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www.MOSTmag.com || FITNESS MAG A ZINE || 85FMM: You grew up in Akron OH, what was life like at home as a child? What were your interest/sports?AK: I grew up in a lower middle class family in the suburbs of Akron. I have lived in Akron my entire life...even through college. Right now, Akron is just my storage unit! I am constantly on the go and I only spend a few days at a time in Akron before I have to leave again for an appearance.As a child, I participated in gymnastics. I discontinued my involvement in gymnastics during my sophomore year of high school. But track however, is something that I participated in from middle school through college. I ran the 400m hurdles on a scholarship at the University of Akron.FMM: Are you excited to have LeBron James back in Cleveland and a real chance at an NBA Championship?AK: Oh LBJ!! I think it%u2019s great that another successful athlete is representing Akron. So of course I have to support the home team. YES, there is a chance. FMM: What led you to fitness?AK: I have always been into sports. This athletic background gave me a great foundation to start my career. Sports have taught me how to train hard and eat properly. FMM: What were some of the early jobs you had to make ends meet before making fitness modeling your full time job? AK: I was a bartender for a few years during and after college. I also worked promotional events.