Interview

M.T.I.: Where did you two meet?

M.B.: We actually may have met, or crossed paths a few times without realizing, ' our destiny' at the time back in 1998. Earlier that year Jeff had a display booth to promote his upcoming shows. I actually stopped by to ask more information and clearly remember having a brief conversation with him and some of the fitness models who were working with him. However it was months later when we actually met.

Jeff had been doing personal training out of his basement. Both my sister and Brother-In-Law encouraged me to phone the 'gym' to see if I could bring my diets there rather then the gym that I was employed at. Ironically Jeff also worked out at the gym that I worked at.

A meeting was set and Jeff was late. I waited outside in the rain for 10 min. We finally went inside and ended up setting down and talking for the next couple of hours, completely forgetting to take a look at the gym. Then his next client arrived! It was during this time that Jeff shared his vision with me and explained all that we was doing. I was so intrigued with this that I actually offered to volunteer with what ever was necessary and ended up spending most of my days and evenings at Jeff's home office.

M.T.I.: Jeff kind of two questions in one but how did you two get into bodybuilding?

Jeff: I needed a new challenge. Life was not going the way I envisioned so I felt that it was time that I made a life change. I did something for myself. I began studying massage therapy ( a big shift from my accounting background). One day I was at the gym ( the same one where Mindy had worked) and there was a bodybuilding contest airing on T.V..

The art form and discipline intrigued me so much that at that moment I made up my mind that, “ I will become the largest name in Natural Bodybuilding”. From there I began my journey and within the first year I was invited to judge an international competition, oversee a sanctioned event and even compete myself.

Mindy was always athletic and very gym orientated. While at the University, she had attended a Sports Aerobics Competition and immediately was hooked. She sent away for literature that somehow never arrived but I did! My bodybuilding and fitness competitions were very similar to the competitions that she had attended so immediately she was hooked.

M.T.I.: How long have you two been married?

M. B.: Since December 10^th, 2000
 

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M.T.I.: Can you tell us about the FAME WORLD TOUR?

Jeff: The FAME WORLD TOUR is also great for individuals seeking exposure for sponsorships or who are looking to get 'discovered'. Athletes are actually allowed to be creative and showcase their personality, individuality, and or talents on stage. They are permitted to compete in as many categories ( ie, maximize their spotlight) as they see fit.

Over the years we have seen hundreds of athletes reach their goals of becoming magazine cover models; sought after trainers; authors; special guests on radio and t.v.; features in articles; sought after trainers; regulars in film and t.v.. Athletes have been picked up for Sponsorships by International Companies. Competing and being on stage, no matter the final placing can definitely spearhead ones idea of success.

The FAME WORLD TOUR offers a category for essentially everyone who has reached their Peak Proud goals. Meaning there is a category for all types of physiques ie. Swimsuit model search ( you look great in swim wear): Fitness Model Search (muscle tone and athletic physique): Muscle Model Search (mass and more definition).

For those who are not models? There are the Fitness Competitions ( high energy routine to show case personality, strength, balance and flexibility). Figure-Physique (athletes display their physical symmetry in a 2 piece suit). Natural Bodybuilding ( symmetry round, mandatory posing rountine and a 90 second routine showing personality and physique) Figure and Posing & Routine ( a more feminine in the Bodybuilding Contest where the females wear high heels and their poses are all open handed).

Plus there are categories which allows friend, couples, trainers-trainee, and family members compete with one another: (Fit Duo Routine or Toned Two Some Modeling) There are also divisions for Juniors, Masters, Grand Masters and even Super Grand Masters, showing that one can become Body Proud at any age!

M.T.I.:  Mindy and Jeff we would like to thank you for giving us your time for this interview.

M.T.I:  We will be covering all of Jeff's contests on THE FAME WORLD TOUR'S.