Welcome to the Be Your Best Show! These episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify!  If you liked this episode, please send me an Insta DM @jesstakimotofitness and let me know!! You can also find me on TikTok @jesstakimotofitness :) XOXO, Jess ..read more

Welcome to the Be Your Best Show! These episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify!  If you liked this episode, please send me an Insta DM @jesstakimotofitness and let me know!! You can also find me on TikTok @jesstakimotofitness :) XOXO, Jess ..read more

Welcome to the Be Your Best Show! These episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify!  If you liked this episode, please send me an Insta DM @jesstakimotofitness and let me know!! You can also find me on TikTok @jesstakimotofitness :) XOXO, Jess ..read more

Welcome to the Be Your Best Show! These episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify!  If you liked this episode, please send me an Insta DM @jesstakimotofitness and let me know!! You can also find me on TikTok @jesstakimotofitness :) XOXO, Jess ..read more

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong in your program/job/activity?  Do you ever question whether you earned your accomplishments on your own merit, or do you attribute them to pure luck?  Do you attribute your high grades to innate intelligence, or chalk it up to hard work?  These are classic signs of Imposter Syndrome, a theory to explain why certain high-achieving individuals persist in believing that they are really not bright and have fooled anyone who thinks otherwise, despite earning outstanding academic and professional accomplishments.   If you have, you're not ..read more

New Business Development Part 3… with a twist. Based on YOUR feedback, it sounds like you are loving this behind the scenes look into running a business. Based on feedback from my professor/TA’s, my stories are great, but I need to connect more to the academic content.   This episode was born out of the frustration of my academic world and real world not working in tandem. Today’s episode covers very little about my readings from last week, and very much about the real-life behind-the-scenes of running a business, including: Incorporation challenges – we need to change our business ..read more

Do you feel like you have problem areas? Have you tried to fix them with specific exercises (aka "spot training")? Then this episode is for you! I NEED you to hear this message: Your body is NOT a problem.  Listen in today as I dive deep into "problem areas", spot training, and why it needs to stop! Plus, I talk about what we need to do instead! Remember to Subscribe, share this episode on your Instagram story, and tag me @jesstakimotofitness so I can thank you personally!  xoxo, Jess ..read more

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Be Your Best Show! I am so excited to share this with you, and to begin our journey of getting better together!  Tune in to this episode to hear: - What fitness means to me as a fitness instructor and personal trainer - My opinion on the "fitness industry" - Why you can't measure fitness with a number, like weight or body size - How I went from chasing a 6-pack to chasing feeling good I hope you like this episode and thanks in advance for tuning in! Please remember to Subscribe and share a screenshot to your Instagram story. Tag me @jesstakimotof ..read more

There is a limit on how hard you can work, but there is no limit on how "smart" you can work. Listen today to learn: How working harder can lead to burnout Why I believe so strongly in "working smarter" My story of working myself to burnout, and deciding to prioritize my health first The person that inspired this episode  If you take one thing away from this episode, it's this: you can't take care of business until you take care of yourself first.  Thanks in advance for tuning in! If this episode is helpful to you, please remember to Subscribe and share a screenshot to your Instag ..read more

If you follow me on Instagram, chances are you've seen or hear about my morning routine. I've been a morning routine fan for almost two years and can say that these small habits have, without a doubt, changed my life.  If you want to hear about how I got started and the specific steps I take everyday, this episode is for you!  I'll also cover my tips to start your own Superstar morning routine, including: start small, mentally preparing yourself, and specific books that helped me.  Remember to Subscribe, share this episode on your Instagram story, and tag me @jesstakimotofitnes ..read more