I am a local Personal Trainer, Heath Coach and Nutrition Coach. My fitness career was born from a passion for fitness and an calling to help others. Recently, I opened up my own practice in Fountain Inn, Dahlia Health & Nutrition Coaching. My motto is Big Change equals Small Change plus Time. I can attest to that, as it took me baby steps to be able to open my own business as the age of 60!
Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit about where you grew up, your education, your family, interests, passions, and career?
I grew up in Columbia, so I am a native of South Carolina. I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. My two children, Allie and Gus grew up in Simpsonville and are now amazing adults (I’m a proud mom). I love to cook and garden. I have a passion for flowers and grow wildflowers and dahlias in my back yard. It is a joyful hobby. I began my fitness career at SportsClub Five Forks in 2008, first becoming a spin instructor, then Pilates Reformer Instructor and Personal Trainer. I completed my Health Coach certification 7 years ago. My goal is to help others learn to have a healthy and joyful life.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in The Golden Strip?
I have lived in The Golden Strip for 23 years. Moved into Five Forks when there was no Publix, no traffic lights and no traffic! I now live in Fountain Inn.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m an open book. My friends and family always know what is going on!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in The Golden Strip?
Marsha Wallace
Q: What current / former local business makes you the most nostalgic about The Golden Strip?
The Spice Diner. My kids LOVED going there! Even as a Health & Nutrition Coach, if I want fries, I go there!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about The Golden Strip?
I Love how the area has grown and has a fantastic way of promoting and supporting local businesses.
Q: With so much growth in our area, there are always new places popping up. Tell us about the a “new to you” place that you recently tried.
I recently ate at The Slice in Simpsonville and loved the pizza! Also popped into Inn the Attic in Fountain Inn.
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME or NEIGHBOR?
Safety, Love, Happy
Q: If you had friends or family visiting you from out of town, what is the one place that you must take them to?
Everyone wants to go downtown Greenville, but most of my family likes to hang in DTFI when the come to visit.
Q: If you had a free day with no plans, what would you do? Or where can we find you on the weekends?
I would spend the morning in my garden and then head to a local farmers market. On the weekends I am at a farmers market, garden center or maybe heading to the mountains for catch a waterfall
Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
Tina Fey. If I must spend time on a movie set, I want to have fun and laugh.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I really want to sky dive, but I’m still too chicken!
Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
Do something that gives you joy. I often do talks on reducing stress, eating well and making positive lifestyle changes. Having joy in your life brings it all together.
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for this project, The Faces of The Golden Strip?
Kathleen Trewhella Grant, Director of Five Oaks Academy.
