Episode 134 -- Emi Miller -- I Trust My Journey

Meet Emi Miller in studio today who’s one amazing lady. She works in the jiujitsu community and is an advocate for women in the sport. She dove in head first and made it a part of her life. Professionally she teaches and competes at a pro level. We talk about the differences of teaching and competing. “Those who teach, learn twice.” She is into teaching the what, when and why of the sport. She says that jiujitsu is a catalyst for transformation and she thinks that is up to you as to what that is in the discipline. We talk about time and how to be able to train and have money for that and create a balanced life.We talk about being a personal trainer and becoming certified to give her backing for her journey. Emi is accountable for her path and she believes there are many core pieces to show up and be responsible. She lives by a day planner to be organized and being accountable to herself and bringing in her best.Meditation is a grounding for her — family and her jiujitsu family and friends fill her life. She says that she’d tell her 18 year old self to get ready to face adversity. You will want to hear Emi talk about her most difficult moment of losing her fiancé and the devastation of that time, but yet what she demanded from herself. In honoring his memory, she got back out living and competing. His team at 10th Planet Bethlehem offered her great support. We talk what maybe we should do for people who are facing such a huge loss…it is showing up for that person. Emi also discusses her relationship and the sacrifices and joys of supporting one another.We slide right into what she is doing in her entrepreneur led world. You’ll her her discuss the various business opportunities from Twist and Tap to Mixed Martial Arts Mavins. Emi likes to create something out of nothing.Mentors have proved important for Emi and what she’s discovered through them as well as her preparedness to become a mentor.Ever thought of egos and their impact on you? We dive a little into those in a gym and how men train with you as a woman and how they work together on the mat. The second you stop listening and learning then you stop growing is how Emi keeps her own ego in check.We talk about relationships and the elements that she saw that made her relationship work…we talk communication to be understood, to voice your needs and to hear those of others. You will be fascinated by her insight to the self talk and applying positive framing.There is plenty in this episode for everyone. Tune in!Song “STOMP” used by permission of artists Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff

Music "STOMP" used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff