VALERIE MAKSYM, Life Coach/Author/Bodybuilder (3-1-23)

VALERIE MAKSYM, a nationally qualified npc figure bodybuilder competitor, a high performance life coach, and the author of the book, "Maximizing Life", will join us to tell of her difficult journey to self discovery, and she is now helping others to overcome all to "catapult forward into the life they dream of living". FROM HER WEBSITE: "After my divorce I was told I needed a hobby. Long story short I started competing in the NPC bodybuilding bikini category in 2017. I did not know that bodybuilding would become a great source of therapy for myself. In this sport it is you vs. you and you push yourself to extremes at certain times of the prep. During the extreme times of pushing I found myself pushing harder in other areas of my life as well. This sport helped to develop my self confidence and it helped me to believe in myself. I am a huge believer in finding a hobby that you find to be fulfilling and fun. I wanted to compete since my early 20’s and wasn’t given the opportunity. I thought at the age of 46 I was too old, so happy through coaching I realized age is just a number. I decided to get out there and do what I always wanted to do and get on that stage and compete. I had many odds stacked against me, however I did it. My first competition I received 1st place. Four years later and now I am competing in figure at a national level. Never let age hold you back." maksymizinglife.com