Leah Pritchett’s love for drag racing started at a young age—thanks to her father who was a land speed racer and dreamt of racing with his family. What started as a hobby when Pritchett was eight years old later became Pritchett’s passion that she turned into a career.
Now, Pritchett—who won her first career national event in 2016—has risen to the top of a male-dominated sport. But as women become more successful in the racing world, she’s optimistic that it’ll inspire others to go after new and bigger opportunities.
In this feature―part of Forbes and Cole Haan’s Changemakers program―the video explores Pritchett’s views on success and her career. Then, in a Q+A, Pritchett discusses how she’s learned to handle the pressure of her profession.
https://www.forbes.com/video/6136505477001/#1a5cff053099
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vUJz6tOVzU
Mike Steadman is the Founder of IRONBOUND Boxing and oversees all aspects of the brand. Mike is also a three-time National Collegiate Boxing Champion from the United States Naval Academy and Marine Corps Infantry Officer, with deployments to Afghanistan and Japan/Philippines. IRONBOUND Boxing’s clients include Newark Venture Partners, WeWork, and Spotify. IRONBOUND Boxing is a hybrid organization, with a for-profit and non-profit arm.
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