On March 30th, 2025 my heart was shattered with the passing my dear dad, Dr. Felix Azikiwe Ofili. Life as I know it would never be the same, and here I am nearly 3 weeks later, and I’m trying my hardest to adjust to my new normal, without my beloved “Azeeky Zeeky.” Losing someone so … More 6 Ways To Cope With The Grief of Losing a Loved One
Never let anyone rush the chapters in YOUR story. I’ve been shown time & time again that God’s timing is best, and even if people have opinions on your timeline, that’s none of your concern. In a world that constantly bombards us with success stories, highlight reels, and milestones achieved by others, it’s easy to … More Embracing Your Own Timeline: The Power of Walking Your Own Path
Becoming monetized on YouTube is a significant milestone, often requiring dedication, strategy, and perseverance. It’s a milestone that less than 6% of YouTube channels achieve, yet many aspire to. I launched my YouTube channel (@tiffofili) on 11/13/2023 and earned full monetization on 11/25/2024 with midway monetization granted on 9/5/2024. This to some would be considered “quick,” … More How to get PAID on YouTube: 12 lessons to Monetize FAST
Last week, I traveled Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games to support my sister Cindy as she competed in the 100-meter hurdles. Being that I’m a retired professional athlete who spent her 20s basically living on a plane, I’m no stranger to travel, and I’m certainly not scared to travel alone. Once I got over … More What Traveling to the Olympics Alone Taught Me: The Transformative Power of Solo Travel
My sister Cindy Sember qualified for her third Olympic Games taking place in a few weeks in Paris, and I’m very excited for her! Three years ago, we were competing at the Olympic Trials together, and now she’s continuing on for the both of us and making our family very proud! It’s wild to think … More Why I am attending my fourth Olympic Games in Paris
In 2021, I attended my third and final Olympic Games with my husband by my side and with him wearing the very important hat of coach. I’ve talked about our athlete/coach relationship from my perspective in this blog: But I decided it would be insightful to hear Jeff’s take on this dynamic. We recently recorded … More Five Shocking things my husband said about coaching me to the Olympics
My husband and I have values that align and very high on that list is our appreciation for family. Back in college we used to talk about the life we wanted to build, and now we finally have the privilege to pour into the little family we created. Our daughter Chidera recently turned four and … More Create New Family Traditions In These 6 steps
Many of us know that a SMART goal is one that’s Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Having this approach to goal setting increases the likelihood of success so I’ve been utilizing it for a while. I decided a long time ago that I didn’t want to be a part of the 91% of people … More Goal Setting For 2024, The Time Is Now!
This past weekend I was inducted into the University of Michigan’s Athletics Hall of Honor and it truly meant the world to me. To go back to the state where my love for athletics was born and the University where it was nurtured is one thing. But to receive the highest sports honor offered by … More Why It’s Important To Stop And Reflect On Your Journey
Are you a new parent looking to build their registry? Or someone looking to get their mom friend a gift? Or someone, like me, who’s always on the hunt for the next gadget to help make your mom life a tad bit easier? Wherever you fall on the spectrum, I have compiled a list of … More Nine Baby Items You Didn’t Know You Needed
As an athlete who thoroughly enjoyed competing and is now enjoying retirement, I hope to show athletes that walking into a new phase in life doesn’t need to be met with fear or anxiety. Here are twenty lessons I’ve learned in retirement that no one really told me: 1) Nothing can quite compare to the … More Twenty Things They Don’t Tell You About Sports Retirement
Moving to a new city and being tasked with building a new tribe can be challenging. In the past I’ve written about the importance of nurturing current relationships but what I’ve learned is that there is also an art to actually creating new friendships, especially as an adult. With our recent relocations I’ve had to … More 5 Tips to Make New Friendships As An Adult
August is National Breastfeeding Month where we celebrate, protect, promote, and encourage mothers along their breastfeeding journeys. Specifically, August 25-31 is Black Breastfeeding Week which is dedicated to addressing the breastfeeding disparities faced by Black mothers and promoting the health benefits of breastfeeding Black infants. I am passionate about breastfeeding and raising awareness of its … More Five Ways I’m Safely Losing Postpartum Weight While Nursing
I’m not sure if it’s having recently brought new life into the world, or being very comfortably in retirement from sports, but the idea of legacy has been on my mind very heavy these last few months. The older I get the more important legacy becomes to me. The goal is to make an impact … More Four Ways to Leave a Lasting Legacy
I was in my living room cuddling my newborn and conversing with my mom when I got the call from the University of Michigan’s athletic director Warde Manuel that something pretty cool will be happening. He informed me that I, along with five other incredible men and women, will be inducted into the University of … More ANNOUNCEMENT: I’ll be Inducted Into U of M’s Hall of Honor! 3 Useful Lessons
Dr. Tiffany Ofili Porter 