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

Hi Jemerris, what do you attribute your success to?
Staying consistent with my work ethic and having a mindset to never be content or pleased with my current position that I am in. But most of all stay true to myself and god and most of all my brand and my morals.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
With being in the Fitness Business for over eleven years now I have definitely seen the ups and downs of the business. From working at every known gym in the area , To go out on my own and getting it out the mud to now being a week away from opening up my new gym , It’s definitely a blessing. God has definitely humbled me more ways than one of my tenure in this business. From losing clients , To losing out on big sponsorships and getting my car repossessed to losing my apartment as well. I definitely had to grown up and lock in more and understand my true calling that god had on my life and definitely just be more of a servant to him and the people that need my services. An now looking back then to where I am now , It’s just a blessing to be here still standing and still growing during this pandemic and just still be able to bless others with my god given talents.

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.
Definitely love to go to the mall to shop at Tanger Or Lenox Or Stone Crest Mall. Definitely love to go bowling or going out to eat at just about anywhere to support local business and up and coming business and just see what they offer or just play it simple and do something at the house. The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I will always give all the glory and praise to the most high for strengthening me and keeping me humble and bring me through each trial and tribulation on top. An second I have to thank my parents for just keep me grounded and raises me to be a hardworking young king and always give and be the face of what I believe in. An lastly I have to thank my extended 55 Family and my community of Hampton , Clayton And Griffin, Ga for all the love and support since day 1 and just keep me going and just always backing me with the things I do with my training and for the kids , As well as my community.

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