How to Reclaim Your Life By Putting Yourself First with Leslie Fhima
Episode Summary
This week Holly sits down with season one Golden Bachelor contestant, Leslie Fhima! Before Leslie became a household name from the Golden Bachelor, she had and continues to accomplish amazing things in her life.
One theme you will hear from this episode is Leslie's constant drive to work and achieve throughout her entire life. She was a professional figure skater for three years, won a national aerobics championship, and owned her own fitness studio for eight years, Leslie's Shape Shop. She also continues to to be a personal trainer and fitness instructor in the Minneapolis area.
Outside of her professional life, Leslie's family keeps her busy as well. With three children and three grandchildren, she loves being able to spend so much time with her family. She shares with us how important family is to her, and how that impacts all aspects of her life.
Finally, Leslie shares the importance of learning to choose yourself. Why being open to people and the world is so important to her. And why you should always strive to show up as the most genuine version of yourself if you want to surround yourself with people you truly connect with.
In this episode you’ll learn:
0:55 Holly shares how she manifested meeting and getting Leslie on the podcast
3:05 Megan Tamte episode referenced!
5:48 Holly introduces Leslie's bio before welcoming her on the podcast
7:12 Leslie joins the podcast!
8:45 Leslie shares her background as a professional figure skater
10:55 The former Olympic skater who started Leslie's career as a fitness instructor and dance choreographer
11:32 The famous celebrity that Leslie met and took classes from that inspired her to open her own fitness studio, Leslie's Shape Shop in Minneapolis
15:25 Leslie shares her life as a single mom and the daily hustle and grind it took to raise her three children
19:55 Living for her children and consciously putting them first in her life
24:20 Why she wants to be more present with her grandchildren when reflecting on her own kids' childhoods
25:45 What's next for Leslie professionally and personally
27:12 Leslie's Soul 612 retreat in Costa Rica in 2025, sign up before the last few spots are taken!
29:40 Leslie's thought process when deciding to go on The Golden Bachelor and how she was motivated by those who doubted her decision
32:38 What she learned from the show about herself
37:30 How what is important to her in a partner has changed, and what it is today
40:12 The importance of finding your people (professionally and personally) through being your genuine self
46:05 Why Leslie is looking to be more open-minded in her life while still honoring her boundaries
48:55 Leslie's take on the dating apps
49:35 Holly's manifestation course she's taking, Mindvalley
50:15 What releasing "the how" in life means
53:05 Where Holly met Leslie
54:20 Where to find, work with, and connect with Leslie
56:40 Leslie's final words of advice and encouragement for listeners!
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