Zsa Zsa Porter Explains How She Conquered Fear and Doubt to Become a Runner, Ironman Triathlete, and so Much More.

Zsa Zsa Porter is an exceptional friend, an avid runner, member of Black Girls Run,  vegan restaurant owner, Iron Man Triathlete, military wife, mom of three. Her mission is to encourage women, young girls to dream big, her story reminds us that anything is possible.   Zsa-Zsa has made it her life’s work to impact her community which has led her from the financial services industry to opening the Exposed Vegan Restaurant. Through the restaurant she has created some of the best plant-based cuisines proving that a vegan diet can, not only be very delicious, but also fuel the highest fitness performance levels.   We discuss in-depth her journey from her youth, injuries, through struggles with weight gain and  overcoming her fears and self-doubt into life  as a runner, triathlete and so much more.    I would like to dedicate this episode to Zsa Zsa's mother  Kim Williams who passed away since the recording of this episode.    Episode Highlights:       How ZsaZsa got her name and the fearless mentality behind it. Zsa Zsa  school days and becoming a swimmer. A major injury during a  bicycle crash and lessons learnt from the experience. How Zsa started  running  Her 1st major race Zsa-Zsa with her husband  How Team Porter inspires each other aFull distance iron-man. The challenges and the thrills of Triathlons The reason behind opening her vegan restaurant    Guest Bio:   Zsa Zsa Porter went from someone held down by personal insecurities and weight gain to becoming an avid runner, triathlete, and restaurateur. Zsa Zsa is on a mission to encourage women and young girls to dream big and reach for the stars. Zsa Zsa’s story reminds us that Anything is Possible. She is always willing to share her failures and lessons learned. It’s this burning desire to positively impact her community which led her to open Exposed Vegan Restaurant. As a restaurateur, Zsa Zsa created a West Charlotte hotspot, serving fresh and nourishing plant-based cuisine. From smoothies, to bowls loaded with sweet potatoes, and even cookies she’s exposing how delicious vegan food can be when done correctly. Her goal is to show how a well-planned vegan diet can fuel the highest performance fitness levels, while reducing risks of injury and chronic diseases. Zsa-Zsa leverages her unique experiences as an African American female entrepreneur, restaurant owner, digital executive, and Ironman triathlete to motivate and activate her community. She is also a proud military spouse and mother of 3 children, she truly understands the importance of balancing family and life.   Connect with Zsa-Zsa Porter Read Zsa Zsa’s  inspiring book Running For My Life Visit her restaurant or preorder your meal at  Exposed Vegan Follow Zsa Zsa on Instagram Catch her on Facebook Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email runningischeaperthantherapyolb@gmail.com. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Apple Spotify Google  Get a copy of the book  Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness 👉🏾 here. It is available in  hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram @ouilifeouilove Facebook @ouilifeouilove33 Twitter @ouilifeouilove Youtube @ouilifeouilove Sign up for my newsletter http://bit.ly/OuilifeOuiloveNewsletter