Meet: Shantea Johnson!

1. Introduce yourself and profession to our readers:
My name is: Shantea Johnson. I am the owner of DHW Fitness
I am a Nutritionist, Certified Health Educator, Health Coach and Personal Trainer. I have obtained my MS in Nutrition and a Masters Degree in Public Health 

2. What inspired you to pursue this area of interest?
I decided to pursue this area after experiencing my own weight-loss transformation. I didn't like the way I looked and wanted to lose weight after having my 3 kids. I decided I was tired of who I was at the time and wanted to look different and feel better! I created a new improved version of myself.

3. What advice would you share with those interested in a similar pursuit?
Its purely about making a decision and sticking to it. If you need help seek out someone(a friend, training partner, family or hire a trainer) that can assist you in holding you accountable and keeping you on track. Surround yourself with supportive and like minded individuals.   

4. Discuss a professional challenge and how you overcame it:
I didnt know the first thing about how to run a business and shied away from asking for money for my services. So for the first few years I did everything for free. Helping people with training and weight loss because I loved it and I felt it okay maybe next time they will pay me. 

The request kept coming for help and it seemed people took advantage of my kindness. I enrolled in a few business 101 class to run the business effective and hired a business coach who taught me the ends and out of running my business and the value of my services. 

5. What is next for your brand/business in 2017?
I am working to take my business to the next level. I have incorporated a few new services in my business to provide more effective services to my current and future clients. I have expanded by adding more online services to connect with people everywhere. I have partnered with some amazing companies to provide more great products I use and believe in to my clients. I have formed a Non Profit: DHW Fit Foundation which will help be to provide more services to the citizens of Georgia and I have several upcoming features with a few big companies/magazines which will assist DHW to help expand my reach. 2017 is going to be an amazing and exciting year. 

6. How can readers connect with you online and through social media

1. Business Name: DHW Fitness 
2. My website is: www.DHWFit.com 

• Social Media: 
  • FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShaanArrtsathletepage
  • Instagram: @DHWFitness 
  • Twitter: @Shaan_Arrts