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In Focus | Jake Birkeland

Meet Jake. He has lived in Kamloops for 14 years but is originally from Aldergrove.

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
A best friend because we boost each other up.

What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
Natures Fare, because you can be sure you have a healthy choice and the friendly staff there.

Describe yourself in one word.
Spark.

If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
St. Petersburg, Florida to be at the Strength Camp Gym.

What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
The gym.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Getting in car accidents.

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Becoming a Strength Camp Ambassador.

Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Camping.

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
Fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
The feeling of being less than.

Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
Hike behind the house I grew up in.

Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
Within each individual, because that's where lasting change truly begins.

What do you think makes Kamloops great?
That it is in a beautiful valley, with rivers, lakes, forests, deserts and mountains.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1. Travel to all the places on my travel list
2. Do a stadium-filled speech or presentation
3. Find 'the one' or my 'soulmate'... Yes, I believe.

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I'm a bit of a hippie.

How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Youtube.

What is the name of your business/organization?
Strength Camp BC.

Why did you get into/start this business?
I am passionate about self-development through fitness and I stand behind the values of Strength Camp.

What is the goal of your business?
To empower others to become the strongest version of themselves.

What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Overcoming self-doubt that was taught to me by my environment.

What do you always find yourself saying?
'Everything is unfolding perfectly for me.'

Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Go in, listen to what your heart is telling you to do, that thing you know you could do for the rest of your life, go do that.

If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Paul Check.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
The longer it takes to get to your mouth, the fewer nutrients are in the food, along with all the chemicals and bacteria that collect during the transportation process.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Owning a Strength Camp.

Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
My best friend who makes music; Richy Kwan

My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Richard Kwan Martin.

Some general comments I would like to share are:
If I have someone's attention here, becoming a stronger version of yourself is not about what you are going to get, it's about who you are becoming. We believe strength is of mind, body and soul, using exercise as a way of personal transformation to improve and appreciate all of life.

We encourage you to leave your comments and words of support below and submit your own nomination by clicking HERE. You are also welcome to submit a form of your own by clicking HERE. Thank you, Kamloops.

In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition of the people, businesses, and organizations that help make our city great!



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