In Episode 1 of The Travis Hearn Podcast, guest UFC fighter Tracy Cortez shares her journey of resilience, faith, and determination. Cortez opens up about her experiences in the male-dominated sport of fighting, the personal challenges she faced growing up in a traditional Hispanic household, and the profound losses of her brother and mother to cancer. She discusses how these adversities shaped her into the fighter and person she is today, emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance. Cortez reveals how her training served as a temporary escape from grief and how finding solace in her faith transformed her life. The episode highlights her “whatever it takes” mentality, demonstrated vividly during a challenging weight cut where she famously cut her hair to make weight. This mantra of doing whatever it takes resonates throughout her story, illustrating her unwavering commitment to her goals. The episode offers an inspiring look into her career, the mental and physical demands of being a UFC fighter, and the unwavering support from her family.