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Cassandra Nuamah," Coach Cass"-is a Dance fitness and wellness coach and "global citizen". She originally hails from Ghana but grew up and lived in the Washington DC area and New York City for a number of years Coach Cass joyously inspires her clients to reclaim their health and fitness as a master trainer for Kukuwa African Dance Workout, and through her Diaspora touring company, Africa With Us. Coach Cass shares how her fitness journey began, shares why losing 50 pounds and keeping it off for 10 years changed her life view, shares wisdom to help us remember that connecting to JOY unapologetically is a lifeline, (particularly in this new COVID 19 world reality) and reveals the secret of "Tastytown". Contact Coach Cass: www.africawithusfoundation.com www.Africawithus.com www.kukuwafitness.com On Instagram: @coachcassfit @kukuwafitness @africawithus @africawithusfoundation "Use the time you have now to do better….to be better." Coach Cass Opening music by DJ Nickodemus http://www.wonderwheelrecordings.com/artist/nickodemus/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message
About our Guest: Cassandra Nuamah is a danceaholic, travelista, and a fitness guru. As a certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and health and wellness coach, she lost 50lbs and transformed her lifestyle. Using her infectious energy, Cassandra has made it her mission to help individuals, groups, and organizations to live happier and healthier lives using methods and techniques that she uses herself. Originally from Ghana, Cassandra and mother, the founder of Kukuwafitness.com, organize yearly fitness and cultural excursions to Africa. These trips allow clients to travel Africa without a passport through music and dance. Episode Summary Cassandra practices what she preaches, using fitness and nutrition to help others create better lives for themselves. Her business is built on making others happy and healthy while giving them an unforgettable cultural experience. Insight from this episode: Cassandra shares her secrets for entrepreneurs who are just starting out. How to ensure success in your business by staying true to yourself. Strategies for monetizing your interests and talents. Cassandra describes her secrets to social media success. The success hacks Cassandra uses in her business. Kevin explains the importance of knowing what you do, why you do it, and where you are going as an entrepreneur. Kevin shares what motivates him and makes him happy. Quotes from the show: “Death by comparison.” - Kevin Y. Brown on the downside of comparing yourself to others, Episode 141 “I’m a believer that what you give energy to just grows.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Episode 141 “Everything’s a lesson or a blessing.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Episode 141 “Look at every setback as a foundation for where you can step up.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Episode 141 “I’m definitely focused on progress and not perfection.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 141 Resources Mentioned: Canva Hootsuite The Art of War by Sun Tzu In Touch: How to Tune In to the Inner Guidance of Your Body and Trust Yourself by John J. Prendergast, PhD and Rick Hanson, PhD Streak Favorite Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer Favorite Quote: “Those who know don’t tell and those who tell don’t know.” - Socrates, quoted by Cassandra Nuamah “Create your life” - Kevin Y. Brown “I am the brand I say I am.” - Kevin Y. Brown “Be the labour, great or small, do it well or not at all.” - Quincy Jones, quoted by Kevin Y. Brown “I do this for real, not for thrills.” - Andre Hicks, quoted by Kevin Y. Brown “Love those who love you but don’t never let it (mess) up your vision. How much love did your loved ones have when you was broke or doing time in prison.” - Andre Hicks, quoted by Kevin Y. Brown 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Start from where you. Don’t compare yourself. Don’t care about what other people say. Episode Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by http://www.podcastlaundry.com Stay Connected: Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Cassandra Nuamah: www.kukuwafitness.com Africawithus.com wellnesswithcoachcass.com www.instagram.com/kukuwafitness www.instagram.com/africawithus www.instagram.com/coachcassfit twitter.com/kukuwafitness twitter.com/africawithus twitter.com/cassandranuamah www.facebook.com/KukuwaFitness www.facebook.com/africawithus www.facebook.com/coachcassfit www.linkedin.com/in/kukuwa-fitness www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-nuamah www.youtube.com/channel/kukuwafitness www.youtube.com/channel/coachcassfit spotify.com/cassandranuamah Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast
About our Guest: Cassandra Nuamah is a danceaholic, travelista, and a fitness guru. As a certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and health and wellness coach, she lost 50lbs and transformed her lifestyle. Using her infectious energy, Cassandra has made it her mission to help individuals, groups, and organizations to live happier and healthier lives using methods and techniques that she uses herself. Originally from Ghana, Cassandra and mother, the founder of Kukuwafitness.com, organize yearly fitness and cultural excursions to Africa. These trips allow clients to travel Africa without a passport through music and dance. Episode Summary Cassandra practices what she preaches, using fitness and nutrition to help others create better lives for themselves. Her business is built on making others happy and healthy while giving them an unforgettable cultural experience. Insight from this episode: Secrets to getting your A game together early on in your career. Cassandra shares the resources she learned at the Institute of Innovative Nutrition. How a conversation with her boss led Cassandra to quit her job and become an entrepreneur. Strategies for creating loyalty with your clients. Cassandra explains the importance of travelling and how it can change your perspective. Secrets to staying accountable to your clients. Cassandra shares her strategies for handling criticism in a positive way. The 4 things Cassandra does every day to be happy: 1) Dance 2) Workout 3) Pray 4) Help someone Quotes from the show: “You don’t know what you don’t know.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Episode 140 “That’s why I’m Coach Cass. I coach you to be and see your best self.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Episode 140 “Success was not an optional thing.” - Cassandra Nuamah on her parents expectations when she was growing up, Episode 140 “Time and tide waits for no one, Cass.” - Cassandra Nuamah quoting her dad, Episode 140“ “You can’t help what they feel or think. But you can help how you receive it.” - Cassandra Nuamah on how she feels about people’s perception of her based on skin color, Episode 140 “No matter how hard it gets or how challenging it is, I’m living in my purpose and on purpose.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Episode 140 “If you’re not in your lane, looking at other peoples lanes, that’s how you’ll crash” - Cassandra Nuamah, Episode 140 “If we could be that gateway, we could be that bridge for somebody to go [to Africa], then why not? ” -Cassandra Nuamah #140 “The doctor says she’s dying, we gotta go” -Cassandra Nuamah #140 “She’s literally like living dead. Like she looks like you could see skeletons everywhere” -Cassandra Nuamah #140 “Business owners come in all different shades and people that you might not think are in levels of authority are. You need to know how to speak to everyone at the same time of level and deal with everyone at the same time of level.” -Cassandra Nuamah #140 “You have to have your niche, and you have to stay true to that niche, and you have to stay in your lane, you’ll literally crash.” -Cassandra Nuamah #140 Episode Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by http://www.podcastlaundry.com Stay Connected: Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Cassandra Nuamah: www.kukuwafitness.com Africawithus.com wellnesswithcoachcass.com www.instagram.com/kukuwafitness www.instagram.com/africawithus www.instagram.com/coachcassfit twitter.com/kukuwafitness twitter.com/africawithus twitter.com/cassandranuamah www.facebook.com/KukuwaFitness www.facebook.com/africawithus www.facebook.com/coachcassfit www.linkedin.com/in/kukuwa-fitness www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-nuamah www.youtube.com/channel/kukuwafitness www.youtube.com/channel/coachcassfit spotify.com/cassandranuamah Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast
Cassandra Nuamah, better known as Coach Cass, is a certified personal trainer, group, exercise instructor and health and wellness coach. She is master trainer with KUKUWA® African Dance Workout and a source of inspiration for many. After dropping more than 50 pounds, this one time advertising professional pursued her certification as a wellness and fitness coach and began devoting her life to helping others. Originally from Ghana, Coach Cass and her Mother Kukuwa (the founder of founder of kukuwa fitness.com) also organize yearly Fitness and cultural excursions to different countries in Africa and teach Fitness and dance classes locally and internationally. When she’s not teaching us to get in fitness formation, she’s proudly infusing her Ghanaian culture into everything she touches. For years, Cassandra tried to juggle her advertising career with her rapidly growing fitness side hustle. Find out what caused her to finally say goodbye to a 9 to 5 and hello to her purpose. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Kukuwa Fitness Google Calendar Upwork 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Africa With Us Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4000 members strong and counting. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Coach Cass - @coachcassfit Kukuwa Fitness - @kukuwafitness Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
On this episode we interview the inspirational and motivational Cassandra Nuamah a.k.a. Coach Cass. She tells about her journey to a healthier lifestyle and she reflects on her decision to dedicate her life to helping others be their best through fitness, travel and healing from the inside out. As always, follow us on instagram @NecessaryBaggage for tips, pics and episode updates! Show us extra love by rating us on iTunes!