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Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Part 1: A day in the life of an immigrantThis podcast is about a few days as an immigrant coming to the US. It’s told from the perspective of a wife and mother. Hear how I met her, how my friend rallied for her, how she organized my community, as well what it took to an actually make it here to Seattle. Next, we will follow her to a day in immigration court.2025-05-0824 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!What is Yoga Church?On today's episode, I share how Yoga Church evolved into what it is today. This unique space is close to my heart because it’s given me the emotional support and space I needed to grow and grieve. It's helped me move through difficult experiences.Yoga Church is a community created Terilyn Wilder, who I have interviewed previously on my podcast. It’s a one of a kind space, because she is one of a kind. It’s where I go to practice self care and devotion to my spirit. I can give support as well as have m...2025-03-2652 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!My Relationship with my MotherTough experiences can bring about the best changes. This was a tough podcast; I describe my relationship with the only parent I really knew. Yet I only knew her for the first 14 yrs of my life. The rest is what I experienced through the few interactions I had with her in the years that followed. Warning: this episode includes talk about child molestation, listener discretion is advised.2025-03-0629 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Let’s talk Pregnancy and Birthing ExperiencesListen to a frank discussion about pregnancies, birthing experiences and becoming a new mom with Cynthia Moore, Physical Therapist. She describes the challenges of connecting with not only a new body, but a new relationship to that body, as well as tools that helped empower her to do just that after childbirth. We also discuss the life of a working mom trying to stay fit. When I first met Cynthia, we bonded over a single conversation on this one topic, and it’s one I wanted to share with you. She is so relatable and easy to talk to, an...2024-11-0949 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Part 2: Our Perimenopause Experience - NancyThis is part 2 in a series of conversations about perimenopause and menopause. I've heard from so many women who felt like they went through it alone, or didn't have anyone to confide in or help them through it. So let's normalize talking about menopause - what it can look like, what to expect, and ideas for how to best navigate the inevitable changes that come with this phase of life.What sticks with me about Nancy's story is not just the truly difficult times she has been through, but how taking a broad perspective of life's ups...2024-09-1034 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Part 3: Our Perimenopause Experience - MariaThis is part 3 in a series of conversations about perimenopause and menopause. I've heard from so many women who felt like they went through it alone, or didn't have anyone to confide in or help them through it. So let's normalize talking about menopause - what it can look like, what to expect, and ideas for how to best navigate the inevitable changes that come with this phase of life.Maria's story is different than Lisa's and Nancy's, in particular because she had 2 babies in her 50s, but if you've listened to all 3 conversations about perimenopause, you...2024-09-1023 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Part 1: Our Perimenopause Experience - LisaWelcome to a series of conversations about perimenopause and menopause. I've heard from so many women who felt like they went through it alone, or didn't have anyone to confide in or help them through it. So let's normalize talking about menopause - what it can look like, what to expect, and ideas for how to best navigate the inevitable changes that come with this phase of life.I am truly grateful to Lisa for sharing her story and what she has learned. Menopause is going to look different for everyone. But you can be sure that...2024-08-2741 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!What are you in control of? with Nancy TrederHow does the way you talk to yourself translate into your reality? Nancy and I discuss our workouts, her decision to go back to school a little later in life, and juggling the many demands placed on us. You can have what you want in your life. Put your mind to it and take positive action. If you're anything like us, you have often taken care of others before yourself. Maybe it's time to let others support you. 2024-07-2618 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Just going through the motions? This one's for you!What if going through the motions was exactly what you needed? Sometimes when life throws a curveball, leaning into your routines can keep you going until you heart kickstarts. And physical motion can get you unstuck, heal wounds, and move stagnant energy out. Hear how it's helped me through turbulent times.2024-06-2908 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!The Importance of a Strong CommunitySometimes we pride ourselves on our individualism and ability to stand on our own, which is definitely a product of Western culture. However, in my life, community support has been an essential ingredient for success. Every time I've stretched into uncharted territory- whether it was working out, starting a business, or parenting- I have leaned heavily on my tribe. They have always been there to listen, commiserate, laugh, and sometimes share advice; every person has been a vital piece of not feeling alone. Through these relationships, I have learned essential emotional tools that help me be a better friend...2024-05-2912 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Let’s Talk about Food, my Fitness Story and Muscle!My fitness story is a life-long journey of learning to listen to my body and give it what it needs. I started by losing weight. It was a necessary first step, but my instinct to eat less and drop pounds wasn't ultimately what was best for me. I needed to build muscle, and eat more healthy, protein rich foods to support that muscle growth. Strength training has been one of the best things I have done for myself. It has supported me through many stages in life- from competing, to having a baby, to going through the first stages...2024-04-2917 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Advocate for your own health with Dr. Savanna BukantLearn how to be an advocate for your health and put together a team of care providers that will listen to you and point you in the right direction. Dr. Bukant and I also discuss perimenopause, so if you are going through this, about to go through this, or are close to someone in this stage of life, you will definitely want to tune in. Want more? We’ll have a part two, where we dive into the tests you can ask for based on your health history and what your are experiencing.2024-03-2041 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!How can we create flow? with Lo ShdoLo Shdo from Shdofitness and I talk about flow from our perspective as trainers and business owners. We created our dream jobs and tell you how we got there. Sometimes we can forget that we don't have to recreate the wheel; not every venture needs to be into uncharted territory. We share our stories to give you tips and inspiration for bringing your own ideas to fruition. Each of us has to find our own rhythm; join us for our conversation and get into flow! 2024-02-2840 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Challenge Winner Amy Horn ~ and more adventures for 2024!Hear from Amy, this year's Fuerte Fitness Holiday Challenge winner, as we reminisce about our adventures in 2023. Road cycling and paddling boarding trips- join us for more in 2024! Come as you are, and perhaps leave a slightly better version of yourself!2024-01-1927 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Being Older Moms with Maria MarsansListen to a great conversation about being an older mom. Maria is so inspiring to listen to because of her journey to become a mom at 50. The process is a true miracle, and happily for Maria and her family, all the pieces fell into place to make it happen. We talk about her journey, her career as a physician assistant in neurosurgery specializing in deep brain stimulation. We discuss the management of her own health, as well as work-life balance and making fitness a priority. And everything in-between that made it possible. We also reflect on the l...2024-01-151h 09Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Holidays at FuerteLet’s take in all in!2023-12-1407 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Overtraining and Burnout with Ben WillisBurnout. Who hasn't been there? Today I sit down for a conversation about overtraining with Ben Willis. Ben was a professional soccer player in the USL Championship within the Houston Dynamo organization. He went on to become the assistant goalkeeper coach and strength and conditioning coach at Rio Grande Valley FC. Ben is an ACSM Certified-Exercise Physiologist and Certified Inclusive Fitness Training, with a speciality in working with individuals with disabilities, and has his B.A. in Kinesiology from Gonzaga University. Ben and I talk about our experiences with burnout and how we overcome it. We will he...2023-10-1815 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Let's Talk Sleep and RecoverySleep. It's one of the key factors that determines how we feel and perform. And let me tell you- and I learned the hard way- I do not skimp on my sleep any more!In this short episode, I talk about how and why I track my sleep, the function of sleep, and how you can optimize your sleep and feel your best. I leave you with some tips that you can put into action today. Join me for an exploration of sleep, which I hope inspires you to take on Sober October! If you...2023-10-0309 minBeing Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Let’s talk sleep, recovery, and what can do this month!Why is sleep important? What’s are some things that will improve my sleep. What are tools to support my training and get out of the overtraining rut!2023-10-0308 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Picking up the pieces after my brothers deathIf you, yourself or someone you know is struggling with suicide please reach out to anyone that will listen. If you don’t feel comfortable going to someone you know, call the suicide hotline: 988 or text 988.But having been through this twice. I promise that there are people in your community willing to help, you just have to reach out. 2023-08-281h 02
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Nicole Sims on Body ImageIf you are curious about what it takes to be a fitness competitor, you don’t want to miss this conversation with Nicole Sims, IFBB Pro, Fitness and Wellness Coach. But don’t worry, if the competition track is not for you, Nicole and Adriana have tons of tips and tricks for simply moving toward a more active, healthy lifestyle. Body image is not about perfect bodies, it is about loving your body and celebrating what you body can do. Tune in, you’ll be inspired to give your body nourishing food and regular activity to help you feel your b...2023-06-1937 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Our workouts change as we do!Listen to Mishele's fitness story and how she’s been able to change her workouts through the various stages and phases of life that we all go through!2023-05-271h 02
Stop Digging!Go from Overweight to Strong & Fit | S01 | 2023 | Episode 01In this first episode of "Stop Digging!", we're joined by Adriana Medina Cagan, a bodybuilder and personal trainer (fuentefitness.com). Our conversation centers around the importance of physical fitness in empowering oneself and improving mental health. We delve into how fitness can help build self-discipline, resilience, and confidence. Adriana also shares her personal journey of how fitness has helped her overcome challenges and achieve her goals. Join us for an inspiring discussion on how to take control of your life through physical fitness. Get your Stop Digging free development worksheet & join the free online podcast...2023-05-0255 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Creating a Village, Community and TribeOur village, community and tribe is what we make it! It continues to support us, even before we recorded the first Tribe podcast during the pandemic in early 2021.If you missed it check it out here!Thank you.2023-04-1811 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Reset at the Rejuvenation RetreatEveryone needs to go on a retreat. It gives us a necessary break from our routines so we can see our lives from a new perspective. Then we can hone in on what's working- and what's not working- and you can have this wonderful reset.That's what Rejuvenation Retreat is all about- to rejuvenate you, fan the flame of passion back into your life, not only from joy and mindfulness and presence, but also by taking care of your body and mind. Then you can communicate with your heart and let it guide you into exactly the...2023-03-2820 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!What is one thing you can do today?Hear about what I learned in the Bahamas. I want to share this with you!2023-03-2410 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Community Officer and Client "GI Jane"Hear Jane's story about accomplishing her childhood dream to become a police officer in her 50's! After 10 years of actively pursuing her goal, she can teach a master class in perseverance and dedication. But you can start here with the lessons she learned along the way about dealing with setbacks, timing and preparation, finding support, and so much more. She is such an inspiration for us all! 2023-01-2240 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Creative Marketing Strategist Robbin BlockWhat does it take to create and promote a business? I ask creative marketing strategist Robbin Block for her insight. Over the years, Robbin has helped me develop my business. She is always asking me the right questions to hone in on my strengths and goals, and to help me differentiate myself. Whether you own a business or have ever considered starting one, you will want to tune in to this conversation!Website: blockbeta.com, Email: info@blockbeta.com, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robbinblock, Twitter: twitter.com/robbinblock, Facebook: facebook.com/blockbeta2023-01-1744 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Sheila's Podcast on Crystals and their Purpose!Enjoy a conversation with a great friend, entrepreneur, and social butterfly! We met couch surfing over 16yrs ago. Sheila designs awesome jewelry using the power of crystals.We talk about more- Check out her website:https://satincrystals.com/YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/c/satincrystals Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/satin_crystalsFacebook:https://m.facebook.com/100039128449327/And Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/satincrystals2022-11-2140 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Skin Care Routine with Nicole Sims, Health and Wellness CoachNicole Sims, IFBB Pro, Fitness and Wellness Coach, talks about beauty and the importance of why and how to develop a skin care routine. Get your notepad and pencil ready; Nicole has a wealth of ideas and tips you can implement right away.2022-10-1025 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Rites of Passage with Natasha SchultzNatasha and I have been friends for nearly 15 years, and our lives have changed so much during that time. Her most significant life changes included marriage, motherhood, and ending her career to move to New Zealand. Join us as we talk about our life transitions and how they shape our identity and inform the way we raise our children. 2022-09-041h 02
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Fitness Regimen: Deep Dive with Caitlin SingerMy client Caitlin Singer and I swap notes our workouts, diet, motivation, and even our genes! Caitlin came to Fuerte Fitness Bridal Bootcamp before her wedding. I can personally attest that she rocked it! She shares her journey and how she fits in those workouts whenever she can. 15 minutes... Good enough! Caitlin is also launching her own podcast, ‘Just Slayin’. Check out her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-slayin/id1640611381I love the banter and the hear the commentary on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 2022-08-2118 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!El libro Repetition de Doris Cohen con LorenaRevisamos que estamos prendiendo de esta libro. Porque nos gusto y cómo nos ayudó con mi Amiga Lorena Muñoz que es un estudiante de psicología por la Universidad de Mexico. 2022-07-2852 minBeing Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Join in a prayer for Robb Elementary communityWhat can we do after the Robb Elementary shooting? What can one person do? Reflections on the tragedy in Texas and what it means for each of us. Stay strong, show compassion, share love. I am here for you, mi gente.2022-06-0108 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Dewa Dorje on the Little Voice inside youWhat does the little internal voice mean to you? Is it nice, loving, and affirming or critical and judgmental? Does it keep you from doing things or expressing who you really are? Does it support you in your adventures? Listen to a great short conversation with Dewa Dorje, comedian, entertainer, writer and podcaster, on what it means for us. It's funny how both Dewa and I had a different take on that little voice, yet we understood where the other was coming from. I was talking about the judgmental internal voice I struggled with growing up, and she was ta...2022-05-2220 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Self LoveSelf love is easy to say, yet so difficult to practice at times. How does it show up in your life? Who do you look up to in that department? As you can see, Frida Kahlo taught me that through her self portraits, especially the one where she’s holding her own hand. Wow, she was there for herself, she had her own back in joy as well as dark times. RIP Frida, gracias for leaving something for me!2022-04-2707 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Tania Hino is Paving the Way for LatinasTania Hino is the founder of Somos Mujeres Latinas and a community leader, wife, mom, and my dear friend and client. In our conversation, she opens up about the her journey from Mexico to the US and how she overcame social, cultural, and health challenges to create an amazing life for herself and her family. Tania is always looking for ways to bring others up with her, whether it be creating access for other Latinas or inspiring others to take care of their physical well-being.Tania talks about what it takes to get what you want- it...2022-04-0152 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Creating and Changing Patterns with Christine WrightMeet Chris, an absolute live wire. She knows the power of consistency and determination, and she knows exactly how the patterns laid down in our lives will force us to replicate our experiences until they are disrupted. Join me as we talk about what she learned from her upbringing, her decades of teaching, her fitness journey, and so much more. From working as a bicycle mechanic and teaching at-risk youth, to playing the double bass and driving across the country in camper van during the pandemic, Chris fully indulges her curiosity. They say you can learn through your own...2022-03-2432 minBeing Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Let’s break fitness down into baby steps!This is a short episode breaking down our fitness into segments. It applies to life in general as well. Both can go hand in hand! I once came across the idea that our kingdom is our mind and body, and once we learn to dominate our own, can we hope to help others. It made so much sense to me.2022-01-2814 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Ariadna Batiz de GuadalajaraMi amiga del colegio y socia que dirigió Fuerte Fitness por un tiempo. Amiga y hermana en este mundo! Desfruta!Ariadna has been a financial and insurance advisor for 9 years and a sommelier for 20 years, and offers wine tasting experiences in Mexico. She is a 40-year-old survivor of life and someone you can always call for a financial or wine advice. For more go to:https://abmasesoresgdl.wordpress.com/Follow her on Facebook:@abmasesoresgdlInstagram:@abmasesoresgdl2022-01-281h 43
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Understanding Relationships with Candice BoxJoin me for a deep dive deep with Candice Box, relationship alchemist and co-founder of SOUL EVOLution Healing School, in which I am currently enrolled. Candice and I first met over a decade ago, near the beginning of our personal growth journeys. We discuss the purpose of relationships, how relationships evolve as we grow, and how they ultimately help us to accept and express love. Candice will help you better understand and appreciate the people in your life, and see them for what they are: mirrors of yourself- where you have been and who you are now....2021-12-1536 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!The Power of Human Touch on our Mind, Body, and Spirit.This conversation is about the power of human touch, our body and spiritual transformation, friendships, and relationships. Theresa is my friend from college, who has made her way into Thai massage and apothecary. We talk in detail about the impact of touch on the brain and body, and reflect on the challenges of raising girls in our current culture.The Olive Branch - Healing Bodywork & Apothecary. She can be found:https://www.massagebook.com/Gig_Harbor~Massage~bodymind_spirit?src=externalhttps://www.facebook.com/OliveBranchTHAIMASSAGEhttps://instagram.com/olivebranch.thaimassage...2021-11-251h 54
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Being Fit Moms with Sandy GrantSandy Grant and I have known each other for a long time as training partners and colleagues in the fitness industry. Sandy is a Mom of two very active boys, 5 and 9, and one Fuzzy Holland Lop bunny, a wife, an IFBB Fitness Pro, and an Online Health & Fitness Trainer. We talk about our journey from fitness professionals to working mom, and how we keep all the balls in the air. Sandy shares tips and best practices for staying fit and healthy in your body and mind. And of course we can't help but discuss our little humans and how w...2021-11-2440 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Foam Rolling or a Lomi Lomi massage? Why get a massage? What is the difference between a traditional massage and Lomi Lomi massage? Enjoy a conversation with Kau’i (Henrylyn Kauʻi Auwae), founder of Ola Mai I Loko Mai. Henrylyn Kauʻi is a Kanaka Maoli Cultural Practitioner, who teaches and shares her ʻohana lineage on numerous cultural aspects, such as Lomi, Hula, ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, and Hoʻoponopono.Hear about her reasoning for massage and the meaning of ‘aloha’ in her native culture. She brings it together so nicely: mind, body, spirit!https://www.olamaiilokomai.com/2021-11-0948 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Here’s your why? Want to experience pain or joy? After my lovely conversation with Julia Freeland about her life and her book, ‘Take Your Shoes off First,’ we had a nice heart to heart that inspired a joint holiday challenge for our people. We all get to choose where we spend our time and energy with every decision we make. It’s nice to have a fresh perspective, and physical activity gives us that in so many ways. I talk about the body and chemicals it signals to the brain body in this one.More to come on the holiday challenge, going from Nov 24...2021-11-0420 min
Biznes Firma Inspiracje - BFI TalksTRAFFIT Technologiczny Startup w którym wynagrodzenie Szefa nie jest tajemnicą | BFI Talks💎Link do strony: https://www.traffit.com/pl/ 💎Instagram Adriana: https://www.instagram.com/adrwolak/?hl=pl 💎Facebook Adriana: https://www.facebook.com/adrianwolak Gościem 27 odcinka jest Adrian Wolak. Adrian Wolak jest założycielem i CEO gdyńskiej firmy TRAFFIT tworzącej oprogramowanie do zarządzania rekrutacjami. Porozmawiamy z Adrianem jak tworzyć organizacje bez tajemnic, która jasno precyzuje Twoją ścieżkę rozwoju w firmie. Jak zbudować komfortowe środowisko pracy i grać w otwarte karty z ludźmi. Adrian jest młodym przedsiębiorcą, który posiada unikatowy sposób zarządzania, ma milion pomysłów na mi...2021-10-2055 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Julia Freeland, Founder of Revolve You, author of “Take your Shoes off First”Join me as Julia Freeland and I discuss her book, her life, and her career as a change coach. You'll see how Julia’s personal struggles led to her dedication to empowering individuals to achieve rapid breakthroughs in their lives. Julia's approach to personal and professional development is unique. She believes that aligning learning, leadership, and organizational systems with human nature and building on the human experience are the keys to achieving breakthroughs in work and life. Through in person workshops, coaching, and virtual courses, Julia guides individuals and groups to discard centuries-old beliefs and embrace primal ele...2021-10-191h 02
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Lets talk ‘Breast Reduction Surgery’Have you thought about how large breasts affect your health and physical well being? Do you have neck tension, headaches/migraines, or back problems that could be caused by this?Join me as I speak to my client, Amber Wolfe- singer, teacher, and performer- about her experience. I caught up with her 2 weeks after her breast reduction surgery. She can be found on Facebook @ amberwolfe. She has offered to speak with you if you have any questions, so feel free to reach out to her.2021-10-1242 minBeing Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Where do you ‘start’ or ‘restart’ with fitness?Have you started and stopped your exercise routine? Have you stopped working out because it’s too much ‘work’. Do you get overwhelmed when you think of exercising? Or do you simply want a reset in the physical department of you life right now? This one is for you!2021-10-1022 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Nutrition, Macros, and Dieting with Isaac BoxWhere to start with your nutrition.... Have you ever wondered what all the hype is about macronutrients, changing your macros, or eating according to your macros? Are you puzzled by other diets like intermittent fasting? Well, this podcast is for you! Tell us what you think and don't forget to check out the 5 things you should know before making your food choices on our blog.You've heard him on the podcast before. Isaac Box, Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach and Energy Healer, is back to talk about food and nutrition macronutrients. What are carbohydrates, proteins, and...2021-10-0853 min
This Mom KnowsAdriana Cagan on Living Your PrioritiesDo you ever wonder if you have it in you to make the changes you need to keep your business in balance with the priorities of your family? I've got good news: you are strong enough! Adriana Cagan of Fuerte Fitness talks with me about doing this very thing!
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Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Death is one of the best teachers!This one was a tough one to do. Death always makes you reflect on your current stage in life and what you are doing. Here’s some more to process!2021-08-2006 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Accountability with Mike Davies from Mike Davies Universe InterviewThis podcast is about Accountability. And who better to talk about this subject than my own personal trainer, Mike Davies of Mike Davies Universe? I’ve been working with him for over 11 yrs through countless shows, stages, and injuries in my own life. He is a very important person on my team. Being the all-around coach that he is, he’s helped me get stronger, better and more balanced through consistency over the years. His support has not only helped me develop my physique, but also my mind, spirit, and soul! He taught me how to listen to myse...2021-07-241h 27
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Interview with Isaac Box, Corrective Exercise Specialist & Energy HealerListen to a conversation with my friend, fitness colleague, and energy healer, Isaac. He has such an inspiring story! I truly love his honesty and frankness about how he got to where he is now. He battled addiction, was incarcerated, and was able to create a career helping others! Loved the nuggets he shared as to what helped turn his life around and now enjoys a successful thriving business in Oahu, Hawaii!If you want to know more about his business he can be reached at isaacbox1776@gmail.com and (808) 284-99782021-06-081h 24
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Meet Alicia Litton, 50+Equestrian Competitor, client, friend, fellow mother!Enjoy a conversation with my client, Alicia, who happens to be a mother, wife, equestrian competitor and all-around good human. We learn a lot from each other here! We talk about being a woman in all the cultural indoctrinations associated with that, living your best life and growing in the process... having kids and juggling life. 2021-05-2655 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Interview with client, Carol Lee OkamotoListen to a great conversation amongst trainer/client, friend, women, and now tribe! Carol's story is so inspiring because she talks about women’s issues like having a hysterectomy, growing up as a minority Asian woman in south Texas, and about what it was like being a child of Japanesse parents that were incarcerated in isolated camps when they were young adults. She shares some of her poetry with us and describes how she started creating beautiful writing pieces to express herself. Her story is so beautiful! Her professional work can be found at http://essenseinteriordesign.com/I...2021-05-211h 31
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Interviewed with Fitness Professional and World Powerlifting Champ, Mark BryantListen to an inspiring interview with this 62yrs fitness professional who is also a Correct Exercise Specialist here in Columbia City. He is also a powerlifting competitor, Powerlifting Instructor, and a State and National Powerlifting Judge 9 x Powerlifting World Champion, Powerlifting Coach of the Year, 2 x Powerlifting Hall of Famer.He can be found through his website: Fitnessexpertmark.com email @ markbryant505@gmail.comFolios to see how he did in his latest completion 5/8/21 in Lynwood, WAFacebook at world champ 2000 https://www.facebook.com/worldchamp20002021-05-091h 00
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Eric Wilson from CompFit talks about men’s health!Enjoy this conversation with Eric Wilson from CompFit. I’ve been fortunate to know Eric for 17yrs. I really enjoyed listening to him discussing men’s health and genetic ailments he’s had to address with his battle with caner twice and stroke! He’s lived a healthy lifestyle his whole life and it just shows you how strong your genetics make up play a major role in self care. On top of running a successful business, he’s being part of the music here in Seattle. I am very impressed with his optimistic outlook and his spiritual maturity being whil...2021-04-291h 14Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Let’s talk about communication.Listen to a great conversation amongst women regarding communication. Learn how our relationship has fostered that unconditional support for one another in the gym then in our lives. Communication affects our relationships, first within ourselves then within our community. We have many opportunities to get it right. Don’t fight to be right. If we are going to create impact, it has to start with ourselves and our corner of the world. We cannot afford to leave that up to our elected or self-appointed leaders. They may not be capable or committed to representing you or me. So you must...2021-04-061h 07
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Interview with Fitness Professional Laura Shdo better known as 'Lo'!You may know her as Laura or as Lo Shdo. But this firecracker tells us about playing soccer since she could walk, dancing ballet, and finding her passion for programing technical drills for the normal people out there! She exercises both sides of her brain with her love in training and creating artwork with her paintings!She is more then her body. Listen to her story. She's introspective, a great listener and willing to learn. She loves working out and food as much as I do! Lo Shdo Fitness can be found on instagram @shdofitness2021-03-2759 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Osiris, Father, Entrepreneur, Gym Owner, IFBB ProListen to a great conversation with a fitness veteran in the Seattle Health and Fitness Industry with over 20+ years of experience training body builders, including yours truly (me), 17 years owning, running a business, and providing a gym for the community in the Capital Hill area. Also provides a space for trainers to run their own business. He is an entrepretur, gym owner, father, and cancer survivor, and most recently during this pandemic, IFBB (International Fitness and Body building Federation) Professional (He earned it during this pandemic, by the way). He describes the challenges of running a business...2021-03-231h 06
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Interview with Shanti: Inspiring fit, heathy mother, wife and UW PhD StudentAre you ready to be inspired? Shanti Garmin is a mother of two, and now after changing careers, an engineering PhD student who loves science and math! She has been a part of our community since 2015. She has gone from size 12 to a size 2 and is not only healthy but fit and strong. I’m excited to share this episode with you! She is such an inspiration to me and the Fuerte Community and I know you will feel this same.Shanti Garmin can be found on Linkedn: 2021-03-161h 04
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Waking up Course and Let’s talk about Consciousness.Have you ever felt like there is more to life than what we normally see and do? What is consciousness? Join me as I share about what I am learning in the chakra course I’m taking. Meet Sacred Soul Evolution founders, Candice Box and Nikyla Maria. Get information about our healing school here: https://soulevolution.kartra.com/page/sacredsoulembodimentHere are replay of both of our live open houses if you have more questions. Morning Open House: https://youtu.be/z0coSf5gfyYEvening Open House: https://youtu.be/guYxvkBRxkcF...2021-03-1223 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Interview with Manny “Ak-47” DunhamListen to a great conversation amongst trainer friends. Manny “The Ak-47” Dunham is Seattles professional boxer. Specializing in metabolic training and outdoor bootcamps in the Fremont area. And follow him @knockemoutfitness https://www.instagram.com/knockemoutfitness/https://www.knockoutseattle.com also coaches at titleboxing.com and classes at seattle central college.Let us know if you have any questions. @fuertefitness2021-03-091h 22
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Bert Sims and Sandy Grant, IFBB Fitness Pro; How they got started in Fitness?Listen to the conversation about how some of us in the industry got started..Bert Sims and Sandy Grant and I have been in the industry for over 20 yrs. It was great to reconnect and reminisce on how we got our foot in the Health and Fitness industry. Both have great knowledge and experience to share.Bert Sims, LMT, Functional Range Release Practioner and Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist Bodybuilding Competitor and currently coaching youth in Orfino Idaho. He can be found at @b_sims4733Sandy G...2021-03-051h 35
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!BSU Graduates, Latino Farmer Workers, Immigrants & Actists!Enjoy a conversation amongst friends from Boise State University. We speak about how being the first in our family to go to college, and the people that helped us navigate school. We all grow up as farmer workers, were children of farm workers and yet we managed a different world in higher education and we share lessons learned. We talk about why it is so important for us to serve, be advocate, and help our latino community. Old friends talking about our lives, lessons we’ve learned and how we charish our champions that believed in us.Bob...2021-03-0257 minBeing Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Let’s Talk Failure!Today our topic is failure, mistakes, or learning experiences that either propel us forward or hold us back.If you had a hard time growing up in trauma or tough circumstances, this one is for you! I talk about my failures and lessons learned, some of the negative thinking I experienced young, and how I got help to move through it.I mention Pinkson Book again Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol. (I don't know what this means...)And here are some lovely quotes that helped me t...2021-02-2417 minBeing Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Set your intention for New Year!Listen to a conversation between Lina and me while we talk about setting new intentions for the year! Get inspired by hearing about situations we’ve been through where we learned from what worked for us in the past. Both challenges and wins of the past have helped us setting new goals, strive for better ways of being and continue to help us be better humans listening to our intuition. Through times in our lives where we are thriving or surviving, we will discuss how we moved through both, with Whar helped and continues to help us stay focused on w...2021-02-2039 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!What keeps you Motivated?Enjoy our conversation with my guests today while we talk about motivation, in higher education and higher Fitness Levels. Both of my guests are inspiring-wives, mothers, entrepreneurs and educators. Lina Mendez is an Associate Director of ChicanX & Latinx Retention Initiatives at UC Davis. She holds a BA degree in education from New Mexico State, Masters from Harvard, and PhD from UC Davis. Find her @linarmendez for Twitter. Nicole Sims is an International Federation of...2021-02-1450 minBeing Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!How we grow up can be a rite of Passage.I’m so excited have you all listen to this conversation discussing our first right of passage amongst two friends, a childhood friend Lina and a member of my fitness family, Mishele. Our last episodes describes rites of passage in more detail.In this episode WE Speak about the challenge and skills we developed in finding our own path! You’ll hear about our upbringing and how WE honed into our resilience, self saficiancy and courage! By leaving home, getting an education, and healing trau...2021-02-0545 minBeing Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Introduction to Rites of Passage, what are they?Book reference is The shamanic wisdom of Huichol. Tom Soloway Pinkson PHD.Rite of passage is a ceremony or an event that mark an important stages of our life such as birth marriage and death. They are an event that is physically emotionally and mentally taxing that change our life. Life’s continual stages. Examples: leaving the house for first time, illnesses such as cancer and losing a parent a partner or even a child.It’s a time to find the strength to example our lives, make the necessary changes, and choose to take on the...2021-02-0517 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Being Fuerte. It’s time to Speak! Trailer“Fuerte” means ‘strong’ in Spanish. Welcome to “Being Fuerte. It’s time to Speak” the Podcast. This a platform to talk about different topics and issues that affect our health and fitness. We will discuss upbringing, culture, beliefs, motivation, specifics on working out and many other topics. As well as, What gets in your way?? Health and well being doesn’t solely pertain to the physical body. It’s about being strong in the mind, spirit, and soul. Hence we are going to exercise them al...2021-01-2704 min
Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!Your Tribe in this pandemic and life!“Fuerte” means ‘strong’ in Spanish. Being Fuerte doesn’t solely pertain to the physical body. It’s about being strong in the mind, spirit, and soul. Hence we are going to exercise them all here.This is a platform is to talk about the different topics and issues that affect our health and fitness. We will discuss upbringing, culture, beliefs, motivation, specifics on exercising and discussions on those topics. As well as: What gets in your way? Today our topic is our Tribe in...2021-01-251h 03
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