February 23, 2026

2.15 Lanny Barnes Before the Podium: The Mother Who Built an Olympian

Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia sits down with former Olympian and current world-level competitor Lanny Barnes. Known for her grit, discipline, and elite-level performance on the world stage, Lanny sits down to share the story behind the strength, starting with the woman who shaped it all: her mother. Lanny reflects on what it meant to be raised by a woman who embodied service, resilience, humility, and unwavering love. A lifelong educator, devoted wife, and the...

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