In this episode of the CCU Podcast, I sit down with CEO of Goals Not Dreams, Kelli Coleman. Kelli founded Goals Not Dreams in 2018 in Chicago, IL after realizing her skillset could better support her own objectives as an independent business owner. She spent three and a half years operating a 35,000 square foot corporate fitness facility inside the Willis Tower, before starting to train independently at a private training facility. Now Goals Not Dreams has turned into its own facility known as GND Strength Society!

Kelli strongly believes that if you have a body, you are an athlete! In her words, “I knew the world needed to change and I knew I had to be the one to start it. Gyms were never welcoming to people like me. Fat, black, gay AND a woman. I never fit in for real… so I decided to take up space, in my own space and made two of them!” Kelli lives to inspire those who need it the most, and those who don't know they need it yet.

In this episode we discuss:
Obesity and mental health struggles as a catalyst for change
Investing in real estate as a means to have a safety net
Opening a gym to create a safe and inclusive environment
Inclusivity is not exclusive
Managing chaos and challenges
Working with an investor
Managing building a team and having friends as employees
Having a deep ”why can overcome any how”
And more!

Find Kelli:
Website - https://www.goalsnotdreams.net/
IG - @GNDstrengthsociety and @gnd_atx
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Who am I and why should you listen to me?
Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.

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