PCT: What do you do to decompress?
BB: Play music, run, workout, fish
PCT: What is something people don’t
know about you?
BB: My life and career path shifted
vastly after hitting my head on the
bottom of a pool and suffering a head
and neck injury. It was a complete
perspective shift.
PCT: What would you most like to be
remembered for?
BB: Making a difference in the lives
of those I came in contact with. A
large reason I choose to teach and
give guitar lessons, is not necessar-
ily about the music, but about being
able to have a real and meaningful
impact on the lives of others.
PCT: If you could have lunch with
any one, either living or dead from
history, who would it be?
BB: I would have to pick two, my
grandfather and grandmother. They
were such a big influence on my life
and you never realize how much you
miss someone until they are gone.
you would give?
BB: You only have one chance at this
life, so live it to the fullest and enjoy
it!
PCT: What is the most interesting
thing you have ever done in your
life?
BB: I try to enjoy life, have fun and
find adventure in every situation.
Whether I am exploring caves in
Puerto Rico, cliff diving in Mexico,
hiking in the Rockies, or hanging
out talking “football” (soccer) with
a Saudi prince, I’m always up for a
new fun experience.
Jennifer Byrd
Jennifer is the owner of North
Main Dance Studio and TruFIT
Women’s studio
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PCT: What is your definition of the
best day ever?
BB: It doesn’t get much better than a
day at the beach with my wife and
two kids…..But when I was recently
in Haiti, I was reminded by a kid at
the orphanage, that “Today IS a great
day! You woke up today, not every-
one does, so every day you wake up
is a great day.”
PCT: What’s the best piece of advice
PCT: What is something people don’t
know about you?
JB: I am an only child, but I really
wanted a sister.
PCT: What would you most like to be
remembered for?
JB: I would like to be remembered for
helping people find their gifts, talents,
and passions so they can make a
positive impact and contribution in
our world so they can live a life that
is fulfilling.
PCT: If you could have lunch with
anyone, either living or dead from
history, who would it be?
JB: Rosa Parks; she stood up for
herself and what she believed.
PCT: If you had to do another job
other than what you’re doing, what
would you do?
JB: I don’t consider what I do a job.
It’s my passion and my calling to
help other women.
PCT: If you had to do another job
than what you’re doing, what would
you do?
BB: I am doing my dream job now,
so I wouldn’t want to do anything
else. But my next choice would be
a fighter pilot. I always dreamed of
what that would be like, as a kid.
PCT: What is your impact to Parker
County?
BB: I hope that I am having a posi-
tive impact on my students, helping
them to make good decisions and
fulfill their potential. I also hope
that I show God’s love to everyone I
encounter.
PCT: What do you do to decompress?
JB: If I really want to treat myself and
relax I will get my nails done or get a
facial. However, most days I decom-
press while listening to Christian
music.
PCT: How did you get into your
occupation?
JB: I started taking fitness classes at
a local gym and doing boot camps
to lose weight after my second child
and I loved it. I had fun and felt great
and wanted to help others. I am a
former teacher and assistant princi-
pal and after I left education I taught
fitness classes. It was fun and reward-
ing to help others feel better.
PCT: What is your favorite novel?
JB: I prefer books that help me grow
as an individual. Whether it’s spiri-
tual, health, personal growth, or busi-
ness, they help me on my journey of
life and have led me to take big leaps
of faith.
PCT: What is your impact to Parker
County?
JB: I want my impact to Parker
County to be helping women be true
to themselves. I tell the women at
the studio all the time that they need
to take time for themselves, whether
that is through improving their health
or their spiritual life so they can in
turn be their best selves as they help
and serve others.
PCT: What is your definition of the
best day ever?
JB: My best day ever would be
spending time in the mountains with
my husband and kids. It’s beautiful
and peaceful to see God’s master-
piece.
PCT: What’s the best piece of advice
you would give?
JB: Be your best self! Not what others
want from you but what God wants
you to be.