Why Not Me?

Episode 10: Sarah Stack - Serving Our Youth, Leading By Example!

In the Game Fitness is committed to serving teenage girls through comprehensive, safe, skill specific athletic inspired training programs. The four pillars of In the Game FItness are: Mindset, Nutrition, Training, and Recovery. Founder Sarah Stack believes in providing a nurturing, supportive, and fun community for high school age girls who both play competitive sports, and those who just want to have a more active lifestyle. Sarah is a Certified Personal Trainer (ACE,) a Fitness Nutrition Specialist (ACE,) a Stretch and Flexibility Coach (NASM) and mom to a daughter (and son.)
In the Game Fitness was created to fill a void in the training options available to teenage girls, both those who play competitive sports and those who are simply interested in fitness. We've created a unique program that goes beyond physical training, and incorporates nutrition information and mindset work. We are what we eat, and the link between how we fuel our bodies, and how our bodies perform is undeniable. Talking about nutrition to teen girls does not have to be tricky or taboo. It doesn't have to be a discussion about calories or fad diets either. Giving girls solid nutritional information about how what they eat impacts how they perform in sports and daily life isn't complicated, and they truly want to know this information!Studies show that around the age of 14, many girls who have played sports their entire lives decide to quit their sport(s). There are many lifelong benefits for girls who continue to to play sports throughout adolescence, so the trend of quitting around 14 years old is disappointing. Many of the sited reasons why girls decide to abandon their athletic careers at such a young age are rooted in social concerns, body image issues, and a lack of professional role models. In the Game Fitness will address these concerns from the inside out with mindset work. This three pronged approach to training: the physical, nutritional, and mental; will train the whole athlete to better prepare her to compete in her sport(s), to give her the confidence to be able to walk into any weight room and know exactly what to do with the equipment and how to maintain proper form,  and will help prepare her for whatever her future holds.
 
Contact Sarah :
 
Instagram: Sarah Stack - sarahstack.fitness
Facebook: Sarah Markway Stack
In The Game Fitness : https://inthegamefitness.com/
 
Email: sstack@inthegamefitness.com

Episode 9: Tracy Markley - Continuing To Educate Your Mind To Be Your Very Best For Your Clients

Author of 11 Books "The Stroke of An Artist, The Journey of A Fitness Trainer and a Stroke Survivor", & "Tipping Toward Balance, A Fitness Trainer's Guide to Stability and Walking." "Stroke Recovery, What Now? When Physical Therapy Ends, But Your Recovery Continues" & "The Power of Your Spine, How Back Strength and Posture Pilots The Entire Body" "Dear Stroke You Suck", "Stroke Recovery-Regaining Arm Movement" "Stroke Recovery-Leg Stability & Walking Gait", "Your Brain, The Engine to Your Body", Your Brain - Kid's Edition", "Biomechanics of Your Body", and “What’s Next?”
Tracy has been in the fitness industry full time for over 25 years. Tracy is the owner of Tracy's Personal Training, Pilates & Yoga Studio. 2021 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and and a 2020 IDEA PERSONAL TRAINER OF THE YEAR Finalist.
AFAA Examiner, Biomechanics Specialist, ACE-Pain Free Movement Specialist, Stroke Recovery & Exercise Specialist, Diploma in Nutrition and more. I am a certified Reiki Master, 200 RYT Yoga & Pilates Teacher,
Please checkout "About Tracy" at my www.tracymarkley.com.com for a more detailed fitness diplomas, certifications and her books on Amazon. Click the link below for more details.
www.amazon.com/author/tracymarkley
 
Contact Tracy at:
Instagram: motivate_healthyfit
Facebook: Tracy L Markley
Linkedin: Tracy L Markley
 

Episode 8 - Derith Cass - Becoming A Stronger You!

Derith Cass is a lover of life, fitness, and the human connection. Derith is a 22- year veteran of coaching people from all walks of life as they begin, and endure, their individual exploration to healthfulness. As an athlete, she fell in love with the beauty and intricacy of movement and has shared that passion ever since. Derith was able to inspire others to move while she taught group fitness classes and taught teachers as a Group X Manager of four facilities, all ultimately leading to presenting as a BodyCombat Trainer for Les Mills, North America. But, she missed the human connection, the one-on-one, the deep bond that is formed when you see someone transform, physically and mentally, right before your eyes. Currently, Derith is personal training, coaching small group training classes, & coaching one-on-one on behaviors & habits.

Episode 7 - Phanuel Nueman - Technology Matters, Character Matters - What should you be doing?

Phan Nueman Sr. is the CEO/Senior Solution Engineer for ProTech Systems with over 28 years of professional experience in the management of information technology, Network Architecture engineering, Managed services, Voice over IP, Etc. Phan designed, implemented, and managed a large network infrastructure that supported over 360,000 employees. Phan has worked with Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard (HP) Cisco Systems. Phan utilized his knowledge as a data scientist to help design, model, and network infrastructure for major organizations for over 22 years. 
Protech Systems has been in business for over 21 years and is well known as the best IT support company in Charlotte and the surrounding area.  Phan is also certified as a forensic network engineer with specialties in network intrusion detection. He is an advocate for online safety. Phan, the owner, and CEO at ProTech Systems utilizes their 79 years of experience combined to help their clients manage their IT networks. They believe in partnering with their clients to help them grow their businesses. 
Contact Phan:
Web: https://protechllc.com/
Instagram: protech_systems
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbstechnology/
Email: Pnueman@protechllc.com
 
 

Episode 6: Vonzell Pittman - What’s Your Calling?

Episode 6 Is a special one! In this episode, I get to interview a new friend of mine I met at one of my Anytime Fitness location in Wesley Chapel, NC. Vonezell Pittman is a very smart individual. He was not only was a Division 1 Football and Track and Field Athlete, but he also got a chance to play both Arena football for the famous Iowa Barnstormers, and he also received an invite to a NFL football training camp for the New England Patriots. Vonezell has since left sports but is now serving underserved communities with his wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate and small business industry. Vonezell posses many talents, but what stuck out to me most was his ability to connect with people on all levels. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much I did recording it.
Vonezell Pittman has experience in the commercial real estate and small business industry. He has served as a Capital Markets Consultant for over 12 years serving several financial institutions, private funds that focus on serving rural and underserved communities. Vonezell holds a Bachelor of Business from Gardner Webb University and is based in Charlotte, NC.
As a Capital Markets Advisor, he has spent a great amount of time raising capital, implementing capital deployment strategies, sourcing new opportunities, structuring, and building strategic partnerships. His natural gifting allows him to build and cultivate strong business & personal relationships. His heart points him towards projects in rural and underserved communities. The importance of rebuilding and transforming these communities are key factors that sustains his drive. 
Vonezell is called to advance the Kingdom of God through the marketplace. He serves ministries and faith-based organizations providing leadership for development projects, spirit filled entrepreneurs and serving the vision of local ministries through his network of strategic partners. He has been a key part of assisting CDFI’s with growing their assets while increasing their NOI. He has also been a part of developing mass home building projects for communities, multifamily developments, health care facilities, hotels, special use facilities and more.
Contact Vonezell at:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonezell-pittman-135162182?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BevAhA%2BVsRJqUq3bFcry46g%3D%3D
Pittman Financial: http://www.pittmanfinancial.net/
Instagram: vpittman88
Email: info@pittmanfinancial.net

Episode 5 - Jon Byrne - Chasing Your Dream

In this episode, we get to hear from an individual who not only chased their dream, but got a chance to live it. Even though it was brief, Jon got to experience something many are afraid to chase because they are afraid to fail. The best part of this story is Jon was his country's first Major League Baseball umpire.  Now, that is a milestone!!
He made his debut on 16 May 2014, becoming the first MLB professional umpire to have been born in Australia.  Jon was an umpire primarily in Minor League Baseball (MiLB), working in the Midwest League (2006), Northwest League (2006), California League (2007), Eastern League (2008–2010), and International League (2011–2015).During the 2014 season, he umpired nine MLB games. In 2015, Jon worked MLB spring training games, but did not umpire any regular season games; unfortunately he was released by MiLB after the season.
Jon continues to live out his dream today, but now at the NCAA Division 1 level, with aspirations to umpire at the NCAA Championship game in Omaha, Nebraska. Jon also stays busy with working with the https://www.woundedwarriorua.org/ What a phenomenal way to help others by using your skills to help others learn a new skill and help someone else reach their dream. If you are interested in helping, donating or just interested in learning more, please contact Jon at jon.byrne@woundedwarriorua.org
Jon's story is inspirational and motivational, so sit back and enjoy Jon tell is story about achieving his dream and the work it took to get there.
 
Follow Jon 
Instagram:
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Facebook:
Jono Byrne
Email:
jon.byrne@woundedwarriorua.org
 

Episode 4: Jenna Mango - Rising Above

We were so glad to have had Jenna Mango, a best selling author of Choose to R1se and fitness professional on our show. In this episode, you will here from an individual who literally picked up her entire life from a small town in Connecticut, and moved all the way across the country to San Diego, California.  I am not sure about what you think about this, but in my mind, that takes courage and confidence in yourself and your abilities to be successful.  Below is a little more about Jenna and her background.
Jenna Mango currently works at Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, as a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Coach. She has a master’s degree from Western Connecticut State University in Applied Behavior Analysis and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University in Psychology. She was a former collegiate field hockey player. Upon graduation she accepted the position of Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Western Connecticut University and spent four seasons with the team.
Contact Jenna at:
Instagram:
@jmanggg13
@fitnessquest10
 
Facebook:
Jenna Mango
 
Web:
www.fitnessquest10.com
Purchase Choose To R1se:
https://www.amazon.com/Choose-R1SE-Jenna-Mango/dp/B09KN7XW3V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A792C7SSLN7E&keywords=choose+to+r1se&qid=1660604070&sprefix=Choose+to+R1se%2Caps%2C250&sr=8-1
 
 
 
 

Episode 3: Travis Barnes - Overcoming Adversity

 
Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise .
 
Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer and founder of the Overcomers Podcast. He will help you to overcome adversity and live your dreams.
 
Contact Travis at:
 
Podcast: Overcomers Podcast - Listen on Apple
 
Instagram - @travisbarnes333
 
Facebook - Travis Barnes
 
Web: www.journeyfitness333.com
 
Web: www.travisbarnes.com
 
 
 

Episode 2: Ghazale Johnston - Leading The Charge!

As Founder and Principal of Joon Solutions, Ghazale Johnston assists individuals in discovering meaningful career possibilities. Ghazale specializes in equipping aspiring young professionals, purpose-driven entrepreneurs and motivated women with fundamental strategies, tools and confidence to achieve personal and professional goals. An avid storyteller, Ghazale coaches individuals on how to use their story to navigate transitions and create new professional pathways. She creates content and speaks publicly on various topics including helping women re-enter the workforce; advancing social causes; and the gifts and lessons she has gained as an immigrant.
Ghazale is regularly involved in programs that address the emotional and educational needs of children impacted by trauma and poverty, which includes serving on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Her focus on education extends to her leadership roles at North Carolina State University. Ghazale is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the NC State University Foundation Board, is on the Leadership Council for the Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy and is a member of the Wolfpack Investor Network. 
Prior to launching Joon Solutions, Ghazale served as the Chief Operating Officer for Daymaker- a compassion platform that helps companies engage their employees through intentional acts of giving and service. During her five year tenure, Ghazale led the growth of the platform as it engaged 50+ corporate clients, 25,000 end users (donors) and 100 non-profit organizations who distributed gifts via Daymaker to over 30,000 under-resourced children. Ghazale continues to advise Daymaker on strategic priorities and growth initiatives. 
Ghazale formerly spent 20 years at Accenture where she was a Partner/Managing Director in the Financial Services practice. In 2013, she was a winner of the Charlotte Business Journal 40 under 40 award.
Follow Ghazale at:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/joon-solutions-llc
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ghazale28209?lang=en
Joon Solutions: https://www.joonsolutions.biz/
 

Episode 1 - Marco Hoeffken - Coming Full Circle!

This episode is one that brings us a different viewpoint of life, business and fitness from an individual who came to the United States after living his entire life in Germany. 
Marco does a nice job telling his view of how the fitness industry differs in approach and style in Europe vs the United States. Marco had a life change after a long career in Europe, that forced him to make a decision to leave what he knew and was comfortable with, and take a leap to go to a new country and start all over. After overcoming some initial struggles Marco was able to use his past experiences to his advantage and utilize that knowledge to make a difference in many lives.
Marco has a Masters Degree in Sport Science, Sports Management, Certified Fitness and Athletic Coach, Certified Group Fitness Master Instructor, Certified TRX Instructor, REHAB Certified, Certified Nutrition Coach and Certified CPR/First Aid/AED
Follow Marco at:
Instagram - @anytimefitness_indianland 
                 - @anytimefitness_wesleychapel
                 - @marcohoeffken
Facebook - Marco Hoffken
Email - marco.hoeffken@anytimefitness.com