The Real-Life Hustle of a Fitness Influencer

In today's episode, Sam welcomes fitness entrepreneur, broadcaster, and social media influencer, Katie Austin. Health and exercise were always a part of Katie's life, growing up in the spotlight with a mother who is an icon in the world of fitness. Today, Katie inspires women everywhere to get fit and live a healthy, yet balanced lifestyle.

INTRODUCING KATIE AUSTIN:

In today’s episode, Sam welcomes to the show fitness entrepreneur, broadcaster, and social media influencer, Katie Austin. Health and exercise were always a part of Katie’s life, growing up in the spotlight with a mother who is an icon in the world of fitness. Today, Katie inspires women everywhere to get fit and live a healthy, yet balanced lifestyle. In this episode, Sam and Katie talk about self-confidence, best practices for balancing a busy life, and the importance of asking for help.

THIS EPISODE FEATURES INSIGHTS ON SELF-CONFIDENCE & BALANCE:

Katie shares her background as a social media influencer, sports broadcaster, and fitness entrepreneur
Biggest lessons Katie learned as a struggling entrepreneur, her ‘AHA’ moment, and the importance of living a balanced life
Katie talks about adversity she’s faced in her career, her mother’s illustrious career, and advice that has resonated from both of her parents
Katie speaks to how she has built her brand, the importance of asking for help, and the value of self-confidence
Katie teases the latest career project she’s working on with her mom and what’s next

WHAT DID KATIE SAY?

“I was not making any money until my second year out of college.”

“If you are a content creator out there, start collaborating with brands for free because nobody knows if you’re going to get paid or not.”

“If you think that you can help other people, your career will get off the ground.”

“There is absolutely no way I could ever restrict myself and not have fun in my life because life is way too short. Not to be cliché, but you have to enjoy your life.”

“I know I’ll never be my mom. But at the same time, my mom will never be me.”

“I really wish I could tell my sixteen-year-old self that everything is going to be ok and work out and you are going to be perfectly fine in your life.”

“You describe your own beauty. Beauty means something different for every single person. I think I’m beautiful and that’s all that really matters.”

“I think the mother-daughter bond and connection is so relatable to every single girl, daughter, mother out there. And so, to create something that’s really going to be special and to show our bond, I’m really excited.”