Zsa-Zsa Rosado shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Zsa-Zsa, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
There’s a part of me… that little inner child…
She was quieted. Shut down. Told to sit still while the world moved on.
For a long time, she stayed under the weight like cement poured over a fire that never stopped burning.
But God, the Man above,
He brought me through some things.
Not to punish me, but to pause me.
To make me sit. Reflect. Be present.
To face everything I tried to push away.
I used to think my plate was just mine to carry. Heavy. Overwhelming.
But now I see it’s part of my calling.
God gave it to me so I could build strength, build confidence, and stop letting the fear of what people think control me.
This isn’t about seeking approval anymore.
It’s about trusting Him to guide my steps, even when I don’t see the full path.
Because the truth is, we all have a purpose.
It’s already inside of us. But we’ve got to do the work.
Reflect. Heal. Take action. Break through.
That little girl in me? She’s done hiding.
She’s breaking through the cement.
She’s stepping into the woman God has been molding all along.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Zsa-Zsa, a personal trainer, wellness athlete, and aspiring posing coach dedicated to helping others to build confidence, strength, and balance in their lives.
My journey has been shaped by pushing through challenges, embracing personal growth, and learning to trust God’s plan. What makes my approach unique is that I combine my experience in fitness, bodybuilding, and wellness with a focus on mindset and self-belief, helping clients not just transform their bodies but step into their purpose with confidence.
Right now, I’m growing as a competitor and working towards a Pro Card as a natural athlete.
My mission is to inspire others to break through fear, embrace their potential, and live intentionally with purpose in all aspects of life.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
For me, bonds have broken when I tried to carry everything alone and others didn’t see the weight I was carrying. I’ve always been the strong one: taking care of my mom and grandma, managing responsibilities, and holding myself together even when I felt stretched thin. Sometimes that made people feel distant, like I didn’t need them, or I felt like I couldn’t fully show my vulnerability. Fear, pride, and unspoken expectations quietly built walls between me and the people I cared about.
What restored those bonds was presence and honest connection. When I allowed myself to be vulnerable, to show my struggles, and to trust that people could meet me where I was, the walls started to come down. For me, faith played a huge role, too. Trusting God to guide my relationships and to lead the right people back into my life allowed love and understanding to heal what was broken.
I’ve learned that bonds aren’t just maintained by being strong, they’re maintained by being seen, heard, and willing to forgive, even when it’s uncomfortable. Once I embraced that, I found that connections I thought were lost could grow stronger than ever.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering has taught me lessons that success never could. Losing my cousin Bryan on September 9, 2022, was one of the hardest moments of my life. It hit me with a reality that no achievement, medal, or win could ever teach. Taught me that life is fragile, unpredictable, and precious.
His passing forced me to sit with my grief, confront emotions I often pushed aside, and truly reflect on what matters. I realized how important it is to be present, to cherish every moment, and to live with intention. Suffering showed me resilience, empathy, and faith in ways success never could. It reminded me that our struggles can shape us into stronger, more compassionate versions of ourselves, if we let them.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is part of the real me, but not the whole picture. What people see is the athlete, the personal trainer, the strong and determined woman, yeah it is all true, but it’s also curated. It’s the side of me that’s learned to stay composed, to show strength, to inspire others.
What they don’t always see are the quiet moments of doubt, the prayers, the tears, the inner child who had to grow up fast. They don’t see the weight I carry behind the scenes, or how much I lean on God just to keep going.
So yes, the public version is real, but it’s not the full me. The full me is still unfolding, still healing, still growing and part of my calling now is to let more of that authentic self show, because there’s power and freedom in being seen as you truly are.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Could I give everything my best, even if no one praised me for it? Absolutely. I’ve spent a lot of my life people-pleasing seeking approval, validation, and recognition from others and that I learned to admit to myself. I thought that’s what made my efforts matter. As I’ve grown, I’ve realized that doesn’t define me.
What truly matters is the experience, the memories, the lessons, the journey itself. I can sit and look back at all I’ve accomplished, all the moments I gave my best, and feel rich, not because anyone applauded me, but because I lived fully, I showed up, and I created a life full of purpose.
I’ve learned that being rich isn’t about recognition. It’s about being present, grateful, and proud of the simple things, the growth, the challenges I overcame, and the life I built. And that richness? It’s mine forever.
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