Rising Stars: Meet Marian Jacobs of Ohio

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marian Jacobs.

Hi Marian, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Born Marian Searcy in Thomasville, Ga 1965, lived with my family in S.Ga.& attended Columbus State Univ. in Cols.Ga., obtained Bach. Of Science, danced & modeled professionally from age 15-29. Employed as Physical Therapy Technician & Pathology Lab Technician @ Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital & Clinic. Trained Fitness Clients and worked in Rehabilitation for several years.
Answered an ad in Atlanta newspaper for Sebastian Intl. and trained to sell & educate for Sebastian & Trucco in Ga. which quickly led to an opportunity with Redken and progressed to numerous other Salon Industry affiliations and opportunities, including Tony & Guy Academy & obtaining a Cosmetology Degree, Training & traveling with Industry leaders nationwide in Salon Education & Sales during the late 80’s & 90’s.
Then met husband, Daniel Jacobs, in Calif. on business trip and moved to Cle, Oh in 1994, married in 1996
In Cle, Oh. Continued with career in Salon & Spa Industry for several years including establishing a Distributorship for Eufora International (aloe-based spa line) along with Styling & Educational Tools in the Greater Cle area for 8 years. During that time launched”Hairotica” & “Unzipped” shows to support area Salons & Locks of Love organization.
In 2004, became a Mom, returned to Fitness & Rehabilitation journey teaching Sculpting and Barre’ Fx in Greater Cle area. That original love for Dance grew into a personal desire to help others improve their health through an Exercise and Wellness lifestyle.
Currently, teaching a variety of 12-15 group classes weekly in the Cle area and Personal Training for rehabilitation. Developed Ageless Athlete, Somatic Groove, Chizel & Zen classes. All of the class styles provide a roadmap for all fitness levels and ages with a clear emphasis on proper stretching and utilization of the Dancer’s Prep Workout, 45 min technique, that has yielded excellent results toward improving range of motion, strength, confidence, balance, youthfulness and longevity.
The awareness of whole body conditioning with spiritual mindfulness is the key to maintaining lasting youth.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Along the way there were numerous challenges that presented opportunities for growth, including navigating work/life balance, unexpected health issues and exploring educational opportunities while balancing a busy career involving much travel.. Health, Beauty and Fitness overlap in many ways.
All of these experiences contributed to my overall perspective on life, health, beauty, fitness and longevity.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Two things that I’m known for is devotion to Motherhood, which is very important to me even today and creating Unique (all-encompassing) Fitness Experiences for patrons.
The ability to take clients on a Journey of Wellness through Exercise that shapes their life balance for their entire future is very gratifying.
Teaching a genuine understanding of fulfilling Lifestyle & Wellness techniques is enthralling, invigorating and is constantly innovating.

How do you define success?
Success is defined by the human spirit’s condition and wellness of mind.

Being successful in life can be many things.
For me it has been:
-Raising a conscious, happy, self-determined son
-Cultivating an enriching social life
-Estabilishing community and networking
-Supporting an ambitious spouse in their career endeavors
-Making a Home “Centered Around Love”
-Creating Solutions and Reaching Out to others in Community, when needed

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @jakestr1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18JnkcF7qH/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianjacobs
• Twitter: @getyoursvelteon
• Youtube: @bodyalchemy