In this episode of Beam Boldly, Brooke sits down with Jackie Mattison - the first Black gymnast and cheerleader at the University of Georgia.

Jackie’s journey into gymnastics is anything but typical. She didn’t grow up in the sport or train from a young age. Instead, she enrolled in a college tumbling class and was invited to join the team, stepping into a completely new path that would ultimately make history.

Jackie shares what it was like competing in a different era of gymnastics, navigating environments where she often stood alone, and pushing forward through moments that tested her confidence and resilience. Her story offers a powerful perspective on perseverance and identity, and shows what it means to keep showing up even when the odds feel stacked against you.

The conversation also dives into her faith journey  ...