Chill Chat
The Olympic medalist hurdler shares the one product she wants more Black women to wear.
Just like that, her seventh-place finish was thrown out.
Some athletes might have been heartbroken over a disqualification, but not her.
I was more salty about getting cooked in the race, she tells Bustle.
The DQ was just like the cherry on top of a really crappy sundae.
So far, 2024 has been much sweeter.
Cockrell, 26, was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, in an athletic family.
Two years later, she also earned a masters degree in public policy from USC.
That ability to protect her mindset has come in handy during the weeks leading up to the Olympics.
The major training, that is all done, she says.
Right now, its a lot more mental work.
Do the Olympics feel different this time around?
Now, I feel confident and comfortable.
How are you staying calm these days?
It can be loud, youve got a lot of people crowded together speaking multiple languages.
How have you been taking care of your mental health recently?
I have a therapist, shes great Dr. Tyler, thats my girl.
But I dont have to respond to every single text.
Whats your daily routine?
I drink ginger tea and basically a whole bottle of water as soon as I wake up.
I drink peppermint tea before I go to bed to signal to myself that its time to calm down.
Any skin care recs?
I really likeBanila Co Cleansing Balmat night to take off makeup and sunscreen at night.
You cant go wrong withDifferin Gel; its like the most baby retinoid on the planet.
I like it a lot because it doesnt give me any irritation.
Ive been loyal to theCeraVe Hydrating Cleanserfor years.
And SkinCeuticalsC E Ferulic vitamin C serumhas made the biggest difference in my skin.
I look in the mirror and Im like,Wow.
Whats one thing you cant live without?
Oh my God, if theres one thing Ive been preaching, I need Black people to wear sunscreen.
I am a sunscreen evangelist.
Youre passionate about politics; youve volunteered for Diane Feinstein and Marshal Tucks midterm election campaigns in 2018.
Does the news ever stress you out?
Ive been following the drama of people being mad thatMegan Thee Stallion was at the Kamala Harris rally.
Personally, I liked Megan there, I thought it was good.
How do you deal with it?
At the end of the day, Im running in a circle as fast as I can.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
