In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I sat down with Gemma James, the host of Muse Yourself Podcast for a deep and honest conversation about my journey, my reinventions, and the many chapters that led me to where I am today. Gemma interviews me about how my life shifted from becoming a teen mom at 16, to raising two children on my own, to navigating toxic workplaces, financial struggle, and the overwhelming pressure of simply trying to survive!
I share how fitness became my lifeline during some of my darkest moments, helping me manage depression and slowly rebuild my confidence. We talk about how a random idea turned into a thriving pole dancing business, how that evolved into a women's strength studio, and how following tiny nudges without knowing the full plan turned into a career of helping women over 40 feel strong, capable, and connected to their bodies!
This episode dives into midlife health, reinvention, the power of movement, and the surprising path that brought me from government aid to coaching women worldwide. If you're craving a fresh start or love hearing raw, real stories of growth and grit, this conversation with Gemma is one you'll want to hear.
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Key Takeaways:
01:11 Sharing some Thanksgiving thoughts and what I'm grateful for
02:39 Sitting down with Gemma James to talk life, growth, and reinvention
03:13 How I went from being a teen mom to stepping into fitness
04:04 The story of building my pole dancing studio and business
25:05 Shifting from pole to strength training and opening my own PT studio
29:58 My mental health journey and how fitness played a huge role
36:55 Why movement matters and how I love helping women feel strong
39:16 Where it all started - diving into integrative nutrition
40:04 Creating The Goddess Body Project
40:13 Getting into coaching… and eventually competing
41:00 What so many women have in common when they come to me for coaching
42:59 How fitness can truly transform your whole life
44:26 A little newsletter + behind-the-scenes talk
45:45 Finding the balance between chasing goals and self-love
49:19 The real challenges that come with bodybuilding
55:10 Breaking down the Healthy & Hot Method
57:36 Strength training tips for women over 40
01:01:16 What "iconic" really means and how we evolve
01:03:24 Dealing with self-doubt and making big life moves
01:07:16 My advice for anyone who's feeling stuck
01:11:34 A look at the future - speaking, coaching, and what's next
01:14:20 Wrapping it up + where to find me
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Want to learn more about Gemma James? Check her out here: https://gemmaj.substack.com/about
Catch more inspiring conversations on her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muse-yourself-real-talk-on-self-love-and-starting-over/id1725984271
Follow Gemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museyourselfpodcast/
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