When Your Hobby Becomes Your Job: Marjorie Le Borgne on Personal Training & Coming Back from Injury

Ever wondered what it’s like when your hobby becomes your job?

Lifelong athlete Marjorie Le Borgne shares her inspiring journey from communications to personal training, the lessons learned after an ACL injury, and how to keep your passion alive when it becomes your profession. Perfect for anyone considering a career change or chasing a dream.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:59 – From communications career to sports-focused life
05:55 – Treating career change as an experiment
07:00 – The ACL injury that changed everything
09:50 – Lessons in transparency and connection with clients
13:00 – Why you don’t need to “get ready” before starting something new
15:10 – Balancing work and hobbies when your passion becomes your job
19:45 – Finding inspiration and community during career pivots
27:20 – Wheel of Life: Dream projects and helping women build confidence through self-defense
33:35 – Wins, lessons learned, and industry insights
39:00 – Where to find Marjorie online

About Marjorie Le Borgne:
Born and raised in France, Marjorie Le Borgne is a lifelong athlete and black belt judoka by age 16, later falling in love with boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, surfing, skiing, and more. After building a successful career in communications and digital marketing, she decided to pursue her passion for sports professionally, becoming a certified personal trainer. Now based in Vancouver, she helps clients discover the joy of movement, build strength, and gain confidence, both physically and mentally.

Resources Mentioned:
Instagram: @marjorie.l.p
Website: https://www.marjorielb.com
Podcast Website: https://goodinmotion.ca

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