Real is Empowering.

Following. One. Course. Until. Success. Too often we seek the instant gratification and reward, and when we don't receive that we simply give up. Imagine if we stuck with something, had grit, vulnerability, the boldness to step out and stick with it until we succeeded? What if we stopped always restarting and instead learned during the hard times, regrouped, and kept going? What if we actually bel...

Staying curious when it comes to your health is essential to continuous improvement. Our healthy lifestyle is just that, a lifestyle. Which means it should last our entire life. There will be ups, downs, plateaus, and victories. But when we remain curious, we will always progress. On this episode I got to talk to Hadlee who started her own coaching business called "Happy Healthy Habits." She walks...

I never fully understood the importance of learning outside of a classroom, let alone the benefits of reading. But, today it all sort of clicked. Continuously learning through reading, podcasts, and research is what is going to progress your life. The key though to that progress is taking action and applying what you learn! This episode will give you some tips and steps on how to begin your learni...

Donte Harris is one of the most disciplined and yet humorous people I have ever met. With a passion for schedules, growing spiritually, as well as physically he lets us in on why he is so motivated and how you can be too. Not only is he a go-getter he also knows when it is time to relax. Surrounding himself with people that allow him to elevate his life is extremely important to him and plays a hu...

For any entrepreneur you know that the journey can be summed up in one word. Rollercoaster. The ups, the downs, the hard work, the emotional toll, the long days, the unpredictable events like a pandemic, and finding balance between everything. Meeting Lindsay in an unusual manner was the best thing that could have happened to me! Her drive, business knowledge, story, and personality are inspiring....

STAY IN YOUR LANE! Yup, I am bringing the cliche and slightly aggressive saying back and I have no shame about it. Lately I have been obsessed with this concept of celebrating each other rather than comparing ourselves to others. You are you for a reason, you have purpose, you are wonderfully and perfectly made, your journey is YOURS! Now you have to start believing it. Constantly comparing oursel...

Every single day is a part of your journey. There are going to be good days and there are going to bad ones, and that's life. But, your journey is that, YOURS! On this episode I got the opportunity to chat with Erica Hansen. A young entrepreneur that seeks to not only help others create a healthy lifestyle, but also create one for herself. Her journey is real, empowering, and vulnerable. Get ready...

Are you showing up daily? In a season where we have more time than ever to focus on ourselves, there is no excuse to not exit this quarantine better than when we entered. People around you as well as yourself NEED you to sow up. This episode is raw and real, if you are not ready to be hit with some hard truth I would recommend not pressing play.

Everyone's health journey is unique to them, and this one is inspiring. Jamar was a college athlete like myself, and on this episode we share the raw truth when it came to the pressures of performance, the mental battles we went through, and the physical transformations we both experienced. Jamar also has started his own foundation "Jamar's Jammies," which provides pajamas for inner city kids duri...

Reset. Energize/Enjoy. Smile. Thankful. In moments like the one we are facing now, it is critical to rest. As we are all going through uncertainties and struggles, this is the time to focus on what we can control, resting, and acknowledging what we are thankful for. Remain real and always empower.

I got to catch up with a good friend of mine this week on "Real is Empowering." Olivia Kmieciak is an event planner located in Northern Indiana, a really great friend, as well as someone who has dealt with quite a few health issues. In this episode she will give you insight on how to become a great event planner, what her job looks like, as well as how she overcame and is still overcoming health i...

On this episode of "Real is Empowering" I had the opportunity to interview a woman who has created her own healthy lifestyle, her own business helping others create a healthy lifestyle, and someone who's knowledge when it comes to the mental and physical side of health is incredible. Katy Stryker Greenbauer is the owner of Stryker Strong, a competitive obstacle course athlete, certified personal t...

What do mental health and Krispy Kreme Donuts have in common? The answer... Niko Read. Grab your notebooks and something to write with! This week on "Real is Empowering," I had the honor of interviewing Niko. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. As well as a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a slight obsession with Krispy Kreme Donuts (to hear the funniest K...

Ever wonder what it takes to be in the Marine Corps? Ever wondered what it takes to have a healthy relationship? In this episode of "Real is Empowering" I had the privilege of interviewing my boyfriend, Noah Harvey-Fonvil, a Combat Engineer in the Marine Corps. We will be discussing the mental as well as physical side of his job, tips on creating your own healthy lifestyle, and essential elements...

At 21 years old Julia Kapocius has found herself owning her own business right out of college. Having to navigate the everyday tasks that come with being your own boss, she also has ignited a passion for creating a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for herself. Her "why" is empowering, her journey and previous attempts at this lifestyle are relatable, her heart is pure, and her business skills are...