[131] Operating at the Elite Level with Jess Cerra | Pro Cyclist, Elite VP at Salt Stick, Chef & Community Leader

Jess Cerra is a former professional cyclist, chef, entrepreneur, and now VP of Product & Community at SaltStick — but what threads it all together isn’t titles. It’s nourishment.

In this episode, we unpack the “high performance bubble,” what happens when it bursts, and how Jess evolved (not retired) from pro cycling into building purpose-driven community. We talk female fueling, breaking the “smaller is faster” myth, building a gravel race that’s raised over $130,000 in scholarships, and why high performance is powerful — but not balanced. Jess shares what it really takes to nourish yourself long-term, how community carried her through every chapter, and why you’re allowed to feel like a beast.

This one is for the athletes, the evolvers, and anyone learning to perform without losing themselves.

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