Can you start by telling us about what you do?
I am Adriana Morrison, a 19-year fitness professional (NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist), and founder of Synergized Fitness, an online fitness and nutrition coaching company. I specialize in working with women 40+ to redefine their age, rebuild their bodies better than ever, and create the mindset required to achieve their health goals.

What is one piece of advice you'd give your pre-career 20 something self?
Don't follow the crowd. Take the time to discover what lights your soul on fire.

When in your life have you felt most confident and why?
When I moved to Colorado in 2014 I was a single mom to 4 kids and at the time had my back against the wall. I had 3 weeks to make the move happen. I trusted the process and shoved my fears aside.

What has been your greatest achievement professionally? Tell us about that.
F45 asked me to speak on their international stage, The 2020 Global Fitness Summit. It was a huge achievement!!

What is your favorite trait about yourself?
I don't give up.

What advice do you have for those starting a new business?
Take the leap and get a coach to help you!

What lessons did you learn from the challenges created from the pandemic?
I was once told, "Watch how business owners handle the pandemic. That will show you where their heart is." This was huge for me.

What have you learned about leadership that doesn't get taught in schools?
What you do has FAR GREATER impact than what you say as a leader.

What's been the best career advice you've ever received?
You are never too old and it's not too late to change your mind and change course!

I'm a huge fan of success quotes. Do you have a favorite?
"Know your limits. Not to honor them, but to smash them to pieces and reach for magnificence." - Unknown

Adriana Morrison is a 19-year veteran of the fitness field who has helped thousands of people achieve their goals to be their physical best. She is an online fitness and nutrition coach, international public speaker and published writer. She's been featured in Strong Fitness Magazine, D'Fyne Fitness Magazine and Health Magazine. She's also a contestant for the 2021 Mrs. Colorado pageant. You can learn more at adrianaamorrison.com.