Trust & Thrive

91: Don't Let Your Past Define You - with Coss Marte, Founder of CONBODY


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In 2009, Coss Marte was sent to jail as the ringleader of a multi-million dollar cocaine operation. He was also, in his own words, "grossly overweight" and warned by his physician that his current lifestyle, if left unchecked, would likely kill him. 

Faced with this grim prognosis, Coss started to get in shape using the tools he had -- his prison cell and his own body weight. Within six months, he lost 70 pounds and replicated his successful formula of body weight exercises with 20 other inmates. 

Then, he launched CONBODY, a prison style bootcamp that has gained over 50,000+ clients and have hired 40+ formerly incarcerated individuals to teach fitness classes. 

Since the launch of his company, he’s been featured in over 200 major media outlets such as NBC, CNN, The New York Times, TED Talks, and Men’s Fitness. 

Coss also co-founded a non-profit organization called Second Chance Studios, which trains and helps employ formerly incarcerated individuals to become experts in audio engineering, video production, and podcasting.

In this episode, Coss shares his inspiring story and what led to the start of CONBODY. We also touch on the importance of positive reinforcement, second chances, being bold and taking risks in life, and knowing that you are not defined by your past mistakes.

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CONBODY: www.conbody.com/
SECOND CHANCE STUDIOS: www.secondchancestudios.org
INSTA: @cossmarte / @conbody

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