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23 Hot Slam by Nick Tumminello

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31 Mind over Muscle by Sam Hancock

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32 Ice Picks

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38 Build Your Best Body by Laura Potter

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44 30 Ways To Getv Lean by Greg Lotus

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50 WTF is Ear Seeding by Brooke Young

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52 This is Gabby by Kara Byers

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54 Smarter Ways to Use Your Noodles by Matthew Kadey

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58 What is Toxic Positivity? by Sarah Young

60 Know Your Worth by Maxine Ali

64 Five Ways To Share Your Skills

by Caroline Butterwick

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66 A New Age by Kathryn Wheeler

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Cover Story and Featured Editorials

MIRANDA FRIGON

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SHAUNTA MILLER

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SUMMER & RICHARD WILLIAMS

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214 5 MYTHS ABOUT ALLERGIES BY KATE ROCKWOOD ILLUSTRATION BY ANDREA DE SANTIS

228 MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN BY KAITLYN PIRIE PHOTOS BY THE VOORHES

236 STILL IN THE GAME BY ANNA KATHERINE CLEMMONS

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242 ON THE BRINK BY LAUREN LARSON PHOTOS BY BEAU GREALY

250 YOUR FOUR-WEEK STRONGMAN PLAN BY ANDREW TRACEY PHOTOS BY PHILIP HAYNES

256 INTO THE WILD BY JAMIE GREEN

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58 WAYS TO MOVE MORE BY JENAE SITZES

278 BEST OF BOTH BY LIAM CHANDLER

286 HOW TO BE A BETTER LISTENER BY KATIE COLOMBUS

290 PRACTICE EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY BY MARA SANTILLI

294 EFT TAPPING BY JASMINE GOMEZ

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16 BIGGEST FOOD MYTHS OF ALL TIME BY SCARLETT WRENCH

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MOULD YOUR MIND BY ABIGAIL CUFFEY

316 MANE MAN BY BEN JHOTY PHOTOS BY JIM JEONG

326 BRIEFLY INSPIRED BY RONALD LIEM

334 BODY POWER BY EBENEZER SAMUEL

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EDITOR’S NOTE

20 Fresh Start With New Endings

2022 is the year of comeback and also a revamp. As we move forward, let us learn how to grow holistically, excel openly and make decisions wisely to become a better version of yourself.

BY IAN CARLO BAJADA

MORE EXTRA AS USUAL

94 What Are Your Health Goals for 2022? by Holly Pevzner

100 Deconstructing People-Pleasing by Andy Gill

102 How To Stay Motivated as a Working Adult With ADHD by Charlie Swarbrooke

Illustration by Rosan Magar

106 New Year, Strongest You by Jacqueline Andriakos

114 Remote Reiki by Megan Johnson

Photos by Sadik Demiroz

118 How To Be A Happier, Calmer, Stronger You in 2022 by Laura Potter

122 How To Stay Strong by Claire Cantor

124 The Physical Power of Positive Thinking by Faye M Smith and Jenny Stallard

126 Think Yourself Well by Faye M Smith

130 Modern Vinyasa for the Masses by Renee Marie Schettler

Photos by Ian Spanier

140 Let Yourself Off The Hook by Faith Hill

142 Elevate Your Energy by Ali Marshall

146 The Last Movie Star by Christian Oita

162 12 Ways To Reduce Anxiety

168 Neptune in Retrograde by Alex Mitcheson

Photos by Jamie Green

176 Ready, Set, Summer by Steven Chee

198 Decode Your Fatigue by Alex Howard

200 Eating Clean by Linda Stephens, MS

207 Build Your Best Body by Matt Ray

214 5 Myths About Allergies by Kate IllustrationRockwood by Andrea De Santis

228 Make Change Happen by Kaitlyn Pirie

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236 Still In The Game by Anna Katherine Clemmons

Photos by Anthony Blasko

242 On The Brink by Lauren Larson

Photos by Beau Grealy

250 Your Four-Week Strongman Plan by Andrew Tracey

Photos by Philip Haynes

256 Into The Wild by Jamie Green

272 58 Ways To Move More by Jenae Sitzes

278 Best of Both by Liam Chandler

286 How To Be A Better Listener by Katie Colombus

290 Practice Emotional Sobriety by Mara Santilli

294 EFT Tapping by Jasmine Gomez

296 16 Biggest Food Myths Of All Time by Scarlett Wrench

302 Balancing Act by Caitlin Carlson

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310 Mould Your Mind by Abigail Cuffey

316 Mane Man by Ben Jhoty

Photos by Jim Jeong

326 Briefly Inspired by Ronald Liem

334 Body Power by Ebenezer Samuel

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Kiwi hunk and Riverdale Star?

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A COMEBACK WITH OPTIMISM

IT’S ALL ABOUT ADVOCATING LIFESTYLE TO EQUIP, ENABLE, AND EMPOWER REAL PEOPLE WITH REAL STORIES.

January-February issue highlights all the remarkable talents of some new yet efficient faces in the fitness and lifestyle industry. These strong ladies and bold gentlemen of this influential era will truly embrace challenging perspectives with hard work and grit. They will definitely face challenges and overcome them with hope and view it with optimism. It also focuses on ladies and gentlmen’s epitome of confidence through charm, wit, physique, passion, purpose and most of all influence. Get ready and buckle up as we celebrate a decade-long creativity, empowerment and excellence!

FRESH START WITH NEW ENDINGS.

New Year is about moving forward and bringing out the best in you. It is set with new beginnings, new choices, and new opportunities. It is another phase where people grow holistically and learn openly from their career, decisions in life, and the people they deal with.

The year of 2022 is the year of comeback and revamp. Our society has evolved over the years. We are at the peak where technology keeps on developing and the competition around us ourishes.

The issue focuses on the thriving talents of new faces and some familiar faces in di erent industries that Center Stage Magazine features and highlights. They are exclusively selected and picked carefully to cater their re ned talents and experiences in di erent elds such as tness, fashion, entertainment and media,

music, art and a whole lot more. Re ned ladies and gentlemen of this era who embrace the new perspective of excellence and exceed themselves to the limit of their careers. Diverse professionals, inspiring stories of equipped individuals, fresh faces and new bodies are waiting to be discovered and ready to be unleashed in these pages. Happy New Year and Happy Valentine’s Day who celebrates it!

IAN CARLO BAJADA Editor-in-Chief

MIRANDA FRIGON

IS YOUR COVER GIRL FOR COMEBACK

For Canadian actress and Syfy’s Day of the Dead star, the most important thing in life is finding your courage. Here, the star who formerly played Janice Wayne on the CW/CBC’s Heartland talks about empowering people, essence of confidence, how diversity should be viewed, bravery and why taking chances is often what you need to do the most to be happy and successful in your own way.

By Ian Carlo Bajada Photography Odessy Barbu

MIRANDA FRIGON

Out with the old, in with the new to become a new kind of headstrong woman to face new possibilities

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COVER STORY BEYOND FACES

Revamp your mindset with her guide to working smart and slaying the year of 2022: all the competence and practical advise you need to take your life and career for a greater comeback.

IAN CARLO BAJADA

Good things take time to manifest. Cherish and nurture your body and mind and it won’t let you down. It will guide you to your purpose.”

IN-DEPTH CONNECTION WITH COVER STAR

CSM: The last couple of years were labeled as a rollercoaster ride full of twists and surprises. How did you show your resiliency?

MIRANDA: This past year was one of the hardest years of my life. I definitely struggled a lot, as did my family but what kept me going was surrendering to what was instead of fighting against it. I kept on living my life in this new “normal” and tried to focus on gratitude and the people I love. I could have been angry at COVID-19, as many people were, but that wouldn’t change the circumstances. When you can’t change something on the outside then you have to change something on the inside, that’s what brings true peace. Not saying I did it perfectly but that’s where my heart is at and I will keep living and doing my best to thrive through it all despite the challenges.

CSM: What is the best course of action to take in the face of uncertainty?

MIRANDA: This is a good question for me in particular and also for the rest of the world to ponder on during this time. I’d say the number one thing is to focus on controlling only the things that are under your control. There are so many things in life that are beyond our control, if we live in acceptance of the things we can’t change, then we shift our energy from anger and resentment to peace and surrender.

Second, challenge your need for certainty. Our brains are wired to fill in the blanks when there are no answers. If you don’t do well with uncertainty then as yourself why? What are you afraid of? I have to work on that part of myself every day and I encourage anyone who is fearful of uncertainty to explore their inner world to change this type of thinking.

Third, learn to accept and embrace the uncertainty through stillness. That could look different to anyone. It could be prayer, meditation, going for a walk, gardening or just thoughtful contemplation. For me, meditation is key. I meditate every morning, find stillness in my soul and say a silent prayer to the Universe to help me let go of the things I can’t change.

CSM: Professionally speaking, how can you exude being decisive?

MIRANDA: I actually really struggle with being decisive so this is a great question for me! When I’m struggling to make decisions, I find stillness through meditation. In the stillness, I try to clear out everything from the outside and I imagine the scenario with each choice option I have. My body and intuition will tell me which choice feels more peaceful. I’ve found this the most effective in my moments of indecision. Our inner guidance will always tell us what is best for us. The challenge is trusting it!

CSM: What comeback goals do you want to achieve in 2022?

MIRANDA: I never really stopped hustling, even through COVID-19, but I hope to come back even stronger in 2022. This year I plan to really focus on taking care of myself both in body and mind. Being a mother, I put most of my focus on my daughter and on taking care of my family. I will still do that because I love them more than anything, but I will be a better, more peaceful me if I take care of myself too. On the career front, I have my own shows I’ve created that I’m currently pitching and writing, so getting those off the ground is a big goal for this coming year. Even bigger than that is keeping my focus on gratitude, love and spending time with my family - these are the things that really fill up my heart. Work and success are just a bonus to all of that, so reminding myself of what is truly important is key.

CSM: Define confidence and being sexy.

MIRANDA: Confidence is knowing who you are and never feeling like you have to have to dim your light for anyone. It’s trusting yourself and your journey here and not second guessing or regretting your choices but moving forward and learning from them. For me, being sexy is to exude confidence, have passion for what you do and to be really good at it. The other traits I find sexy are kindness and compassion for others. It’s why I married my husband!

CSM: How do you standout in a fast-paced and competitive industry?

MIRANDA: There are a number of angles to answer this question. If we’re talking about the work then I’d say first off: Create your goals. Write them down. Think about them every day, imagine them and make a plan on how you will get there. Just don’t be so attached to the outcome as it may look different than your vision. It might even turn out better! Whether you’re auditioning or already on a show, put in the work, don’t call it in. Attention to detail and hard work will stand out. Be ambitious and reach high. Have a sky’s the limit mentality and go forward with confidence. If you don’t believe in you, then others won’t either. Be yourself. Don’t try to be what you think others are looking for. You are unique and amazing. Find out what is special about you, rock that and bring it into your work. You can’t play anyone else and no one can play you.

Good energy. That’s really how you stand out the most. People don’t always remember all the shows you were on, but they will remember how you made them feel. Working on yourself from the inside out will affect what you exude on the outside and that Is what will make people notice you. Whether you are walking into an audition room or on a set filled with people, be authentic, kind and compassionate to others. This is the key to truly standing out not just as an artist but as an awesome human.

CSM: Career-wise, how can someone be a good influence to others?

MIRANDA: I think each of us is born with gifts. They are part of our purpose. Discovering what our special unique gifts are then using them to help others is how we can be a positive influence in the world. I think it looks different for every person. I believe my gifts are not only to perform and create but I also to have a deep compassion for others. I love to create, entertain and be a storyteller but I also want to help inspire others to uncover their own unique gifts, so they can shine their light into the world.

CSM: What vital lessons can you share to young people?

MIRANDA: Don’t listen to the outside. Your heart and your body will always tell you what you’re meant to be doing, all of the answers you need are inside of you. The outside can be cruel and negative, and it can create in us a belief system that doesn’t reflect reality. Don’t compare yourself to others, each of our journeys are unique to us. Only focus on yours. Work on yourself, meditate, pray, study, read, work out, eat healthy and be patient. Good things take time to manifest. Cherish and nurture your body and mind and it won’t let you down. It will guide you to your purpose.

Discovering what our special unique gifts are then using them to help others is how we can be a positive influence in the world.”

SM: What do you think is the role of food or nutrition in healthy living?

MIRANDA: Food is so incredibly key for our health. I can’t preach it enough! What we put in our bodies not only affects how we look, but how we think, feel, function, sleep, and how we make decisions. We are all born in different shapes and sizes so we will never all look the same even if we eat the same things. Figure out what is right for your body and stay the course. It takes time, education, and dedication - like anything in life. Once you switch over, you will feel the benefits and you will never need to go back because you’ll feel so awesome!

CSM: How do you maintain consistency of your weight and shape?

MIRANDA: I have a routine and I stick to it as best I can, but I also don’t completely deprive myself. Every morning I start my day with a cup of warm water with lemon juice. My diet is dairy free, and I try to avoid gluten as much as I can. I don’t eat pork and eat red meat maybe only once a month and it’s always grass fed. I choose organic or free-range chicken and wild caught fish instead and sometimes do some meals vegan. I stick to low glycemic fruits like berries, avoid white rice, white pasta, potatoes and white bread and replace them with a limited amount of brown rice, brown rice pasta, quinoa, sweet potatoes and gluten free or whole grain sprouted bread. I eat tons of veggies and leafy greens, drink lots of water and I take vitamins every day. I avoid juices and stick to just water or herbal tea. If I get a craving for a treat, I don’t deprive myself, but I’ll choose an option that’s made with coconut sugar instead of white sugar and alternative flour instead of white flour. For exercise, I mix it up: yoga, Pilates, and cross training with light weights and lots of squats, lunges and pushups!

CSM: What fitness goals do you want to attain?

MIRANDA: Right now I am trying to gain weight and gain some of my muscle back. After Covid hit and all the gyms shut down, it was really difficult to stay on a routine. I also have old injuries from gymnastics and dancing and training MMA for 11 years so sometimes injuries will act up and throw me off my regimen and really slow me down. My goals this year are to get back on my regular workout routine and make a commitment to do my physical therapy for my injuries and take care of my body. I plan to gain 5lbs of muscle back that I lost during COVID-19!

CSM: What exercises do you consider fundamental?

MIRANDA: My fundamental exercises are my squats, lunges, pushups, crunches and box jumps. Growing up as a gymnast, we never used weights. Everything was done using only our own body weight. So if I can’t get to the gym because I’m traveling for work and in a hotel or just at home being mommy, I know I can bust those exercises out no matter where I am. Also, doing my strengthening exercises for the parts of me that are injured are absolutely crucial. I just really struggle to stay on course with those!

CSM: What gym etiquette that people must follow?

MIRANDA: I live in Hollywood so you can imagine the lack of gym etiquette that happens over there. My number 1 is please wash your gym clothes! I’m shocked at how many people roll their sweaty gym clothes into a ball in their bag, then wear them again the next day. Yuck! 2. Be respectful of sharing equipment. Don’t hog the machine or weights and sit on your phone in between each set. Respect your fellow gym members. 3. Clean up after yourself. I don’t want to slide your sweat all over my body so please clean the equipment or mat. 4. Wear your mask if you can so we can all feel safe to get back to working out.

CSM: When you’re stressed, how do you manage it?

MIRANDA: Meditation. That is my number one stress reliever. I meditate every morning right when I wake up. My life depends on it. I try to start my day with a clear mind and reminders to be positive and hopeful for the day. Exercise also relieves my stress as it releases those endorphins. Cooking dinner for my family also relaxes me as I’m focused, and it gets me out of my head. The best part of my day by far is eating that meal with my husband and daughter and watching an episode of “The Voice” or “Master Chef Junior” together.

CSM: Simplify if mental and physical health are connected or not.

MIRANDA: Of course they are. 100%. Our body and minds are interconnected, and your body will always reflect the state of your mind. When you’re stressed, it shows up in your body in the form of sickness, disease and aches and pains. That doesn’t mean you can’t be a happy person and still have injuries, but I believe that in order to heal anything in the body, it starts with our mind. That’s why it’s so important not just to exercise your body but to also exercise your mind. Meditation, prayer, affirmations, listening to peaceful music or self-help audio books, therapy or just focusing on gratitude. Whatever works to re-wire your fears and negative beliefs and gets you to a more peaceful state of mind.

CSM: In achieving fitness goals, what do people should remember?

MIRANDA: Be patient with yourself! Everyone’s journey looks different when it comes to our health and fitness goals. We don’t all move at the same pace and we are all made so differently, so don’t compare yourself or your health and fitness to anyone else. Focus on yourself and your journey and don’t beat yourself up if you fall off track. Just get back on and keep on trying. No one is perfect, we’re all just doing our best!

CSM: What stereotypes should people break when it comes to physical and mental health?

MIRANDA: Don’t judge anyone else’s journey. On mental health: So many people suffer from mental health issues, especially after this past year. I myself suffer from anxiety. I’ve lived with it most of my life and I have to manage it daily. It’s common, but people don’t like to talk about their mental health issues for fear of being viewed differently or labeled as nuts or crazy. Those of us willing to share our struggles should so we can normalize it. On physical health: stop the judgment. So many people struggle with their weight and their physical health. We’re not all the best at taking care of ourselves, it’s a really hard thing to do. There are so many reasons why people fall into poor physical health, why obesity exists, overeating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders of every kind. We all have something we are struggling with. Stay out of other people’s business, we are all just doing the best we can, and we are all growing through our struggles every day. Just focus on you.

We don’t all move at the same pace and we are all made so differently, so don’t compare yourself... to anyone else. Focus on yourself and your journey and don’t beat yourself up if you fall off track. Just get back on and keep on trying. No one is perfect, we’re all just doing our best!”

MIRANDA FRIGON TALKS

ABOUT DIVERSITY, EQUITY anD InCLUSIVITY

CSM: Explain what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why they’re important.

MIRANDA: Diversity, equity and inclusion to me is including people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, disability and allowing there to be equal rights and opportunities for all. There is a real movement right now for diversity in every workplace and it’s about time. The world is made up of all of us and we should all be represented.

CSM: What is the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse environment?

MIRANDA: To be honest: In my industry, I only see the positives. Stories are only richer when there’s a diversity of life experiences to contribute to the telling.

CSM: What is your approach to understanding the perspectives of colleagues from different backgrounds?

MIRANDA: My approach is to listen. Listen and understand that my experience is not theirs.

CSM: How would you handle a situation where a client or a talent was being culturally insensitive, sexist, racist, or homophobic?

MIRANDA: I would always ask for clarity. Ask the person “What did you mean by that?” Or “I’m sorry, I don’t understand.” People tend to generally tend to dig themselves into a deeper hole and expose themselves further or back off completely. The point is to make it an unsafe place for others to voice their judgmental comments and to call it out into the open. It’s much easier to label a behavior than a person.

CSM: How would you advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with brands or companies that don’t understand its importance?

MIRANDA: I don’t personally have business deals with any brands, but as a consumer I just wouldn’t purchase their products. That’s the most powerful statement you can make. If they don’t think that it’s important then they don’t get my money.

... The point is to make it an unsafe place for others to voice their judgmental comments and to call it out into the open. It’s much easier to label a behavior than a person.”

MIRANDA FRIGON

CSM: Discuss a time when you advocated for diversity and inclusion.

MIRANDA: I’ve never been in a position of power as a producer where I’ve had the opportunity to

CSM: What steps will you take to eliminate bias from other brands or companies?

MIRANDA: Given that I have a limited amount of power and influence in my work

advocate for diversity but I look forward to the day I can.

CSM: Describe an ideal brand that has a sense of inclusion, belonging, and equity on a daily basis?

MIRANDA: I’m not educated enough on brands to be able to answer this one!

environment, I’m currently choosing to keep educating myself on perspectives different than my own. I feel that the most powerful way I can help to eliminate bias is to de-centre myself and my experiences and uplift and centre the voices and perspectives of people whose voices have traditionally been marginalized.

Diversity, equity and inclusion to me is including people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, disability and allowing there to be equal rights and opportunities for all.

The Comeback Issue

SHAUNTA MILLER

on her biggest breakthrough and how being decisive can help you face the uncertainty. She’s sexy, loving and valiant.

Feature editorial by Ian Carlo Bajada and Moeka Taniuchi

Photographed by Casey Withers

CSM: The last couple of years were labeled as a rollercoaster ride with full of twists and probably surprises. How did you show your resiliency?

SHAUNTA: I showed my resiliency by remaining committed to my goals. In my opinion life doesn’t get easier, we evolve and adapt to our current circumstances. We get stronger and carry on despite what life decide to throw at us. Resiliency is learning to thrive when the unexpected happens.

CSM: What’s the best course of action to take in the face of uncertainty?

SHAUNTA: Remain true to yourself. Remember that your reaction to uncertainty will determine the outcome.

CSM: Professionally speaking, how can you exude being decisive?

SHAUNTA: When you’re confident you’re comfortable in your own skin. Having the natural ability to make assertive decisions and not look for assurance from an outside source.

CSM: What comeback goals do you want to achieve in 2022?

SHAUNTA: I’ve been working towards earning my IFFB pro status. In 2022 I’m going to achieve that goal. I will compete in the pro league. I’d also like to make a career move which I’ve taken steps towards and plan to fulfill in 2022.

CSM: Define confidence and being sexy.

SHAUNTA: I think knowing who you are, what you want out of life and actually going after it is the perfect example confident and sexy. Expecting to fail and still chasing that goal builds character.

CSM: How do you standout in a fast-paced and competitive industry?

SHAUNTA: Improving my education. Having excellent communication skills. Getting to know your audience; learning the client’s needs. Paying attention to details and taking some risks.

CSM: Career-wise, how can someone be a good influence to others?

SHAUNTA: Showing up with a positive attitude can really go a long way. Having open communication with your peers fosters mutual respect. Working as a team player, having a stellar work ethic and working hard even when no one’s watching.

SHAUNTA MILLER

CSM: What vital lessons can you share to young people?

SHAUNTA: Never stop chafing your dreams. Don’t let outside distractions derail you from your goals. Expect to work hard to get there.

ON FITNESS TRAINING AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:

CSM: What do you think is the role of food or nutrition in healthy living?

SHAUNTA: A well-balanced diet is arguably the most important aspect of healthy living. Of course exercise helps keep you mobile and definitely aids in weight loss but following a well-balanced diet will keep you healthy as you age. Proper nutrition aids in better sleep, stress management and reduces the likelihood of non-communicable diseases.

CSM: How can you maintain your consistency of weight or shape?

SHAUNTA: Set realistic goals and stick to them. Plan in advance, prepare meals or look up food options at restaurants in advance. There are always healthy options when eating out the key is remaining committed to the end goal. Ask yourself “will this help me reach my goal or hinder me”. Also consistency doesn’t mean perfection, its the small persistent actions that lead to change.

CSM: What fitness goals do you want to attain?

SHAUNTA: l’d like to be able to do 25 weighted pull-ups. I’d also like to be able to run an ultra-marathon, before my knees are too old.

CSM: What exercises do you consider fundamental?

SHAUNTA: Major compound movements like barbell back squats, deadlifts and barbell hip thrusts.

CSM: What gym etiquette that people must follow?

SHAUNTA: Remembering that we all start somewhere. We each were once a newbie and to take opportunity to teach as opposed to alienate. Re-rack the weight and put things back where you got them. Respect people’s personal space.

CSM: When you’re stressed, how do you manage it?

SHAUNTA: My stress relief is making sure I get my training done and having adequate sleep. I find that when I’m well-rested and I’ve gotten my training done I can manage stressful situations a lot better. I also remind myself that most things are temporary and in time will improve.

CSM: Expound why mental matters in the digital age.

SHAUNTA: Managing stress in the digital age is so important especially since the pandemic. People spent so much time not being able to get out and socialize with family and friends. We tend to spend so much time on electronics we don’t get a connection with real people. Real human connections are what matters most.

CSM: Simplify if mental and physical health are connected or not.

SHAUNTA: Mental and physical health is absolutely connected. When you exercise you feel better not only about yourself but about others that can lead to having better self-image and improving selfesteem.

CSM: In achieving fitness goals, what do people should remember?

SHAUNTA: Transforming your body isn’t going to happen overnight. Set realistic small goals and once those have been met move up to a bigger goal. Remain consistent even on days you don’t want to. Setbacks will happen; it’s what you do after that shows what you’re really made of.

CSM: What stereotypes should people break when it comes to physical and mental health?

SHAUNTA: I think many assume that if you’re in good physical shape that you don’t suffer any mental health issues. On the other end of the spectrum, I think many people look at those considered out of shape and assume that they suffer from some ailment when in reality we each are different and life experiences.

SHAUNTA MILLER SPEAKS

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DIVERSITY, InCLUSIVITY, anD EQUITY

CSM: Explain what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why they’re important.

SHAUNTA: Treating all people with mutual respect regardless of sex, religion, orientation. My children are interracial. I’d like to believe they’ll be treated with the same respect given to each of us. No matter what they look like or who they marry.

CSM: How would you advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with brands or companies that don’t understand its importance?

SHAUNTA: Aim to educate them, while not pushing my opinion or agenda.

CSM: Discuss a time when you advocated for diversity and inclusion.

CSM: What is the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse environment?

SHAUNTA: Adapting to a constantly changing environment. Having to evolve all while remaining sensitive to each person’s individual needs.

CSM: What is your approach to understanding the perspectives of colleagues from different backgrounds?

SHAUNTA: Listening and having an open mind. We all have many different life experiences that shape how we see and deal with things. Nothing is ever black or white there’s always a grey area. Understanding that while we’re all fundamentally different, we still share a common goal.

CSM: How would you handle a situation where a client or a talent was being culturally insensitive, sexist, racist, or homophobic?

SHAUNTA: Deal with it directly; I don’t tolerate that behavior in any form. Insists it stop or remove myself or client from the environment.

SHAUNTA: I’ve worked with my oldest daughter who is a huge advocate for diversity and inclusion

CSM: Describe an ideal brand that has a sense of inclusion, belonging, and equity on a daily basis?

SHAUNTA: A brand that sees no race, religion a brand that sees just people for who they really are.

CSM: What steps will you take to eliminate bias from other brands or companies?

SHAUNTA : Speak up when I see bias behavior. Educate when possible.

Listening and having an open mind. We all have many different life experiences that shape how we see and deal with things.”

The Comeback Issue

SUMMER

& RICHARD WILLIAMS

on their timely progress and how healthy lifestyle can radiate your confidence.

They’re sharp, active and superb.

Photographed by Casey Withers

Feature editorial by Ian Carlo Bajada and Naoki Kobayashi

IN-DEPTH CONNECTION AND PERSONALITY

CSM: The last couple of years were labeled as a rollercoaster ride full of twists and probably surprises. How did you show your resiliency?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Actually the time allowed us to grow closer together. We spent more quality time together and less time outside the home. It gave us an opportunity to grow stronger as a couple.

CSM: What’s the best course of action to take in the face of uncertainty?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Be confident in your own abilities and be fearless while navigating the uncertainty.

CSM: Professionally speaking, how can you exude being decisive?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Make the best informed decision and stand firm in what you believe.

CSM: What comeback goals do you want to achieve in 2022?

SUMMER & RICHARD: For 2022, the biggest comeback goal for us is to be a better people than we were in 2021.

CSM: Define confidence and being sexy

SUMMER & RICHARD: Confidence is trusting and believing in one’s own abilities. As far as being sexy, that’s so subjective. Sometimes people are so focused on being “sexy” that they lose focus on just being themselves.

CSM: How do you standout in a fast-paced and competitive industry?

SUMMER & RICHARD: You can never go wrong being your unapologetic self! There is no one in the world like us. Sure, there are plenty of trainers, businessmen and women, etc. but there is no one made from the same cloth as us. We all bring our own special touch to the table.

CSM: Career-wise, how can someone be a good influence to others?

SUMMER & RICHARD: When you wake up in the morning and your purpose is to pursue your hopes, goals and dreams without hesitation that is truly the motivational and inspiring person you can be to others.

SUMMER & RICHARD

CSM: What vital lessons can you share with young people?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Take messy action! When you have an idea or goal, go for it! Waiting on the perfect time could cause you to never act.

ON FITNESS TRAINING AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:

CSM: What do you think is the role of food or nutrition in healthy living?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Well having good nutrition will help maintain a healthy weight. But it can also help you avoid some health issues like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

CSM: How can you maintain your consistency of weight or shape?

SUMMER & RICHARD: That’s just it... consistency is the key! Just like life, your weight or shape has ebbs and flows. When your weight is in ebbs, you tend to fight against what’s really going on in your life. Instead, take a moment to do some soul searching. Do some selfreflecting and make the necessary changes to get back to your flows.

CSM: What fitness goals do you want to attain?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Simply to be an example to others that no matter what age you are, you can be fit!

CSM: What exercises do you consider fundamental?

SUMMER & RICHARD: All of them. They all serve a purpose to help you get to a desired outcome.

CSM: What gym etiquette that people must follow?

SUMMER & RICHARD: No body shaming! We all have a starting point so mind the business that pays you!

CSM: When you’re stressed, how do you manage it?

SUMMER & RICHARD: I remove it from me or myself from it. Never allow yourself to stay stuck!

CSM: Expound why mental matters in the digital age.

SUMMER & RICHARD: Because people live on the phone and most times they aren’t talking. Instead they are on some type of social media and being greatly influenced. Sometimes good and other times bad but still influenced either way. So the best thing to remember is to keep things perspective and to not base your life on someone else’s journey.

CSM: Simplify if mental and physical health are connected or not.

SUMMER & RICHARD: Mental and physical health goes hand in hand. Think about it, if you physically feel good are you more likely to be happy or down and depressed? Most times you’ll feel happy and full of life. Likewise, if you are feeling sad and depressed, it could possibly cause your immune system to malfunction.

CSM: In achieving fitness goals, what should people remember?

SUMMER & RICHARD: The hardest part is getting started.

CSM: What stereotypes should people break when it comes to physical and mental health?

SUMMER & RICHARD: That one doesn’t affect the other!

SUMMER & RICHARD

SPEAKS ABOUT DIVERSITY, InCLUSIVITY, anD EQUITY

CSM: Explain what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why they’re important.

SUMMER & RICHARD: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are being fair, doing what’s right and making sure all parties involved have a voice. You can’t do what’s right for the people if you don’t include and listen to what the people have to say.

CSM: How would you advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with brands or companies that don’t understand its importance?

SUMMER & RICHARD: We don’t do business with brands and companies who operate like that. It’s too many brands and companies out here that already understand and implement it in their core values. It’s not for me to tell a brand or companies how to

CSM: What is the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse environment?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Well most of the time when we did work in (the corporate world for Richard and the military for Summer) we were the diversity! In most cases, dominant cultures were already established. Some people were accepting and embraced the differences and others...well.

CSM: What is your approach to understanding the perspectives of colleagues from different backgrounds?

SUMMER & RICHARD: We approach situations with open minds. And when communicating, listen to understand and not just respond.

CSM: How would you handle a situation where a client or a talent was being culturally insensitive, sexist, racist, or homophobic?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Easy! They would no longer be a client!

run their business, that’s their choice. However, what’s in my power is to support the brand and companies that do understand the importance.

CSM: What steps will you take to eliminate bias from other brands or companies?

SUMMER & RICHARD: Again, we wouldn’t tell a brand or companies how they should run their business. That’s between them, their core values and their God! However, we will put our focus and support with brands and companies that do advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

... being fair, doing what’s right and making sure all parties involved have a voice.

You can’t do what’s right for the people if you don’t include and listen to what the people have to say

ON THE COVER: MIRANDA FRIGON

Photographed by Odessy Barbu

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IAN CARLO BAJADA

Creative Art Director SYBIL GRACE HANN

Deputy Editor KYLE RICHARDS

Associate Editor VIV PETZOLD

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MOEKA TANIUCHI

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