What happens when you turn your passion into your profession, and life throws you an unexpected curveball? In this episode, lifelong athlete Marjorie Le Borgne shares her journey from a career in communications to becoming a certified personal trainer. She opens up about the excitement of helping clients, the reality of starting a new career, and how a sudden ACL injury just days after going full-time reshaped her perspective. We dive into resilience, career pivots, and the importance of meeting yourself, and your clients, exactly where you are.

"It was in April and we saw a certification starting in May and it's like, okay, just do it.” — Marjorie Le Borgne

Takeaways:

• How to explore a career change by treating it as an experiment rather than a high-stakes decision.
• The role of sports and movement in building confidence, especially for women.
• Lessons learned from sustaining an injury right after going full-time as a personal trainer.
• Why transparency and vulnerability can strengthen client relationships.
• Adapting teaching styles when physical limitations arise.
• How hobbies can evolve when they become your profession, and how to keep them joyful.

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:

Marjorie Le Borgne on Instagram: @marjorie.l.b

Marjorie Le Borgne’s website: https://www.marjorielb.com