Hello and welcome to Between Two Dots, hosted by Hafiz Mitha and Gilbert Bong. Today, Hafiz and Gilbert speak with registered Health and Nutrition Coach, mother of two, and lifelong Calgarian, Sam Wong. In a discussion about following one’s heart, Sam shares how she found her way into doing what she loves for a living after working in a vast array of industries. Now, as a passionate fitness professional, she strives to help make the world a healthier and happier place, one client at a time. Join her, Gilbert, and Hafiz today to find out how.
“Between two dots – really, the value is in that line: the journey.”
Episode Highlights:
[0:57] Hafiz introduces Sam with a rundown of her career highlights.
[1:39] Sam gives us an overview of her life as a born and raise Calgarian, and the twists and turns her career path has taken.
[3:11] “I think it just comes down to what is driving you in the moment based on what’s happening in your life.” Sam shares how maintaining an adaptable mindset has given her the confidence to reinvent herself throughout her career.
[9:57] We learn how major life changes motivated Sam to transition from working in technology to nutrition. “It’s not just me anymore!”
[16:04 9:57] “I just had this very strong vision.” Sam shares what drove her to develop her business in her own way no matter what, and trusting her niche to develop itself during the process.
[20:39] Sam delves into the challenges that she faced when starting her company. “Are people just going to think ‘Oh, what a cute little side job Sam has now!’?”
[25:01] Sam explains her fitness and nutrition non-negotiables.
[30:44] “Don’t think that you’re stuck in this.” Sam shares the advice that she would give to her younger self if she had the chance.
[35:47] We learn what brings Sam joy!
[39:40] Hafiz, Gilbert, and Sam discuss different ways to keep themselves accountable throughout the work week.
[41:58] “You’re being uprooted from the life that you have.” Sam reflects on an event in her life that felt difficult and challenging at the time, but ended becoming a positive pillar in her life.
[43:48] Hafiz asks Sam what impact she wishes to leave on the world.
Connect with Sam:
www.livewellwithsam.ca
IG: @livewellwithsam
Email: contact@livewellwithsam.ca
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