Today we’d like to introduce you to Tia Starks.
Tia, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My journey started from a place of wanting to transform my own life and, in the process, discovering that I could help other women transform theirs as well. Fitness was never just about exercise for me—it became a way to rebuild confidence, find strength, and remind myself of who I was.
What began with my passion for movement, fitness, and encouraging others eventually grew into **DAMAZING**, a brand and movement centered around helping women feel confident, strong, empowered, and connected. I began teaching different forms of fitness, including step aerobics, HIIT, Tabata, strength training, and line dancing, and I quickly realized that what I was creating was bigger than a workout. People were coming for the physical transformation, but they were leaving with renewed confidence, joy, and a sense of community.
That realization inspired me to create the **DAMAZING Method**—my approach to using movement as a tool to transform not only the body, but also confidence and mindset. Today, DAMAZING has evolved into a growing movement that allows me to connect with women through fitness classes, events, speaking opportunities, partnerships, and community experiences.
My journey hasn’t been perfect. I’ve had to navigate challenges, setbacks, and seasons where I had to remind myself to keep going. But those experiences have shaped the woman and entrepreneur I am today. They taught me that your circumstances don’t have to define your future, and sometimes the very things you go through become the foundation for what you’re called to build.
Today, I’m continuing to grow DAMAZING while working, raising my children, pursuing my education, and building a brand that I hope will leave a lasting impact. My ultimate goal is to create a movement where women can walk into a room feeling unsure of themselves and walk out feeling **stronger, more confident, and DAMAZING**.
What started as my own journey of transformation has become a mission to help other women realize that they have the power to transform their lives too.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, it definitely has not been a smooth road. Some of the biggest lessons in my journey have come from the seasons that challenged me the most.
Building a business while working a full-time job, raising my children, going to school, and managing the responsibilities of everyday life has required a tremendous amount of discipline, faith, and resilience. There have been moments when I questioned whether I was doing too much or whether the vision I had for DAMAZING would actually become what I believed it could be.
One of the biggest challenges has been learning how to continue showing up even when I didn’t have all the answers, the resources, or the support I wanted. Entrepreneurship can be lonely, and there have been times when I’ve had to believe in my vision before anyone else could see it.
I’ve also experienced personal challenges and seasons of change that forced me to rediscover who I was. Instead of allowing those experiences to stop me, I decided to use them as fuel. They reminded me why I started DAMAZING in the first place: because I know what it feels like to need to rebuild your confidence and find your strength again.
I’ve learned that setbacks don’t mean you’re failing. Sometimes they are simply part of the process of becoming the person capable of carrying the vision you’ve been given.
Today, I don’t look at the obstacles I’ve faced as things that held me back. I see them as part of my testimony and part of what makes DAMAZING authentic. Every challenge has taught me something about perseverance, leadership, and trusting the process.
The road hasn’t been easy, but I’m grateful for every part of it because it has made me stronger—and it has given me a story that I can use to encourage other women not to give up on themselves or their dreams.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Absolutely. For this one, I would really emphasize that **you are more than a fitness instructor—you are a creator, movement leader, and community builder.** That distinction will help VoyageAustin understand what makes DAMAZING different.
My work sits at the intersection of fitness, movement, confidence, and community. I am the creator of **DAMAZING** and the **DAMAZING Method**, a high-energy movement designed to transform fitness into confidence, connection, and meaningful impact.
I specialize in creating engaging fitness experiences that make people want to move. My work includes step aerobics, HIIT cardio, Tabata, strength training, line dancing, and other forms of group fitness. But what I’m really known for is the energy and experience I bring into a room. I don’t want people to simply complete a workout—I want them to leave feeling stronger, happier, more confident, and connected to the people around them.
I’ve also expanded beyond traditional fitness classes into events, women’s empowerment, speaking, community experiences, brand collaborations, and creative partnerships. DAMAZING has become a platform where fitness and personal empowerment come together.
What I’m most proud of is the community I’ve been able to build. Watching women come into a class unsure of themselves and leave smiling, energized, and feeling powerful means more to me than any workout statistic. I’m proud that something that started with my passion for movement has grown into a larger vision that encourages women to pour back into themselves.
What sets me apart is that I don’t see fitness as simply physical. **I see movement as a vehicle for transformation.** My goal is to create experiences that make people feel seen, encouraged, and empowered while still having fun. I bring authenticity, personality, high energy, and purpose into everything I do.
DAMAZING isn’t just a fitness brand to me. It’s a movement and a reminder that you can show up exactly where you are, start moving forward, and become an even more confident version of yourself along the way.
Ultimately, I want people to remember how they **felt** when they experienced DAMAZING—and I want that feeling to inspire them to believe that they are capable of more.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
If I had to choose one quality that has been most important to my success, I would say **resilience**.
I’ve learned that success isn’t about never facing obstacles; it’s about learning how to keep moving when you do. There have been plenty of moments when things didn’t go according to plan, when I felt overwhelmed, or when I questioned whether I was on the right path. But I’ve always found a way to get back up, refocus, and keep going.
Resilience has taught me to believe in my vision even when I couldn’t see the entire path ahead. It has allowed me to continue building DAMAZING while balancing motherhood, work, school, and all of the responsibilities that come with life.
I also believe resilience is closely connected to **faith, discipline, and consistency**. You have to be willing to keep showing up—even on the days when you don’t feel motivated.
I don’t believe I’m successful because everything has been easy for me. I believe I’ve been able to continue growing because I’ve learned how to turn challenges into lessons and setbacks into fuel.
That’s something I hope to model for the women I serve: **you may bend, you may have to start over, and you may have difficult seasons, but you don’t have to give up. Keep moving. Keep believing. Keep becoming.**
Contact Info:
- Website: https://damazingcrew.com
- Instagram: damazingbytia
- Facebook: damazingcrew
- Other: tik tok: damazingbytia
