Get ready- this one is a doozy -- Cortni Bird — Artist | Entrepreneur | TV & Media Host | Aerialist

Based in Navarre, Florida, Known professionally as Cortni Bird—is a dynamic force in music, media, and business. She blends her passion for entertainment with a mission to uplift individuals and her local community across the Gulf Coast.

🎤 Media Host – Backstage with Cortni (30A TV)

Cortni is the creator and host of Backstage with Cortni, an exclusive artist spotlight series on the 30A Television network. The show features in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes moments with musicians, creators, and rising stars, filmed across iconic Gulf Coast events like: Kristian Bush, Gary Allman, Shaun Mullins, Red Marlow, Raelyn Nelson, Brent Cobb and many more

• Gulf Coast Jam
• 30A Songwriters Festival
• Live artist showcases across Navarre and Destin

The program is broadcast regionally and streamed worldwide via 30A.TV, and social media, giving exposure to emerging and established talent.

🎶 Singer-Songwriter & Performer

An accomplished independent country-pop artist, Cortni began writing, co-producing, and touring early in her career:

• Released original singles including “Karma’s Got Me Now” and “Pistol”
• Received international radio play in the UK and Europe
• Filmed music videos throughout the Emerald Coast
• Featured performer at the CMA Music Festival
• Organizer and headliner of Country on the Sound, a large-scale Navarre Beach music event

Her authentic songwriting and stage presence continue to connect with audiences from Nashville to Northwest Florida.

💼 Entrepreneur – C‑HAWK Staffing & Consulting

Cortni is the Founder and CEO of C‑HAWK Staffing & Consulting, a boutique recruitment and workforce solutions firm based in Florida. C‑HAWK focuses on:

• Providing strategic staffing pipelines, not just placements
• Partnering with businesses to build lasting workforce solutions
• Changing lives by aligning candidates with meaningful career paths

Her passion for impact is summed up in her mission:

🌐 Business & Community Leadership

In addition to her media and staffing work, Cortni:

• Owns Free Bird Consulting & Publishing, a platform for artist support and creative business development
• Serves as co-chair of the Military Task Force of the Northwest Florida Manufacturer’s Council
• Frequently collaborates on community events, local causes, and economic initiatives across the region

She's also an accomplished aerialist. Her six-year aerial journey through silks and lyra, overcoming physical challenges, reflects her strength, creativity, and grit. It's a powerful complement to her multifaceted profile and community-driven brand.

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Trevor Harbers launched The Lobby Bar LLC to fit the needs for event bars - offering Professional Event Bartending and Consulting
Posting events and specials where we are working as well as offering:
Event Bartending (Weddings, Holidays, corporate events)
Menu Development (Optimizing the facilities menus with premium drink development)
Bartender Training (In-depth Staff Training to enhance bartending skills, customer service, and selling techniques

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Weight Story – Benton, Arkansas

Haley Sipes, a 30-year-old from Benton, Kentucky, has inspired 90,000 Instagram followers as
@movewithhaley, sharing her incredible journey of losing 100 pounds with WeightWatchers while championing body positivity. Growing up in Benton’s close-knit community, Haley weighed 250 pounds in 2021, battling low self-esteem and health issues from years of emotional eating. A turning point came during a family barbecue at Hurricane Lake, where she felt out of breath and disconnected, sparking her commitment to health—not to conform to societal standards, but to embrace her body’s potential.

Haley joined WeightWatchers, drawn to its science-backed, points-based system that allowed her to enjoy Southern favorites like lighter chicken-fried steak or collard greens while staying in a calorie deficit. She tracked Points via the WeightWatchers app, sharing recipes for dishes like shrimp po’boys and berry smoothies in vibrant Reels, resonating with her Arkansas followers. Her “move with Haley” philosophy blended daily 12,000-step walks along Benton’s Saline River trails with at-home strength workouts and yoga, posted as beginner-friendly routines. Unlike restrictive diets, WeightWatchers’ flexibility helped her avoid guilt, aligning with body positivity principles from influencers like Megan Crabbe.

What sets
@movewithhaley apart is her focus on self-love. Her posts, captioned with gems like “My body is my home, and I’m learning to love it,” share raw moments—stretch marks, loose skin, and emotional days—celebrating progress over perfection. These echo the authenticity of Jessica Battle, who lost 115 pounds and embraced her journey’s “downs”. Haley’s body-positive message, inspired by accounts like
@join_jessica_xo, earned thousands of comments like, “You make me feel seen!” By mid-2024, she reached 150 pounds, feeling strong and vibrant.

In June 2025, Haley married her partner, Ethan, at a rustic Benton venue, Carter Farms, with mason jar decor and a sunset backdrop, reflecting Arkansas’s cozy wedding vibe. Her journey to 100 pounds down wasn’t about fitting into a dress but feeling confident in her skin, glowing in a flowy gown. She shared her wedding prep in a viral Reel (500,000 views), highlighting WeightWatchers’ mindfulness tools to manage stress and her workouts with Ethan, inspired by Haley Smith’s gym dates with her husband. Followers raved, “Your strength is everything!”

Haley’s
@movewithhaley now hosts “Benton Body Love Challenges,” blending WeightWatchers’ community spirit with walks and self-care tips, encouraging followers to embrace their bodies at every stage. Her story, rooted in Benton’s heart, proves that losing 100 pounds is about loving yourself through every step.

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HYROX Training Overview

HYROX training is a hybrid approach blending endurance, strength, and functional fitness to prepare for the race’s unique demands. It differs from regular workouts by emphasizing speed, intensity, and the ability to perform under fatigue, as the 1km runs are interspersed with exercises that tax different muscle groups. Training focuses on building aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, and efficient transitions between running and stations.

Key Components of HYROX Training

1. Running (Endurance):
   • Running makes up 50% of the race (8km total), so it’s critical to build aerobic capacity and get comfortable running in a fatigued state ("compromised running").
   • Training Tips:
     • Incorporate interval training (e.g., 6 x 200m sprints with 1-minute rest) to improve speed and lactic threshold.
     • Include long, steady-state runs (Zone 2, conversational pace, 40–60 minutes) to build aerobic base.
     • Practice running after strength exercises (e.g., 1km run post-sled push) to simulate race conditions.
     • Use low-impact cardio like rowing or SkiErg to reduce injury risk while building endurance.
2. Functional Strength Training:
   • HYROX stations require strength and muscular endurance for movements like sled pushes, farmers carries, and wall balls. Exercises are simple but performed at high intensity.
   • Key Exercises:
     • SkiErg: Focus on arm, shoulder, and core endurance. Practice 1000m efforts with proper form.
     • Sled Push/Pull: Train with single-leg step-ups, deadlifts, or squats to build leg and core strength. Sled weights vary (e.g., 152kg for Men’s Open, 102kg for Women’s Open).
     • Farmers Carry: Use heavy kettlebells or dumbbells to enhance grip strength and core stability.
     • Wall Balls: Practice thrusters or squats to prepare for 100 reps.
     • Lunges and Burpees: Incorporate weighted lunges and burpee broad jumps for leg endurance and power.
   • Training Tips:
     • Perform compound movements (squats, deadlifts, overhead presses) 1–2 times weekly with higher weights and lower reps for strength.
     • Use high-rep circuits (e.g., AMRAP or EMOM) to mimic race intensity.
     • Train grip strength for farmers carry and sled pull with exercises like dumbbell holds or pull-ups.
3. Compromised Workouts:
   • Simulate race-day fatigue by combining running with functional exercises (e.g., 1km run + 25m sled pull x 3 rounds).
   • HIIT finishers after runs (e.g., 10 burpees every 1km) build resilience under fatigue.
4. Transition Training:
   • Practice moving quickly between exercises to minimize downtime, as smooth transitions can shave seconds off your time.
5. Recovery and Nutrition:
   • Recovery: Include active recovery (e.g., light cycling, yoga) and prioritize sleep to prevent burnout.
   • Nutrition: Focus on balanced meals with carbs for energy, protein (1.6–2g/kg body weight) for recovery, and healthy fats to support overall health. Meal prep with variety helps maintain consistency.
   • HYROX training can aid weight loss if paired with a calorie-controlled diet, but overeating can negate benefits.

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Luxe Life Discovered podcast idea originated from meeting so many diverse, talented individuals along the Emerald Gulf Coast in Florida. There is a tremendous range of talent from artist, recording artists, entrepreneurs, as well as many desirable destinations and resorts. “Luxe Life Discovered” recently started remote interviews with others that Steiner Event Group has connected with nationally and internationally. We look forward to see what is ahead as we showcase talented and creative individuals, and showcase their journey.

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Adam Too Strong, also known as Adam Foster, transformed from a shy kid to a viral fitness star. He struggled with weight issues as a child and developed low self-esteem. By his mid-teens, Adam started monitoring his diet and exercising, initially aiming to lose weight but found himself too skinny. He began weightlifting at age 16, first at home and then in the gym. At 20, he weighed his heaviest at 219 pounds and lacked the muscle he has today.

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Great clips containing super information such as

So I guess back in June I decided that I wanted to do something more uh the job i had which was a manager at a dessert restaurant decided i wanted to do more so we decided to contact slater to see if he would actually franchise or license and we got down there on a meeting and he decided he wanted to sell the whole thing to us so he said okay we'll do that and uh Here we are I guess 6 months later We got a location in Little Rock a location opening in Jonesboro very shortly and the original location in Searcy

And I also moved the food truck around all over northeast Arkansas I'll be going to Memphis next month And then you know in the summertime we hit up all the festivals all around the state and try to do what we can Okay So what's in particular about this company that impressed you So really it's the food the atmosphere they have Whenever you go into Searcy it's kind of more of like a nostalgic nineties like alaskan middle of the wilderness cabin you know you could see all the the unique mugs from all over alaska um the magnets from where people have traveled uh just whole inside and the whole um the whole design of the place that was just a like a ten years of Slater who's the original owner just building it you know trip by trip whenever he went to Alaska um he's from there so he'd go back there and just the way it looked how niche it was um

So pelmeni and pierogi dumplings are They originated out of Russia and Poland kind of Eastern European and they kind of made their way over to Alaska We're called Slater's Alaskan Dumplings and the Alaskan is the style that came from Alaska which is butter signature sauce which is sriracha and rice vinegar mix Sounds really weird but put together it's really good because I don't like either 2 of those things but I can eat hundreds of these dumplings every day You've got our special curry blend You've got cilantro and sour cream to dip it in You get a slice of rye bread to soak up all the juices and eat it afterwards

Music also did not define me It was just an outlet for me to be creative because I've always been so creative and entrepreneurial

And so after that I figured out that what's really important to me is to have control over my finances over my emotions and over my career And um I was intrigued by the beauty industry because I always thought like makeup artists and hairstyles It's so fun for them because every time a client leaves an appointment with them they feel so good

And um so that's when I got into spray tanning and throughout that experience I realized that I was making women feel so beautiful in their most vulnerable moments because there's nothing more vulnerable than just meeting me and getting butt naked Beautiful And it was really cool because I'm able to now through what I'm doing it's put women in a situation where they're vulnerable feel good which was the opposite of I felt as I felt so vulnerable and I was made to feel so small and not safe So it's um I know people love spray tans and that's fun and all but for me it's so much

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