Olympic All-Around Gold Medalist and 5-Time Olympic Medalist Nastia Liukin has built a second act as an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, angel investor, podcast host, and digital creator. As the founder of one of the most prestigious events in gymnastics, the Nastia Liukin Cup, Nastia is deeply committed to championing the next generation of athletes and helping shape the future of the sport. Currently, Nastia also serves as a LA28 Olympic Games Ambassador and Athletes' Commission member.
Gymnastics
olympic gold medalist
Olympic All-Around Gold Medalist and 5-Time Olympic Medalist Nastia Liukin has built a second act as an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, angel investor, podcast host, and digital creator. As the founder of one of the most prestigious events in gymnastics, the Nastia Liukin Cup, Nastia is deeply committed to championing the next generation of athletes and helping shape the future of the sport. Currently, Nastia also serves as a LA28 Olympic Games Ambassador and Athletes' Commission member.
Gymnastics
olympic gold
medalist
There was a time I thought purpose had to be something huge - life-changing, world-shifting, cover story worthy, kinda thing. I’d love to say I have no idea why I thought that, but honestly, that belief probably started with my overachiever tendencies and an ex who once told me I needed to “find my purpose,” like it was some homework assignment I accidentally gave to Harley to play fetch with instead of turning in it.
But what if purpose isn’t about finding the perfect path… what if it’s just about walking with intention, and remembering to enjoy the view… because if you actually stop to take a look at it, it’s pretty freaking beautiful.
xx NL
The In-Between: A Season Nobody Warns You About
There’s a season nobody warns you about. It comes right after the chapter everyone celebrated and before the one you haven’t written yet. It doesn’t have a title. It doesn’t have a highlight reel.
The Lessons Learned After Discipline, Medals, and Pressure
At 18, I knew how to perform under pressure. What I didn’t know was that pressure and importance were not the same thing. But tbh, does anyone at that age?
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What Happens When The Internet Meets You At Your Peak
41.2 million American viewers watched the 2008 Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Final on NBC. Across the globe, the Beijing Games drew a record-breaking 4.7 billion viewers.
The Competition Ended. But The Comparison Didn't.
For most of my life, I knew exactly where I stood. In elite sports, comparison isn’t just unavoidable, it’s built into the system. Every routine receives a score. Every score has a placement. And every placement tells you exactly where you stand.
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There was a time I thought purpose had to be something huge - life-changing, world-shifting, cover story worthy, kinda thing. I’d love to say I have no idea why I thought that, but honestly, that belief probably started with my overachiever tendencies and an ex who once told me I needed to “find my purpose,” like it was some homework assignment I accidentally gave to Harley to play fetch with instead of turning in it.
But what if purpose isn’t about finding the perfect path… what if it’s just about walking with intention, and remembering to enjoy the view… because if you actually stop to take a look at it, it’s pretty freaking beautiful.
xx NL
The In-Between: A Season Nobody Warns You About
There’s a season nobody warns you about. It comes right after the chapter everyone celebrated and before the one you haven’t written yet. It doesn’t have a title. It doesn’t have a highlight reel.
Read more
What Happens When The Internet Meets You At Your Peak
41.2 million American viewers watched the 2008 Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Final on NBC. Across the globe, the Beijing Games drew a record-breaking 4.7 billion viewers.
The Competition Ended.
But The Comparison Didn't.
For most of my life, I knew exactly where I stood. In elite sports, comparison isn’t just unavoidable, it’s built into the system. Every routine receives a score. Every score has a placement. And every placement tells you exactly where you stand.
Substack
nastia's notes
Read more
The Lessons Learned After Discipline, Medals, and Pressure
At 18, I knew how to perform under pressure. What I didn’t know was that pressure and importance were not the same thing. But tbh, does anyone at that age?
Read more
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A space for the in-between.
The untold stories behind the spotlight.
The stumbles before the standing ovation.
The quiet moments where we almost gave up,
and the even quieter ones where we chose not to.
Here, we talk to athletes, artists, visionaries, and everyday dreamers who dared to become their own muse.
Because it’s not about waiting for inspiration to strike,
it’s about finding it within yourself.
In this space, we celebrate the messy, the meaningful, and the magic of becoming.
Because greatness doesn’t just live at the finish line.
Sometimes, it starts when you decide to try again. So take a breath, settle in,
and let’s step into the in-between.
Welcome to MUSE.
Podcast
MUSE WITH NASTIA LIUKIN
A space for the in-between. The untold stories behind the spotlight. The stumbles before the standing ovation. The quiet moments where we almost gave up, and the even quieter ones where we chose not to.
Here, we talk to athletes, artists, visionaries, and everyday dreamers who dared to become their own muse. Because it’s not about waiting for inspiration to strike, it’s about finding it within yourself.
In this space, we celebrate the messy, the meaningful, and the magic of becoming. Because greatness doesn’t just live at the finish line. Sometimes, it starts when you decide to try again. So take a breath, settle in, and let’s step into the in-between.
Welcome to MUSE.
Podcast
MUSE WITH NASTIA LIUKIN
