February 17, 2023
156: The Controversy over Demi Lovato's Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt Promotion
Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and LifeAbout this episode
Demi Lovato’s recent promotion to purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu has been a big topic of discussion online. Everybody’s got an opinion and some folks have big feelings about it. In this episode, we discuss the importance of celebrating personal journeys in jiu-jitsu, without judging others for their choices or progress. We also explore the role of inspiration and community in encouraging others to start jiu-jitsu. Highlights Who is Demi Lovato and what is all the full about? Why someone else’s progress and Jiu-Jitsu journey is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS How we can celebrate progress and spread positivity in Jiu-Jitsu How negativity impacts the growth and progress of women in Jiu-Jitsu You don’t have to be famous to inspire someone to start Jiu-Jitsu Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes h tt ps://open.spotify.com/playlist/19P8KcTyNTIA0hZPQYAbuN?si=f841456b4906439f https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/category/Start+Here Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://link.chtbl.com/beautyandthegi YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Audible Beauty and the Gi on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Beauty-and-the-Gi-Podcast/B08JJMFS1D? Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen Jen on TikTok @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman AJ on TikTok @roll_model rollmodelhq on Instagram @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/374782593437482/ Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page Links and Resources https://www.rollmodelswanted.com/ Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company