The Aesthetics of Leadership

Thomas Cox is a former college football player at UAB and former college football coach. He was the first QB in UAB History to lead a UAB football team to defeat a ranked opponent.  He is a husband, father, mentor and life changer.  He began his business Mealfit in 2013 from his kitchen table. A friend came to him with a dilemma of how to eat healthy and Thomas used his expertise in meal planning to help this friend. This quickly turned into thousands.  Mealfit is Thomas's company founded on making eating easier and healthier. He feels motivating people through food and lifestyle is the way he can truly impact this world.

As a businessman Thomas has grown a very successful online, retail and catering business through his holistic grassroots approach.  He has seen profits double in every year of business through his knowledge of marketing and customer service. In just 8 years Thomas has taken mealfit from an idea on a borrowed laptop to generating millions of dollars in just 8 years. Thomas has also leveraged his business income and has stepped into real estate where he owns multiple apartment units in Tennessee and Alabama.   Any business wants to know how to turn customers into disciples and Thomas has done this with each of his thriving businesses.

MealFit Online at: www.MealFit.co

Table & Thyme Online at: www.TableAndThyme.co

For over a decade Jackson has dedicated his life to the study and practice of several modalities of personal growth and self-development work. Today, he applies to his practice only that which has proven most effective and efficient, emphasizing practicality over theory in his approach. He is a battle-tested martial artist, and has competed in various forms both state-side and abroad. Through a discipline of daily practices, Jackson provides support in the development of true strength, will and perseverance.

The Tribe Men's Community Online at: www.TribeMensCommunity.com and www.JacksonHardin.com

On InstaGram: @JacksonHardin1

“You wont make it” “ you cant do it” these are words I’m sure we have all heard either externally or internally, sometimes they propel us forward and other times they anchor us in pain. Marc has heard the words and chosen to not listen. Riding the bus of life without a destination into his teenage years he decided to try and get off. Stop the bus get to that final destination. That didn’t work out and a decision to change took over, “if I’m going to be on the bus, I want at least a say in where its going”. In the trilogy of mind, body and spirit he took action where he could and started to transform his body, he because an awarded international natural bodybuilder, over a decade of a journey he then set to transform his mind culminating in years of study and a Masters in Business and now looking to gain the courage of spiritual connection, using the tools he has in a time when he feels most connected.. when he is riding one of his restored vintage motorcycles.

On Instagram: @WolfMotorPack

Lee has never been one to take the typical path through life, but whatever he does, he does it full tilt. Whether it was playing hockey growing up, playing in bands in high school, studying music and business in college, or building and driving race cars; whatever he’s doing, you can bet he’s giving it everything he’s got.

His love of cars led to his first career in the auto-industry, where he gained hands on knowledge in the garage followed by almost a decade of experience in managing relationships. Specializing in helping small and medium sized businesses manage their fleets, Lee developed his common sense approach to problem solving. He also learned first-hand how rewarding it is to take a personal interest in his clients. On nights and weekends he and a small team of friends chased their passion for racing. Building and maintaining their own car, Werner Motorsports LLC and their “Spec Miata” compete on the highest level of amateur sports car racing in the country - the Sports Car Club of America Majors Tour.

Now as an ACCREDITED ASSET MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST ®  Lee’s method is to focus first on people, and then help them find the right strategies. With his background outside of the financial industry, and by joining forces with his mother Marsha (a veteran CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ® for over 25 years), the family team founded Turning Point Wealth Management at Raymond James. Together Lee and Marsha span a generation gap and a gender gap to bring a different perspective than many other wealth managers in the business. Using that unique perspective as their map, they guide clients through life’s craziness toward the financial turning points they strive for.

I graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in 2013 and received a certification in health coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2017. Six years ago, a two week experiment with fasting opened the gateway for my own personal wellness journey. Having struggled with insecurities about my own physical appearance and health issues nearly my entire life, I have made it my mission and purpose to help others become the agents of change in their life and feel more secure in who they are physically and mentally to escape the trap of self-comparison and bring more energy and joy into their lives. Specifically, my focus is on young professional dads who want to build an unbreakable foundation of health and fitness for life without hating the process. I empower men to create the habits and mindset needed to thrive as partners, parents and professionals.

Empower Rx Health Solutions Online: www.Fast2FitLife.com

I began my personal training career in 2014 starting at Golds Gym while pursuing my bachelor’s degree at The University of Akron studying Exercise Science specializing in Strength and Conditioning. I also had the opportunity to be a Strength and Conditioning Coach intern for The University of Akron Football Team, gaining over 300 hours of experience training Division 1 football athletes in Neck, Back, and Core progression, assisting with preparing certain athletes for the NFL combine and working along side the Head Strength and Conditioning coach in training NFL athletes.

I acquired my NCCA Personal Trainer Certificate and my NCCA Strength and Conditioning Certificate through The National Council on Strength and Fitness. My Coaching Philosophy is to influence my clients and athletes by holding them accountable, providing education, establishing a healthy lifestyle, committing to their goals and above all encourage positivity through fitness.

On Instagram: @Coach.Sovchik

Eric Guilmette, 26, is a male model, actor & fitness coach living in Long Beach, California. A former pro natural bodybuilder, Eric's career in entertainment has exploded since transitioning to a full time model in October 2019. Even throughout the pandemic, Eric has thrived and modeled for many major brands all over the country including Differio, JJ Malibu, WEN, RounderBum and many more. Eric tells us in the podcast he has "huge projects" that he is currently working on that he is very excited to unveil over the coming months. With so much excitement to come, be sure to follow Eric on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter "@etfitnesscoach" and live the blissful journey with Eric each day.

Photographer Credit: "Victor Ozuna - Greek...." - Victor Ozuna @victoroz

Coleman’s first acting gig was portraying the character, Garrett, on the popular daytime show, One Life to Live. From there, more impressive guest star roles have continued to add to his resume, including: The Good Wife, Gossip Girl, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Kings, as well as many other starring and supporting roles in independent films like New York City Serenade, Catahoula, and God Don’t Make the Laws. He also played the lead of Andrew in the off-Broadway play My Big Gay Italian Wedding.

In 2010, Coleman won the Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series,” for his role on Boardwalk Empire. In 2011, he was nominated for an Indie Soap Award for “Best Supporting Actor in a Drama,” for his portrayal of Dr. Dane Sullivan on the show, In Between Men.

Coleman founded the production company Bloodstone Productions and wrote the short film Into the Rose Garden which he also directed and starred in. More recent acting gigs include guest starring as Robert in the pilot of the TV series, The Americans, in the summer of 2012, as well as filming Season Two of In Between Men.

In 2014, Coleman was cast as Oliver, a werewolf of the Crescent Wolf Clan, on The Originals, the popular spin-off show of The Vampire Diaries. Oliver’s run spanned twelve episodes between Season One and Season Two.

Most recently, you can catch Chase attending several fan conventions developed for The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, both as a guest star and musician. It is evident as soon as you meet this young man, how much he cares for and adores his fans. During every appearance

Fans could describe Chase as “the life of the party,” full of boundless energy, and absolutely one of the best, most genuine celebrities to be around. Whether it’s rocking out at a karaoke party or having fun during a Q&A panel, it’s always safe to say that if Chase is around, everyone is going to have a great time!

With all the accomplishments Chase Coleman has achieved so far, both in his professional acting career and as a musician, there is no doubt that he will go on to accomplish bigger and better things in his lifetime. We, as fans, can only stand back and watch his star burn brighter.

Follow Chase on InstaGram @chasercoleman

And online at: www.Chase-Coleman.com

Brandon Burns is a lifelong coach with roots in the athletics and fitness communities. After graduating from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in economics and psychology, he expanded his coaching career into business consulting, as well as personal & professional development coaching. He has worked with a wide range of individuals, from youth, to award-winning artists and professional athletes. He currently serves as a coach & business development specialist for Eric Thomas & Associates, in addition to building his own boutique coaching & consulting practice - The Adamas Group.

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In 2012, my father and best friend passed away from colon cancer at 48 years old. The last lesson my father bestowed upon me before passing was that “your health is your wealth and without your health you have nothing.” There’s never been a more profound moment in my life, as it was there and then that I committed to redirect my life and take ownership of my health. I was overweight, hypertensive, prediabetic and depressed at the age of 25; today, I am a new person.

In the past eight years, I’ve obtained a Master’s degree using food as medicine, a plethora of fitness certifications, and held positions with industry leaders in fitness and corrective exercise, and nutrition education. I’ve personally tried almost every diet and fitness routine you can think of from vegan, IIFYM, Carnivore, 5 day water fasts and smoothie detoxes to bodybuilding, cross-fit and bodyweight bootcamps.

By personally knocking down every door out there as well as learning and working with thousands of people, I’ve found the recipe that allows us to combat the diseases of lifestyle (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, etc.) and live to happy, healthy, and WHEALTHY! I couldn’t be more excited to be part of a one-in-a-million team and deliver an A to Z solution that empowers you to make lifelong sustainable changes to be your healthiest, most vibrant you!

Follow Josh on Instagram @holistic_af

And Online www.SpreadWhealth.com