Alaysha Johnson US Olympian on being underdog, unlikely path to Paris & going for gold | The Pivot
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"I did it with no sponsorships. I did it with a black designer on my chest. I did it with a long weave and nails and lashes and everything that everyone told me was going to hold me back. I did it!"
Alaysha Johnson was always counted out and overlooked. But after an epic performance beating her personal-best time and capturing the silver medal at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in the 100meter Hurdles...she did it.
This conversation on The Pivot platform resonates with the hosts and listeners to understand some stories are bigger than headlines and about making an impact, in ways that can only be felt through purpose. And in a new episode of the Pivot in partnership with Fanatics, "Lay" Johnson chats with Ryan, Channing, and Fred to uncover the Olympian's long journey to Paris, revealing this strong woman behind the inspirational athlete.
Lay ran a 12.31-second 100-meter hurdles in Oregon to qualify for the Paris Olympics, but she describes how her path to Team USA is different from most of her teammates. She talks about the financial struggles of running track without sponsors, without access to gear, and how she had to work several jobs while training at same time before finally committing full-time to the sport. Although the road has been had and full of tears, Lay's decision has paid off, and the guys ask about how she overcame that type of pressure and underdog mentality.
Four years ago Lay wasn’t even running track, and she talks with the guys about her range of emotions when she finally got to put Olympian next to her name. She suffers from hypothyroidism, preventing her muscles from growing back at an average rate, and describes the mentality she must have to keep working despite these physical problems.
Discussing the lack of money in the sport, and trying to explain the feeling of having one 12-second race dictate whether she can afford rent and pay her bills. Lay is extremely independent and without a sponsor every race matters for her since there is no guaranteed money. Yet coming from working two jobs bartending late nights and early morning workouts, Lay touches on how she doesn’t fear the normal life like her competitors do since she has always had to work for what she wants, following in the footsteps of her mother.
Lay shares with the guys that it’s usually her against the world, but in Paris she will be repping Team USA ready to show why she is the best in the world. And in an emotional moment, Lay gets a surprise phone call to make her Olympic Experience full circle as she finds out financial help is on the way to get her mom there to watch her compete, a dream come true.
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Im so happy she’s sharing her story. These track athletes deserve so much more
Man I didn’t even know who this woman was but wow what a podcast. It’s straight up wrong that none of the big companies won’t sponsor her because she’s a “brand risk” I hope everything works out for this girl because she has a drive that not many people have❤ definitely gained a new fan here
Brand risk because?????
@@luggerphilippe8409she has been inconsistent. They don’t have much money in track and it seems the stars coming out of college get preference. She’s been running well lately so hopefully someone will invest in her
@@luggerphilippe8409 Possibly because of her medical condition. I love her story and this was a great interview PIVOT
@@HatgodJB22her condition would be something that would be a great story for others like her. Her story would make brands so much money for them. I think they don’t want her because she doesn’t compromise her stands like some others did.
I love her attitude. She may or may not know her vulnerability is her superpower. So many people can relate her. I pray God blesses her. You could feel the guys empathy towards her.❤❤❤
Me too , she deserves blessings
Amen🤍
I am so happy this interview of Alaysha got so many views. She deserves it so much. She deserves so much being in Paris.
But now, it's time to show more in the semis. Like 12.40/42 .
The pivot always finds the people we want to hear from. Let’s go Lay Lay!
That moment Ryan offered her the help that she needs 👏🏽💕
I am now officially a fan of Lay's. I almost met her at the Olympic trials but she had to leave the area after her race. Her story brought tears to my grown man eyes. I'm so inspired.
That was so dope to just be like “you know what, we gotta do something” literally calls up fanatics owner and gets her mom to go to Paris and possibly help look at money opportunities. The pivot continues its greatness!
She is amazing 🎉😂 I had no idea and this is probably one of the most powerful young women I have ever heard from. I’m both crying and prideful.
Cried the whole time 😅
Me too
I love this young lady, her spirit and determination are infectious. We as a community need to take care of this young lady. This is a perfect example that if she's having problems getting sponsorship, then we need to step in and throw our dollars behind her.
I Love her personality, her drive, her spirit and her determination.... She's also VERY pretty too❤
I love how she politely checked yellow shirt on her mindset. He had an idea of her and I love that she didn’t let him define her. I also love that the other guy in the black shirt kept advocating for her.
This the first time Ive disagreed with Freddy T when he bought up her changing her mindset. Her rebuttal was fantastic. EVERYTHING she said was spot on! Good for her! Experience all the Olympics has to offer girl! And lock in when it’s time. Over analyzing a get the best of you while in the sport and after. When you live your life with the “it’s all ready written” attitude is freeing. I wish her the best! Get the Gold medal girl! 🙌🏼
Yes! I understood what he was trying to say & while well intentioned, I think he misread her energy a little bit.
All of us will be watching this young lady in Paris. Good luck and be your personal best.
I feel after this interview, a lot will change for her! ❤
Yep open Doors!!
Man this makes me so happy as a former track and field runner. Great to see the Pivot giving these athletes a platform
Right.
I love that she say, FOR ME, everybody need to hear that, FOR ME!!!!
Ryan, put it out to the community. We can all, who want to, support Alaysha!!!!!
She’s something! Love her spirit and her tenacity. Will be rooting loudly for her at the Olympics!
The system is so broken! I hope she signs up with Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League of 4 tournaments a year for the top track athletes to get paid and win big prize money. And I really hope this league is successful. To be as good as she has been and no sponsor is crazy.
Big Lay!!! She deserves it all, somebody needs to see this and sign her!
BIG LAY NOT THE LITTLE ONE💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
USALAY 🇺🇸
Shout out to y’all for giving this young lady the opportunity to tell her story. Wishing her all the best 🔥🙌🏾
I remember when the entire country of Jamaica was saying she was a nobody because she was talking about how she felt not getting a invite to run in Jamaica 😭 they can’t say nun to her now and she still unsponsored
You lie!
That’s a lie! Before she went international we in Jamaica 🇯🇲 thought she was going to be a problem.
Understand Jamaicans know track and we can see talent from a mile away!
Lying >>>>
Stop lying on Jamaica. There are 3 million people on the island, so to say the "entire country" is false.
Oh my lord, this girl is awesome. Does she realise she could have done a go fund me page. Now that's what a role model looks like. World experience, fearless go getter. This was fun, you guys. Thanks TEAM!
She the real deal so proud of her. When you got the drive to achieve your goal and dreams nothing can stop you
Alaysha you are an inspiration, I am your fan and didn't know you are going through this hardship... You are out here entertaining us baring your talent all out yet out here struggling. I am so sorry. May you win the Olympics for you and us.
It’s already written. I’m just living it out.
💯 TRUTH
Yeah, that was a bar!
Ayyy!! Preach
That woman just helped me in soooo many ways!! Phew! What a speaker.
A powerhouse!! An empire builder. Visionary.
I pray overflow for you, Ms. Alasysha GOD'S blessings, too you!!
Shout out to The PIVOT, yall gentlemen are great for the culture. I’m glad this young lady had the opportunity to share her story. This is honorable of y’all to use your influence to be able to bless her. It’s a blessing to be a blessing to others. 💯✊🏿🫡
So glad she carefully and kindly put old head in yellow in his old place. Telling her about her mindset when he really don’t know anything about her and why she is how she is ❤.
She didnt put him in his place, she didnt medal and hit a hurdle.
I truly appreciate you guys bringing Alaysha Johnson to your Podcast and allowing her to tell her story, it's one of inspiration. There are too many of our young Track and Field athletes are left to fend for themselves. I pray that God will continue to bless and keep her always.
Omg. You PIVOT GUYS HAVE ME IN TEARS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING THIS STRONG YOUNG LADY. I LOVE THIS SHOW AND YOU GUYS ❤️❤️
Giving this wonderful woman a shot at a sponsorship is society at its very best.
LAY LAY YOU ARE A STAR! We are rooting for you!
AJ said some powerful things. 💪🏾
Love the wisdom, peace, and assurance she expressed.
She's super talented and Very Beautiful 😍😍😍 may God bless her always
Wow, I have hyperthyroidism too and you must have a strong sense of faith to be successful in track. I won the master's world 100 in 2013 and silver in the 400 that year.
From the UK just watched this interview with Alaysha Johnson so blessed by her raw authenticity and the acknowledgement 3 great black men gave to her. Thank you 🎉❤
To God be the glory that she has made it this far accomplishing goals. I hope she continues to soar. Her mother has done a wonderful job with her. Behind every strong woman is God🙌🏽💜🫶🏾
Had no idea on who she was, but now I’m invested!! We will be cheering you on Lay Lay!! Get those endorsements!!!!! And bring home some gold!!
That girl don’t need to change nothing about the bc way she think, she’s confident and seems a little cocky but can you blame her, she is great and deserves it all ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Right, didn’t know what he was talking about, the way she thinks, the nerve of some people to speak on what they not know. If he’s not going to share or tell her about the way she thinks then why bring it up?
@@trentphillips8484 right that was so interesting. here she is talking about being diminished no matter what, and it felt to me like he was diminishing her a little bit too! or trying to. i don't think he succeeded. i did not like his attitude towards her. it seems like she has such a healthy mindset.
He wasnt diminishing her just tell8ng her to lock in, she didnt medal at the Olympics and was the onky person in that race to hit a hurdle.
Yooooo THANK YOU for shedding a light on her. It's CRIMINAL that she aint sponsored. This is track and her TIMES don't lie
This was a good episode. These guys know when to be them. Like channing stomping his leg like he was running track. That was hilarious. RC always knows when to break down a question to get deeper with the guest. Lay lay was an outstanding guest that I didn't know before this episode simply because I'm not a big track and field follower, but I'm 100% behind lay lay and hope she wins every medal she is up for!
From TEJAS we love and support you. Meaning, may you be super healthy and may you be blessed with your best performance EVER!!!
My FAVORITE PODCAST by far ‼️ Ryan, Fred, n Chan y’all killin it, SALUTE ‼️ Fred I gotta say, the mindset change statement is the FIRST TIME I’ve ever disagreed with you ! And that’s cool, we can have a diffrence n opinions n still respect n have the most love for one another 💪🏽‼️EXCELLENT SHOW n SALUTE to LAY, I’m DEFINITELY a FAN FAN 🙏🏽💪🏽‼️💪🏽
That was true Boss moves by The Pivot Crew and Michael Rubin. This is real influence and authenticity
She shut Fred T down, he tried to say she’s focused on social media and having a good time other than the race and IM GLAD SHE SHUT HIS ASS DOWN
Facts!
Idk Fred has a point. If you wanna be the best, have a record that only she can keep like she claims she wants. She needs to be absolutely locked in her performance not worried about what she's gonna wear, eat, whatever else that doesn't matter
@@DweezyDubI believe everyone has their own authenic way she showing it I mean if she was wtomg she wouldnt be here but he is correct of changing her mindset .
@humbletrucker853, I don't believe Fred T was being negative and therefore there was nothing to shut down. Fred T is from a different generation and locked in looked the same back then. She did clarify after his statement that she tried what we call "locked in" and it almost killed her, so now she focuses on other things that relaxes her because she knows she is prepared.
Fred t shut her down. She has a lot of growing up to do
She’s beautiful and congratulations to her on making the Olympics
She is sensational it’s crazy that she’s isn’t sponsored
The women’s 100 meter hurdles is a pool full of heavyweights
Makes you wonder about her agent, she should be sponsored, especially after this interview.
I love to see this. I am a big track and field fan been following her since Oregon days. She is that one and does it her way. She has that same energy that Sha’Carri has and she is headed for big things. People don’t really follow hurdlers outside the Olympics so I really hope she medals in Paris. It’s crazy all 3 hurdlers are different than the ones that went to Tokyo. It would be crazy if they swept again like they did in 2016. The great thing about womens 100mh they never suck each other everyone normally shows up at various meets not like Olympic 100m champion Jacobs always ducking. Glad to see her get an interview on the Pivot and to have her mom go to the Olympics is EPIC. These athletes work hard but not all are sponsored and even the womens Polo team that keeps winning gold and has a black goalie basically got online and asked for support got some from Flava Flav. Alaysha deserves major sponsorships and the USO. Should pay for at least 4 tickets and accommodations for every athlete that’s not in the NBA or a pro tennis player.
her whole story is so inspiring and such a testament to her skill and determination. when she talked about coming from a place without a lot of love or belief around her, i felt that in my heart. i'm 35 and just learning to untangle myself from that mess and believe in myself now. sending so much love to alaysha on her well-deserved and overdue first olympics.
Proud is an understatement!!!! She deserves this and so much more!! What an amazing interview ❤️
I love her spirit. So good to hear from these athletes who have to go through so much to compete. Without the sort of help that one needs to be at peak performance. Thanks, Pivot!!
Finally! Another track athlete! Go Laylay! USA 123!!!!!
I thought exactly what RC offered!! Pivot sponsor her! Another amazing show and guest! Keep it up fellas!
Praise God!!!! Sponsor that baby!!
So happy for her, can’t wait to see her in the Olympics!!
It’s nothing like trusting in God and know your destiny has already been written. This was a very inspiring podcast and I wish her nothing but successes. Keep fighting and don’t give up.
Eventually, everyone learns to conform and win, comform and still lose, or be a nonconformist and still win or lose on their own terms. Good luck to her for defying odds, obstacles, and doubters. Her attitude is already a victory; she said she would have no problem returning to a regular life! She is already invincible and grateful. This is who we can be as people even though we are required to put in more work vs other races. To God be the glory!
LayLay! ✊🏾 lol I’m glad her Olympic trials went the way it did! She deserved that, her AND Masai
Absolutely! Would love to see them go 1-2. Not easy with JCQ, Amusan and the rest. But they beat Nia Ali and Kenzi Harrison at Trials so it’s definitely possible.
For this beautiful young lady to progress through so much adversity and obstacles, and still keep going, is so inspirational 💙🤍❤️
I'm a trainer and I would train her for free.😢 She needs to tell her story everywhere. People young and old need to hear her story. Especially athletes today. She's AMAZING!!!!!!❤
I’m a fan just from listening to her story. I luv “The Pivot” for giving her the support she needs. Great interview!!!
This was one of those interviews that I wasn't really interested in, but it was one of the best interviews I've seen and heard...this was a great one!! Much success to this young woman in the Olympics and beyond!! ❤❤❤
What an amazing, intelligent, inspiring and talented young lady! May she succeed in all of her future endeavors and hopefully bring home an Olympic medal!
she went to and set records @Oregon (aka Nike University) and doesn't have a Nike deal??? That's nuts
Shes amazing. I have so much respect for her. I want her to win it all.
This is the definition of a phenomenal woman❤
Absolutely love LayLay such an inspiring story, you can really tell she has lived real life and has great perspective
That's right...do the the damn thang!!! Let's gooooooo PIVOT!!!..Alaysha go be the best!!!👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽🏆🏆🏆
Fred,Channy&RC!!!!! Blessings to you all for doing such an amazing job!! Pivot brothers PIVOT!!
Great interview as always. She’s amazing and wishing her the best🏅
*Young Mz Alaysha You are A True Inspiration.. Your Work Ethic , Personality and Mannerism is Awesome. I'm a Fan now, and I'll be watching You, Congrats and much Love 🎉🎉❤
This is probably my favorite episode to date. I love how the Pivot sheds light on these stories
Man, one of your best interviews ever. Great stuff! She is a true inspiration.
Every time I see you line up I always ask the question, why she doesn’t have a contract with Nikey or Adidas? I understand, you did it your way. I am a fan. It is my sincere hope that you stand on that podium in Paris. Go with God! Pray often. Go and unleash in Paris.
My sister the Goat!!!🐐 ✍🏾
Speaking volumes..real life talk right here
Ryan, keep doing great things for our people. You are truly an inspiration. I remember our conversations we had while we attended LSU. You were always speaking positivity. I will forever hold on to those conversations! Sincerely, Mo'!
Watching this really healed me as a former track athlete she hit everything on the head
Man she is amazing love her energy and passion. Good luck young queen.
Quality Interview. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for showing love to Track and Field Athletes !
Beautiful. Smart. Amazing. I hope she gets a lucky break physically and financially.
This is such a great story, and Alaysha has such a great personality! I wish her the best.....
Thus child is literally running for her life
You said something then!!
But if you listen to her words not really! She knows life outside of track! That’s her super power!
Thank you for bringing on the Track and Field Athletes! Alaysha Johnson is fueled by her outsider attitude with the education (Master's in Sports Marketing - NICE!) to back it up. Way to go, Texas gurl!
Next interview should be with Grant Holloway 😀 Hopefully after he returns with that elusive Gold Medal
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I’m rooting for her! 💪🏾❤️
She Told Fred the real! From her heart about her enjoying her time!! Hella dope
I looove her story and attitude! All the luck tomorrow in the finals! Go get that gold baby!
Looking forward to seeing her in the Olympics.y’all amazing
It’s gone play out the way it’s written. AMEN. She get it😇🥰
Alaysha, is amazing. Beautiful amazing soul inside and out. Go do what you do girl
I love the mindset in my experience playing D1 College football i played my Absolute Best when my mindset was " I dont care if I get cooked or not im just going to go 100% , if i get cooked imma her cooked going 100%" with that mindset i made the starting line up as a freshman within the 1st 2 weeks of camp... This was a great reminder of that for me
She’s a darling. Praying she wins gold. Go represent USA!
Pivot y’all definitely motivate me to keep pushing and pouring into my community 💪🏾
Absolutely inspiring episode, brothers! So proud of your effort to support this incredible athlete's pursuit of excellence at the Olympics.
I love everything about her, and she is 💯 on everything she said. I really hope Fantastics really sponsor her she deserves a fair chance. Congratulations, Olympian. I can't wait to watch you perform in Paris.
As someone who's worked 100% commission jobs, I can attest to how stressful it can be.
shes soooo so strong this inspired me so much
She reminds me of FloJo -Athletic, authentic and beautiful 🔥 Go get it in Paris 💰
Keep doing what you're doing, sweetheart!!! You're a warrior and have a heart of gold. I really hope your siblings and your mom are doing great. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💝💝💝💝💝💝💝