Hello, I'm Tereza

I grew up in the Czech Republic, where my life revolved around two things: sport and creativity.

One taught me discipline. The other taught me curiosity.

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For years, tennis shaped nearly every decision I made. What began as a childhood passion became the foundation of my life. It taught me resilience, work ethic, humility, and the ability to keep moving forward when things didn't go according to plan. It introduced me to incredible people, unforgettable experiences, and opportunities I could never have imagined as a little girl growing up in Prague.

More importantly, it gave me a chance to see the world.

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Tennis took me across Europe, brought me to the United States, and eventually earned me a college scholarship. Through sport, I experienced a culture that deeply values personal growth, ambition, and the pursuit of opportunity. The mindset I encountered overseas, both in athletics and in life, challenged me, inspired me, and helped shape the person I would become. Looking back, so much of what I have accomplished professionally can be traced back to lessons I first learned on a tennis court.

None of it would have been possible without the place I come from.

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No matter how far I traveled, I always had strong roots waiting for me at home. A family that never stopped believing in me. Parents who taught me integrity, hard work, and kindness by example. Older sisters who paved the way and showed me what strength looks like. Friends whose presence has remained constant through every chapter of my life.

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And then there is Prague.

I've been fortunate enough to visit many beautiful places around the world, but Prague will always hold a special place in my heart. There is a certain magic in its streets, its history, and its atmosphere that never fades, no matter how many times I leave and return. It is home in a way that is difficult to put into words.

Over the last decade, life carried me far beyond those streets.

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From Prague to Utah. From Utah to Chicago. From Chicago to New York City.

Each move brought its own challenges, lessons, friendships, and opportunities. Every place left a mark on me. Every chapter taught me something new about the world, and about myself.

After ten years abroad, I found myself in a position very few people truly understand: having two places that feel like home.

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The Czech Republic will always be where my roots are. The United States became the place where I grew, took risks, built a career, and learned how much I was capable of. It's a strange feeling to belong to two places at once. Difficult to explain. Yet incredibly special.

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Professionally, my path evolved from competitive sport into the world of marketing and storytelling. After earning a Bachelor's degree in PR & Advertising and later a Master's degree in Media Management, I moved from advertising agencies into American corporate life, helping brands tell their stories and connect with millions of people online. Throughout that journey, I remained closely connected to the world of tennis and racquet sports that had shaped so much of my own story.

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For years, I chased goals.

Athletic goals. Academic goals. Career goals.

And I am grateful for every one of them.

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But somewhere between the romantic streets of Prague and the skyscrapers of New York City, I realized I was still searching for something.

Not a new career.

Not a new city.

Something deeper.

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After a decade of building, climbing, and achieving, I decided to pause.

For the first time in a very long time, I chose the simpler version of myself. The version that isn't defined by a job title, a degree, a ranking, or the next professional milestone. The version that is simply curious about the world and eager to keep learning.

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Because I have come to realize there is still so much left to explore, not only out there, but within myself.

MissionGoWild is the project I am currently documenting as I follow that curiosity. It is an invitation to embrace adventure, uncertainty, growth, and the unknown. A reminder that some of the most meaningful journeys begin when we step away from what is comfortable and allow ourselves to discover who we are without the labels we've spent years building.

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After twenty years in Europe and ten years in the United States, the journey continues.

And perhaps the most important adventure is only just beginning.