18. The Importance of Mentorship and Global Expansion in Fitness w/ Waihon Liew

Waihon is from Malaysia but now works and lives in St Paul, MN with his wife. He is an educator and wellness coach. He works primarily with new immigrants in Minnesota and travels back to Malaysia 2-3x a year to conduct education & wellness workshops for schools, coaches and community. He had taught at the K-12 as well as college level in Malaysia and Minnesota. Waihon is awarded the Distinguished Alumni of Last Decade by his alma mater in 2023 (Winona State University, MN), where he obtained his B Sc and M Sc. He’s a certified personal trainer (NASM) and a former Malaysia long jumper. He is a lifelong learner and wish to inspire others to give back to the community through mentoring. Waihon's Links: https://www.instagram.com/coachliew/ https://www.facebook.com/waihon.liew.3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/waihon-liew-43a7a345/ The Fitness Mentor Network: https://www.ideafit.com/idea-mentorship-program/ Sign up for either of our fitness mentorship programs using the link! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to The Fitness Mentor Network 00:34 Insights from the Pilot Program 01:37 International Fitness Initiatives 03:14 Fitness in Malaysia vs. the United States 04:35 The Competitive Nature of the Fitness Industry 05:13 The Importance of Generosity in Fitness 07:03 Expanding Horizons: Global Impact of Fitness Mentorship 10:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Programs