From Zero to Hero. Become a Champion

My name is Jazzy Gabert, and my journey has been anything but easy. I grew up in a children’s home; as a young girl, I felt insecure and didn’t have a strong support system to push me forward. No one told me I could do it. So I had to start believing in myself.

Through discipline, respect, and ambition, I’ve built a life for myself, step by step, that I’m proud of today. I’ve competed internationally in wrestling and MMA, performed on big stages, and founded my own company. But the most important thing I’ve learned is this: You don’t become a champion in the ring—you become one in your mind.

In this panel, I’ll be talking about exactly that. I especially want to show young people—including those from immigrant backgrounds or who’ve faced difficult starting conditions—that your background doesn’t determine your future. It doesn’t matter whether you have support from home or not—you can forge your own path.

I’ll honestly share my experiences, setbacks, and doubts—and how I kept going despite them. It’s about the strength to believe in yourself, even when no one else does. It’s about respect—for yourself and others. And it’s about the decision not to give up.

The panel is designed to be interactive. Participants can ask questions, share their own thoughts, and will be actively involved. My goal is for everyone to leave the room with a new sense of confidence: “I can do this, too.”

Because in the end, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about keeping going. And that’s exactly what makes a true champion.