Gabby Reece (second interview)
PMP Network Presents
Gabby Reece, a prominent figure in volleyball, modeling, and writing, shares insights into her diverse career. She discusses her roles as a Nike and Kellogg's Special K Plus spokesperson, and the personal significance of her ankle tattoo. Reece reflects on her journey and the inspirations behind her multifaceted endeavors.
Gabby Reece (second interview)
About Gabby Reece (second interview)
Gabrielle Reece is a former professional volleyball player, sports announcer, and television host who competed at 6'3" as one of the nation's top female volleyball players. She became the first female athlete to design a shoe for Nike in 1994 and hosted the extreme sports reality series "The Extremists." Reece authored "My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper" and co-founded Laird Superfood with her husband, surfer Laird Hamilton.
In this interview
- Discussed her roles as spokesperson for Nike and Kellogg's Special K Plus.
- Revealed her ankle tattoo is a copy of a cross her father wore.
- Explained her father died in a plane crash when she was five years old.
- Shared that she wears the jewelry and tattoo to feel close to her father.
Since this interview
Reece appeared as herself in the television series "Billions" in 2022. In 2025, she was named Vionic's first Well-Being Ambassador with a namesake sneaker planned for Spring 2026 release, and was recognized on Inc.'s Female Founders 500 list.
