My name is Kalish, and my calling in life is to help people. First, come on a little trip with me and see how it took me nearly 40 trips around the sun to figure out exactly what that would look like…

Early on it took the form of my becoming a parachute rigger when I got into skydiving. I was proud to take care of and look after my friends and colleagues in the sport as we intentionally fell - with style - out of “perfectly good” airplanes, helicopters, and hot air balloons together.

When that lifestyle ran its course, I took on the new adventure of being a military spouse and mom. I went into Interior Design where I knew people’s environment had a direct impact on how they lived and interacted with one another. I did that alongside having a retail store where I created hand crafted, quality skincare products.

But being a small business owner led me down the path of politics and wishing to improve the quality of life in my community. Ultimately, I rose up and became a councilmember and mayor of a town of 60k in Central California.

Then cancer struck and took my father. 

F**k.

I’m a cancer survivor myself, and have dealt with and overcame 2 childhood autoimmune diseases, which for me has meant a lifelong feeling of urgency to pursue health and a meaningful life.

My father’s passing was the catalyst to True Grit Fitness. I became a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and (as of the time of writing this) will soon have a Health Mindset Coaching Certification -  I’ve felt called to learn all I can to become an intentional, thoughtful, and effective coach/guide/teacher to inspire you to step into a legacy of health and wellness that you may not have believed possible for yourself.

A lot of soul searching, mindset work, and intention has gone into crafting how I want to care for and guide my clients. Please, if you would be so generous with your time, take a moment to peruse the site and get to know what True Grit has to offer you in your personal transformation.

Blue Skies,

Kalish