Brea Dorsett #028
In this episode, we speak with gym manager and entrepreneur Brea Dorsett on her various projects and initiatives, including her work with the Education First Youth Foyers (EFYF). Listen in as Brea discusses her path to a career in the health and fitness industry while navigating the challenges of living in a broken home, how she begins her morning to set herself up for success for the day, her first opportunity to coach students who went through the same thing she did, and her experience being an advocate for positive body image. Key Highlights ● [02:08] An introduction to Brea Dorsett ● [06:04] How Brea’s passions developed through the years ● [10:35] Brea on adversity and rebuilding yourself ● [12:55] Dealing with anxiety and starting your day right ● [17:30] Building your self-confidence and people skills by putting others first ● [18:25] Brea on her business and her mindset toward health and fitness ● [24:16] Why believing in yourself is more important than others believing in you ● [27:55] Five things that Brea loves about herself ● [30:42] Being a local advocate for positive body image ● [33:10] Staying healthy while still being able to enjoy the not-so-healthy foods you love occasionally ● [36:42] How body image is perceived nowadays ● [40:29] Brea’s client success stories ● [44:17] Influencers that Brea follows on Instagram ● [45:39] Brea’s goals moving forward outside of Val You Health & Wellness ● [46:56] Who locally inspires Brea? Powerful Quotes by Brea ● I’m a firm believer that the energy you put out is what you’ll get back. So, if you can walk around and have a smile on your face and spread that positivity, it makes the world a better place. ● I don’t appreciate the situation, but I appreciate the growth that came from the situation. I wouldn’t be who I am without what’s happened to me. ● Fitness is just a small component of health. ● I’m sure there were people who believed in me, but if you don’t believe in yourself, you don’t see the good. ● Health and body image is different for everyone. Your biggest goal is to love and respect your body. ● My clients may start off motivated. But if they fall off the bandwagon because their mindset is not right, I’m doing an injustice to them.