Today we’d like to introduce you to T’Essence Phelps.
Hi T’Essence, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I moved to Houston in June 2014, right after college at Kentucky Wesleyan University, where I played college ball. Having never been to Houston once, my circle was small, consisting of my cousin and her family. I began training my cousin and her friends at a park using the knowledge I gleaned from my years being coached and coaching basketball as my training foundation. Simultaneously. I started working as a pre-K/Kindergarten teacher while I was still training others on the side. I slowly got into nightlife early 2015, Social Junkie is where I made a name in the waitressing world in Houston. I was still personally training others off and on, however, that wasn’t the main focus. There was never a time I wasn’t working 2-3 jobs at a time.
In 2016, I created Fit To The T training. I started off being the “travel trainer” where I would come to anyone at their house and train them! That didn’t last long due to me working other jobs, mainly nightlife and corporate America. 2017-2018 was a rough year! Mentally, Physically and Financially. I lost everything – jobs, passion, and peace. I was going through that transition period that people don’t speak on. I was navigating through life not knowing exactly what I wanted to do! March 2018, I watched the secret on Netflix, and that changed my whole perspective on life! The shows message made me mentally develop courage to do exactly what I want to do in life – help others heal themselves! Summer of 2018, I really got locked in on my fitness company. Turned it into a LLC and locked down my paperwork that I need. I was ready to work! Fast forward to 2021. I have an established running business with clientele, numerous branded gym accessories and products, multiple training and coaching certificates and many more. I’ve accomplished many goals along the way. I’m an Ace Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Level One Fascial Stretch Therapy Practitioner, also receiving my masters in Sports Psychology. This is just the beginning for me! I have so much in stored for community and myself.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Staying true to who I am not to judge myself along with others Patience Patience Patience (I’m still learning lol). Don’t respond out of emotions, take time to think about all solutions. Everyone can’t make it to the penthouse with you Everything I need is right in front of me. The beautiful thing about life, none of us know what the hell we are doing, lol.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m not your ordinary trainer or coach. I all in one special! I help other individuals heal themselves by assisting my clients to develop ways to mentally help themselves to see the potential that they have inside! We navigate through their flaws or insecurities and face them head-on. I work on the mental aspect of the fitness game in order to have the physical part all come together. Yes, you can have fast results and have your body look amazing, no doubt. But, how do you feel about yourself on the inside? That’s what matters. I know what’s it like to point out every flaw on and in yourself. The self-sabotaging mean talks with yourself, the self-doubt, overthinking. I know what it’s like. I’ve created a small community of brilliant women! I call them my #FitDiamonds! I chose this name because diamonds come in shape and sizes with tiny flaws. So do we as women. We all can’t be the same size or shape however we can develop mentally to help each other elevate in other aspects of life. Bettering yourself is hard 24×7 work. To encourage my #FitDiamonds, I organize monthly outings with them. We always find fun activities so we can just relax and enjoy the energy and laughs. It’s a time for all the ladies to come together and mingle with each other and network. I have some talented queens around me! I’m very grateful. Fit To The T offers offer small group training, fascial stretch therapy and mental coaching! Come join the #FitDiamondsFitFam Fit To The T, LLC is redefining, reforming, and reshaping your excellence.
Can you talk about how you think about risk?
I wouldn’t be where I am today without taking a risk! That’s how you grow! Move out of that safe zone!
Contact Info:
- Email: Info@fittothetllc.com
- Website: Fittothetllc.com
- Instagram: @Misstphelps and @Fittothetllc
- Facebook: Fit To The T, LLC
Image Credits
@imjustt_q @tevtheshooter @jbrycephotography @elevenstudios
