Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelly Zapata
Hi Kelly, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started my fitness and modeling journey a few years ago. I went to school to become a personal trainer in Manhattan, NY, and worked as a trainer for less than two years. I was modeling on the side and living a normal life. Then, something happened that forced me to leave New Jersey and move to Queens, NY, which drastically changed my life and the way I did things. I stopped working out, had several jobs, drank, partied a lot, went out, and used recreational drugs. I had no goals or clear vision of what to do with my life. I felt like a complete failure, lost with no direction. However, deep down, I always knew I had so much potential and so much to offer the world, but I just didn’t know how to redirect my life at that point. Then, I met my current boyfriend, moved to Texas, and things finally started to look different for me.I’m currently back to modeling, training people online, and have recently gotten into UGC. I just finished acting classes for commercials, have been sober for a year and three months, do keto, and am constantly working out. I can finally say that I’m in a better place now, with more mental clarity and defined goals that I know I’ll achieve one day.The bottom line of my story is that we all go through tough times, and that’s okay! Not everything is perfect, but sometimes you have to look at things from a positive perspective. Negative scenarios happen in your life to make you stronger and help you grow; you just have to accept things with humility,learn and keep moving forward. 🙂
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
“My biggest struggle has been finding myself in a bad place mentally. When my mind isn’t in a good place, I lose discipline and motivation in almost every aspect of my life.”
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
“I’m currently getting back into modeling after a break. I recently completed acting classes for commercials and am eager to start booking commercial jobs as soon as possible. Additionally, I’m currently getting into UGC and have already worked on a few social media campaigns. Lastly, I’m also offering online fitness coaching.
I believe what sets me apart from others is my level of discipline especially towards exercise and nutrition.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
This is very special to me, and I usually don’t share it. Most people don’t know, but I’ve been donating money to non-profit pet shelters in my country, Colombia, since 2020 as well as other countries in latin america. I would love to encourage others to do the same if they can. There are so many pet rescue organizations that struggle every day to provide food for all the animals they shelter. I hope that one day I can become rich enough so I can continue this legacy on a much larger scale.
#AdoptDon’tShop
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/kellyzapata1
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyzapata1
- Other: Mgmt.kellyzapata@gmail.com
Image Credits
CREDITS:
Jose Miranda
Smalkine Media
John Conroy
Hiatt Films
