Life was great; Rebecca married the love of her life, her business was growing, and then cancer showed up unannounced. "You have terminal ovarian cancer and seven to ten months to live."

Rebecca Lynn Torres, a personal trainer and functional medicine health coach, shares her journey of finding her passion and building a successful career in the fitness industry and how life prepared her to beat ovarian cancer.

Becky started with a love for sports and dance, which led her to become a soccer coach and eventually transition into personal training. She emphasizes the importance of doing what you love and finding happiness in your career.

She also discusses the challenges of being a personal trainer and the need to differentiate oneself in a saturated market. Rebecca's approach focuses on building a solid connection with clients and helping them make positive life changes.

She emphasizes the importance of passion, knowledge, and experience in the fitness industry and how age is not a barrier to success. She opens up about her battle with cancer and how her healthy lifestyle and positive mindset played a crucial role in beating and being cancer-free.

Takeaways

• Finding your passion and doing what you love can make your career more fulfilling and enjoyable.
• A successful business in a saturated market requires differentiation and a strong work ethic.
• Connecting with clients and understanding their needs is crucial for success as a personal trainer.
• Helping clients make positive life changes requires effective communication and coaching skills. Passion, knowledge, and experience are key to success in the fitness industry.
• Age is not a barrier to being a fitness trainer.
• A healthy lifestyle and positive mindset can play a crucial role in recovery from illness.
• A strong support system and a belief in a higher power can provide strength during difficult times.
• Making someone smile every day can have a positive impact on the world.

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