We had the good fortune of connecting with Devon Dabney Swan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Devon, any advice for those thinking about whether to keep going or to give up?
This is a good question, and something I have recently been dealing with on a daily bases. The way I see it, if there is the tiniest piece deep down inside you that still wants it, or still dreams about it — Don’t give up. Don’t given in. There is a small piece of you that decided to start this journey. Find that small piece again, find that reason why, and hold on to it. It will get you through.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have had a journey throughout my career. I landed myself very early on at the Atlanta Falcons organization which was an incredible experience. I was then offered an opportunity at Spanx in Atlanta, where I was later let go during COVID. During those times that were difficult, I decided to charge forward and pursue a passion close to my heart, becoming an endurance coach (triathlon focus). I have always and will always continue to give back to the sport that has given me so much.

It was a huge leap starting a business during COVID, but it truly has paid off now almost 5 years later. I kept telling myself, the worse that could happen is I fail. Quite the opposite has happened. You’ll never know if you don’t try!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Oh this is a good question! I would start by making them workout with me at Lifetime in Buckhead where we belong, and then we would go to Alon’s Bakery by Phipps for breakfast sandwiches and coffee after. Depending on the time of year, I’d either take them for a walk around Chastain, shop down the beltine to Ponce or run at Chocran Shoals. My go to places for dinner are St. Cecila, Le Colonial, or Delbar. I love a night cap at the St. Regis, Arnette’s, or Nobu.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
DR Performance Team – without them, our community would mean nothing!

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