Today we’d like to introduce you to Julia Wilkerson.
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Julia. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I’ve always been a big dreamer which makes the ‘Big’ mindset of Dallas for me! I moved when I was 15 . Population 311, a coastal town in California to the Big Time. To my surprise, no one was wearing cowboy hats. But the big mindset lit up my soul! I spent most of my early 20s throwing noodles on the wall hoping something would stick. Dropping shipping, social media marketing, pyramid schemes, all felt like I was trying to trade my soul-sucking 8 to 5 to be my own soul-sucking boss. (especially the pyramid scheme) After feel completely defeated, I decided to really go for my passion.
No matter what it means or looked like I was going for my dream! It might seem odd but for me, this dream is to give people a workout they can do with their dog! I know how busy people are and how easy it is to put your fitness on the back burner. So why not turn walk time into workout time? Why not work out and help your dog burn off some extra energy? Why not have your dog keep you motivated to keep working out? I want to give everyone a chance to create a little more time in their life, feel a little better about their body, and know their dog is a little happier and healthier too!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
‘Oh yeah it when exactly as planned’ -says no successful person ever! I’ve tried and I’ve failed and tried again and tried something else. Finally, I started to live what was my dream at the time, traveling full time in an RV with my hubby, our two cats, and our two dogs. My dream quickly came crashing down when our RV wrecked on the side of the highway in a town we didn’t even know. I lost my home, my dream jobs and my hope… This was the worst/ best thing that could have happened. I realized just how much a nightmare my ‘dream job’ was. I started working on what made me happy. What my passion was. And I realized this was the version of me, Me and the World really needed. I started from rock bottom and rebuilt my life to be a living inspiration to others!
Please tell us about PAWS Fitness.
PAWS Fitness is the idea that you can save time by working out with your dog! Upgrade your walks to a workout and turn rainy day energy into a fitness session. We figure if there’s a baby and my fitness, why not doggy and me fitness?
What’s so great about PAWS is that you and your dog really get a great workout in. By the end, you’ll be sweating, they’ll be panting and you’ll both be ready for a nap! Our major goal is to start group fitness classes so people and dogs can socialize and connect. I believe if people feel good about themselves, feel connected to others and have some extra time, they would truly believe they can accomplish any dream! And I want to live in a world with more people like that.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
For me, Success is looking back at the end of each day knowing you made it that much further becoming the person you were meant to be. It’s about really falling in love with the processes and celebrating each win big and small. I don’t think you have to become something different to be successful, as long as you’re working toward it, then it’s a success!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mailchi.mp/8e7df5650d2a/paws-fitness
- Phone: 4692792189
- Email: Pawsfitnessanddogcare@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paws.fitness/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doggyandmeworkouts/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pawsfitness
Image Credit:
Heather Lynn Photography
The Pet Scout Shop
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