Life and Work with Tawania Joe

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tawania Joe.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Tawania. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
My journey began out of my need for a change. It stemmed from the depths of a passionate desire to stop cheating myself. At the time, my eating habits were horrible and exercising was a foreign word to me, but, in February 2013 that all changed. Not only did I realize that I needed a lifestyle change for my health but also for my family. When I started my journey, I posted daily healthy meals and workout videos on social media to hold myself accountable. Then, when friends and family began to see my weight loss, many inquired about me preparing meals for them. That’s when I knew that I had a passion for helping women integrate health and fitness back into their life. My desire was to extend my knowledge so that I could assist women in overcoming these obstacles.

After much praying, crying, and self-doubt, I took the plunge and opened Faithful Fitness.
I focused on making healthy eating, simple. I provided my customers with fresh and affordable meals, snack trays, and smoothies. Business was going great and customers loved the taste and the convenience of fresh, healthy customized meals. As the years passed, I noticed that many of my clients struggled with being consistent, staying motivated, and many needed an accountability partner and that is where I came in. With helping these women, also came a time to broaden my horizons and deepen my knowledge to help women not give up.

In 2016, I became a Certified Sports Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. My goal was to create a concierge service that supports every element of the journey to simplify healthy living. In December 2017, I launched Coach Tawania Joe, which is an extension of Faithful Fitness, and extended my services to include Private Weight Loss Coaching and Personal Training.

My services create a winning combination for a healthy lifestyle in and out of the gym.

The Coaching Program
My private weight loss coaching program is perfect for anyone that has struggled in the past to lose weight and needs accountability and guidance. I focus on four pillars of holistic health such as physical, nutritional, emotional and mentally.

In this program we will create a clear vision of your goals, identify obstacles, create a plan of action and execute the plan, to work towards a healthy lifestyle.

In June 2018, I opened Fit Chick Academy. Fit Chick Academy is a women’s only gym that provides one on one personal training. I created this gym so that women would have a place to train on state of the art equipment in an environment designed to motivate and cultivate the best in them. Many times, many women don’t feel comfortable going to a public gym. Their confidence levels are low from seeing others who have what they want so building this private gym helps with keeping the focus on them and them only. From the vibrant glitter paint and inspirational quotes on the wall to their customized playlist, they will be inspired to go for what they want.

Has it been a smooth road?
It has absolutely not been a smooth road. There were so many struggles along the way but there was always a better outcome waiting on the other side. One of the biggest challenges I faced was during the beginning stages of my business. As a new business owner, I couldn’t determine where to start marketing my business. I knew I wanted to empower women and I knew that the meal prep service I provided would help women live healthier lives; I just couldn’t figure out what exposure outlets were going to be most meaningful. After diligently networking and repeated failed attempts at asking local athletic clubs to sample my product, I was finally afforded the opportunity to have a booth at my neighborhood gym. It was the “Yes” I needed after so many people had turned my business away. It was also how I learned to be fearless and relentless. To young women who are at the beginning stages of their journey, I would say that if you have something you believe in and it as at the core of your existence, fight for it and walk in your authority. Whether it be business pursuits, personal goals, or relationship goals, fight for it. Women are warriors and we have the unique ability to achieve great things. It’s who we are, it’s who we’ve always been.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with Fit Chick Academy – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
What do you do:
I help women integrate health and fitness back into their lives in a sustainable and effective way by providing top-notch weight loss coaching services, meal prep, and personal training. This allows them to produce real and lasting results in as little as 30 days.

What do you specialize in:
I assist women in creating a strategy that will help them get a clear vision and identify obstacles. This will create a road map for their success.

What are you known for, etc.?
I am known for being motivational and a relatable person, which allows me to help inspire, empower, and educate women.

What are you most proud of as a brand, organization or service provider?
I am most proud of seeing the success, confidence boost, and the decrease in self doubt in my clients. Not only seeing weight loss but seeing the change in lifestyle, attitude, and confidence.

What sets you apart from others?
I can relate to having a family, hectic schedule, and having to manage my time like many women being that I have encountered the same struggle. I know what it feels like to put myself or what I want on the back burner. As a certified sports nutritionist and personal trainer, I offer customized nutritional guidance, meal prep service, and weight loss coaching; creating a winning combination for a healthy lifestyle in and out of the gym.

Who have you been inspired by?
Write down your goals and create a step by step plan to help you accomplish your goals. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Most importantly, believe in yourself and your vision even when you don’t see the fruits of your labor immediately.

Pricing:

• Personal Training Sessions starts at $40
• Customized Meals as low as $85 per week
• Weight loss coaching consultations starts at $85 per session

Contact Info:

• Website: www.coachtawaniejoe.com
• Phone: 713-259-3531
• Email: coachtawaniajoe@gmail.com
• Instagram: Coach Tawania Joe
• Facebook: Coachtawaniajoe
• Twitter: Cooachtawania
• Other: Snapchat: coactawaniajoe

Image Credit:
J. LaRay Media

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