AGE:  I stopped counting 😂

PROFESSION:  Restaurateur (Pearl Dragon, Lunetta, Maple Block)

HOMETOWN:  LA

COLLEGE:  San Diego State University (Harvard of the West Coast)

FAVORITE FOOD:  Everything! If I had to pick just one – sushi.

FAVORITE PLACE VISITED:  Bora Bora

PLACE YOU WANT TO VISIT:  Japan

FAVORITE MOVIE:  Shawshank Redemption 

FAVORITE SINGER:  Bono

HOBBIES:  Golf, skiing, hiking, beach volleyball, and travel.

BACKGROUND:  I love the Sonki Fitness team & workouts. The idea of getting to exercise outside overlooking the ocean is the reason I gave up my Equinox membership. I have had two knee surgeries and other injuries that got me away from running and other consistent exercise. The Sonki Fitness approach using a variety of exercises has enabled me to rebuild some core strength, remain flexible and build back endurance!

What is your current exercise routine?  I get to do Sonki’s class twice a week (school drop off prevents more). On other days, I do stretching, weight training, or some other exercise.

What is your motivation to stay in shape?  I want to continue to challenge myself and be able to participate in sports & activities at a high level.

What is your greatest challenge to staying in shape?  Eating!!!! Owning four restaurants & loving good food makes that slightly challenging! 🙂

What is your key to success?  I love hospitality. I truly care about my customers and those I work with. I’ve learned good work ethics and the belief in all things being possible from my parents.

What do you like about Sonki Fitness Boot Camp and how has it affected your life?  It’s outdoors, it works the whole body and Sonki’s positive attitude! I have needed it! The workouts have been uplifting, especially coming out of the pandemic and how stressful my industry remains.

What advice would you give to others about fitness?  Fitness is critical and should be a foundational part of our lives. It is more obvious than ever (at my age & having had challenging periods in life) that fitness is positive influence on my physical, mental & emotional well being! 

Any other comments?  Sonki, I deal with a lot of people in my business & socially and don’t see enough people that care for people like you do! You have a gift! Your encouragement, sense of humor and ability to bring people together both in and out of the workouts seriously makes the local and broader community a better place! Thank you Sonki!