We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Anna May Mijares a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Anna May, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?
My parents set a good example for me. They are good, honest, hardworking people. They did everything they could to give my brother and I all the blessings we received in life. We didn’t always see eye to eye on things but seeing how hard they worked for their family inspired me to do the same for mine. If I could be half the woman my mother is, my family would be considered very blessed to have me. My parents did a lot of things right, but the one thing that stands out to me the most was the amount of prayer that went down at home. If I had to only pick one thing. It would be the constant state of prayer and meditation my mother was in. This has had a positive impact on my life, career and overall journey. Good ole fashioned faith. Believing in yourself and having a strong support group can take you far!
Anna May, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Hello! My name is Anna May and I’m 39 years old. Wife, mom, owner and operator of Beauty Babe Body Sculpt, LLC. Before I started my body sculpting business, I worked as an adjunct college professor at a local community college, a clinical instructor at a local level 2 trauma hospital and a respiratory therapist in the ICU during the pandemic. All the death and trauma I witnessed at the bedside is what led me to my newfound love and craft, body sculpting.
As a body sculpting specialist, I provide modalities such as laser lipolysis, ultrasonic fat cavitation, radio frequency, lymphatic drainage, wood therapy and vacuum therapy. These modalities are all noninvasive and a nonsurgical approach to enhancing your body.
Beauty Babe Body Sculpt is for everyone. It’s for the father who wants to get back in shape to be able to play ball and keep up with his sons. It’s for the mom who tries with all her might, but for some reason cannot get rid of that stubborn baby belly bulge. Beauty Babe Body Sculpt is for the athlete who is in incredible shape but just needs a little self-love and maintenance every now and then. It’s also for the individual who has never stepped foot in the gym but would like a to start because it’s better late than never. It’s for the aunt, uncle, sister, brother, friend who had plastic surgery and needs post-surgical care or maintenance from previous surgeries. It’s for the individual who wants to get rid of their double chin or lift, tone and tighten almost anything.
I am most proud of my clients’ physical results. The added bonus is the amount of unexpected healing my clients undergo in our 6-week journey. The emotional and spiritual transformation is just as real as the physical results and my clients leave a better, more healed version of themselves. The peace is definitely something money cannot buy which is why my clients and I value each other. The peace is priceless. Aside from the obvious physical enhancements, my studio is a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, loving place and my clients do a lot of good, healthy healing here.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
All the time! I stay in pivot mode. The only constant thing in life is change. You just have to keep moving, in your business, in your career, and in your life. When I found out I pregnant with baby number 3, I was ecstatic. My son would now have baby brother to play with. I thought of all the fun sport events I’d be at as their mom. What tournaments and award ceremonies would my husband and I attend? I thought of all the adventurous things we could do and all the rad places we could go. When our second son was born, we noticed he was different and wasn’t developing like his older brother or sister. By the age of 3 he was diagnosed with autism and began his therapies. We went from parents who had it all figured out, to parents who knew nothing at all. This was a huge pivot in my life. My life and the way I lived immediately changed. My focus and priorities shifted. We were able to get our son a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, a behavioral therapist, a special education teacher and aides to help him in the classroom. He has made cognitive and developmental improvements but still has much more to work on. Either way, we pivot and move forward to the best of our abilities. We make the most of each and every opportunity and circumstance. I remain, grateful and thankful for everything, even the tough times. My son is different not less and he taught me how to turn stumbling blocks into steppingstones.
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
I am a different breed of body sculptors. My results don’t lie. The pride and confidence my clients leave my studio with is just one of the reasons why I love what I do. I have the power to empower. The positivity my clients feel radiates unto others and that positive energy is spread and transferred, making the world a better place to exist in. My clients always leave better than they came. What sets me apart as a body sculpting specialist is the science-based knowledge I have and over 20 years of hands-on experience in the medical field as a practitioner and educator. I received my Bachelors in Kinesiology with an emphasis on fitness, health and nutrition from San Diego State University and did athletic training with a semi-pro football league in Northern Californias Bay Area way before I knew what body sculpting was. To be able to apply my knowledge with my craft is a very beautiful thing for my clients trying to achieve body goals.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bbbsculpt.com
- Instagram: bbbsculpt
Image Credits
Isaac Robles Anna May Mijares