Alex Katz, a 26-year-old American Ninja Warrior coach and director of Neighborhood Ninjas, gets vulnerable about:

• Growing up with abusive parents and not feeling understood, liked, or loved
• Struggling with hunger and homelessness in college
• Why she rarely wears makeup and often feels like an imposter 
• Finding herself through the American Ninja Warrior community

To connect with Alex, follow her on Instagram.

To learn more about Real Life Ninja Academy, the gym where Alex coaches, follow it on Facebook or visit its website.

To learn more about Neighborhood Ninjas, Alex's American Ninja Warrior nonprofit, follow it on Facebook or Instagram, or visit its website.

You're okay, friend. I love you and I believe in you.