{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The HR Misfits","title":"From Burpees to Business: Building Strength Inside and Out","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2474,"description":"“Strength isn’t built in the gym. It’s built when life knocks you down and you get back up anyway.”\nIn this episode, I sit down with Monica Derhammer, owner of Hoosier Trainer in Brownsburg, Indiana, to talk about her journey from young athlete to gym owner, and everything in between. Monica shares how her mom inspired her hustle, how early jobs taught her independence, and how an unexpected opportunity turned her passion for fitness into a business.\nShe opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, the sacrifices behind success, and the challenge of rebuilding after COVID nearly shut her doors. Monica also reflects on her own battles with body image and mental health, and how those struggles shaped the way she supports her clients today.\nWe talk about community, resilience, and what it really means to be strong, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Monica’s story is one of perseverance, purpose, and using your pain to help others find their power.\nTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:59) Monica's early life and work ethic(05:32) Becoming a trainer(07:47) Owning a gym(14:13) Navigating COVID challenges(20:53) Inspiring success stories(23:32) Realness and accountability as a trainer(25:42) Struggles and triumphs with body image(27:44) Importance of certifications and education(29:43) The role of nutrition in fitness(39:10) Quick hits and real talk\nConnect with my guest:Check out Hoosier Trainer: https://www.hoosiertrainernow.com/ \nConnect with me:Ami Graves on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amigraves/\nThe People of Work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeopleofwork/ Explore The People of Work: https://www.thepeopleofwork.com/ ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Hxc80blycsdphLu0eEzxybEpGhEDbtr8_R2Spg6cyvE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMzhi/YWI3NmNjYjdjZDg0/ZmMwMWNmZjg1M2Rl/NGU3YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}