Meet Avonne Hogan | Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Avonne Hogan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Avonne, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
I am still learning how to balance, but it has gotten much better over time. Balancing being a mother of 3, working, and building my career has been challenging but it has gotten better along the way. Change is always uncomfortable but when it is for the best, I will do what’s necessary to get any and everything done .

What should our readers know about your business?
I believe what sets my business apart from others is that I am truly dedicated to helping others make healthy lifestyle changes but I want them to love themselves right where they are at, have fun, and enjoy the process along the way. That is a big reason I included Dance Fitness into my fitness business. It gives variety and with dance fitness you’re getting an amazing workout in without realizing it! I love to help people understand that the mind and body go together and it is not 100% physical. When they feel good, know it, and believe it the journey becomes so much easier and better and the rest just flows. I am most proud and excited about everything of my business. I have put in real time and work until this day and I won’t stop. I am very passionate and truly love what I do. I got to where I am at with putting God first, believing and knowing that whatever I put my mind to I can accomplish, staying focused and remaining focused, and having an amazing support system. It has not been easy, but nothing great in life is just handed to anyone. We have to work for it all, but I have overcome the challenges because of the vision God has instilled in me and knowing there will be obstacles and challenges. Seeing and knowing the bigger picture of it all keeps me motivated, motivating and inspiring people for the best, and wanting to set that example for my kids continues to give me that drive and overcome any obstacle. The lessons I have learned along the way is to just remain positive no matter when the down time comes because with anything in life there will be ups and the downsides of things but what matters most is how we handle those moments. I’ve also learned to always remain true to self and to never doubt yourself, just know that everything happens for a reason. What is for you will always be for you no matter what, so keep going and putting your best in. Last but not least always know there is more to learn! I just want the world to know that the best is yet to come and there is so much more in store that I will do with my business. I am so excited to keep moving forward and having the world watch, so that they can see me as that example of a person that never gave up and followed through on the purpose & passion that God instilled in me and know that they can do it to! You can do whatever you put your mind to!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
There is so much to do! For me I would say lets go and climb Stone Mountain or go around it and enjoy nature and go to iGet Juiced right after. That place has the best smoothies and the healthiest tastiest selections of food and drinks. I feel stopping at BATSI during the week would be a beautiful scenery and a great place to eat and have some girl time! I would also take my friend to Spa Land & Sauna to just go relax and enjoy the different saunas and massages during her visit. It has been one of my favorite places to just truly relax physically and mentally.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My parents most definitely! Without their prayers, love, support, and advice from day one, I would not be where I am today and the person that I am. I also want to thank my Mentor Derrick Brimmer for giving me a shot in the Fitness Industry and the push, love, and support from friends and family!

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