In this episode we sit down with Denise, a coach whose journey began in 2015 with no plan, no direction and no idea where personal training would lead her. What started as a suggestion from friends became the first step in a story shaped by resilience, heartbreak and the courage to keep rebuilding.Denise opens up about the moment her plans to open a gym with her boyfriend collapsed and left her feeling embarrassed and ready to walk away. Instead, she created a women-only studio on her own and discovered a need in her community that no one else was meeting. From running small sessions in shared spaces to building her first true community of strong, empowered women, her early years were full of grit, improvisation and unexpected breakthroughs.She talks about competing in powerlifting while watching her clients get strong for the first time and how those experiences shifted her understanding of what women are capable of. When Covid hit and the industry collapsed around her, Denise kept going by training clients one at a time just to cover rent, learning in the process what resilience truly looks like.Moving into her current space became the turning point. She invested deeply in education to better support women navigating postpartum changes, menopause, hormones and nervous system overwhelm. She developed a coaching style grounded in connection, understanding and evidence-based guidance. Today she leads a space that feels safe, warm and empowering, where women learn to reconnect with themselves through strength.This conversation explores identity, self-belief, female leadership and the power of rebuilding yourself when you feel unsure or unprepared. Denise’s journey is raw, real and deeply relatable for any woman who feels like she has lost herself. Her story is a reminder that growth often comes from the chapters we never expected to face.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or disconnected from who you used to be, this episode will speak directly to you.You can find Denise on Instagram at @biawomensstrength and @denisekontara.👉 Tap here to learn more or get started: dynamicrecov.com.au/offerGet in touch:Email: accounts@dynamicrecov.comInstagram: @thedynamicpodcast_YouTube: @the_dynamic_podcastTikTok: @thedynamicpodcastListen on Spotify: The Dynamic Podcast