Survivor: Ghost Island: Meet Stephanie Johnson in 60 seconds

Stephanie Johnson has big hair. And a big personality to match. You are sure to notice that — as well as her very bright clothes — soon after making her acquaintance. And the time for you to make her acquaintance is right now.

But time was short since Stephanie was getting ready to compete on Survivor: Ghost Island (which premieres Feb. 28 on CBS), so we tasked her with telling us everything anyone could possibly want to know about her in one minute flat. So that’s what she did.

Lo and behold, everyone bear witness to Stephanie Johnson’s 60-Second Introduction. This will be different from Stephanie Gonzalez’s 60-Second Introduction, because Stephanie Gonzalez is a completely different Stephanie who happens to not only be on the same season, but the same tribe. (Confusing!) Sorry, Stephanie Gonzalez, but today is not your day. This day belongs to Stephanie Johnson! At least the next 60 seconds of the day do.

So be a doll and spend the next 60 seconds of your life watching Stephanie telling you about hers in the video at the top of the post, won’t you? And then if you would like to know more — Starship Troopers reference! — feel free to peruse her official bio below. Okay, take it away, Stephanie.

Name: Stephanie Johnson
Age: 34
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Current Residence: Chicago, Ill.
Occupation: Yoga Instructor

Personal Claim to Fame: Ironman. I’m most proud of not just the finish line at the event but the dedication to the training as a working single mom that went behind it. It made me a better human and changed my kids and my life. My racing is always a family affair and I couldn’t do it without my two little cheerleaders. Also, I’ve done a lot of solo traveling. I’ve been to 24 countries and six continents. Backpacking and trekking solo is a massive passion of mine and feeds my wanderlust soul. It is adventurous and crazy at times but it’s shaped me more than anything else in life.

Inspiration in Life: Bob Scott. 87 years old. He is my angel. I met him the week of my divorce and two weeks after his wife passed away. I like to think his angel wife brought us together. He taught me to swim shortly after we met because he wanted me to be a “happy and fit mom” for my boys. He helped me learn to ride a triathlon bike. He introduced me to the world of triathlon, which changed my world. He competed alongside me at my first half Ironman and full Ironman and still competes to this day. Bob taught me the sport is about fun, fitness, and friends and that to do this for LIFE and be just like him, I had to keep this mentality. We still train together each week as well as compete alongside each other.

Hobbies: Triathlon, running, yoga, meditation, climbing mountains and trekking, travel and writing. Is wine considered a hobby too?

Pet Peeves: When I run out of wine.

3 Words to Describe You: Wild, determined, and passionate.

If You Could Have 3 Things on the Island What Would They Be and Why? Lipstick! Because I even wear it when I do my Ironman races! Next would be earplugs because I’m an insanely light sleeper and hate snorers, and a piece of Rose Quartz because it’s my favorite stone and would remind me to follow my heart and trust my intuition.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: A combo of Parvati for her heart and inner strength, Tyson for his sarcasm, Ozzy for his love of adventure, Courtney for her sass, and Mama C for being a strong and fierce mom.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: The adventure. I’ve watched every single episode of SURVIVOR since it began 18 years ago and the adventure of the show keeps me coming back for more and applying over and over and over!

The social game! I have wanted to play the social game since the first season. Ever since I taught English in Russia in college and was dropped into Siberia with a random mix of girls I have loved the social game of learning to get along with people in a group setting and finding out what makes people tick. That’s why I love traveling solo too, because I like to meet and connect with other people from different beliefs and backgrounds.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: Because every day for the past 10 years, I have looked at a sticker on my mirror – “Outwit, Outlast, Outplay. SURVIVOR.” I never once have stopped believing that this dream would come true. I can have all the strategy in the world and I will! BUT if I have learned anything from watching the show, participating in endurance events, raising children, working in a fast-paced finance position, studying in an ashram, being an entrepreneur, or all my other adventures, it’s that NOTHING turns out like you expect. I am really good at adapting to circumstances, to people and to unlikely situations. Plan A quickly becomes Plan C and it doesn’t shake me up. I can endure pain both mental and physical with a smile on my face. Adaptation. A sense of humor. Dreaming Big. That embodies who I am and why I will win!

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