At the age of 4, Danielle Gray discovered that she had natural athletic abilities. Over the years, she tried gymnastics, soccer, and basketball, but nothing compared to gymnastics. But even with her natural abilities, she spent years developing her hard work ethic and physical abilities in the gym, which led to 11 years of competing in the sport. After a brief hiatus from organized sports, her love of all things active drew her back in, but this time…with a twist. Pole Fitness is her new crush, and she has fallen head over heels for the sport. Read on to learn how her journey has led her to become a professional pole athlete, and how she’s now inspiring countless others on the road to health.
Moving from amateur to pro at the U.S. National Pole Championships
Moving from amateur to pro at the U.S. National Pole Championships
[Ellen Robinson | The Beach Reporter] The last time Danielle Gray was in the news she was a Girl Scout in the 90s. The 22-year-old Manhattan Beach native has since put her sash away and has moved up from being an amateur pole sports competitor to the professional level after this year’s U.S. National Pole Championships held last weekend at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Gray won second…
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Danielle Gray on Social Media and the USC Experience
Danielle is currently in her last few semesters at USC. She is an athlete, photographer who runs her own business and is an up and coming actor. She talks to us today about her experiences at USC, social media and shows us some interviews she's conducted.
It looks like you did a lot at USC from study abroad programs to athletics all while running a independent photography business. As you're closing in on graduation from USC, what were some of more notable experiences at USC that you felt really molded you to become ready for the post graduation "real world"?
The most notable experience for me at USC probably is a toss-up between studying abroad and my entrepreneurship/business classes. These courses had us turn in resumes and cover letters, participate in mock interviews, interview others, give presentations, look at case studies and learn from what companies are doing in the industry through current events. Study abroad taught me a lot about what is going on in communication globally and also just the experience of traveling teaches you so much more than sitting in a classroom surrounded by similar peers.
You're very active on social media (Twitter, Instagram etc..), Do you have any specific examples of how being active on social media has helped you in your professional life (connections, new clients etc..)
Social media has been extremely helpful throughout my life. Some of my best friends and most important people in my life I have met through social media. I still keep in touch with pen pals from when I was 12, I've met agents, casting directors, industry professionals, fitness gurus and experts through a variety of platforms. I don't advertise for my photography business, so every client I get is through a direct referral or through social media (primarily Facebook). Part of my public relations major requires us to be active on all social media platforms or at least know on a basic level how they all work and I can say that it is paying off.
In one of your profiles you mentioned your interest in interviewing and hosting. Do you have any stories as an interviewer or host you would like to share with our readers?
I fell out of it once I started getting more involved with school, but here are the interviews I did in November of 2012:
Russell & Kyle of 2MakeYewSmile: Questions by Danielle Gray
Russell & Kyle Answer YOUR Questions!
Jillian Rose Reed: Questions by Danielle Gray (Part 1)
Jillian Rose Reed: Questions by Danielle Gray (Part 2)
With social media becoming more ubiquitous in society, the lines between what's OK to share in private and public are often blurred. As somebody who's grown up during this emergence of social media, what's your take on this? Where is the line drawn on what is appropriate for the public versus what should be kept private?
I've always been a believer in whatever you wouldn't feel comfortable showing your family, don't post online. I personally have nothing to hide and everything I post is a part of who I am so I am. I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs, I don't participate in any illegal activities, so if someone does research on my social media presence, all they will find is my professional and athletic posts.
