Who is Stephanie Simon and why is she notable?

Stephanie Simon is a US Marine Corps Captain (Reserve), professional boxer, and multiple national champion. She gained recognition as the 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion, a 4x Elite National Boxing Champion, and a USMC Boxing Hall of Famer. She also made history as part of the first wave of women to serve in combat arms in USMC history.

How does military service influence Stephanie Simon's boxing career?

Simon credits her Marine Corps training with instilling the discipline, mental toughness, and leadership skills that fuel her boxing success. She learned to box at the US Naval Academy and honed her competitive edge through military structure and high-pressure environments. Her 2-0 professional record reflects the resilience she developed during active service.

What is the Through the Storm podcast about?

Through the Storm, hosted by Dr. Travis Hearne, focuses on resilient leadership and how accomplished individuals navigate significant personal and professional adversity. Each episode features leaders — often military veterans, executives, or athletes — who share how they faced challenges and emerged stronger. The show uses the metaphor of the buffalo charging through a storm to represent proactive, courageous leadership.

Through the Storm with USMC Captain, Profes...

Through the Storm with USMC Captain, Professional Boxer, and TrailBlazer, Stephanie Simon

A military officer and elite boxer shares how discipline forged in combat translates to dominating the ring and inspiring others

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By Travis Hearne · March 7, 2025, 6:00 AM UTCCaptain Stephanie SimonDr. Travis HearneThrough the Storm

Key takeaways

Stephanie Simon is a 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion and 4x Elite National Boxing Champion who also served as a USMC Amphibious Assault Officer.

She was among the first wave of women to serve in combat arms in USMC history, commanding 20 Amphibious Assault Vehicles and leading 50 personnel.

Simon demonstrates how military discipline and leadership forged in service directly translate to success in professional athletics and mentorship.

Captain Stephanie Simon (USMC) is currently a professional boxer (2-0), a boxing instructor, and a Marine Corps reservist. She is the 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion, 4x Elite National Boxing Champion, 3x National Collegiate Boxing Champion, and United States Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Famer.

Stephanie Simon is originally from Atlanta, GA, grew up in Vancouver, WA, and is currently living in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating from Evergreen High School in 2012 as an all-American wrestler, all-state discus thrower, and honor roll student, Stephanie was accepted to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. There, she learned how to box and eventually became a 3x collegiate national champion. She was also the team captain of the track team and a member of the Glee Club. In 2017, Stephanie was commissioned as a US Marine Corps officer and became an Amphibious Assault Officer, where she led 50 people and commanded 20 Amphibious Assault Vehicles. She was honored to be a part of the first wave of women to serve in combat arms in USMC history.

Check her out on Instagram: @stephsimonboxing

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