About Becky Montes
I have always been drawn to stories:
Where storytelling meets Sports:
Ever since I was young, I found comfort in getting lost in a good story and connecting to something outside of myself. Following different characters on their journeys, I watched them struggle, grow, and eventually persevere. Most importantly, I discovered the power of a good story, something I still carry with me to this day.
Today, I use photography, video, and design to highlight athletes and their stories. I work closely with athletes to capture not just their performances, but the process behind them. To me, storytelling is an art form. It has the power to make people feel seen, understood, and connected. Athletics carries that same power, and being able to contribute to that through my work is deeply meaningful to me.
Where it all changed:
What I'm Building Toward:
In the summer of 2019, I stepped into a martial arts gym for the first time. I did not know it then, but that one decision would end up shaping my life in ways I didn't expect. Over time, that same space became somewhere I could give back, whether through coaching the next generation of athletes or helping grow the gym’s presence through social media.
Through my journey as both a martial artist and coach, I developed a deeper appreciation for the stories within sports. The moments behind the glory, the pain, the doubt, the discipline, and the community that makes it all worth it. Being both a storyteller and an athlete allows me to see sports through a different lens and recognize the beauty in both the struggle and the growth behind every athlete.
My goal is to work in sports media and public relations, helping tell meaningful stories and giving athletes a platform to be seen beyond their performance. I want to create work that reflects the resilience and humanity behind their journeys.
I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations at California State University, Long Beach. I previously earned my Associate’s degree in Communications from Santa Ana College. This path has given me the space to develop both creatively and strategically as I continue building toward that goal. At the end of the day, I just want to tell stories that stay with people, the same way they’ve always stayed with me.