Today we’d like to introduce you to Maria Mixon.
Hi Maria, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am a Native New Yorker from Bushwick Brooklyn. Puerto Rican Decent. I’m a wife, mom, and entrepreneur. Everyone calls me Ria.
I have been in the Fitness, Beauty, Talent/Fashion/Entertainment Profession since 1991 to present. I am a Model coach, Acting Coach & MakeUp Artist.
I started out in the entertainment business as a dancer, model, and makeup artist. I danced at numerous concerts and choreographed for several R & B & Hip-Hop Artist/groups.
I studied Fitness & Nutrition and became a group instructor and personal trainer while modeling and dancing in my twenties. I currently still hold those credentials along with Zumba, Group class, Personal Trainer, and Wellness coach. I renew my credentials every 1-2 years. I have great knowledge of supplements, essential oils, and herbs as well. I own a Tea Company, a meal prepping company and I have my own makeup & skincare line.
There was a time in my life that my health became a challenge. I live with a several diseases that made my life difficult. Some I was born with and some I acquired during my thirties and forties. I am a cancer survivor! During those difficult times, I educated myself more on nutrition and herbs. Which inspired me to open up my tea company and meal prepping business.
I’ve always worked very hard. Sometimes 2-3 jobs. I started my first company with only $50. Working was therapeutic for me. Especially while facing some really tough times.
Undergoing numerous surgeries and treatments, I refused to give up. I take Wellness, fitness & nutrition very seriously and I have learned how nutrition, natural remedies along with exercise can support the very most difficult health conditions.
My wellness seminar events that I hosts and speak at is called “Wellness Matters & so do you”. I have a passion to educate all into or back into Wellness.
My Wellness business is called,
Wellness Matters & so do you LLC and I own The Tea Company, located inside Ruby and Rust in Winter Garden, Florida.
I have written several beauty/skincare articles for magazines and blogs as a contributing writer and I love mentoring. I am an author. My fitness journal is called “Becoming Well” by Ria Mali.
I am passionate about Coaching ALL people to Wellness. I want ALL to become the best wellness version of themselves. Some of my websites are:
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not a smooth road at all. Being in pain from auto-immune diseases took a big toll on me. I had to learn how to pretend not to be in pain. It was rough wanting to do so much in life and feeling like I wouldn’t make it.
We’ve been impressed with The Tea Company LLC and Wellness Matters and so do you LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Both businesses are catered to assisting people to be their healthiest version through eating healthy, exercise, and incorporating herbal teas which I customize depending on the person’s needs. I also cook meal preps and smoothies for those that want to eat healthier.
What does success mean to you?
Waking up every day doing what you love to do and helping to make a difference.
Contact Info:
- Email: Ria@riamalifitness.com
- Website: Especiallyjustforyou.com
- Instagram: Riamali
- Facebook: Wellnessmattersnationwide
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/MariaMalabeMixon
- Other: Riamalifitness.com
