FMW OF THE QUARTER
Every Quarter we will be selecting an incredible FMW to be featured here to show all of her amazing accomplishments. This quarter we have selected June! Check her out on Instagram @ascendingwithattitude
Army Veteran
Hi! My name is June, and I am a proud Army veteran. I am a free spirit, always following my heart and my intuition. I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and was a painfully shy child. So, when I decided to join the Army at 16 years old, I shocked everyone. When I stayed in for 8 years and really thrived in that environment it was another surprise. I didn’t have any other plan for after high school, so when the recruiter called to talk to me about joining the Army, I said, “why not?” I was a Communications Specialist stationed at Fort Drum, NY. I went on to do two year-long deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq operating a radio console in the back of a Blackhawk helicopter and maintaining the network for our battalion. When I wasn’t flying I was committed to helping my soldiers move through the ranks by helping them study for every board I could get them on.
Reclaiming My Power
Since I got out of the Army, I’ve had a number of different jobs, but have always had a passion for helping others, even when I wasn’t in a place to help myself. I have struggled with addiction and mental health issues, but am proud to say that I have found my way through to the other side. Helping people achieve their goals and see their worth has always been something I love. I am currently the assistant manager for an event company called Ice Guru Events. We specialize in custom ice sculptures, which is definitely the ‘coolest’ job I’ve ever had. We are doing something different every single day. I am also working towards my personal training certification and want to assist others with reclaiming their power on a larger scale. I have big dreams and ideas and I can’t wait to bring them to life.
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Move With June
I have found a love for moving my body and pushing my limits. Find movement that brings you joy. If you don’t like what you’re doing, you’re not going to want to keep doing it. No two people are the same, so why treat everyone the same? I absolutely love lifting heavy, but I also go to cycling classes and do HIIT circuit training. When I’m not at the gym you’ll find me swing dancing, laughing until I cry, going for long walks, hanging out with my cat, or watching bad reality TV. Hey, we all have our guilty pleasures. I truly believe that everyone should live outside of their home state at least once in their life. Experience other cultures, connect with different people and immerse yourself in another lifestyle. I am an advocate for mental health and sharing your journey. You never know who is listening. I began sharing my life on social media almost 20 years ago and haven’t stopped. I’m just a silly, fun-loving, giggly girl stuck in a 40-year old body. I never want to grow up. Connect with me on all platforms @ascendingwithattitude to follow along and see what I’m up to