Beauty of The Week 11.21.22 – Justin “JC” Collins

How old are you?
39

What’s your zodiac sign?
Taurus 

Hometown?
Lansdale, Pa currently living in Miami, Fl

Education and current occupation?
Bachelors in Communication from Clarion University, and occupation is CEO/Coach of the Fitness by JC Body  Transformational Program, SAG-AFTRA Actor/Model, and Motivational Speaker 

What’s currently on your reading list or podcast? 
Currently on my reading list is “The Power of One More” by Ed Mylett, “W1nning” by Tim Grover, “Non-Negotiable” by Wes Watson, and “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. 

Podcasts I’m currently listening to are “The Bedros Keuilian Show”, the “Ed Mylett Show”, and “REAL AF with Andy Frisella.”

What got you into the various careers (Model, Speaker, Actor,  Fitness)?
What got me into my current careers surprisingly are my goals I set when I was 12. They were to be a professional athlete, actor/model, and motivational speaker. As time passed and through constant work, they all took on a life of their own. No, I did not become a professional athlete(nba was the goal) but I did develop a love for training, and now I earn a living training myself, and others to get in the best shape of their life. Naturally, with being in shape, I took the step many years ago to get into modeling with the focus on fitness modeling. From there things expanded branching out to print, commercials, television and film, and even voice over work. With the progression of my Fitness Career, and taking my mess,and turning it into my message, my speaking career took shape motivating others to pursue their absolute best life, and to show them what’s possible when you decide to step into your greatness. 

How do you stay in peak shape? What’s your workout and diet regime?
I stay in peak shape by following what my coach provides to me (shout out Rob Reed Fitness). Even though I am a coach, I have coaches that keep me in line just like I do my clients(I used to be 45lbs overweight, and my coach helped me change that for good, which changed my life). They give me my meal and workout plans, and it’s my job to execute and create the results. I’ve learned over the years that nutrition is everything, so deviating from what I’m provided is non negotiable, as well as training. I work out 6 days a week, one day off for rest and recovery. With these two things dialed in at all times, it allows me to show up my best in every aspect of life. It also sets an example, to practice what you preach. 

What does self care look like for JC? (We love to encourage our readers to take part in self care) 
Self care is so important. For myself it’s very simple. Daily meditation to quiet and keep my mind still, helps keep me sharp, focused, and Balanced. Lastly, is something I like to call “Gratitude walks” which is just me going to the beach and walking, reflecting on how grateful I am for the life I get to live. Taking in the sunshine, waves and palm tree vibes truly ignites my soul, and brings me true happiness and peace, and grounds me in abundance. 

What is something you wish you knew before getting into your career ? Are There any dos and don’ts you would advise others pursuing it?
Things I wish I knew prior to getting into my various careers would be learning patience, and not going at it alone, but surrounding yourself with great mentors, coaches, and high quality people. When I first began I expected things to happen so fast, and that led to great frustration when it didn’t. Over time, I realized there is a process to everything, and following someone like a coach/mentor who has walked the path you’re on makes all the difference in the world. They can tell you what not to do, and establish a blueprint of what you need to do to create the results you desire, in less time. This leads to faster growth, expansion and success. I have coaches in every aspect of my life from my health/fitness, business, and my agents for my modeling/acting. Truly remarkable people that I am forever grateful for. 

We are all about black beauty, what does black beauty mean to you? 
Black beauty to me means embracing every aspect of your melanin skin tone and being proud of who you are, and everything that embodies that. Choosing to glow up and stand out, rather than being picked apart and diminished. 

With a growing fan base and platform, what is something you want your followers to take away from following you on your journey?
What I would like my followers new and old to take away from following my journey is that I am just like you. The same 24/7, 365. The difference is what you choose to do with that time will be the separating aspect of your dream life, to a life full of settling. You CAN be whoever and whatever you want to be in life if you first decide, and second work relentlessly to create it and never quit for any reason. Great things are given to those who give great efforts, and the greater the goal, the greater the effort required. Face your fear, and pay the price for the life you want, and you’ll deliver to yourself the key to unlock it, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. 

Lastly, what’s next for JC?
What’s next for me is taking the impact of the results of the Fitness by JC program from the thousands(1,500+ client results to date), to the millions. With every life changed, there’s always a ripple effect down the line of greater change.  I truly feel the more people that go for and change their life will be a growing example of leadership to others to what’s actually possible in life if you go for what you want. That multiplied exponentially will equate to a Better world, with more people loving life, and inspiring others to love it too, starting with themselves.