Everyone needs that time off for themselves in order to function properly throughout the day. But in the case of Michelle, her 1-year time off has paved the way for finally building her perfect career.

Welcome back to Purpose Pivots! I am pleased to introduce Michelle Jenkins, a health coach/influencer and the owner of Ten-Pow Fitness. She will talk about her time climbing the corporate ladder, not feeling validated, and how she finally made the pivot by giving herself that much wanted 1 year off.

Let’s listen to Michelle Jenkins and learn her Purpose Pivot moments!

[00:01 - 7:15] Opening Segment

I introduce Michelle to the show
Getting to know Michelle
Resilience outside the box
Be yourself!
Why Michelle needs help with social media management

[7:16 - 17:27] Michelle’s Career Story

Business and sociology degree
Working with companies with big brands
Marketing as a means of understanding
Michelle talks about her pivoting points
Working so hard and not feeling validated
Microaggressions
Michelle’s message to those who can’t transition
Being alone and recharging mentally

[17:28 - 33:40] Purpose Pivots

Being let go of the job as a blessing
Transitioning to entrepreneurship: Ten-Pow Fitness
Michelle shares her first year in the business
Being healthy first before helping others be healthy
Implications of being an achiever

[33:41 - 39:38] Closing Segment

What it’s like to go to Ten-Pow?
Being a part of the family
Working out the gears that cause unhealthy habits
Helping people see their value
See links below to connect with Michelle

Tweetable Quotes:

“Just be yourself. It’s your greatest power—you.” - Michelle Jenkins

“I always saw marketing less as a means of selling, but more so a means of understanding.” - Michelle Jenkins

“Unfortunately, when achieving becomes your identity, it leaves very little room for God to be a part of the equation.” - Michelle Jenkins

If you’re interested in training with Michelle, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or you can email her at tenpowfitness@gmail.com. For virtual training, you can join her live classes by emailing her as well.

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