I’m Shari,

I’ve been in the health and fitness industry since 2007, but my journey really started long before that. When I was 15, I was made fun of for being “chubby.” And if you’ve ever had someone criticize the way you look, you know how deeply that can hurt. That moment stuck with me.

Instead of letting it define me, I decided to make some changes. I started paying attention to what I was eating and how I was moving. After school I would go into my bedroom, pop in workout videos, and start exercising. I also began choosing healthier foods—or at least what I thought was healthy at the time.

What I didn’t realize then was that those small steps were planting the seeds for something much bigger. As an adult, I actually went into a completely different career working in residential and commercial custom cabinetry. But in 2005, I read a book that really made me pause and reflect. It was The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.

One question in that book hit me hard: What is my purpose?

The more I thought about it, the clearer it became. Taking care of my health changed my life. It gave me confidence, energy, and a sense of strength I had never felt before. And I realized something powerful—I wanted to help other people experience that same transformation. So I made the decision to change careers and step into the health and fitness industry. And honestly, I’ve never looked back.

Health and wellness has never felt like a job to me. I truly love what I do. The more I learn, study, and grow, the more I’m able to help others navigate their own struggles, challenges, and goals. Today, nothing brings me more joy than helping someone feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their own body. Because I know firsthand how life-changing that journey can be. And if you’re ready to start feeling better, stronger, and more confident in your own body, I’d be honored to help guide you on that journey.

CONTACT ME: shari@strengthfitandwell.com