Resilience and Redemption: Bedros Keuilian's Path from Soviet Refugee to Fitness Mogul

QNAMY SHOW

Join Amy and special guest Bedros Keuilian as they discuss his inspiring journey from immigrant hardship to entrepreneurial success. Learn how Bedros' experiences shaped his mission to help others transform their lives through fitness and purpose.

• How missing prom led Bedros to a career in personal training.
• Bedros' transition from busboy to owning five fitness studios.
• The shift from personal training to founding Fit Body Boot Camp.
• Overcoming legal challenges and expanding to a franchise.
• Advice for veterans finding mission and purpose post-military service.

00:00 Operation Black Site: Entrepreneurs trained by military veterans.
04:03 Military vet transitions, entrepreneurship; valuable survival training.
09:48 Immigrant family's journey to assimilation in America.
14:17 Inspired by fitness, opened personal training studio.
17:13 Transitioned from personal training to profitable group classes.
20:22 Franchise advice saves money, grows business, inspires veterans.
25:02 Veterans struggle post-service; need purpose, direction.
29:12 Trust, accountability, micro tasks, stop drinking, temporary feelings.
34:57 Super Bowl champ finds purpose through new mission.
37:15 Seek purpose after success to avoid destruction.
39:56 Find a battle buddy for support and connection.
44:55 Go outside, call a friend, embrace movement.
47:17 Childhood trauma, resilience, overcoming stigma and shame.
51:23 Shriners' blankets symbolize healing and gratitude.

Find Bedros Keuilian: https://www.instagram.com/bedroskeuilian/?hl=en
Bedros' website: https://bedroskeuilian.com/
Bedros' BK Podcast: https://bedroskeuilian.com/podcast/
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Charities: Shriners Children's: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/campaign/632310/donate
Toys For Tots: https://www.toysfortots.org/
Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/
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