Proper Names & Backstories
Proper Names & Backstories
Podcast Description
Every success story has a name and a journey behind it.
Join Elyssa Tse in her podcast, "Proper Names & Backstories," as she sits down with dream-chasers, rising stars, and industry leaders to unpack the real stories behind their career breakthroughs. From pivotal moments to hard-earned lessons, each guest reveals the steps, setbacks, and serendipity that shaped their path to success.
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The podcast focuses on success stories within the fitness industry, highlighting topics such as career transitions, empowerment through fitness, and the intersection of science and exercise. Notable episodes include interviews with Dr. Bret Contreras discussing the invention of the barbell hip thrust and Elisabeth Bradley on her journey to founding Girl Gains, which emphasizes women's empowerment through weightlifting.
Every success story has a name and a journey behind it.
Join Elyssa Tse in her podcast, “Proper Names & Backstories,” as she sits down with dream-chasers, rising stars, and industry leaders to unpack the real stories behind their career breakthroughs. From pivotal moments to hard-earned lessons, each guest reveals the steps, setbacks, and serendipity that shaped their path to success.
In Episode Two of ”Proper Names & Backstories,” Dr. Bret Contreras joins Elyssa for an interview in which he dives deeper into how he got into the fitness industry. Dr. Bret is the founder of barbell hip thrusts and has his own gym, Glute Lab. With charging $0 for his personal training sessions, he talks about how he is able to still generate millions of dollars while still maintaining a the top position in the fitness industry. A once math high school teacher transitioned into a fitness instructor, Dr. Bret touches on how his science background and research capabilities helped him invent the barbell hip thrust and maintain a respected position in the fitness industry.
Follow Bret:
YouTube: @bretcontreras1
Instagram: @bretcontreras1
TikTok: @gluteguy
Follow Elyssa:
YouTube: @elyssatse
Instagram: @elyssatse_
TikTok: @elyssatse
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