In this episode of Women Who Rise, Heather Mansy sits down with Don Yoakum —
world champion athlete, business builder, and visionary leader — to explore what it
truly takes to rise and stay in the game. From Olympic-level discipline to building
high-performing organizations, Don shares the habits, mindsets, and leadership
principles that create longevity, resilience, and meaningful success. Together, they
discuss why consistency outperforms talent, how humility and systems unlock
growth, and why the leaders who endure are the ones willing to keep showing up —
even when it’s uncomfortable. This conversation is a powerful reminder that lasting
success isn’t built in bursts, but through commitment, purpose, and persistence.