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What were you like before fitness became a part of your life?
I’ve always had a lot of energy and drive. As a child I danced competitively for years, and movement was my first form of expression and discipline. When I stopped dancing around 13, I felt like I lost that connection to myself a little. I still had ambition and work ethic, but I was searching for somewhere to channel it.
Before coaching, what were you doing?
I worked in bars, restaurants and retail, and I travelled a lot. I moved around, explored different environments and tried different paths. But no matter where I was, training was always the thing that grounded me. It became the constant.
Can you remember a moment when movement started to feel like more than just training?
Yes. When I signed up for a white collar boxing fight. I committed to an eight-week camp and fully immersed myself in it. That experience shifted something in me. It wasn’t about aesthetics; it was about discipline, resilience and stepping into something that scared me. By the end, I felt incredibly empowered. That was the first time I realised how much potential I had when I truly committed.
What did fitness give you that you didn’t have before?
It gave me self-trust. It gave my energy direction. It also gave me community. Some of my closest friendships and most inspiring people in my life have come through fitness. It’s a space where I feel both challenged and supported.
How do you think where you grew up shaped who you are now?
I learned independence and work ethic from a young age. I was raised by a very strong, hardworking mum, and that definitely shaped my resilience and mindset. I’ve always believed that if you want something, you work for it, and training reflects that.
How do you want people to feel when they walk out of your class?
Empowered. Energised. Proud. I want them to feel like they’ve achieved something mentally as well as physically and like they were part of something bigger than just a workout.
When do you feel most in your element, inside or outside the studio?
Inside the studio when the energy is high and the room is moving together, whether that’s boxing, strength or conditioning. But also when I’m taking on a challenge. I love testing myself in different ways, and that’s when I feel most alive.
What keeps you coming back to coach, even on the harder days?
The impact and the connection. Knowing that one hour can genuinely shift someone’s mindset or confidence. That never stops being powerful.
If you had to describe the power of committing to one hour in your own words, what would you say?
One hour is a decision. It’s choosing to show up for yourself. It’s momentum. Do that consistently, and it changes how you see yourself.