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GET TO KNOW MERYL
Photo by Michael Simari What is the best advice
– continued from page 27 – responsibility to give back while serving you ever received?
as role models. Davis is developing a "I've recieved so much great advice, but
Davis generally begins a training day with foundation to inspire others with a my favorite quote is: ‘Go confidently in the
whole grain toast and an egg seasoned commitment to family, community, hard direction of your dreams. Live the life you've
with pepper, honey and lemon. Hydration work and determination. imagined’ by Henry David Thoreau."
is vital. She brings a set of snacks that may What advice would you give to
include Greek yogurt, granola, blueberries, Davis and White were recognized
a flax seed muffin and a banana. with the 2015 Thurman Munson Award, kids today who look up to you as
“Sometimes I have chocolate covered with presented to athletes who achieve success
honey. You definitely need chocolate at the on the playing field and in philanthropic their inspiration?
end of the day.” efforts off the field. The two were singled "For me, passion is the key to success. If
out for their work with Classroom something inspires you, go after it fearlessly."
Cleansing is an occasional activity, but Champions, a mentoring program Who or what inspires you?
Davis does not take it to the extreme. for students that fosters goal setting, "My mom has always been my greatest
She tends to purchase a three‑day relationships, perseverance and leadership. role model and source of strength."
cleanse, spreading it out over six days If you could meet anyone in the
interspersed with fresh fruit and nuts. It’s impossible to talk to Davis without
asking the big question: Will she compete world, dead or alive, who would it
When she is not preparing for in the next Winter Olympics? She
performances, Davis works with a answers patiently. “That’s a big decision. be, and what would you say to them?
treadmill, weights and core strengthening We do feel that we achieved our goal by "I would love to know more about where
exercises. “I want to make sure my body is winning the Gold Medal. We will make a my family comes from and the lives my
ready for anything now and in the future.” decision in the next year or so.” ancestors led. I suppose we' d all love the
opportunity to speak with the people
Relaxing is also essential. Bubble baths, whose journeys have led to our own."
lighting candles and sitting down with What is something your fans
a fantasy novel end her day. “My dad
introduced me to literature. Mythology don’t know about you?
and books, such as the Lord of the "I'm fascinated by the innumerable
Rings and Game of Thrones series, are ways of life that people have led
favorites,” Davis says. throughout the ages. Culture, tradition,
family structures and dynamics … I
Soon, Davis will earn a degree in suppose that's a good reason to be an
anthropology from the University of anthropology major."
Michigan. “I followed my dad’s advice What’s next for you?
to ‘major in what I loved.’ I’m hoping to "I don't know yet – what a scary and
be in the media, with an international exciting idea! I've been traveling
concentration,” she says. “That would be constantly, meeting some incredible
a great combination with an anthropology people and doing a lot of soul searching
degree and my travel experiences.” this year. I'm definitely loving the
opportunity to explore!"
Meanwhile, Davis and White have
collaborated on a children’s book about
ice dancers. Both acknowledge their
“I think one of the most important things to achieving success in a field is that it has to come from within,” she advises.
“You own the decision. If you love what you are doing, you will have success. Dedication and passion makes the difference.”
28 INSPIRE HEALTH November § December 2015
Photo by Michael Simari What is the best advice
– continued from page 27 – responsibility to give back while serving you ever received?
as role models. Davis is developing a "I've recieved so much great advice, but
Davis generally begins a training day with foundation to inspire others with a my favorite quote is: ‘Go confidently in the
whole grain toast and an egg seasoned commitment to family, community, hard direction of your dreams. Live the life you've
with pepper, honey and lemon. Hydration work and determination. imagined’ by Henry David Thoreau."
is vital. She brings a set of snacks that may What advice would you give to
include Greek yogurt, granola, blueberries, Davis and White were recognized
a flax seed muffin and a banana. with the 2015 Thurman Munson Award, kids today who look up to you as
“Sometimes I have chocolate covered with presented to athletes who achieve success
honey. You definitely need chocolate at the on the playing field and in philanthropic their inspiration?
end of the day.” efforts off the field. The two were singled "For me, passion is the key to success. If
out for their work with Classroom something inspires you, go after it fearlessly."
Cleansing is an occasional activity, but Champions, a mentoring program Who or what inspires you?
Davis does not take it to the extreme. for students that fosters goal setting, "My mom has always been my greatest
She tends to purchase a three‑day relationships, perseverance and leadership. role model and source of strength."
cleanse, spreading it out over six days If you could meet anyone in the
interspersed with fresh fruit and nuts. It’s impossible to talk to Davis without
asking the big question: Will she compete world, dead or alive, who would it
When she is not preparing for in the next Winter Olympics? She
performances, Davis works with a answers patiently. “That’s a big decision. be, and what would you say to them?
treadmill, weights and core strengthening We do feel that we achieved our goal by "I would love to know more about where
exercises. “I want to make sure my body is winning the Gold Medal. We will make a my family comes from and the lives my
ready for anything now and in the future.” decision in the next year or so.” ancestors led. I suppose we' d all love the
opportunity to speak with the people
Relaxing is also essential. Bubble baths, whose journeys have led to our own."
lighting candles and sitting down with What is something your fans
a fantasy novel end her day. “My dad
introduced me to literature. Mythology don’t know about you?
and books, such as the Lord of the "I'm fascinated by the innumerable
Rings and Game of Thrones series, are ways of life that people have led
favorites,” Davis says. throughout the ages. Culture, tradition,
family structures and dynamics … I
Soon, Davis will earn a degree in suppose that's a good reason to be an
anthropology from the University of anthropology major."
Michigan. “I followed my dad’s advice What’s next for you?
to ‘major in what I loved.’ I’m hoping to "I don't know yet – what a scary and
be in the media, with an international exciting idea! I've been traveling
concentration,” she says. “That would be constantly, meeting some incredible
a great combination with an anthropology people and doing a lot of soul searching
degree and my travel experiences.” this year. I'm definitely loving the
opportunity to explore!"
Meanwhile, Davis and White have
collaborated on a children’s book about
ice dancers. Both acknowledge their
“I think one of the most important things to achieving success in a field is that it has to come from within,” she advises.
“You own the decision. If you love what you are doing, you will have success. Dedication and passion makes the difference.”
28 INSPIRE HEALTH November § December 2015
