It's always been imperative to have a mentor, in any field. But these days, with the reliance on technology and general information, it may be even more critical than ever. In this episode, I go over how I met one of my greatest mentors and touch on how her impact has shaped my professional training career for decades.

I, Tariq Kamil, give my personal and very biased thoughts on hustle culture pros, cons, and trend shifts over time.

My career has always been rooted in a fundamental desire to understand and implement the best coaching strategies and practices available. Whether it's for a personal training client or simply helping a friend, I want to know how and why certain tactics may lead to a successful outcome. All of this started when I was around 13 years old, and I look forward to continuing to grow as a coach for the rest of my life.

with Tariq Kamil at BearBones Studio in Dubai

Not every coach-client relationship is built to last — and that’s okay. In this episode, I talk candidly about how to recognize when it's time to let go of a client, why doing so might actually strengthen your business, and how to walk away with confidence and respect. If you've ever felt stuck or second-guessed your gut as a trainer, this one's for you.

• Why losing a client doesn’t mean you’ve failed

• The subtle signs a client has stopped listening

• How to know when it’s time to let go (without guilt)

• What to say to exit a coaching relationship respectfully

This one’s for every trainer who’s felt stuck, conflicted, or afraid to make the hard call. Because the truth is: not every client is meant to stay forever.

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Reminiscing on having opened up BearBones Studio nearly one year ago. Going through the process of how I opened it and some of the surprising lessons I've learned along the way. Note: audio got damaged as I'm still learning how to do all of this on my own, will continue to get better as I go.

Sharing why I decided to briefly step away from the social media platform, what my experience was like, and if/how I plan to use social media moving forward.

I've lost count how many times I've attempting to restart this podcast, but here goes again. This time I actually have some confidence that I have a structure and vision to stay more consistent with sharing.

Is there really only ONE way to do things?

About that time I accidentally took 4g of mushrooms...