Mike Acre is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach and advertising professional who owns Loud Rumor, a seven-figure advertising agency for fitness studios and independent gyms. Mike is also the host of at op fitness business podcast, The GSD Show.

Jon Boles is an entrepreneur and founder of Modus Apparel, Avintiv Media and the Standard Private Label. Over the past decade, he has been responsible for building more than 50 companies from the ground up grossing millions for his clients along the way. His apparel company, Modus, is sold in over 255 countries and is a proud partner of BodyBuilding.com. Jon’s latest initiative is to give back to fellow entrepreneurs so they can pursue their own dreams.

Witty, funny, irreverent & always smiling, Callie is an All-American Girl or as she likes to call it a “Professional American” who grew up in Connecticut. Early on it was clear what her passions were, in her third grade journal she wrote “I like sports, eating & sleeping & in my spare time I do my homework”.

Callie was a true “tomboy” and spent most of her life in cleats, sneakers & a hat playing soccer (lettered 4 years, Captain 1 year) at E.O. Smith High School, basketball (lettered 3 years, Captain 1 year), and softball (lettered 4 years, Captain 2 years, All-Conference & All-State honors). Callie played NCAA Division One Women’s Softball at Quinnipiac University while there; she earned Northeast All-Conference honors and was named captain of the team during her senior year. Callie completed her degree in Business Marketing with a concentration in advertising & communications.

Callie has also spent extensive time as a television host. Her first on-air job took her overseas to live and work in Japan. Callie worked for The Weathernews as a Video Jockey and a producer. Callie created lifestyle weather content for mobile phones in the U.S. Market.

Callie’s passion for sports has brought her to a new “playing field”, as she started competing in Bikini division in the NPC (National Physique Committee). She entered her 1st show at the end of 2011 & was hooked! She has continued competing in the 2013 season earned her professional status in the sport at one of the largest shows in NPC History, Team Universe. She now competes in the IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness).

Callie has trained as a TV Host with Marki Costello of CMEG in Los Angles. She has interned & worked at ESPN Radio in Bristol CT & the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY. She has also worked as a Host for Cablevision, RSN, Outside TV, FUEL TV, Muscular Development, FitnessRX, Muscle & Fitness Hers, NPC News Online, Starwatch Media & more.

Callie is also a avid skier and lover of adventure, she is currently working as the Online Editor-In-Chief Of FitnessRXwomen.com.

Jill Coleman is the founder of JillFit.com, a lifestyle company helping women become freer, smarter, happier and more effective. She works with her clients so they can create a life they love including improving their mindset, physique and their business. Jill received her BS in Exercise Science from Wake Forest University and her MS in Human Nutrition at the University of Bridgeport.

Anthony Cox ix the Creative Director for Richman Media Group and is responsible for the art direction and look for both Scottsdale Health Magazine and So Scottsdale Magazine. He has worked on numerous spreads featuring celebrities, professional athletes and fashion features.

On-Camera/Commercial Print Director FORD/Robert Black Agency

A former actor himself, Matt Englehart started his career as an agent at the famed William Morris Agency (Now William Morris/Endeavor Entertainment) in Beverly Hills, CA. He then went on to have a brief stint as a digital animator at Fox Animation Studios in Phoenix, AZ, working on the animated feature film, Anastasia. Currently, he is the On-Camera/Commercial Print Director for the FORD/Robert Black Agency in Scottsdale, AZ where he has handled actors and models for TV, film, commercials; voice-overs and commercial print for the past 19 years. Some notable actors Matt has handled over his career include Garrett Hedlund (Tron Legacy); Kellan Lutz (Twilight) and Josh McDermitt (The Walking Dead).

LaRue Gillespie graduated summa cum laude from California State University Fullerton in 2000 and has since pursued a heavy career in journalism, first as a reporter for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin then as a features reporter for the Los Angeles Newspaper Group. She has freelanced for multiple publications over the years and she even helped start an upscale fitness lifestyle publication covering Orange County, California. She landed the job as Editor in Chief/Creative Director for Max Sports & Fitness magazine in 2006 and has diligently worked to turn the magazine into a well-rounded fitness lifestyle publication fit for newsstands. She is proud to be doing work that she absolutely loves and strives to put out content that will help change lives for the better. Aside from work, LaRue is an avid traveler, a shameless foodie, a proud Dachshund owner and newlywed.

At the age of 27, Sidney Jarvis founded Bunzies Organic Spray Tanning. Within 12 months Sidney was able to create a 6 figure income working from home while raising her baby girl. By the end of her 2nd year in business Sidney had grown Bunzies by over 300%. Bunzies has since grown to become one of Arizona’s top leading airbrush tanning companies. Sidney’s focus on fitness models and organic health has been showcased on multiple magazine covers, spreads and business marketing campaigns.

Sidney Jarvis launched her first business at only the age of 18 in the freelance beauty industry, working with top photographers and elite clients, utilizing her cosmetology license in a unique way. During this time, she maintained business relationships with CEO’s where she was mentored and shaped into the Entrepreneur she is today. At 23, Sidney continued her education and achieved a Master Certification in Airbrush Tanning.

With an appetite for risk, creativity, and a growth-oriented mindset, Sidney catapulted Bunzies Tanning from just another tanning girl in the industry, to a noticed and desired brand that leading fitness entrepreneurs craved to work with.

It takes a lot of savvy, heightened awareness and good judgement to identify a viable business opportunity and figure out how it can be transformed into a high growth business model. Sidney is a single full time mother, and grew her business utilizing these skills without any outside investment. A good network is one of the most crucial assets of an entrepreneur, but more importantly, the ability to leverage that network effectively can be the difference between a failed and a successful startup.

The tanning industry grosses over a billion dollars annually. Sidney has developed a turnkey business system offering other women the opportunity to cash in with her. Sidney knows as an entrepreneur you must continuously reinvent yourself and not stay complacent. Now at age 30, Sidney has launched her most recent business venture, Sunless Bunzies Institute. SBI is a new form of residual income that will allow other women to be a part of the Bunzies Tanning Team. SBI provides the training, tools and support to help other mothers and motivated women earn a 6 figure income working from the comfort of their own home.

Published author, inspirational speaker, creator of the F.I.T. DVD series, and the Director of Family Health and Wellness for ISSA. She is a 4-time Oxygen cover model with her work published in Muscle & Fitness hers, Fitness, Success and 100s of other magazines. Kim is an ESPN Fitness America Champion and the recipient of the ISSA’s Famous Alumni Award with TV appearances on CBN, TBN, FOX Sports, ESPN & ABC. At FITposium Kim will teach about the management of your brand, relationship building with clients (i.e. the media), the importance of authenticity, and growing your platform through your unique message.

Tana Nelson is the multifaceted marketing expert, designer, entrepreneur and founder of Your Marketing BFF blog. She started her blog as a creative way to give free marketing advice to small businesses, photographers, and other creatives, but it quickly turned into a profitable business.

Tana has done marketing for brands such as Apple, Tag Heuer and Tiny Prints. She is a go-getter, an early riser and a ‘tell it like it is’ kind-of gal. She enjoys sour patch kids, the classic style of European sophistication, being a wife and mother of two…and a closet rocker chick!

Internationally published photographer in the health and fitness industry. His work has been featured in Max Sports & Fitness Magazine, Oxygen Magazine, Muscle & Fitness Hers Magazine, Fitness Magazine (SA), Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine, Natural Muscle Magazine, MMA Uncaged Magazine and more! At FITposium James will be presenting on how fitness talents can take their brand and present it using story form for higher resonance with their target audience. This session will cover the four elements of what makes a successful brand story and how this applies to the fitness modeling industry.

Chris Powell is widely known as the transformation specialist and host of ABC’s documentary-style series, “Extreme Weight Loss.” Chris holds a degree in Exercise Science with concentrations in biomechanics and physiology, and the training accreditation: The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Chris appears regularly on nationally syndicated television shows including “Good Morning America,” “The Dr. Oz Show,” “The View,” and “Live with Kelly and Michael.” He has been featured on the cover of several publications to date and has written numerous articles for publications such as Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, SHAPE, and Women’s Health.

Heidi Powell is the ultimate female force. She is a trainer, transformation specialist, devoted wife, mother of four, savvy businesswoman, author, nutrition nut, and overall health guru. Heidi became a fixture in America’s living room as she worked side-by-side husband Chris Powell on ABC’s hit show, “Extreme Weight Loss.” Heidi empowered thousands across the globe as the matriarch and tour de force for the often-struggling participants, serving as their daily fitness coach, voice of reason and biggest cheerleader. Season 5 premiered to high ratings in 2015, and the Powells continue to touch lives weekly as EWL airs in syndication on TLC and OWN networks worldwide. 

Chris and Heidi released their most recent book in December 2015 entitled, Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days, which provides a comprehensive blueprint for changing your body—and life—in just 21 days. Chris has also written two other best-selling books, Choose to Lose,  and Choose More, Lose More For Life. Heidi writes an incredibly successful blog, where she shares her insight and expertise on health and wellness trends, fitness regimens, healthy recipes, family-friendly workouts, marriage and parenting advice, navigating life with a blended family, and her secrets to balancing it all.

This past March Chris and Heidi launched their debut digital platform, TRANSFORM with Chris and Heidi, with the goal of transforming one million lives by the end of 2017.

Gabby Richman is the editor-in-chief of both Scottsdale Health Magazine as well as Uptown Magazine. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2013 with her bachelor’s degree in Journalism. At FITposium 2017 Gabby will be on our media panel and answering questions about what modeling talents should know when it comes to pitching to magazines, particularly how to stand out to local market publications.

Felicia Romero received her Masters in Exercise and Wellness from ASU. She has been featured in Muscle and Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, Oxygen and Flex Magazines, Ironman and Muscular Development and has graced over 7 covers including Muscle and Fitness Hers, Flex Magazine’s annual swimsuit issue, Muscle and Performance, Status Fitness and Oxygen Magazine 2 years in a row! Felicia also works locally with frequent stints on NBC, CBS and her own segment on FOX new called “Felicia Romero’s Fit Method Tip of the Week. Additionally she holds an annual NPC event – Felicia Romero Classic in November. She has spoke all around the world with her most recent in the Philippines talking to over 50,000 people. With over a decade of experience Felicia has used her years of experience and trials and tribulations to evolve herself into now what is known as Felicia Romero’s Fit Method.

Lindsey Schwartz is an Arizona-based, Wisconsin-born, entrepreneur and big dreamer. After college she packed up everything she owned and moved west to pursue the corporate dream, only to realize that it was not for her. She dove into personal development in search of a way to make a living building her own dreams instead of someone else’s. Lindsey started her first business part-time at the age of 26 and over the next several years became an accomplished fitness athlete, full-time entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author. Through her network marketing business (Isagenix) she has helped hundreds of individuals create lasting breakthroughs around their physical and financial well being. She has also mentored dozens of aspiring entrepreneurs in starting businesses of their own. Lindsey is passionate about building community and believes that women are most successful when they collaborate and sincerely root for one another to win.  She’s on a mission to help women connect with their purpose and change the world!

Katelyn Swallow is the editor-in-chief of Women’s Health and Fitness magazine and is based in Melbourne, Australia. She supplemented her Bachelor of Arts degree (specialising in English) from the University of Western Australia with a Master of Journalism degree from the University of Melbourne in 2015. She has a keen interest in health, fitness and sports journalism, having interned at the Australian Football League (AFL) and promoted from her editorial assistant role at WH&F to her current position of editor at just 25 years of age. She also competes in the bikini division of both the WBFF and ANB.

Skip is a two-time cover model who’s appeared in numerous fitness publications including Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Journal and Max Sports & Fitness. Skip has landed several sponsorship opportunities during his nearly 20 years in the fitness industry and is most recognized for appearing in nationally televised commercials promoting the popular weight loss product Hydroxycut.

Along with three business partners, Skip created the supplement company “Muscle with a Motor”. Muscle with a Motor’s advanced products are designed to help adventurous people, who work hard and play hard, strive for greatness.

Tiffani Bachus RDN, is an ACE Certified Behavior Change Specialist and wellness professional dedicated to helping her clients develop a healthy balanced lifestyle. An accomplished fitness competitor and dancer, Tiffani won Fitness America Pageant in 2009 and Arizona Dancing With The Stars in 2014 and has graced the covers of numerous fitness health magazines including Oxygen Magazine. She has been featured as a fitness expert on Channels 3 and 15 in Arizona and is a columnist for Oxygen and Clean Eating Magazines. Tiffani co‐authored the book, “No Excuses! 50 Ways to ROCK Breakfast” featuring 50 healthy clean eating breakfast recipes. Tiffani is also is the co‐founder of U Rock Girl, a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor.

Alexia Clark has been a fitness professional and fitness model for 5 years. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is a sponsored athlete by Reebok and iFit and is known for bring a creative spin on fitness. Fitness to Alexia is not just being in the gym. It is more than that, it is; mental, emotional, social and physical. She believes having a fitness mindset can change every aspect of your life for the better.

This is what she believes:

We can all do a little better each day to improve our health physically, mentally and socially, fitness is not only about how we look, it is also about how we feel, love and inspire each other. There is a difference between having a fitness mindset and being a ‘gym junkie.’ You discover inner strength that is just waiting to help you become a better you. Having a fitness mindset is about setting a realistic goal, and then not stopping until you get there.

Fitness goals help promote life goals. I’ve seen how fitness mindset empowers relationships not just in myself but in my friends and clients. I see how it helps aspire to be better at work. Most incredibly, I’ve seen how workouts help work through darker times. The ones we all sometimes face. The breakups. The struggles. The things we wanted so much to go our way, and for whatever reason, don’t go the way we planned. In both workouts and in life, we have bad days. But having a fitness mindset is about having control over our minds and our bodies. These obstacles are just another challenge for us to overcome. Because everyday we step out of bed we are one step closer to reaching your goals. That’s why I encourage everyone to focus on right now. Today, you are stronger than yesterday. You are stronger this week than you were last month—and tomorrow—you’ll be even stronger. As long as you dedicate some time everyday toward working out on you, I promise you will get to your goals.

Fitness model, co-owner of Arizona Traning Lab, an online fitness coach & creator of ModestlyRefined.com. He is a signed talent who has appeared on multiple covers, worked with ESPN The Magazine, filmed two in-store Reebok commercials, appeared in Men’s Health Next Top Trainer & earned ISSA’s Famous Alumni Award. Dave is a contributor for Men’s Fitness Online, IronmanMagazine.com and a sponsored Reebok Athlete. At FITposium Dave will teach the ins and outs of monetizing your business, developing a better understanding of opportunities available to fitness entrepreneurs. As the CEO of your business, you’ll grow as your business grows.

Tiffany Lee Gaston is an author, philanthropist and highly published fitness personality.  With recurring appearances on local television networks, she promotes her own unique brand of fitness, with an emphasis on the discovery of our own best-self, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Her passion for health and wellness began over 20 years ago when she discovered fitness and truly believes it saved her life.  Her newly released memoir, From Broken to Badass, shares the story of the many unhealthy hurdles she faced during her early years, and her ultimate desire to rise above her past.

Having competed as a high ranking national figure athlete, she has additionally graced the covers of 9 magazines along with countless features in the likes of Oxygen, STRONG, Inside Fitness, Health & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers and many more! She has discovered her strength and passion lie in motivating others to seek their own “inner badass.”

Learn more at tiffanyleegaston.com

 

Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. As a self-made millionaire, successful entrepreneur, network marketing professional, author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. Through her books, unique coaching methods, and programs, she has helped countless people connect with their soul, transform their bodies, empower their minds, gain financial independence, and fall in love with themselves and their lives.

Throughout her career, Lori has regularly appeared on the covers of and published articles for Oxygen Magazine, STRONG Fitness Magazine, Health & Fitness Magazine and Prosper Magazine. She has also been featured on NBC, Fox, and TLC networks.

Lori has also helped dozens of people reach six figure or more salaries through her network marketing business (Isagenix), and she has helped hundreds of others to start their own home-based business. Most recently, Lori has taken her passion for human potential and created The Bliss Project and Bliss Habit, a women’s empowerment retreat and online course that has thousands of women per year taking this breakthrough curriculum.

Lori Harder Santa Monica, California www.LoriHarder.com

Cover Model Cookbook Author Expert Trainer 3x World Bikini and Figure Champion

Samantha Kozuch is an internationally-published commercial and fitness model who travels all over the world for projects. She’s the founder and owner of a successful video production company where she is an and also produces marketing and commercial videos for businesses.

Phuong Nguyen  is a professional actress, model, host and presenter. With over 10 years of experience, her talent and determination has allowed her to work on several national and local commercials, campaigns, as well as films. She has booked commercials for McDonald’s, Sprint, Honda, and Mountainside Fitness. Phuong has also been a very successful commercial model with campaigns that include MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Budweiser, Monster Energy, and Century 21. These have featured her in magazines like Glamour, Instyle, Men’s Health, and Self Magazine. She has hosted several events and tradeshows for brands like Maxim Magazine, Panasonic, and SMS Audio. Currently, Phuong has focused on acting and is training as a Meisner actor. Her studio films include The Kingdom and Middle Men as well as indie films like Duel at the Mound and I’m Perfect. Phuong has proven that with hard work and focus, you can branch out and be successful in many fields.

Author, Coach, Speaker Jeremy Scott owns & operates Jeremy Scott Fitness in Scottsdale, AZ as well as their online coaching programs and affiliates.

Jeremy has authored two books including the Amazon Best Seller “Make Success Mandatory,” and his website has been voted Top 20 Fitness Blogs Online by Breaking Muscle in back to back years.

In addition to his writing Jeremy is x 4 cover model, and SHAPE Magazine named him one of the top 50 hottest trainers in America. He is an expert contributor, consultant for numerous fitness brands including Men’s Health Magazine, and their MetaShred Fitness DVD series. Jeremy has also been a Sponsored Athlete with Reebok for the past 5 years.