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THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST*NEW* Focus on Leadership - To be Well is to Lead Well - Tanji Johnson Bridgeman ’97
From aircraft maintenance officer to professional fitness champion to executive coach, Tanji Johnson Bridgeman ’97 has exhibited leadership on many stages.
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In the premiere episode of Focus on Leadership, she joins host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 to share how resilience, self-care and feedback transform challenges into growth — and why caring for yourself is key to leading with presence and impact.
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Lead with a Whole-Person Approach: Effective leadership requires nurturing mind, body, and spirit, not...
2025-11-181h 03
The Blue Stiley PodcastReinvent Your Confidence and Yourself: Tanji Johnson’s Secret To Lasting GrowthWhat if the hardest part of success is letting go of who you thought you had to be?Tanji Johnson was on a steady, structured path—filled with purpose and the kind of direction most people strive for. But life had a different stage in mind.From her roots at the United States Air Force Academy to becoming an IFBB Pro fitness competitor and now a powerhouse motivational speaker, Tanji’s story is one of transformation and perseverance. She didn’t just pivot careers after c...
2025-11-031h 14
Reflecting Back with Zach StifflerTanji Johnson Bridgeman - Failure Isn’t the Enemy: It’s the Secret Weapon You’re IgnoringIn this episode of Reflecting Back, host Zach Stifler speaks with Tanji Johnson-Bridgeman, a military veteran turned fitness champion and health coach. Tanji shares her journey from a disciplined upbringing to a thriving career in bodybuilding, offering insights on resilience, self-discovery, and the value of failure in achieving success. They discuss defining identity beyond titles, transforming fear into excitement, focusing on what you can control, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Tanji’s advice on wellness and navigating life’s transitions provides practical inspiration for personal growth and fulfillment.Links:https://www...
2024-11-2655 min
Go Figure Podcast: A Chillin' With Ice SeriesStealth: From Army Brat to American GladiatorTanji Johnson Bridgeman, was born and raised as an Army brat, she attended the U.S. Air Force Academy and she got into bodybuilding while she attended the Academy. In 2001, when she won the NPC Nationals and got her pro card which made her decide to pursue a career as a pro fitness athlete. After competing in fitness for a while, she decided to try out for American Gladiators. Join Ice and Stealth while they share how Stealth grew up as an Army brat, her time in the U.S. Air Force Academy, what was h...
2023-06-061h 05
Supersetyourlife.com PodcastE105 - Tanji Johnson Q&A: Posing, Earning Sponsorships, Choosing the Right Category for You, & More!link to VIDEO of podcast: https://youtu.be/3ZBKVWwyvxg
Tanji Johnson is an IFBB/NPC Judge, 11x Fitness Champion, and founder of Tanji Johnson Posing Academy. At over 10,000 hours in leading posing instruction, she has MASTERED the art of teaching posing ever since beginning in 2002 when she launched her Art of Posing DVD’s. She has been featured on American Gladiators, Oxygen, NBC, Muscle & Fitness, and Iron Man Magazine. She is also a devout Christian and US Air Force Veteran!
Tanji can be found on her website poselikeaproacademy.vipmembervault.com or on Instagram @officialtanjijohnson. From th...
2022-11-091h 12
Mexapino Mendoza PodcastEpisode 9: My 1st Bodybuilding Show at the 2022 NPC Tanji Johnson Classic. My entire EXPERIENCE!In this episode I talk about my entire prep: started 218lbs @ 23.4% fat. In 5.5 months I got down to 170lbs @ 4.6% body fat. I placed 1st in Classic Physique Open Class A, Heroes Classic Physique and 2nd in Novice and Masters 35+ yrs division, 2nd Overalll. The process month to month of prep, NO COACH, became obsessed about everything body building, training 6x a week, mostly 2x a day, cardio, food, posing, mental health, financial prep, body building show experience backstage, the overall experience competing at my first bodybuilding show. AND WHEN I'm going to compete again & my message of the day to...
2022-06-191h 06
Supersetyourlife.com PodcastE59 - Lawrence "The Hero" Espinoza on Taking 2nd Place at His First Bodybuilding Competition!Lawrence Espinoza is a new SuperSet client as of 2021 having recently taken SECOND PLACE in Men’s Bodybuilding Novice and Classic Physique Novice at the NPC Northern Classic in Federal Way, WA.
On this episode we recap his show prep and share the whole story! Video available on our YouTube channel: SKULLBELLZTV
Lawrence can be found on Facebook and Instagram @lawrence.m.espinoza.
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2021-10-161h 08
Kre'atif ConceptsHealth ReImaginedAn Early Morning Chat About Ways to Pivot for a Healthy Lifestyle. Examining transferable skills, opportunity and changes with national fitness competitor and Black Owned Business Owner, Tanji Johnson!
2021-06-1630 min
The Physique Business PodcastHow to Identify and Dominate Your Business Niche with IFBB Pro Tanji Johnson011 - In this episode, we chat with the 11x IFBB Pro Fitness Champion, Tanji Johnson.Tanji attributes her military upbringing to being able to be very resilient in different environments now. Tanji attended the U.S. Air Force Academy where she gained leadership discipline, confidence, and a hard work ethic. In her senior year in the academy is when she started lifting weights and really getting into bodybuilding. She later started her professional career as a fitness competitor. Leaving a stable and secure job with the m...
2021-03-0237 min
The LeaderistEP 12 - Tanji JohnsonTanji Johnson describes the Air Force Academy as a "Leadership Laboratory". A graduate of the military institution, Tanji takes with her a depth of understanding and appreciation for leadership development that most will never experience. Her most challenging endeavor while enrolled was the rigorous training required to make the Honor Guard. These physical challenges instilled a resilience that she carried with her throughout her career as a fitness competitor and entrepreneur.
2021-03-0159 min
Goodlad UnscriptedGetting Back Up And WinningI met Tanji Johnson in 2001 when she had just graduated from being an amateur athlete to the Professional Division of competitive fitness in the IFBB. She became an icon in the fitness industry, competing for 15 years as one of the very best, and at times, the very best in the world. As a photographer and journalist, I had the privilege of covering her career for fitness industry magazines and websites and witnessing some of the incredible highs and devastating lows she experienced along the way. Despite two typically career-ending injuries, she recovered and came back stronger and better than eve...
2020-11-0641 min
She's Bold with Beth WhitmanTanji Johnson ~ Fitness and Wellness CoachEnjoy these uplifting and positive conversations? Support the podcast through Patreon and get access to special audio and written content, be part of a private Facebook group (ladies only) and enjoy other benefits only for supporters of the podcast! ***** Today’s guest is Tanji Johnson. Tanji is an 11 time Fitness Champion and she’s Fitness and Wellness Coach. She had a long career as a bodybuilder and now coaches others in this form of fitness and actually holds fitness competitions here in Washington State—that’s the Tanji Johnson Classic. Tanji has grac...
2020-08-182h 04
Movement GuidanceDomino JohnsonOn this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Domino Johnson! Originally from Chicago, he was trained by Chicago legend Tanji Harper so that he could turn his passion into a career. Back in 2016 he founded his own company called Daily Center Dance Entity. You can find him dancing for Daddy Yankee, KPOP star Amber Liu, Ian Eastwood, and Brian Puspos. You can also catch him teaching at Snowglobe Perspective and subbing at various studios in the LA area. We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Use promo code "Movement Guidance" to receive $250 off y...
2020-04-2232 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy75: Defining Her own Beauty - Tanji JohnsonAs a former army brat who grew up in Germany and Korea who went on to become a member of the Air force, Tanji is no stranger to discipline and a strong work ethic. After separating from the armed services, Tanji went on to get involved in Fitness training and competitions, as a fun way to promote a healthy lifestyle. You might even recognize Tanji from her role as "stealth" on NBC's American Gladiators. I hope you listen in to the episode today to hear incredible insight from Tanji, as well as amazing stories of h...
2019-01-3139 min