Season 10: SS10 - Overcoming Life's Hurdles: Olympian Melaine Walker's Inspirational Journey

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @andrawalford6161
    @andrawalford6161 23 години тому

    Hi Melanie,We just wanted to take a moment to express how incredibly proud we are of you! Your accomplishments are truly inspiring, and we're so grateful to witness your growth and success.
    Your hard work and dedication have not only elevated you personally, but have also made a positive impact on Jamaica. Your contributions are valued and appreciated, and we're honored to have you as a part of our community.
    Please know that we love and appreciate you, not just for what you've achieved, but for who you are as a person. You're an amazing individual with so much to offer, and we're excited to see what the future holds for you!
    Keep shining your light, Melanie! We're all cheering you on!

  • @Bubbles1215-vc8me
    @Bubbles1215-vc8me 5 днів тому +11

    I wonder if Melanie knows how much we love her. I realize she is carrying a heavy burden. Even the way she reached for that cushion says a lot. Simone again you aced it. "Let's talk about that" those words are magical and so reassuring. Love it!!!!

  • @ChristinaClarke
    @ChristinaClarke 6 днів тому +14

    Melaine girl!!! Yuh Mek mi bawl eno! A grateful nation salutes you. Goshhhhh! Keep doing what you believe is best for you. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @Sashi5992
    @Sashi5992 7 днів тому +33

    I was in Primary school when Melanie first won & trust me she had an impact on our young lives, I still remember her Mohawk hairstyle & her swag with the dutty wine attitude, she lit up our screen & bought a different energy. You didn’t need to be a sprinter to bought an impact YOU WERE AN IMPACT!!! I hope the current 400 girlies know they don’t need to be sprinters to get attention be yourself & yall will get the shine🤗 go chase after your dream Mel but know you are not define by your event! And I hope as a coach you will realize the risk it will have on an athlete to do 4, 5,6 events. We are in control of our own destiny but experience teach wisdom & sometimes elders have our best interest at heart! 🙏🏾 I hope you know you are loved & in an unpopular event & you did inspire many little athletes ❤

    • @charmaineblake6628
      @charmaineblake6628 7 днів тому

      Melamine!! I always wonder what happen to you my dear, happy o see you here. Girl I ran out of a exam to watch your race😅 love you Mel.

    • @charmaineblake6628
      @charmaineblake6628 7 днів тому

      I am happy to know you're coaching young people.

  • @patriciareid-waugh2427
    @patriciareid-waugh2427 День тому

    Wow! I had no idea Melanie still wanted to pursue this passion of the sprint hurdles. Go for it. Now is your time You can do it. Oh yes you can!!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @orlandorichards7149
    @orlandorichards7149 7 днів тому +15

    One of my favourite Jamaican hurdlers of all time .

  • @radleyboi
    @radleyboi 6 днів тому +8

    Mi just glad mi wait until Friday evenings to watch Sim Soul Sessions.....I just watch, bawl and go have a long weekend sleep....
    Melaine....we get it. Go for your goals...age is just a number. Self actualization is key🙏

  • @AdrianJames-o7h
    @AdrianJames-o7h 7 днів тому +20

    FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mi cry 😭 eno!!! One of the best interview mi watch. Mi love Melanie sooooo much from jago days till now. Thank you Simone for taking her on ur show I do appreciate it! Mi believe inna u Melanie!!!!! Let’s go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @kdene
      @kdene 6 днів тому +4

      Jah Jah ... Melaine mek mi feel like I can do anything in life...she is amazing...she is the epitome of courage, strength, and determination...Let's go, indeed...I am for her 100%

    • @RAR1792
      @RAR1792 6 днів тому

      Wow

  • @alviamelecia
    @alviamelecia 7 днів тому +11

    A long time mi nuh cry pon a Sim soul session. Eyes leaked in this one.

  • @NickieMac
    @NickieMac 7 днів тому +9

    Congratulations MELAINE!!!! You are a wonderful ROLE MODEL. GOD bless you on your journey!!!!!!

  • @keeshasimon-walker4308
    @keeshasimon-walker4308 5 днів тому +9

    Olympic gold medalist and Olympic record holder is no small accomplishment. Give yourself a pat on the back and recognize your greatness. People love you and rate you a lot. Use that to propel the next phase of your life, outside of being an athlete . You are smart, beautiful, accomplished strong and have a wonderful personality. Consider coaching, public speaking as a motivator, write a book, put yourself out there. Looking forward to seeing you more.

  • @antoinettemclean3219
    @antoinettemclean3219 7 днів тому +5

    Melaine you have done Jamaica proud and you have absolutely NOTHING to prove to anyone! YOU ARE SOMEBODY! My best wishes for whatever else you decide to do with your life on your own terms😊 Great interview and thank you for sharing your story!

  • @comemekwereason
    @comemekwereason 2 дні тому

    I felt this episode very deep because I can relate to her in so many ways. Melaine, you are loved and appreciate and I believe in you. Keep your head up because you have one last race to run and trust me…you will👌🏾💯. Stay bless🙏🏾❤️

  • @Bubbles1215-vc8me
    @Bubbles1215-vc8me 5 днів тому +1

    Melaine, mout mek fe chat. If you believe you can do it, you can do it. Big up yourself girl. Thank you for bringing us such pride in yesteryears. You are among the very best. Winners never quit and you are indeed a winner.❤❤❤

  • @ChinaWhite-d3n
    @ChinaWhite-d3n 2 дні тому +1

    The people who expend their time to put people down unnuh nuh have nutten else fi duh? Spend time on you and leave people to achieve their goals no matter how ambitious it seems to you. It’s called ambition; too many people do not have any ambition. Run Melanie. Run!

  • @georgianabrown2663
    @georgianabrown2663 7 днів тому +11

    There goes my girl….. our true jago and Jamaican athlete….. we love u girl….. I love u girl my ❤

  • @renaerobinson4396
    @renaerobinson4396 5 днів тому +2

    Ayyyy mi bawl enuh!!! Watching her at school (St. Jago) she is a fighter on the track and she did so well at the Olympics. We missed her. Thanks Simone for bringing her on the show. Big up Melaine!!!🎉🎉

  • @dejanhamilton8785
    @dejanhamilton8785 7 днів тому +4

    2 minutes in the show and i start crying when melaine speaks

  • @gailwalker8703
    @gailwalker8703 6 днів тому +9

    Nice seeing Kerron Stewart ❤

  • @OdetteBartley
    @OdetteBartley 7 днів тому +6

    Melanie you have the potential! Do what you have to do and go for your goal! 👍🏽

  • @MTKQueen
    @MTKQueen 7 днів тому +3

    Simone you are such a blessing, thank you for reminding us of the greatness within us. Melanie is such one, keep your chin up girl and go for what you want, the sky is the limit, God's blessings my darling

  • @kadeenhayles2170
    @kadeenhayles2170 7 днів тому +4

    Jesas piece a one a mi favorite Olympian this enuh all when mi naah see Melanie mi google her I'm so excited for this interview I love you girl

  • @totalwomanja9105
    @totalwomanja9105 6 днів тому

    An indomitable woman! I’ve always loved her and even more so now. She’s my favorite Jamaican athlete, right up there with VCB. Such graceful, determined and hardworking women! May all her aspirations be made true. ❤

  • @devonwilliams4677
    @devonwilliams4677 4 дні тому

    Bwoy! As a man, watching this episode mek tears 😭 flow outta mi yiyee (eyes). Mi love ❤ this woman called Melanie bad bad bad.

  • @antoniaPrince
    @antoniaPrince 6 днів тому +6

    I love this woman so much! I fell in love with her when I did track and field in primary school.❤

  • @Public-Defenda
    @Public-Defenda 5 днів тому +1

    Look at life eeh. I cannot believe Melanie no know how much we love her. Girl you a star. We love you and rate you big time!!!!

  • @kdene
    @kdene 6 днів тому +2

    ...i know exactly how Melaine feels...I am at a similar point on my journey...it is not about money but proving to yourself that you can do it despite the opposing voices...YOU WILL, my sister. God knows, you will.

  • @SuzettePitter-br5vv
    @SuzettePitter-br5vv 5 днів тому

    You can never be forgotten Melanie ♥️

  • @lilliethrowe8617
    @lilliethrowe8617 6 днів тому +1

    Don't lose sight of goals. You're capable and strong. Keep pushing through challenges, you're almost there. ❤❤

  • @CarlingtonBrown-c1q
    @CarlingtonBrown-c1q 3 дні тому

    I'm still proud of you and Asafa .two wonderful Jamaican

  • @sandragardner2925
    @sandragardner2925 5 днів тому

    Our champ Melaine... love you Champ, thank you for all that you did and is doing for Jamaica and all that you've accomplished. Hugs ❤🙏👏💛💛💛💛🌻🌻🌻

  • @keishachisholm8002
    @keishachisholm8002 7 днів тому +5

    Melanie it's good to see you. I always wonder where you were. You got it in you....reach for the stars. Congratula🎉tions on your achievement

  • @Niesha___
    @Niesha___ 4 дні тому

    Melaine we love u girl. Always my fav athlete. Love your drive and dedication. Can't wait to see you on the track. Big up u selffff❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️💯💯💯💯💯

  • @nicoled5367
    @nicoled5367 5 днів тому +1

    “Proper human being” girl have me a bawl ina the late Saturday night yah.

  • @keishap8863
    @keishap8863 7 днів тому +1

    We love her girl so much from Jago days till now, she was my little baby.. her parents and siblings always there to support

  • @teswayneallen4440
    @teswayneallen4440 6 днів тому

    Always Forever My Girl, mi cry enuh! #MelaineWalker❤

  • @ariellew3979
    @ariellew3979 6 днів тому +1

    Melaine we love you! Go after your dreams. Make Melaine proud as you have done us. All the best!

  • @OdetteBartley
    @OdetteBartley 7 днів тому +15

    Sim your space is really safe! I cried with Melanie. Jamaicans needs to be appreciative of their athletes whether they fail or win. Ungratefulness is deeply embedded in our culture,🤔

  • @stephaniewilliams8942
    @stephaniewilliams8942 4 дні тому

    I Always Love Melanie Walker 🙏🏼❤

  • @andreabliss3675
    @andreabliss3675 7 днів тому +2

    Love you my friend Melaine go get whatever you desire you can do it we all behind you 100% ❤❤❤❤

  • @Charm-p9y
    @Charm-p9y 7 днів тому +3

    I really missed watching you on the big circuit, you can do it. I look forward to seeing you do it one more time especially the head movement.

  • @ChanelWilliams-g1n
    @ChanelWilliams-g1n 7 днів тому +5

    Melanie Jamaicans are for you forever. Remember this💓💗💞💕

  • @Nikkir876
    @Nikkir876 7 днів тому +1

    I was looking forward to this one ❤

  • @marvalyntracey9044
    @marvalyntracey9044 6 днів тому

    You are a great person, Melanie
    You have done great for JAMAICA.

  • @churchbiznizz5332
    @churchbiznizz5332 6 днів тому +1

    Go for it, Melanie! I understand 100%

  • @ddross3093
    @ddross3093 2 дні тому

    she's so beautiful. I hope she knows how much she is loved. girl we miss you and love you.

  • @andreaswaby5879
    @andreaswaby5879 6 днів тому

    I love Melanie ❤❤❤❤, keep doing whatever your heart desires!!!

  • @claudiawarren5544
    @claudiawarren5544 7 днів тому +3

    U have done us proud Melanie 👏 🥲

  • @carlenemills9935
    @carlenemills9935 7 днів тому +1

    Oh my God Mel you making me crying 😭😭 I love you ❤❤

  • @TamiJ1995
    @TamiJ1995 6 днів тому +4

    Was also good to c Kerron stewart❤

  • @normablake7944
    @normablake7944 6 днів тому

    Melanie you are loved and missed 🎉🎉🎉 abundant blessings girl ❤❤❤proud of you 🎉

  • @pashanelly5823
    @pashanelly5823 7 днів тому +1

    I will forever love you Melanie ❤️💕 you legacy has been set and will die! I love you so much Melanie 💕💕

  • @melaninequeen_shenae
    @melaninequeen_shenae 2 дні тому

    Interesting interview

  • @gailwalker8703
    @gailwalker8703 6 днів тому

    Thank you Sim ❤

  • @Rafi-r6n
    @Rafi-r6n 6 днів тому

    Thank you Sim
    Thank you
    Thank you

  • @patricearthurs470
    @patricearthurs470 7 днів тому +2

    Melaine was always the princess in high school for sure. I remember when I used to comb your hair over "Pav"

  • @natashajohnson2049
    @natashajohnson2049 6 днів тому

    You have made us proud Melanie what ever God ordained must come to pass love you

  • @marcusmessam3435
    @marcusmessam3435 7 днів тому +3

    one Melanie .Icon

  • @bennettsunadine7437
    @bennettsunadine7437 3 дні тому

    Watch mi a cry to. Even her boyfriend crying. Love is lovely.

  • @churchbiznizz5332
    @churchbiznizz5332 6 днів тому

    "Proper human being." I like that!

  • @Sashi5992
    @Sashi5992 7 днів тому +7

    Fun fact Melanie Bolt didn’t like training hence he retire “early” but he set a goal for himself & build a legacy you could use the same energy with 400h use that to build your legacy u didn’t have to give up. Look at Sydney she bought attention to the 4hurdles even if it isn’t the hot event. I understand your love for the shorter distance but if it’s not working work with what’s working for you🙏🏾❤ with your talent you would definitely be the Sydney of the 4 hurdles!

    • @pennylou4270
      @pennylou4270 7 днів тому +2

      None of us looking from the outside have the right to determine what is right or wrong for anyone.
      We bring our perspective, I love Melanie and tempted to cast my judgement about what is right for her.
      But until you walk a mile in a man's shoes, we don't know. So l have learnt to chill and let perspective chart their own course.
      I don't say to disrespectful to you.I believe maybe Franno could have tried to come some compromise. That is how Bolt got to run the 100.
      But that's my take!!!Bless up

    • @Sashi5992
      @Sashi5992 7 днів тому +1

      @ and you are absolutely right💯 what stood out to me to respond in that way was hearing her reason to dislike the event. I thought I would be because the training is hard or something like that. But to her it’s because it lacks attention & don’t bring the hype the short sprint gives. I just want her to know she is not defined by her event because SHE WAS THE HYPE, her personality was amazing she would shine regardless of any event she choose🙏🏾 & for the future athletes to know the same they are more than their event you don’t have to be a sprinter to gain attention or respect you are the moment half of us couldn’t do what they do, they need to be celebrated regardless

    • @Mstibbs12
      @Mstibbs12 3 дні тому +2

      ​@Sashi5992 well said. She "was the event" and so it's disappointing to hear her give up a golden career because of "lack of hype." If she had said it was my dream to do sprints and I had to chase it, then I would respect her decision more. But for hype! Come on, that's short-sighted and ego.

  • @monday9196
    @monday9196 7 днів тому +1

    Thank you sim my mind ran on her the other day enuh

  • @gailwalker8703
    @gailwalker8703 6 днів тому

    One of my favorite athlete❤#goforit

  • @anngreaves862
    @anngreaves862 5 днів тому

    I know I would bawl when I watch this interview. I know her story and I can relate. O have so many regrets. How and when will I get over????

  • @KaydeneJ
    @KaydeneJ 7 днів тому +11

    Bwoyfriend since high school?! 😲 Boy weh yuh a wait pon??💍👰💒

  • @tanishahickey-ny2oo
    @tanishahickey-ny2oo 2 дні тому +1

    "Melain Walker the track star, love you on the track off the track. Love from start to finish. Your an amazing girl, you have done exceptionally well. So I gonna give you a star.🌟 Not because I want to, because you deserve it. You work for it, you earn it, you have achieved it."🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍🤗

  • @justinmorgan3919
    @justinmorgan3919 6 днів тому

    Mel Mel ❤ more of a mother 🙏 such a humble person👑

  • @bennettsunadine7437
    @bennettsunadine7437 3 дні тому

    Mi love love loveeee Melanie walker.

  • @carlenemills9935
    @carlenemills9935 7 днів тому +1

    Go !! Girl we love you ❤❤

  • @shazp2532
    @shazp2532 6 днів тому

    You are who you're Melanie. Jamaican olympic and world champion. You don't need to prove anything. ❤❤❤❤

  • @churchbiznizz5332
    @churchbiznizz5332 6 днів тому

    You are somebody, Melanie ❤

  • @dancerbling
    @dancerbling 6 днів тому

    Love you to the moon and back sis ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @KaydeneJ
    @KaydeneJ 7 днів тому +3

    I always wonder what this lady up to. Gosh I just want her to be successful ❤❤❤. She and Elaine, I just wanna see them do well🏆🙏🏽

  • @heathercampbell9974
    @heathercampbell9974 5 днів тому

    I really love this girl

  • @Sweet-September-Days
    @Sweet-September-Days 4 дні тому

    I have not forgotten her. Always wondered what happened to her.

  • @shakarajolly
    @shakarajolly День тому

    MI BAWL GIRL WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH 😊😊😊😊

  • @alicodner3704
    @alicodner3704 6 днів тому

    Love love love you Melanie ❤❤❤

  • @sasheekabucknor3995
    @sasheekabucknor3995 7 днів тому +2

    I miss you Melanie. I was wondering where you were if you were hurt or something. Dreams cannot die unless the body dies. Live your dream but live it for you🎉🎉🎉. Take care

  • @heatherl7094
    @heatherl7094 6 днів тому

    Go for your dreams Melaine, let nothing stop you. "Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal" -by Rabindranath Tagore.

  • @BarbaraWest-r4b
    @BarbaraWest-r4b 2 дні тому

    Love you Malaine🙏❤️👍

  • @ChanelWilliams-g1n
    @ChanelWilliams-g1n 7 днів тому +3

    She was out too soon. I am so disappointed. I really miss her

  • @carlenemills9935
    @carlenemills9935 7 днів тому +1

    Go for your dream Melaine❤

  • @mrs.wright5873
    @mrs.wright5873 7 днів тому +1

    We love you ❤🙏🎉

  • @daisylynlewis3942
    @daisylynlewis3942 6 днів тому

    Who else cutting onions 😢😢😢😢I am

  • @kherrinafrancis6646
    @kherrinafrancis6646 5 днів тому

    I saw the raw talent of her and her brother Christopher way back at Tarrant primary school. Both were excellent sprinters and were always champion girl and boy on sports day. I honestly believe they should have allowed her more flexibility during her peak and we would have experienced so much more from her.

  • @velma-c5o
    @velma-c5o 7 днів тому +4

    i love her then, and still love her now, however that was a stupid decision, i remember the interview , when she just stop running, that was so surprising, she isnt going to make a name now for herself, she have only herself to blame.

  • @racqueldunn7195
    @racqueldunn7195 7 днів тому +2

    Ja🇯🇲 loves u !

  • @Squabbleup-z2b
    @Squabbleup-z2b День тому

    We love you 💔😭🫂

  • @MillicentWhitehorne
    @MillicentWhitehorne 6 днів тому

    I was wondering what had happened to Melaine such a talented human being my God girl i understand go for your dream with God all things are possible 🙏

  • @dane247c
    @dane247c 7 днів тому +1

    She can do well on the Masters circuit. I don't know why she don't try that

  • @francinewhite272
    @francinewhite272 3 дні тому

    External validation does mean a lot, and I think people don't realise this.

  • @antoniaPrince
    @antoniaPrince 6 днів тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Sweet-September-Days
    @Sweet-September-Days 4 дні тому

    Since High School, Young Man fix it! 😮😮😮

  • @radleyboi
    @radleyboi 6 днів тому

    The last thing mi waah seh is di agencies that promised these athletes that them a go give them things when dem perform on di international stage....Give di ppl dem di tings, dem work for it. I heard Asafa said from about 2006 government promised him piece a land I believe and here we are in 2024 and all now him nuh get it🤦‍♂️

  • @angelabennett7843
    @angelabennett7843 6 днів тому

    Hush Melanie I pray your strength 100 meters is were your heart is never say never

  • @karendavey5008
    @karendavey5008 7 днів тому +1

    Dutty wine queen , my favourite girl from then❤❤❤ you girl

  • @allisonthomas8099
    @allisonthomas8099 7 днів тому

    Also Asafa Powell ,he was promised landbin the PNP time under Mrs Simpson Miller

  • @sherwood9917
    @sherwood9917 6 днів тому +2

    Melaine, your dreams are yours, and you are entitled to hold on to them for as long as you want. However, I completely understand why reputable coaches would not want to signup for your pet project. As with Franno, you are asking coaches to invest time and effort into something that, in their professional opinion, will bring no reward. Medals and placement are what pay their bills and bring prestige to their clubs. That being said, all the very best to you.

  • @ruth-annsmith4685
    @ruth-annsmith4685 7 днів тому +1

    Her speaking about not being highlighted reminds me of Nadine's interview.

  • @marcenebennett5484
    @marcenebennett5484 7 днів тому

    Good night