Interviewing Christie Brinkley was amazing. She is a successful model, entrepreneur, actress, designer, philanthropist and partnered with movie and martial arts legend Chuck Norris to launch Total Gym Home Fitness. More than that Christie has such a contagious positive energy and an ability to connect with people.
On stage we exchanged the biggest hug and I set out to learn how this industry legend became a world class entrepreneur and took the fitness business by storm. The total gym advertisement was the longest running infomercial of all time in no small part due to the charm and talent of Christy Brinkley.
What people often miss is the knowledge and dedication she brings to everything she does. In her past she was routinely dismissed because people never though such a beautiful woman could have brains too. Time and time again, she has proven them wrong.
Brinkley encourages women to stand up for themselves and what they believe in, despite people’s criticism. What helps her find her confidence is creating intentions and then fulfilling them by taking action. It is true for any athlete just as it is true for her, set your intentions, take action, shrug off criticism and work hard and you will win out.
Christy’s other brilliant advice was that it’s imperative to focus on purpose and align with your values. Everyone is creating a future that reflects themselves, their values, and what they are passionate about. And it is the same for athletes, coaches and trainers, your purpose and your values combined with your intentions and hard work will drive you to elite levels.
The modeling led to the Total Gym which sparked Brinkley’s entrepreneurial journey but it did not stop there. She has a skin care line, an organic sparkling wine, an eyewear company and is a bestselling author. It is amazing how the choices we make lead us to such awesome places when we take the chance and put in the effort.
Overall, I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview Christie Brinkley. I learned so much from her and I am inspired to share my passions of sports, kinesiology, yoga, meditation, strength & speed training, and team-building. Giving elite athletes and sports teams solutions to compete at their highest level and ultimately win! Just like Christie Brinkley shares, set your intentions and take action, shrug off the doubters and take a chance.
That is how you win.
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