EP 16: From Soccer to Fitness Coach – Milena’s Story of Mindset, Growth & Purpose

In this episode, I sat down with Milena, a 22-year-old personal trainer originally from Russia who’s now based in LA. Her story is a powerful mix of grit, transformation, and faith — and this one’s going to inspire you heavy if you're on your own grind.Milena opens up about what it was like transitioning from a pro soccer player in Russia to building a fitness life in the U.S. She talks about the mental shift it took to go from athlete to coach, the immigrant experience, and how her goal now is to empower other women in fitness.We dove deep into the mindset it takes to overcome challenges, the role of nutrition and mental health in physical training, and what it means to believe in yourself even when the odds feel stacked.If you're passionate about fitness, purpose, and using your platform to uplift others — this one’s for you. 💯🎙️ New episodes of The G3X Podcast drop every Friday at 10AM EST on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!👇 Follow Milena on SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/milenadevier/👇 Follow G3X Fitness:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g3x_fitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g3xfitness/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@g3xfitnessThreads: https://www.threads.net/@g3x_fitnessSnapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/C4YzVOEGX: https://x.com/g3xfitnessBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/g3xfitness.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/g3x-fitness/🎧 Listen on the go:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/328XYIL3tkDmUfZicaLT48?si=44f1c303d04b48d8Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-g3x-podcast-god-gym-grind-unfiltered/id1789874680🛍️ Visit our website for all kinds of God Gym Grind merch!https://g3xfitness.com/💥 Join me on Whatnot for live merch drops!Sign up using my referral link and get a $15 bonus on your first purchase!Plus, you'll auto-follow me and be the first to see my live shows. 🔥https://whatnot.com/invite/g3xfitness📩 Want to be a guest on the podcast?Sign up here: https://g3xfitness.com/pages/the-g3x-podcastChapters00:00 Introduction to Milena's Journey02:53 From Sports to Fitness Coaching06:04 The Importance of Helping Others09:03 Overcoming Challenges as an Immigrant12:10 Mental Resilience and Personal Growth14:48 The Power of Positive Thinking18:00 Finding Purpose in Fitness21:11 The God, Gym, Grind Philosophy27:02 The Entrepreneurial Grind30:12 Cultural Differences in Fitness31:53 Fitness Routines and Lifestyle35:19 Nutrition and Supplements41:03 Future Aspirations in Fitness