Episode 31: Prioritizing Faith, Family, Friends, and Fitness led to success for Arielle Loewen

In this episode, Jerry and Jacobe talk to their very first female guest Arielle Loewen. She is the epitome of what Jerry andJacobe talk about in the Success without Sacrifice Podcast. Arielle's claim to fame is her recent qualification in the Crossfit Games; but she is more than just an athlete; tune in for her phenomenal story!

 

Episode Highlights: 

• Arielle Loewen has been in the crossfit world for 10 years. She is a mom and a wife who recently qualified for the Crossfit Games. 
• For Arielle, "Success Without Sacrifice" is Faith, Family, Friends, and Fitness.
• How did Arielle Loewen get into Crossfit? What is her history?
• Jerry asks Arielle to talk about her transitions and shifting priorities in life.
• As a high schooler, Arielle couldn't afford crossfit training, so the gym owner was nice enough to let her clean the gym and clean their sweat towels in exchange for a membership. 
• Arielle strengthened her fundamentals at the gym, and post practicing for years, she got qualified in the regionals. From regionals, the top 5 athletes got selected to the CrossFit Games. From 2014 to 2018, her goal was to make it to the CrossFit Games. 
• Arielle talks about her wonderful journey as a full-time mom. 
• Her husband Dylan is a business owner; He helped carry the load of household work and caring for their daughter.  
• Jacobe inquiries, "How did you come up with the 4 F's, i.e., Faith, Family, Friends, and Fitness?"
• Arielle talks about the time when she faced an identity crisis and how she was able to overcome it.
• “Why am I not making it to the next level?" is a question that Arielle continuously asked herself.
• As a licensed realtor, she is currently keeping the career in her back pocket, an option to explore later in life. 
• "With all the paperwork and legalities, real-estate is a complex world," says Arielle.
• Arielle shares a hilarious story about his husband spilling jelly beans in front of top athletes.
• From North America, Arielle is one of the 20 athletes that made it to the Crossfit Games which is a massive accomplishment. She will be competing at the end of July-early August.

 

3 Key Points: 

1. Arielle Loewen denotes how important Faith, Family, Friends, and Fitness are for her. She also explains how success has no meaning to her without the 4 F's in her life. 
2. Sharing her story, she narrates how she fed the competitive beast in herself to qualify for the CrossFit Games.
3. Arielle shares a powerful message that she sets for her daughter is "Your mom can do several things at the professional front, come home, love you, and be with you."

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Jacobe Kendrick  Facebook| LinkedIn | Instagram |YouTube|
• Jerry Weaver   Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram|
• Success Without Sacrifice Facebook page
• BJJ Realtor YouTube 
• Arielle Loewen  Instagram
• Crossfit Games: Arielle Loewen
• Book: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters