Daily Inspiration: Meet Carlos Anthony

Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlos Anthony.

Hi Carlos, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Born and Raised in LA. At 17 joined the Navy. Came back, a military Veteran with an aspiration to live and represent LA. Being a light or an example of a spirit who never Quits. I’ve battled depression, anxiety, low self-esteem. The pandemic came around and I decided I needed to make a change. I’ve always worked out and found exercising a value in my life but during the pandemic, I took my nutrition and health seriously and lost 40 lbs. My transformation started going viral all around Social media. TikTok and instagram and even twitter. I’ve changed my life completely and choose to express that through my content and even my everyday walk of life. I’ve found Jesus Christ and he has saved my life. Giving ME the Courage to stand tall and be different. Jesus Christ has given ME the courage to show this world that we can overcome any obstacle. I happen to look good while doing it. Lol. But all in all, I am so grateful for life and I truly wish to express that there once was hopelessness and depression, darkness and despair. Loneliness. But there is a way out of it! And I choose every day to make the habitual changes to support my healthy lifestyle. Born and Raised in LA and I will one day be recognized for who I am and the Man I’ve become. And I want the fact that I’m from LA to be known! I am 33 years old. So I’ve seen LA change. I’m one of the representatives and pioneers of what LA is.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Definitely struggles overcoming depression and injury. I got into a car accident in 2011 that nearly crippled my whole life. I experienced depression and limitations in my body that I never knew. I had trouble walking. I couldn’t walk without pain. Every day I woke and cried in pain. For years. In the midst of that, after returning for the military, I earned my associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. All while being in pain and doing my best to pull myself out of this dark pit that I was in. I then had a child she of course saved my life. But I’ve been working hard to love and make sure she’s supported and taken care of from Navy Veteran to, Veteran of LA.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a Veteran of the Navy. A disabled vet at that. Unfortunately, I don’t have a job. I’m an entrepreneur. I ventured off into creating my own clothing, to life coaching, and even Social media presence. I’ve done pretty well at finding collaborators that have been willing to pay ME for my social media presence. So I do whatever I can to bring in income. I do not have a job. I do security on the side sometimes when I can find the work. But mostly, I raise my daughter. That’s my job. I raise my daughter and focus on becoming the best man I can be. Every single day.

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
Let’s see. I’ve found a spiritual mentor. What I can say is, you must learn how to submit and follow before you learn how to Lead. You must be vulnerable enough to understand you need help and not be scared to start new or fresh. You must work through your discomfort and it’s never the “right time”. Whatever you desire in life, most likely you will have to pursue it during the most trying times in your life, emotionally and physically. You must learn how to be okay with being uncomfortable and nervous and scared and shy and depressed. If you want to move towards your goal, you must accept this and keep going

Pricing:

• I have coaching packages ranging from 500-1500 for 16weeks

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @kingc_los