From Classroom to Fitness: Dana’s Journey of Resilience and Positive Persistence
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Podcast Show Notes:
In this episode of "Refine and Shine", Angelina sits down with Dana, a former teacher, mother of five, and entrepreneur, to explore her journey from a career in education to involvement with Fit Body Boot Camp. Dana shares her experience transitioning from a gym member to playing a pivotal role in the business alongside her husband, Ian.
Key Discussion Points:
- Challenges in Teaching: Dana reflects on her 20-year teaching career, emphasizing the importance of resilience in a male-dominated subject area and the complexities of classroom management. She and Angelina delve into the current struggles schools face in attracting and retaining teachers.
- Physical Health and Self-Care: Dana opens up about her commitment to health after having four C-sections, highlighting the importance of self-care for mothers. Both Dana and Angelina discuss the challenges and benefits of incorporating fitness into busy schedules and how it positively impacts long-term well-being.
- Fit Body Boot Camp: Dana shares how her involvement with Fit Body Boot Camp grew from personal interest to full-time responsibility, navigating business challenges, especially during the pandemic.
- Positive Persistence Movement: Dana talks about her family's fitness business and their latest venture, "Positive Persistence". The movement emphasizes mindset, physical health, and confidence, drawing inspiration from the resilience of a paraplegic gym member.
- Power of Personal Stories: The episode underscores the importance of sharing personal stories to inspire and heal others. Dana encourages Angelina to continue sharing her own journey of overcoming adversity, including her experiences with loss and resilience.
Guest Contact Information:
IG: @therealdanabowen (Dana Huwig)
TicTok: @therealdanabowen (Dana Huwig)
Host Contact Information:
Website: www.angelinarivera.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refineandshinepodcast
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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/refineandshinepodcast
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theangelinarivera
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