Michelle Carter, Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the most accomplished shot put athletes in U.S. history, joins Making Black History Today to share her journey of overcoming dyslexia and ADHD, redefining excellence, and becoming a leading advocate for self-love and body positivity.
In this episode, Michelle reflects on growing up in Texas, the profound influence of her father and coach Michael Carter, and what it took to make history on the world’s biggest stage. She opens up about navigating academic and athletic pressure, managing learning differences, and finding purpose beyond competition through mentorship and empowerment work.
This is more than a sports story. It is a conversation about resilience, faith, representation, and what it truly means to make Black history today.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
• Winning Olympic gold and making U.S. track and field history
• Living with dyslexia and ADHD while competing at an elite level
• Lessons from her father, NFL legend Michael Carter
• How retirement reshaped her understanding of identity and purpose
• The role of body positivity and self-acceptance in her life and mission
Key Moments:1:06 – Meet Michelle Carter
10:27 – Living with dyslexia and ADHD
22:58 – Making Olympic history
41:06 – The emotions of retirement
46:36 – Self-love and body image
57:56 – What “Making Black History Today” means to her
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