The 2025 gymnastics season unfolded with two contrasting storylines that captured national attention. On one hand was Jordan Chiles, who balanced collegiate commitment and post-Olympic stature to deliver one of the strongest campaigns of her UCLA career. And then there was Olivia Dunne, who navigated injury and an unfinished NCAA story to transition to a new chapter in her life. Like we said, on paper, their journeys couldn’t have been more different. Yet, there’s one common denominator that tied the two together: Their knack for helping others.

It began with Dunne in 2023. Launching ‘The Livvy Fund’ in partnership with LSU’s official NIL collective, the gymnasts’ aim was simple: Assisting people like her in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape. “As a female student-athlete…I am excited to [leverage] my connections and sharing my knowledge in the NIL space to create more opportunities for LSU female-student athletes, while emphasizing the importance of bringing NIL funds to women in college sports,” Dunne had mentioned. What came of it? The gymnast’s NIL partner, Accelerator energy drink company, bringing eight other LSU gymnasts onboard through the fund. Fast forward two years, and Jordan Chiles is aiming to make a difference, too.

On August 6, the Olympic medalist announced her latest ambitious project, the SHERO Athlete Collective, on social media. Calling it “my heart, my passion, my promise”, the 24-year-old further noted, “This isn’t just a mentorship platform. It’s a movement. A place where young female athletes are not just champions in their sport, but champions in life.” The SHERO Athlete Collective’s page explained more. Emphasizing the importance of mentorship and guidance for young athletes, Chiles noted, “As the founder of SHERO Athlete Collective, I hold a special place in my heart for mentoring the younger generation.”

She framed the initiative as more than athletic training, describing it as a comprehensive roadmap designed to help aspiring athletes succeed in every aspect of their lives. “I understand the importance of having a road map, a guide that illuminates the path to success that transcends sports. Through the collective, I came to equip young athletes with the tools they need to achieve their dreams no matter the field of play. It’s about passion on the legacy of a champion, a SHERO, who believes in the power of dreams and the potential within every aspiring athlete,” she added. 

Notably, the gymnast has already brought gymnasts Simone Rose and Zoey Molomo on board as the first two SHERO athletes. Her vision is clear. “It’s about passion,” she explained, emphasizing that the program is intended to equip athletes with the tools necessary to succeed in sport and life. That’s not all, though…

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Jordan Chiles Urges Young Gymnasts to Embrace Courage and Self-Belief at YMCA Nationals

Jordan Chiles stood before the athletes at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships in Green Bay and spoke with a clarity that seemed to reach every corner of the Resch Center. The two-time Olympian did not focus on medals or rankings, but on the quiet triumph of persistence. “If you are out there giving your all today, you are already winning,” she told them, her words landing with the weight of experience.

Her message unfolded not as a lecture, but as a steady call for self-belief. Chiles reminded the gymnasts that the greatest challenge often lies within: the moments of doubt, the tension before a routine, the unease of the unknown.

She urged them to see victory in their willingness to rise to the stage at all. “Believing in yourself. Pushing through the nerves and the doubts and still stepping out onto the floor with your head held high. That is powerful. That is courage,” she said, offering a definition of success that resonated beyond the sport.

For the young competitors, many experiencing a national stage for the first time, Chiles’ words carried the authority of someone who had navigated that same pressure. Her presence bridged the gap between the arena floor and the highest level of international competition, showing that the path to excellence is built not only on skill, but also on resilience.