LIFE COACH BY EXAMPLE
AJ Johnson
Founder of the AJ Zone Inc.
Chicago, IL
Story: Amira Kidd
Graduating magna cum laude with degrees in
psychology and chemistry, AJ Johnson walked
off that stage with more on her mind than
achieving academic success. Deciding to move
to LA instead of going to med school, Johnson
landed her first acting gig and never looked
back. Add producer, motivational speaker, and
life coach to the list and you have a person
worth talking about. Life coach to Kelly Rowland,
Stevie Wonder and Gabrielle Union, AJ
Johnson shows us what it’s like to be a part of
her zone.
With a degree in psychology and chemistry,
how did you become a life coach?
I had an artistic side of me that I had to just let
out, so I decided to try acting. Just like as an
actress, as much as I enjoyed my place in the
industry I was missing that science part of me,
so I sort of mixed science and Hollywood by
being a life coach.
What are a life coach’s responsibilities?
A life coach gives guidance to someone trying
to better their life. But what is different
about me is that I’m a life coach that teaches
by example. Others may be life coaches, but
their hair, body, and face look a mess. So I know
when I’m coming to someone, my hair is long,
skin is clear, and I’m drinking enough water to
make my skin glow. You can’t give to others
what your missing.
How did The AJ Zone, Inc. get started?
I would be relaxing between sets on some
films, and people like Julia Roberts would ask
me what is that nasty green drink you are
drinking, because whatever it is, I need some.
I want to be a part of your zone. What services
would be available to me and why?
That would be anything and everything that
makes you live your life healthy. We customize
lifestyle programs to suit the individual. Some
people need to gain weight; others need to
lose it, while some people have health issues.
You created a wellness sequence on WE
channel’s Savvy. How are you looking to
draw in clients?
First, I educate from a standpoint of where I
have been. I have been overweight and didn’t
feel good in the clothes I was wearing. I had
to find my own formula for getting happy just
like anyone else. On the show we don’t just talk
to the television; we have conversations with
those who tune into us.
How do you feel about obesity in America?
Through my voice you should see the passion I
have for keeping healthy. That’s why I have not
been in any films for at least seven years now. I
want to help my people understand that this is
an epidemic, but one that is fixable. We have to
make sure to tell people not to give up.
Why have you decided to help more than
just celebrities?
Most people out there are just ten pounds
away from illness. This could keep you from
getting health insurance under some policies.
I have information that I know most people
don’t know about, and if I didn’t share it, I
wouldn’t be able to sleep at night.
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