BACKGROUND:
I graduated from La Tech University in 1992 with a degree in Business Administration. Afterward, I worked in the accounting field for over 20 years before I decided to make a total 180 degree turn and open a fitness business. My fitness business has opened up so many other opportunities and allowed me to form some fantastic friendships.
TEAM BEACHBODY
I began my own weight loss journey in 2009 and took my very first group fitness class that same year. I didn’t feel confident in the way that I looked or the way that I felt and I hated the way that my clothes were fitting. In class, I was the one on the back row, in the far corner praying that no one could see me. As I learned more and more about the proper way to lose weight and exercise, I wanted to share what I was learning with others who were just beginning and just weren’t sure what to do. I became a Team Beachbody coach in May 2011 and many things have grown from the relationships I’ve formed from this one business.
iENCOURAGE FITNESS
Fast forward to January 2012, I was 20 lbs lighter and I decided to quit my accounting job of 11 years. In May of that year, I decided to step WAAAAAYYYYYYY outside my comfort zone and I drove to Dallas, alone, to get my certifications in two class formats that I had NEVER even seen, but had heard great things about. I came home with certifications in PiYo and Turbo Kick and as a formerly shy person, that has to be one of the scariest, but BEST things I’ve ever done. I didn’t know exactly WHAT I was going to do with these certifications, but the Lord had a plan and I followed. Boy, am I glad I did! The studio location that iEncourage Fitness was in from November 2012 until July 2017 “fell into my lap” so to speak and iEncourage Fitness was born. I owned, operated and instructed classes at the studio from the time it opened until it closed. I still currently teach classes…. in the park, as well as at several local gyms. I hold group fitness certifications in PiYo Live, Insanity Live, ACE group fitness and Kettlebell and I have previously held certifications in P90X Live, Turbo Kick and R.I.P.P.E.D.
I am also a certified nutrition and brain health coach and can help you make a plan for living a healthier lifestyle… body, brain and spirit. =)
Book your class with iEncourage Fitness here!
SOUTHERN SUN SPRAY TANS
In October 2013, I drove to Dallas, TX and spent an entire day in training to learn how to do airbrush tans. I came home with my certification in hand and opened Southern Sun Spray Tans the following week. This business has evolved from not only being mobile, but to having a dedicated location, as well, for my clients who would rather come to me, instead of me to them, for their airbrush tans.
Visit Southern Sun Spray Tans here!
CURLY GIRL DESIGNS
In addition to everything else, I’ve recently opened my first Zazzle store! It’s called Curly Girl Designs. In it, you will find coffee mugs, t-shirts, caps, phone covers and things for your office, all designed by yours truly.