Meet Levi Johnson

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

Hi Levi, how do you think about risk?
I embrace risk as a vital part of my journey. Growing up, I was inspired by a scene in Transformers where Megatron tells Starscream, “Those who risk nothing lose nothing,” and Starscream replies, “But those who risk it all can gain everything.” This resonated with me as an underdog. Taking giant leaps—like starting a fitness company at comic cons and becoming an influencer—was daunting for a kid from a Section 8 trailer park in Indiana, but those risks have truly paid off and shaped my career.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I’m passionate about what I do with my company, which brings health and fitness to communities often overlooked in that realm. I create Goku workouts for anime enthusiasts and Spider-Man gym routines for cosplayers. Now, I’m even training actors and celebs from shows I grew up with!

Initially, breaking into comic cons was a challenge; many believed fitness wouldn’t sell to this demographic. But as a nerd who loves fitness, I refused to give up. This unique blend of fitness and fandom set me apart and continues to drive my success.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
First stop of the day is getting the best coffee in the best atmosphere. So I’m taking them to Fincas Coffee in upper Buena Vista.
Then we’re going to workout at Boxr gym. My favorite gym in Miami

Lunch would be at any food truck,
Miami doesn’t miss with its food trucks

Finally a little surprise at bodega tacos and walk them through a port a potty that leads to a fun speak easy type club for good drinks and the look on their face

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d like to give a special shoutout to Sam Ellis, the lead character designer for the tv show Archer. He introduced me to the world of comic cons and opened my eyes to a career in a field I’ve always loved. I also owe major thanks to Kasia Litwak, my fitness coach, who helped me embrace a personal training lifestyle. Without the support of these two incredible people, Nerdflex wouldn’t exist today.

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