Today we’d like to introduce you to Olivia Kinter.
Hi Olivia, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born in New York City & grew up in northern New Jersey. I spent my childhood going to acting, singing & dance classes after school; my first professional job actually came from performing (which, to me, was pretty cool!) Around age 9, I began training seriously in dance at Ballet Academy East (NYC) and later the school at BerganPAC (NJ), amidst auditioning into my teen years. I graduated from Teaneck High School and went on to attend Rutgers University, where I received a double BA in Journalism/Media Studies & Theater Arts! One of my favorite things about attending Rutgers was being able to take classes connected with Mason Gross Schoolof the Arts! While there, I both performed in & directed productions for one of the student campus theater companies, and was also head theater editor for the student run newspaper my senior year. Following graduation, I’ve continued to pursue my creative passions, as well as newfound interests & pathway pivots, within the tri-state area! From dancewear retail, to film & television work, to continued acting & stage work, and most recently to personal training & group fitness instruction, it’s amazing how one job, opportunity, or curiosity can lead to the next phase in building your career!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not at all! It was not a highlight reel, as one might say. The arts & entertainment industry is famous for rejection, so that was definitely a fact of life I learned very early on. As an adult, it’s still something I continue to experience, as anyone in that line of work will more often than not. Every type of business has their drawbacks; it’s inevitable to life in general, given this fast-paced, evolving and changing world! One example I remember is towards the end of high school. I wanted a shot at a principal role in one of the school productions, but when I realized I wouldn’t be happy with what I ended up being cast as, I discovered I needed to pivot. My parents helped me realize that the rejections, or “failures” (or whatever one wants to refer to them as) are the pivot points that you not only learn the most from, but help you grow both personally & professionally. In the end, it gave me more flexibility to pursue some other important, fun performance opportunities I wouldn’t have been able to take on had I committed to the school play!
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
In addition to acting & performing, I am a group fitness instructor/personal trainer primarily based in NYC! I came into it through my background in dance. A friend of mine was teaching a class at a boutique fitness studio & I absolutely fell in love with both the class and the studio space itself. At the time, I was pursuing more film & television production (behind the scenes) work, but was also curious about possibilities that would allow me more flexibility. I’ve been working in fitness for 6 and a half years now; I primarily love that I can both teach group classes as well as train personal clients & watch their progress evolve. Group classes include dance cardio, strength & tone, HIIT, treadmill running, & other cardio/plyometric based ones! Some of my specializations include corrective exercise, women’s fitness & pre/postnatal training. Whether they are professional dancers, athletes, new moms, CEO’s (etc), I love being a cheerleader for these (mostly) women who are always aiming to get stronger, feel better, and have fun putting in the hard work in the end! *Also: I love putting together a good playlist! It can make or break the vibes…
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
That’s a really great question. Networking is still very important, but I would also say being able to remain curious, proactive, teachable or open to new ideas with others who also share those values. (Like begets like, work begets work, etc)
Pricing:
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Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.oliviakinter.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviakinter/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-kinter-9a938629/
