Episode 21: Celebrity Personal Trainer Mark Jenkins on Success and Dealing with Racism
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Over the course of his career, celebrity personal trainer Mark Jenkins has worked with many well-known superstars, including Beyonce, LL Cool J, P. Diddy, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes, D’Angelo, DJ Khaled, Johnnie Cochran, Tyler Perry and the list could go on.
He’s also the author of “The Jump Off: 60 Days to a Hip Hop Hard Body.”
Mark is the owner of Universal Wellness, a universal fitness and wellness company.
He’s also a war veteran, formerly serving in the United States Navy.
In the episode, we talk about what it was like for Mark growing up in the 1980s in Brooklyn, New York, in a drug-infested area, and how he overcame the challenges of being teased and bullied being overweight in high school.
He transformed his life and body after enrolling in the Navy, and he soon after got the opportunity to become a personal trainer to help others change their bodies, as well.
Mark then shares how he became the trainer to a number of A-list celebrities.
In the second part of the episode, we have an important conversation about racism, and Mark shares many of the experiences he’s had with racism over the years.
From success to social justice, we discuss a wide range of topics, so you’re definitely going to want to tune into this episode.
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Connect with Mark:
Instagram: @themarkjenkins
Facebook: Mark Jenkins Fitness
Twitter: @themarkjenkins
Website: Mark Jenkins Fitness
Book: The Jump Off: 60 Days to a Hip Hop Hard Body
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
