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

Captain Stephanie Simon, USMC reservist and professional boxer, joins the Through the Storm podcast to discuss how military discipline and combat experience translate into elite athletic performance and leadership. Simon, a 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion and Marine Corps Hall of Famer, shares how she navigated the intersection of military service and professional sports. The conversation explores resilience, breaking barriers as one of the first women in USMC combat arms, and inspiring others through her journey.

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

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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.

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

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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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Captain, USMC (Reserve); Professional Boxer; Boxing Instructor

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Captain Stephanie Simon (USMC) is a Marine Corps reservist and professional boxer with a 2-0 record. She is the 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion, a 4x Elite National Boxing Champion, a 3x National Collegiate Boxing Champion, and a US Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Famer. Commissioned as a Marine Corps officer in 2017, she served as an Amphibious Assault Officer and was part of the first wave of women to serve in combat arms in USMC history.

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