Hello!  Some of you might be wondering what I’ve been up to since the World Championships held in Italy last year. I’m entering a new exciting chapter in my adult life.  I dedicated the last 17 years to Taekwon-do and I felt that it was time for me explore other interests.  To be honest I … Read more

I was so happy to be asked back to be the key note speaker for the 4th year in a row at the Annual ‘Girls Night In’  which raises money for the Because I am a Girl campaign.   This event is hosted by the Ottawa Jewish Community Centre for all the girls and their moms in … Read more

Today I donated 14 of my custom colour Believe hoodies to the Ronald McDonald House at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.  They will be selling the hoodies to the mom’s, so while they are visiting their children at the hospital they will get a nice warm inspirational hug.  The colour is bright and cheery which … Read more

I have been working at McDonald’s for a few years, and they have also been so generous as to have sponsored me for two of my World Championships. About a month and a half ago, I was contacted to be part of a McDonald’s Canada People Pride segment for their annual Conferences. A select group … Read more

I was very honoured to be asked to speak about my Believe Project at the new VC Gym in Rockland this afternoon. Valerie Chartrand is the owner of the gym and has shown her own courage for opening her business on her own. With her years of being a teacher, being a professional fitness trainer … Read more

October is breast cancer awareness month! Come out on October 24th to Rockland’s new gym, VC gym to celebrate “Believe Day with 3 Time World Champion Kayla Maduk! Together, we can all make a difference! Breast cancer awareness month isn’t only about spreading the word and raising money, but a month to unite and celebrate life, … Read more

This month, I am taking the tools I’ve learned from what it takes to win at the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championship and applying them to improving a new skill…  Key Note Speaking! I wouldn’t have been able to win 7 World Championship medals without a clear goal, years of training, dedication, learning from experts and passion for what I was doing. I approach everyday … Read more

Today I had a very inspiring visit and tour of the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House. I have been looking to donate a batch of my Believe hoodies that came in the wrong color to a charity or organization.  I didn’t want to incorporate a new colour since  CP Business Solutions and I had just worked really hard on my branding … Read more

I realize that I haven’t written a blog in quite some time and I apologize for that. I have been really busy working 2 jobs while taking a summer university Accounting class as well. I haven’t even had the chance to train at all this summer. Although it’s been a refreshing break to focus on other things,  there … Read more