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Biography

Emily was born and raised in Central Minnesota. She coached and played volleyball since her youth and has always been an athlete. Leadership roles and public speaking have always been passions of hers. Making fitness her full time job and changing the lives of many are now her two primary missions. Emily has started an online worldwide lifestyle business. Coaching others on how to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle is proving to be her true calling. She grew up not realizing the beauty and the power of a fit body, she only wanted to be thin, however, genetics was against her. Because of this, she struggled with eating. Through education, working at a surgery center, and her new found love for fitness, she realized there was so much more to being healthy than only being thin. This knowledge has given Emily a passion to be a role model for women to be physically fit, comfortable with their bodies, and empowered. It’s all about self discovery and the journey. She teaches them to love their bodies and to be healthy.

As a child growing up, Emily was raised by one of the strongest woman she knows, her Mother. Early on, she witnessed physical and verbal abuse stemming from alcohol which changed her perspective on life. There were always un-kept promises. This caused Emily to rely on herself and to not take anything for granted. This was a difficult situation but it empowered her to take a stand and choose leadership roles in anything she could get her hands on. It gave her a bold spirit and caused her to realize that by having God by her side, life is limitless. One thing Emily’s mom, Mary, always instilled in her, was how to love. Emily strives to display this love to her clients and all those around her. She wants to help empower people to make the hard decisions and change their lives for the better, regardless of where they came from.

Emily is a firm believer that you have to take care of yourself and learn how to make time for yourself when you need it. Emily does this for herself by making sure she does what she needs to do to keep herself physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. There will be good and bad days. Some days, the journey seems to be rocking and rolling, making you feel like you could conquer ANYTHING! Then there are other days you simply cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel no matter how hard you try. This is when we must dig deep inside of ourselves and keep pushing. She believes we all must fight against the voice that says, I can’t do it, I give up, and I’m not good enough. You are in the driver’s seat. You have the power to control your own life.

As a newcomer in the fitness industry, Emily has been supported and coached by Cathy Savage Fitness. She is the face of the WSI Women’s athletic clothing line and has also been featured in the WBFF’s Fit & Firm Magazine. Emily has competed in Fitness America as well as Fitness Universe. Her next step will be heading to Canada for the WBFF where she will continue to compete and be a role model for woman of ALL ages. She wishes to give people the drive for overall wellness in their lives. Emily believes each day is a gift and we must all push ourselves so we can grow and become better!

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