Motivation
Honest encouragement that helps people build confidence, take action, and continue even when progress feels slow.
Creator · Snowboarder · Volleyball Athlete · Growth Advocate
Grow with
purpose.
I’m Grace Malzahn — a New York-based creator, snowboarder, animal-care professional, and personal growth advocate focused on motivation, education, and helping people become their best selves.
Open to meaningful opportunities
PORTFOLIO · 2026
Everything starts with
MOTIVATION
EDUCATION
CONFIDENCE
GROWTH
My mission
Encourage people to
keep becoming.
I want my work to help people recognize their potential, keep learning, and move toward a life they are proud of.
Education
Curiosity, useful ideas, and accessible conversations that make learning feel relevant to everyday life.
Personal Growth
Becoming more intentional, resilient, and self-aware — especially when life asks us to adapt and begin again.
Curious by nature.
Serious about the work.
A little about me
Presence with
a purpose.
I believe confidence grows when we stay curious, challenge ourselves, and share what we learn.
Whether I’m in front of the camera, creating content, learning about a brand, or starting an important conversation, I want the work to feel genuine and leave people with something valuable. My background in veterinary care, exotic animal care, customer service, nutrition education, and competitive volleyball has taught me how to lead, communicate, adapt quickly, and keep improving.
BasedNew York State
CertifiedVeterinary Assistant I · YouScience
Known forFast growth + mature leadership
Experience & credibility
Built through
real responsibility.
I bring hands-on experience, steady communication, and a strong drive to learn into every opportunity.
Veterinary hospital experience
I currently work in a veterinary animal hospital and have experience as a customer service representative, veterinary assistant, and head of the food department. I earned Veterinary Assistant I career certification through YouScience in May 2024.
Pet food education
I educate clients on pet nutritional needs and the importance of choosing foods that support each pet’s health and lifestyle.
Six years of specialty experience
I built knowledge in the care of exotic animals, cats, and dogs through six years at an exotic pet store, including rehabilitation support and routine veterinary check-ins.
Aflac Duck handler experience
I worked as a handler with a former boss for the Aflac Duck, gaining experience in public-facing brand representation and professional event presence.
Trusted with growing responsibility
I have been recognized at work for fast improvement, determination, maturity, and my ability to carry multiple responsibilities at once.
Volleyball captain + libero
I have played volleyball since age seven, served as captain, competed as a strong defensive libero with offensive placement skill, and earned the Most Improved award in high school.
Brand experience
Supporting the Aflac Duck
I gained hands-on experience assisting as a handler for the Aflac Duck alongside a former employer. The opportunity strengthened my understanding of animal care, professional presentation, and representing a recognizable brand in a public-facing environment.
Animal handling · Brand presence · Event supportWays to work together
Let’s make something
worth noticing.
Athletic & Lifestyle Content
Authentic content shaped by volleyball, snowboarding, perseverance, and everyday life.
Brand Partnerships
Authentic campaigns, product storytelling, events, and long-term collaborations.
Content Creation
Motivational, educational, pet care, lifestyle, and branded photo or video content.
Speaking & Events
Growth-focused conversations for schools, communities, panels, and events.
Education Projects
Pet care, nutrition, personal growth, and community education initiatives.
Original Ideas
Have something different in mind? I’m always interested in a thoughtful idea.
Portfolio
Real moments.
Real growth.
This growing collection of athletic, lifestyle, educational, and professional moments reflects my energy and experience.
I’ll add more original work as my portfolio grows.
Resilience in action
I refuse to let a setback
define the finish.
Tearing my ACL while snowboarding challenged me physically and mentally, but it did not take away my drive.
The experience strengthened my patience, discipline, and determination to keep moving forward. I continue to pursue growth, create, learn, and stay connected to the sports and experiences that shaped me. To me, resilience is not pretending something is easy — it is choosing not to stop.
Adaptable
Disciplined
Determined
Always learning
What guides me
“Growth is not about having everything figured out. It is choosing to keep learning, keep showing up, and keep becoming.”
— Grace Malzahn
Get in touch
Let’s create something
meaningful.
If you’re looking for someone curious, dependable, adaptable, and ready to put real care into the work, I’d love to hear about your brand, project, or idea.
grace.vetx@gmail.com