As women, we battle so many internal and external pressures. From negative thoughts to situations out of our control---it can be a lot. Sometimes it can feel like you will break under the pressure but what if it's that very pressure that brings you to your greatest purpose? In this episode, Shalida Gray, Fitness expert and Business Coach shares how the tough challenges she faced transitioning from a corporate job, experiencing divorce, having major weight gain, etc paved the way for her not only to find her purpose but impact the lives of hundreds of women through her Phoenix Fitness, Phoenix Academy and Lida Bonita businesses. Her endeavors empower women to move from being stuck to feeling comfortable in their skin inside and out. The message her remarkable story shares is that sometimes the worst situations can turn out to be the best opportunities if you have the courage to pursue them one step at a time. Listen now to hear this candid and insightful interview as Shalida shares the mindset shifts, struggles, and ultimate triumphs she gained when she got out of her own way, trusted her gut, and reclaimed her life.

Shalida Gray's Bio

Born in Warner Robbins, GA on Feb 24th, 1983. During her younger years, Shalida lived in Germany and moved with her family to Atlanta. She was married in 2005 and in 2008 had a beautiful girl named A’talie Gray. Soon after giving birth to her daughter she learned that she had Hypothyroidism (a disease that slows the metabolism) and was having difficulty losing weight. At her highest weight of 215 she decided to lose weight the natural way (nutrition and exercise). She lost over 65 lbs and was motivated to help others do the same.

In 2012 she moved to Savannah, GA and was inspired to become a coach with an organization that would foster her skill sets and give her the drive to help others with their health and fitness journey.

0n Feb 26th 2018, after 12 yrs of marriage she went through a difficult divorce that inspired her to get a tattoo of a Phoenix to represent courage and to remind her that she was resilient and could rise above the ashes.

Thus in April of 2018, Phoenix Fitness International was born. A company founded on inspiration, encouragement, and empowerment.

Phoenix Fitness International is an online health program created to see quick health results coupled with nutrition and accountability in order to stay focused on health/weight loss goals at an affordable price.

In only 3 years of business, Phoenix Fitness International has expanded all over the world. Helping Phoenixes become the best version of themselves in London, Canada, Spain, Germany, Nigeria, Bahamas, as well as the U.S.

Over 10,000+ men & women weight loss since the beginning of the company and more to come.

Shalida Gray is the owner of:

• Phoenix Fitness International
• The Phoenix Academy
• Lida Bonita - Fashion Boutique

Contact Shalida at https://www.instagram.com/Coachfitlida or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shalida.gray