From a young age Josie had been into sports. Starting as a competitive cheerleader, gymnast, and track athlete growing up she realized her passion for health and pushing her physical limits. After moving from Chicago to Salt Lake City for college she found new passions. Hiking, bodybuilding, and earning her degree in kinesiology and nutrition. It only fueled her desire to learn more and find the next physical challenge. 

Running her first marathon while 3 weeks out from her bodybuilding show proved her resiliency while graduating from college in between both achievements. 

She went on to win 

in the wellness division before earning her

at her first national show. 

She competed in her first IFBB Pro show in 2026, and believes as a coach it is not enough to have the knowledge of how to improve others lives and health, but a coach should 

Josie is the pinnacle of this.