Sanya Richards-Ross: Being on Housewives of ATL, running in the Olympics and becoming a mother

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Join us for a beautiful episode of Vault Empowers Talks with special guest Sanya Richards-Ross!
Sanya is the fastest American woman in history at 400 meters. She became the first American woman in 28 years, and only the 2nd in history, to be crowned Olympic Champion over 400m at the 2012 Games in London.
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[@yaakemet9408]

Thank you for giving her the FLOWERS that she deserves.

[@user-rf4lq6ti4c]

She was tooooo classy for the RHOA 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@dionment]

And with the wrong crowd?

[@meeshybamboo]

Yes, yes. I agree 💯. RHOA never showed cased who she really is. This is all new information and I am a RHOA fan. Going to miss her from RHOA; but she chose the wrong crew on the show

[@Mrsmissie]

@@meeshybamboowhy would RHOA showcase her greatness the show is all about being nasty, messy and shady. I’m sure she was well aware of the objective of the show.

[@nmarks1119]

Agreed! But she handled herself well and left on her own terms

[@gloriawashington8542]

Fact

[@fredandnakia]

I LOVED THIS INTERVIEW! You can just tell Sanya has such a beautiful relationship with her my mom and entire family. It literally warmed my heart 🥹🥹

[@DigitalJada]

That story is heart wrenching…Also, I love her relationship with her mom! The constant glances to her mom speaks volumes about their relationship and her mom’s unconditional love and support. So beautiful!

[@VaultEmpowers]

A mothers love is truly beautiful!

[@sacosta1474]

Brandy you are Awesome!!!!!! I’m so in awe of you! You are made to be a host! Such a professional, such a personality and a force to be reckoned with👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@keshaperry9787]

Absolutely love how Brandy celebrated Sanya. Rich, insightful conversation- God, family & accomplishing your goals while not compromising who you are. 💕

[@ritaree123]

Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾

[@sherrynelson365]

When we do our part God does his part and he magnifies it!!!

[@VaultEmpowers]

Yes He does!!!

[@oneilsayla5838]

Hosting is Brandy's gift.

[@monacannon6644]

I really love this interview! Thanks Brandi and Sanya Richards-Ross for sharing your story. Continued success and congratulations to you and your husband on your company and partnership.

[@VaultEmpowers]

We're so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for your support.

[@sittingherewatching364]

Sanya this interview is phenomenal. We Jamaicans did not understand why you represented USA instead of Jamaica and hearing the back story I feel ashamed that we were upset. Anywho we IRIE now as I see you promoting Jamaica big time. Blessings to you and your Family.

[@jsmith6912]

I concur

[@trishag.971]

"I won the bronze but felt like I lost the gold." Sanya, you are amazing. I love to see your progression and your love of God. You are amazing.🙏🏾♥️😘

[@deedubb3605]

Brandy, this was another outstanding interview. You truly have a gift. Ms. Sonya Richardson-Ross seems to have a great spirit about her and I am wholly inspired by her story. Great job.

[@ThePrayerAdvocate]

Amazing interview 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@VaultEmpowers]

Thank you so much!!

[@lynettareese9885]

What a beautiful interview. I love the safe space you’ve created to all your guest to share their heart. Brandi, this is your lane and you’re doing it very well!!! 😉😊🙏🏾 Congratulations!! Peace & continuous blessings!!!

[@MS_2MUCH4YA]

Really great EP! Getting to know God for yourself outside of your parents and grandparents really hits differently!!! I'm experiencing that right now in my life.

[@daisygadson]

no matter how many times I hear your story my heart still goes out to you. I’ve bought your 1:58 books when you first wrote them. I’ve read them twice. I love all that you do because your heart is genuine and it shows. This was agreat interview. Your introduction was unmatched❤❤❤❤

[@lamonicamartin7200]

I have always loved Sanya the athlete…. She always carried herself so well, I didn’t want her to do RHOA…..I am so glad she did, so I could see her beautiful family!! So glad she and Ross are living their absolute best lives after that experience!! Anybody pitched a family show for them?!?

[@dread3443]

Look how Jamaicans love SANYA now!!! She is still repping 🇯🇲!!!

[@tinahealthylivingjourney8685]

Great job Sanya! This was an awesome interview.

[@AT-zl6dk]

Thank you for this interview with this amazing woman. I always wanted to know more about her life. Sonya Richards Ross 👟 👟 ✨ 🇯🇲 🇺🇸

[@Idoprivatehomehealthcare-ok3cq]

What an introduction!❤ I love this interview! This interview was so raw and authentic😢! We love you Sonya ❤ Jamaican Queen 🇯🇲

[@Idoprivatehomehealthcare-ok3cq]

I have a feeling that these two ladies are real-life friends. Their bond is so heartwarming! #sisterhood😊

[@lynettenoel2800]

Both of you are awesome. There were so many nuggets shared as both of you conversed effortlessly and honestly that I have to listen to this interview again and note those gems. Thanks to an extraordinary athlete etc and an expert interviewer. What a blessing!

[@kendralightbourn1826]

I needed to hear this. We need to see more of Sanya. Please keep sharing and inspiring...you're making a difference. God got you, Sis!

[@maureenwright-evans5726]

What a woman, mother and extraordinary person Sanya. I am so proud she is Jamaican.

[@Sew-Ronica]

Im disappointed that she's off the show. I don't keep up with sports, so this was my introduction to her. She's such a good mom and wife. Great example for young women.

[@rosemaryhoustondozier1059]

Thank you for another amazing interview. This definitely ranks at the top. Like you said put some respeck on her name!!! She is such a class act. I appreciate your God given ability to interview people with such love, grace, and compassion!!! Much love and success to Sanya and her entire family!! 🙏🏽❤️

[@AboutCanadianLiving]

Love this interview! So amazing!! Thank you.

[@debrabutler3749]

Great interview

[@jsmith6912]

Love this interview enjoyed every second well done 👏🏾🙌🏾

[@altonpatterson907]

Such a heartfelt interview. Thank you both.

[@TheRainasKitchen]

My boo! Amazing introduction as always Brandy and a great interview. Love you Sanya❤😘

[@salyons1719]

She’s Awesome!!!

[@VaultEmpowers]

She really is!

[@monapeaks7718]

Great episode! Brandi you are an awesome host!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@carmensimmonds9349]

A great interview! ❤

[@bacheera1]

Great episode! ❤

[@PorchiaNicole]

Love hearing her and Ato commentating

[@cpower2200]

Always great interview ! I am a fan of Richardson, so happy to see her on the show.

[@jackyayegba4418]

Amen. Chasing Grace.

[@reneebaylor8759]

Excellent Interview!!!!❤

[@DCmama72]

Good interview. Like this moment with Sanya.

[@drewmarethify]

Its all love Sanya. U did very well. Ur love, Strength & dedication to the sport we appreciate U n ur family. Thank U.

[@tatonyaholman7514]

This was such a great episode!

[@VaultEmpowers]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@avamills7950]

I love this interview, Sanya you are incredible ❤

[@csamuels89]

With every single episode I’ve watched I’m just more and more impressed with you Brandy! The fashion, the research and the occasional comedic relief I love it here!

[@PrayThenHustle]

In my opinion Sanya was in her best light on her own tv show with her family back in the day …… RHOA continued to show her in a negative light and that was not cool

[@puffygirlsclub]

Another episode that truly fed my soul❤️. I am afraid this show will be off KZbin & on a paid streaming service soon 😭, so I am soaking in all the knowledge while I can. Thank you all for this amazing show…literally every episode is relatable. Wow!

[@lindadeedeeharvey3550]

Brandi you are so awesome and God’s blessings to you and everything you touch 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰

[@belindarobinson1690]

Thank you for being a blessing Ms. Harvey for bringing these testimonies to us 🤗🙏❤️

[@lindadeedeeharvey3550]

Wow such an amazing and awesome story! Thanks for sharing 🥰🙏🏾

[@gorgeousharper813]

Great interview! 😊

[@mrs.moonie5894]

BRANDI... you are definitely putting out love...i fill your energy you are a joy to watch..

[@aishagreen5638]

Great interview!

[@VaultEmpowers]

Thank you so much

[@icildasmith963]

Great interview ❤

[@VaultEmpowers]

Thank you so much!

[@thearcherfamily5527]

Very good conversation

[@YvonneWilliams-gc3pv]

Nice Interview ❤

[@VaultEmpowers]

Thank you!!

[@gretchenbray2268]

Great Job

[@fionagriffith8481]

This interview was a mix of emotions for me personally. I enjoyed every inch of Sanya's story, I actually wanted more😃 I cried throughout this conversation. The one that really got me 😭😭😭was the Olympics 2008. Listening to her speak about it took me back. But, it never affected my heart the way it did this time around. I immediately pressed and paused and pulled up that race. Yes, i couldn't stop 😭😭😭😭😭😭my heart was heavy. I truly have so much favor for this lady, right here. I must say tho, I was overjoyed the day i read that Sanya wasn't coming back on the RHOA! That joy was because i didn't believe she was AUTHENTIC on that show, and it made me angry. I knew there was more to her than what we saw, and yet it wasn't being shared with the public. To me, she got caught up with people that, to me, will cause the public, including myself, to think negatively about her, which honestly did. I love her family, especially her mum. I needed to see more of that. This lady i am watching today, i loveeee so much! I wish this side was shown on RHOA. It is an absolute blessing to hear her testifying about God's grace. I believe it was the best decision NOT to return on that show. I would have probably never had the opportunity to really see Sanya Richards for who she is. I am even a bigger fan of her now. Thanks Ms Harvey for this🙌🙏🙏 PS: I hope I get the privilege of meeting her one day.

[@iammahalieka]

WOW! It's beautiful because there are so many young ladies who can see this being done and then DO GO DO IT!!

[@monalouise6996]

Lovely!!

[@dawnetteclarke8223]

Good interview ❤❤

[@VaultEmpowers]

Thank you!

[@Travel-Unique]

Congratulations

[@TheAirynDolce]

Also… Brandi, you did a PHENOMENAL job! Well versed, educated, and you can tell you’ve done your research!💛🙌🏾

[@carleneenglish2444]

I need to revisit that race. I want to remember. I want to watch all the rounds, then the final

[@mellolujan1440]

I have subscribed❤❤❤U r a very good host B! N I Liked this interview with SR!❤

[@VaultEmpowers]

Woohoo!! Welcome to the community!!

[@brandonryanatwell2706]

I’m a hugeeeeeee track fan. So when I heard Sanya was gonna be on housewives, whew, I didn’t support it at all haha, but glad she felt like the show made her a better person. But again, this is THEE Sanya Richards-Ross, track icon and legend! Y’all don’t even understand… And I have to mention that once her and Ato Boldon are commentating on a track event, I’m tuned in even more!

[@shopsincerelybre6492]

Loved this interview! Can we see Toya Johnson-Rushing and her husband on the show next?

[@avamills7950]

Powerful

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

WHOOHOO🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@mikecowan-tu6up]

We love ❤️ you Sanya no matter what ❤❤❤❤mommy nation

[@dr.brendaarnold-scott2023]

You've got this!!!! Awesome to da bone!!!

[@cwnj40]

I love Sanya!! Thank you for this interview. Oh, and Brandy’s intros are stellar!

[@mikecowan-tu6up]

It was a great run 🏃

[@septemberwilson684]

Thanks for sharing your heart and the love of the Grace of God that he shows us everyday

[@jesslocd]

Loving the show! Are you on Patreon? I’d love to subscribe so I can listen without the ads.

[@peternasale1614]

Brandy, I am a big fan. You are a natural.

[@eureka50]

I don't care how things turned out on housewives, she will always be my fav! #TeamSRR

[@julineplunkett3114]

My fellow 🇯🇲 Jamaican right here

[@donethmiller1963]

We are Jamaicans, we dont get complacent. Always on the next move. True words.

[@Diylpsuv]

I was raised down south we think the same

[@donethmiller1963]

​@Diylpsuv yes. Down south kids are raised like the Caribbean, but not up North where I am now 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hopalmorrgen3206]

As Jamaican we know how great of an athlete you are and hated when you compete against us 😂 because we know u are one of us. We love you in races that Jamaica was not a part of but hated when u were the competition. It was a love hate relationship...especially when the comentators always introduce u as known " Sanya R. Ross from Jamaica representing the US' 🤣. Betta dem neva mention weh yuh come from. You know how we love tracks in Jamaica and we do not like to lose.

[@oneilsayla5838]

Yes!! I didn't say how they wanted to check the GI..Yes she was open to MRI but fear came over her because of the enclosed space..she said she was to take IHerculesbe calm..I didn't mention anything else.

[@carleneenglish2444]

I loved you as an athlete, Sonya, and I remember I was upset with you when I saw you running for USA. I wanted to unloved you. But when you came to Jamaica and spoke on the Radio Jamaica (RJR) sports man and woman of the year award, you explained why you ran for the US, I understood and accepted. Still love you

[@julineplunkett3114]

I just subscribed to

[@B_knows_A_R_D-xh5lo]

❤😊

[@StyleandGrace08]

Amazing character ……I love her 🩷what!!!?

[@VaultEmpowers]

She is truly amazing!

[@msh5597]

I think I fell in love with her through her parents. Love her family

[@michelelewis6178]

Love this story Sonya. Loved you on the Track. Please Do Not go back to Housewives . It does not add to your legacy

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

(NB) 🇯🇲JAMAICAN BORN....😊

[@user-de3qj3xr4u]

Children are the best blessing from God. I never married & had two kids , one when I was 32yrs. waiting to get married but my husband didn’t find me, lol. My second child I was 41yrs. In 1990 & 1999, yes that far apart. C-Section which I was all for that, but both pregnancy were great, just got huge, lol. I say I selfishly had kids since I didn’t get married, wanted to make a family for myself. I don’t regret my decision, but wish they had better Dad’s that didn’t turn out to be deadbeats!!!!

[@dee4277]

Sonya, thank you for choosing you and your family. It sounds great that you have such a supportive, caring family.

[@trolltrolling9022]

I’m soooo glad she is gone from RHOA! S/N Brandy looks just like her daddy 😏

[@ymccormack9613]

Well...

[@damita4336]

Is this Steve Harvey's daughter??

[@SunshineCharles]

Yup.

[@Cindyrelisha]

Stop it and go use Google 🙄

[@dorothyarrington4345]

Im glad she left RHOA, that didnt fit her or her character. Now on the other hand, i use to watch her reality show&loved it...i wish she would bring that back. She wasnt that type of person to be on RHOA, NAHHHHHHH, those Women something else, throw shade, kept up Mess&Drama. So leaving was so good for Her.....

[@shawna7227]

Dang that is painful

[@LornaMarine]

Please stop saying Sonia it’s San-ya. You have to listen to what you’re saying

[@GS-ff5dd]

Brandi if you are open to having a kid and you haven’t found your person yet why don’t you freeze your eggs? I’m sure you can afford it

[@Diylpsuv]

At first I thought it was interesting good however listening more she should not go on that show with those women who are not on one accord with God they will make up a story line against her husband and run it which ruins families- every one of the house wife shows ruined family and they look like different when they are really pretty with a lot of make up on which is building their confidence to disrespect one another. The shows are vain and not spiritual. I’m seeing double standards with her she talks God yes she talk strength to go into the lions den. God don’t call you to go into a place of disrespect and disruption and corrosion- seems like she’s planning to do a Iyana Vansant - She has a lot going on what is her agenda with going on the show?

[@vanessacs538]

She was fake and two faced, she put herself in a bad light, stop making excuses for people for their behavior.

[@alphacentauri6360]

She was too boring and too fckd up on rhoa!!!! And she was fired!!!!! Nobody knows her prior to the show!

[@TheAirynDolce]

Still one of my favorite track athletes EVER!!🙌🏾😭🫶🏾🥺💛