I refer to myself as an empowerment expert. I teach kung fu and tai chi, but more importantly, I help my students get back in touch with themselves. Previously, I ran a sales organization and trained in kung fu in my free time to help me find my personal balance. I realized that I was really passionate about personal development. I decided instead of training people how to make money, I'd train them to reach their greatest potential.

EDUCATION | BS in Public Relations from the University of Florida; 3rd degree black belt

HOW TO GET STARTED | Atlas Martial Arts has an incredible Affiliate Program that helps people get started in this business. Visit www.atlasmartialarts.com Basically, it is everything you need to learn the martial arts and develop your own cash machine. The way to get started is to find someone who wants to learn Kung Fu for fitness, form or function. Be excited to share what you are learning. As soon as they're willing to pay, you have a new career.

MUST HAVE TRAITS | Enthusiasm. Confidence. Desire to be Fit. You must be friendly and personable. Dedication to the learning process. Good communication skills.

how I got started | I think secretly we all want to be a Black Belt. I translate that into reaching your potential- when you do that in any area, you're a black belt. When I was a kung fu student, I noticed how the school could be run better as a business. I gave them my suggestions and brought in more students. Soon, I decided I could just start my own business and put those skills to use for myself. My partner and I wanted to use positive reinforcement and empower students, not break them down.

why this job?| I love helping people feel comfortable in their own skin. There is so much focus today on outer beauty- I'm passionate about helping people feel better from the inside out. The potential is boudless. One day you are enrolling a white belt and then you are creating an Instructor.

why I love this job!| It's rewarding to watch people's transformation, to see the light come on in people's eyes- to see that fire come back. I love that I get to be who I am- I don't have to put on a mask or play a role. I love the flexibility of my job- this week I spent one day working with corporate executives and another day working with the Girl Scouts; another day, I might be giving lessons to a child with autism. I grow every day, and my reach grows as well.

my typical day| I wake up when I wake up and start the day by journaling. I have coffee with my husband. I take care of my e-mails and look for new opportunities. I do an hour and a half of hot yoga, shower and go to my school, Atlas Martial Arts. There I consult with Affiliates and teach Instructors. I teach private lessons and group classes. We have an online academy, so I may be filming for that. I go home about 7:30 and eat dinner with my husband.

what they are | Getting people to realize kung fu is for everybody- eliminating excuses and getting them to try it for the first time. Today there's a big emphasis on mixed martial arts, which can get people confused- kung fu is a totally different thing, a much more traditional martial art. It is great for stress reduction, health and wellness. You don't need to be a Black Belt to teach others.

all about growth | The potential is huge. The overhead for this business is low. You can start in your garage or the park. Remember everyone secretly wants to be a Black Belt. You are just learning to teach skills as you are learning them yourself. Make it fun and you will have a huge following! Create a Revolution in your Neighborhood. Use the ancient ways to create modern warriors.

my website| http://www.atlasmartialarts.com