Be Willing to Take Risks I was born and raised in Bishop, CA. When my parents separated, we moved a lot when I was growing up. I lived in several states; North Carolina, Colorado, California, and Florida. I went to six different high schools. Sometimes it was hard to make friends, but that’s what made it […]
Health, Fitness, Sports
Dr. Tracy Thomas – Psychologist
Heal Yourself First Since I was a kid, people treated me like a grownup…always talking about their problems. I was always listening… always the go-to, advise-giver to my friends and family members. I was always a psychologist. I was a manager, leading and managing a lot of employees. (Yet) I am doing psychology – employee […]
Shelley Rafilson – Singer/Author
Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes I always wanted to be thin and to be a successful singer. My weight problem began in childhood. Most of my life I have been either chubby or obese. What made you decide to finally realize your lifelong dream? Due to health problems, and being middle-aged and on medications that […]
Eric Broser – Fitness Magazine Cover
Too Much Thinking Can Kill Your Dreams I always wanted to be on the cover of a magazine. When I was younger, I was bullied and picked on, so I started working out. I was 5’, 11’’ and 125 lbs. I started seeing results slowly but surely. At age 20, I competed in first competition […]
Anita Perry – Yoga Instructor
You are never too old I wanted to be an author at age six or seven. Always an avid reader, I remember going to school being encouraged to be a good student. I loved to share what I wrote and I would always add an illustration with it. Illustrating was not my strong suit, but […]
Montrie Rucker Adams
Overcoming limiting beliefs Photo left to right: Montrie Rucker Adams, competitors—March 31, 2012. I was too young to know why, but from those few visits, I decided that a successful business owner is what I wanted to become. I carried that feeling for years, not acting on it, but always thinking about it. Each career […]