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Linda Elie, the visionary behind Always Follow Your Bliss, LLC, is a multi- certified coach who is passionate about helping others live lives they love. She melds over 35 years of personal development study with her extensive financial expertise and the intuitive skills honed from horse training. Linda has seamlessly transitioned from a career as a seasoned accountant and horse trainer to an inspiring speaker, mentor, and empowerment coach. After becoming a Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer in 2017, she expanded her coaching business into teaching groups in small workshop formats while she began traveling the world. Linda continues to learn, adding additional certifications in 2022 and 2023 as she believes a person who is not growing is slowly dying, and to bring the best techniques together for the fastest impact for her clients. Linda coaches successful people who feel stuck in their lives so they can gain the confidence and clarity to achieve their next level of success while enjoying the highest level of fulfillment in life. When not coaching or speaking, her passions include horses, ballroom dancing, globe-trotting, and supporting local charities. You can contact Linda at www.alwaysfollowyourbliss.net/contact/

This episode, I share a story about a former Hockey Player, John Kordic, who actually did a number on me. I share the story about how he actually had a change of heart MINDFULLY in the penalty box.

Mom, Wife, Friend, Hockey Mom. Dog Mom. Born and raised in the Chicago area.  An 11 year stop in South Bend, IN. And,now a transplant to Michigan.  Over 35 years of experience in Marketing, PR and Sales. 20 years as a group exercise instructor. 3 years as a small woman-owned business owner.  High energy, driven, fun and a step out of your comfort zone person.  Always ready to go and take that next step.

I was talking on the phone to a former professional hockey player and coach last week and I told him the story about this player that I had at the 14 selects camp with USA hockey about 14 years ago. 
This player ended up being  the captain of his  college team. 
Enjoy the story!

After graduating from Florida State University, I started in the corporate world as a recruiter for high tech companies. I was pretty good at it but the work was not fulfilling to me beyond the financial rewards. Even though I improved many lives by getting people 
better jobs, I felt a longing for a more direct connection to people and their life challenges. 
I had become a certified Group Exercise Instructor at 17 which led to my love of working 
in the gym and wellness arena. Later, I became a devoted Yogi, which is someone who adheres to the yogic lifestyle and philosophy. When my corporate job dissolved in 2003 (I believe I manifested that), I knew I wanted to teach. I went on to become a Certified Yoga Instructor and led yoga classes all over the city for the Crown Athletic Club and several yoga, fitness studios and gyms. People LOVED my hands-on approach and asked me to do private sessions. I also became a Personal Trainer and trained clients in fitness and yoga privately. 
A fellow yoga instructor introduced me to one of the Charlotte Hornets star players who wanted private sessions. This led to working with dozens of professional athletes over the years, many in professional basketball. 
I sought out all the trainings I could find in specialty populations taught by athletic trainers, Yogis and physical therapists. I thrived in the athletic arena working especially with professional athletes. The players asked me to teach for their Summer Camps for Kids, so I studied developmental disorders and how kids grow. This is where the magic happened. I adored teaching youth about how stretching could prolong athletic endeavors and keep injury free and help them reach their potential. Coaches, schools and teams from all over the city asked me to work with them, and student athlete’s parents wanted me to be their kid's private stretch coach. I got connected to Physical Therapists, Doctors and Athletic Trainers who all recommended me to their patients, clients and teams. 



All of this organically grew into what is now THE STRETCH LADY, which is the 
nickname that Garrett Shrader – an incredible football athlete from Charlotte Christian who became the starting quarterback for Syracuse and his teammates – coined. I got calls from parents, kids and adults who didn’t know my name, only the moniker. 
As my reputation grew, I knew I needed to grow too. That’s where massage school came into play. It was tough keeping up a full-time business and going to school, but it was well worth it! Now I creatively and uniquely mix stretching and massage to create a beautiful fusion that benefits my clients and helps them to be their personal best. 


www.thestretchlady.com

Life skills in amateur sports offers opportunities for athletes to develop essential life skills, such as communication,  goal-setting, and resilience. 
These skills are transferable to various aspects of life, including education, career, and personal relationships. So I always will share my thoughts with coaches that winning is not the most important thing for good development and long-term growth is.