, we wanted more exposure, more sponsors, more money and it just wasn't happening. We weren't being treated well and I couldn't help as much as I wanted to. That's why I left. Why should I risk my life racing and riding, the same as the guys, but not be treated well. Just having fun is fine, but not to race professionally anymore.

Well I think ten years ago I would probably put more effort into trying to encourage the other women that I race with, and the younger girls in motocross, to help grow the sport.

I love to talk! People always think I'm shy and I won't want to talk because I'm deaf but that's not true. Once you get to know me, I love to talk.

Doing the AFMX school and I'm going to be traveling on the East coast this year to do classes. I'm currently also waiting for the house I just remodeled to sell. But that's about it.

When I was younger, back when I was on mini bikes, I hit the whoops and my dad got mad and said I needed to go faster. Then my hand slipped off because my gloves weren't on right and I went up over the berm. I thought, in that moment, I was safe but there was a huge pond on the other side and I almost drowned! I was soaking wet and covered in fire ants so my mom and dad had to rip off all my clothes (laughs). I was young though so it wasn' too bad.