In the premiere episode of the SMTF Comeback Series, we sit down with Chandler and Christina to unpack the real stories behind their journeys away from Self Made—and what ultimately brought them back home.

Chandler opens up about stepping away from the fitness industry to pursue a project-manager role in construction. On paper, it was the “right move.” Good pay, stable path, clear ladder. But fulfillment? Gone. Purpose? Missing. After months of trying to force himself into a life that didn’t align with who he was, Chandler realized his true passion was still rooted in helping people change their lives. That calling led him back to the place where he first found it—Self Made Training Facility.

Christina shares a different path. She began her career in a small mom-and-pop gym, grinding to build her name and brand on her own. When she joined Self Made, she found the support, structure, and community she needed to grow as a trainer. After taking time off to welcome her baby girl into the world, Christina returns with a renewed fire—ready to level up, expand her brand, and continue her journey as part of the Self Made family.

Together, we dive deep into:

• What they learned working outside of SMTF

• Why fulfillment and purpose matter more than titles

• How personal evolution leads people back to where they truly belong

• The role Self Made plays in building trainers into business owners

• The mistakes we’ve made, the strategies that work, and the marketing lessons we wish we knew sooner

• How branding, content, and client acquisition all change when trainers operate inside a community built for growth

This series will spotlight transformation, transparency, and the reality of rebuilding. Because at Self Made, we don’t just give trainers a place to work—we help them build businesses, brands, and futures.

Welcome to the SMTF Comeback Series.

Where leaving is part of the story… but growth is why you return.