Proper Names & Backstories

In Episode Four of "Proper Names & Backstories," Andre Carrera joins Elyssa for an interview in which he dives deeper into how he became a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Andre is currently the Director of Sports Performance for the Men’s Basketball Team at University of Southern California. Andre has worked for numerous sports teams, including the New York Knicks, the Charlotte Hor...

In Episode Three of "Proper Names & Backstories," Lea G. joins Elyssa for an interview in which she dives deeper into how she became a Senior Trial Paralegal. Lea is sitting at one of the top trial law firms in the nation, earning the top threshold for a paralegal. Although she did not start at the top nor at a trial law firm in the beginning of her career, Lea talks about her pathwa...

In Episode Two of "Proper Names & Backstories," Dr. Bret Contreras joins Elyssa for an interview in which he dives deeper into how he got into the fitness industry. Dr. Bret is the founder of barbell hip thrusts and has his own gym, Glute Lab. With charging $0 for his personal training sessions, he talks about how he is able to still generate millions of dollars while still maintaini...

In Episode One of "Proper Names & Backstories," Elisabeth Bradley joins Elyssa for an interview in which she dives deeper into how she got into the fitness industry. Elisabeth is the founder of a global weightlifting company called Girl Gains, helping empower and influence women through the art of fitness and weightlifting. A once medical assistant transitioned into a fitness instruc...