The Save Strength Podcast

Santina Philips - The Tale of "URSUS" and Staying True to Yourself

When I tell you it was an absolute honour to hear from this woman - I mean it! Santina AKA "Bam" is so welcoming, empathetic, vulnerable, and determined. It seems absolutely right that she would be one half of one of Hong Kong's most successful fitness hubs! Santina shares about how uni life, and how it pointed her on the right path to drop the corporate world and follow her true passion of exercise and movement. Bam shares the obstacles she has overcome as a woman in sport, and on a deeper level how she has wrestled with her own identity. I am so thankful I got to learn from this amazing woman, so please listen to her story and soak in every bit you can! There is no better reminder than Santina that grit, hard work and KINDNESS will pay off in the long run and help you to develop a community that you would not trade for anything. Thank you Santina, thank you for being BAM! Follow Santina on instagram: @bamlifts & @ursusfitness & @bamsboard

The Fit and Fat Sazz - Saraswati Austin

In this episode we hear about the inner workings of such an ambitious and bad ass woman. Saraswati started her own baking business - we love an entrepreneurial queen! While doing this, Sara took part in her first powerlifting competition. Listen up to hear Sara share what she wishes she would have known before her first comp, and how to get the most out of the competitive experience. Sara even shares her future plans and future sporting goals with us, hopefully one day she will look back and see how far she has come. It is worth keeping in mind, Sara is doing all of this while working full time educating the future minds of tomorrow. It is clear to see for anyone paying attention, this woman is going to go so far, and I am utterly thrilled to have been able to jump onto the train for even a small part of the journey. To keep up with Sara, follow her sporting journey on Instagram @fit.sazz

She's Not Just a CEO, PT, and a Mum: She is Caitlin Spencer

In this episode, listen up as we join Caitlin Spencer as she shares her journey to becoming the powerful woman she is today. Caitlin illustrates throughout this episode that she is abundantly passionate, driven and resilient. She does this by sharing her insights into life as a new mum, how the health system does not do enough to support women, and how we MUST be the change we want to see in the world. With her double major in Nutritional Sciences and Human Biology, Caitlin shares her training philosophy and how she aims to deliver services to her clients with science as the foundation. Beyond this, this superbly inspiring woman talks us through the process of creating her own charity and raising over $100,000 in their first year. This was not without challenges. Listen to this episode to find out how Caitlin persevered and how she will continue to be an inspiration to us all. And remember, if you don't change something, who will? Caitlin's Foundation: https://www.solerico.com/ [https://www.solerico.com/]

Karen Yuen: The Coach & The IFBB Pro

Karen Yuen is one of the few IFBB Bikini Pro card holders in Hong Kong. In this episode Karen shares with us her experiences competing as a bodybuilder, and how the sport helped shape her career and her relationship with herself. Karen also talks about how she came to open up her own gym with fellow coaches, and the rewarding experiences that come with taking clients through life-changing transformations. Listen today to hear about Karen's top tips for starting out in fitness, hear the life lessons she wants to pass on, and learn about how she has built her fitness empire. It is so clear Karen is filled with passion and determination to provide the best results for her clients, and her colleagues. We could all learn something from this resilient, kind, and bad ass woman. I am so thankful she spared the time to chat! Thank you Karen! You can find Karen on instagram @karenfit.ifbbpro or at her gym: https://hit-pt.com/ [https://hit-pt.com/]

Sofie Fella Shoots Her Shot

TW: Depression, anxiety, body image. Sofie Fella is the definition of ambitious. Starting from 12, Sofie takes us through her journey of blind emailing and cold calling in order to pursue her passions. We explore how changing from a ballerina to a rugby player ended up with her studying Psychology at Harvard University. As a collegiate athlete, Sofie shares how body image, injuries, and imposter syndrome have reshaped how she looks at success and a fulfilling life. Sofie is an excellent of example of the phrase "don't ask, don't get". I think we could all learn something from this incredibly humble, inspiring, and driven young woman. Thank you for being so open Sofie, and for sharing your stories with us. You deserve all the happiness in the world.