The Get Up Girl

Getting back up after a major car accident with Nohemi Valdez

Episode Summary

Have you ever been through a tragic experience that made major changes in your life? Nohemi went through a major car accident a few years ago. After her car accident she took that as a lesson to slow down in life and decided that it was time to make positive changes with her body and mind. Joanna and Nohemi talk about fitness and burlesque dancing...yup… burlesque dancing! What does it take to be so confident with yourself? Listen in and take notes!

Episode Notes

Have you ever been through a tragic experience that made major changes in your life?

 

Nohemi went through a major car accident a few years ago. After her car accident she took that as a lesson to slow down in life and decided that it was time to make positive changes with her body and mind. Joanna and Nohemi talk about fitness and burlesque dancing...yup… burlesque dancing! What does it take to be so confident with yourself? Listen in and take notes!

 

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ABOUT Nohemi:

Nohemi Valdez was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico which is the city connected to the international border in Calexico, California in which she lived in until junior high then moved to Alhambra in the summer of 2000. Nohemi graduated from Alhambra High School in 2004 and studied abroad in Spain. She graduated from Cal State Fullerton University and has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Mental Health and a Minor degree in Child and Adolescent Development. She is now a Service Coordinator for people with developmental disabilities in Orange County, California. 

 

Nohemi also focused on performing arts throughout high school and college. She studied music, voice and dance. She has continued to stay active in dance with a couple of professional dance companies based in Los Angeles and has had the opportunity to perform around the U.S.

 

As Nohemi grew up around her older sisters who were fitness instructors, she developed an admiration towards a healthier and active lifestyle. She consistently runs and takes fitness classes. She’s completed 3 marathons, 3 half marathons, 1 Ragner race, a relay from Huntington Beach to San Diego which is over 200 miles and a few 5Ks. Nohemi frequently travels for leisure as a way to learn from different cultures and meet people from all over the world. Traveling has become a passionate hobby for Nohemi and she hopes to continuously explore more of the world throughout the years. 

 

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