Kimberly's Story
"I think of a person's heartbeat as their internal drum."

Traumatic life changes frequently alter the normally rhythmic pattern of one's heartbeat - or internal drum - and cause major distress.  In October 2003, Kimberly suffered a huge loss when her youngest daughter Kennedy, was born stillborn.  The mourning process was extremely difficult.  Since that time, Kimberly's fitness journey has been a huge motivator!  Her testimony is - "obstacles are only temporary, in adversity, move your body and be patient."
Check-out Kimberly's Inspirational Lyric 
What's the Rhythm of Your Internal Drum?
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Kimberly Whitfield is passionate about inspiring and empowering others to become their best through healthy living. She has always enjoyed working-out, however, during 2012 Kimberly intensified her work-outs and competed in bodybuilding shows.  On August 23, 2014,  at the age of 45, she competed in the Drug Free Athletes Coalition Natural Pride Body Building Show, and was named the Fitness Model Overall Champion!  Her fitness journey proves that you can accomplish anything your heart desires. To date she has competed in 4 bodybuilding shows and 1 powerlifting competition.

She created Kimberly Inspiring Beauty in Strength to pursue two of her passions, fitness and helping others build a beautiful balanced mind, body, and soul.   Kimberly was featured on the cover of Healthy & Fit Magazine (December 2014).  On November 13, 2016, The Lansing State Journal  named Kimberly as one  of the 5 Entrepreneurs to watch in Lansing! Kimberly taught several  fitness classes in her community, which included 3 Large Group and 2 Small Group at Go Workout Fitness Center,  a 60+ Senior Fitness class at Trinity A.M.E. Church and Michigan State University Group Fitness (onsite "Lunchtime Series" for designated staff).

Kimberly graduated from Northwood University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Lansing Community College with a General Associates Degree. She is an active member of the International Association of Professional Motivational Speakers and served as an At-Large Board Member for the City of Lansing Board of Zoning and Appeals for a number of years.  Kimberly currently serves as the 4th Ward Member for the City of Lansing Park Board.  She had the honor of being a monthly health columnist for the former Healthy & Fit Magazine from June 2017 until September 2021.  The magazine was Mid-Michigan's Original Health and Fitness Publication.

She is a former Board Member of the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition where she served as Board President and Chairperson of the Fund Development Committee.  Kimberly also served as Board President for Capital Area Academy, a former Lansing charter school, and is a previous member of the Women's Council of Realtors.  Kimberly spent over 20 years working in her family business, Kilimanjaro Fashions & Jewelry, and worked in Bank Management for a number of years. However, Kimberly's true passion is health and wellness, and she looks forward to sharing her knowledge and testimony throughout communities, to help others achieve their well-being goals.