We had the good fortune of connecting with Amy Villadiego and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Amy, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I felt the Miami Jiujitsu Community needed a professional promotion where the athlete were going to get paid and be able to be competing more locally. Most athletes travel to compete but we don’t really have a local high end professional grappling event. I knew it would be successful as I am jiujitsu competitor myself and know what the competitor looks for.

Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
What sets White Lion Promotions from the rest is simply : our style and professionalism. Having a Women’s touch in the promotion industry is a major key but also a challenge. Being a Women in the combat industry is not easy. This is a Male dominating sport and the percentage of women in the industry is real small as an athlete But as a Promoter even more. I am currently the only women promoter in Miami. Most Men run the industry, The lessons I’ve learn from this challenge are simple. Be me, go for what I want. Keep fighting for what I want and move forward. My gender will always be a challenge and that’s ok. I strive on challenges.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take them to TACOS & TATTOOS. 

Which is home of the best tacos in Miami they are located in kendall. The restaurant is full of Art work inside and they even have a DJ . 

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
First and more important Thank God, Without God I know my success wouldn’t be possible. My son is a big part of why this promotion started, He started jiu jitsu way before me and Still continues. Jiu Jitsu is and will always be a part of our lifestyle.

Also, I would like to give a shoutout to my whole team/staff at WLP.
Without my team we wouldn’t be able to run such a smooth show, from the Front of the house to the back, Host, security and my amazing referees. I appreciate each and everyone of them , they inspire me more than they know, the whole staff  are all jiu jitsu Competitors & Professional MMA fighters and that’s a big key to why our shows are amazing.

Thanks to all the fighters who have fought for us, Sponsors & Spectators without them there will be no show. I appreciate you.

Website: www.whitelionpromotions.com

Instagram: @whitelionpromotions

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvWDYLUQYVu5hvRvONMEkLA

Other: contact us via email: whitelionpromotions3@gmail.com Check out all our full matches on YouTube “white lion promotions”

Image Credits
Big shout out to our photographer : KLXXBLATT

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