Billie Sherwood-Bakhshi and Serena DeJesus
Recorded
October 22, 2022
Archived
October 22, 2022
39:12 minutes
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Id:
mby022185
Description
Serena DeJesus (30) shares a conversation with her mother, Billie Sherwood-Bakhshi (48), about her journey to becoming an MMA fighter and an advocate for athletes with autism.Subject Log / Time Code
Serena DeJesus (S) appreciates Billie Sherwood-Bakhshi (B).
S and B look back on life before S received an autism diagnosis. They discuss how the diagnosis impacted their perspectives.
S and B talk about how MMA fighting, athletics in general, and finishing school has improved life for S.
S explains how she got into MMA fighting.
S shares what fighting has taught her.
S and B remember coming to the realization that fighting was going to be a big part of life for S.
S talks about what representation means to her.
B and S reflect on their relationship.
S looks forward to becoming the first female UFC fighter with autism.
S shares what she would like her students to know.
S shares what advice she would give to her younger self.
Participants
- Billie Sherwood-Bakhshi
- Serena DeJesus