"Forged Passion" is not merely a tagline for us; it's a way of life and a powerful community. We believe in the transformative power of fitness, the kind that ignites a burning desire within us to overcome life's obstacles, no matter how daunting they may seem. Whether it's battling illness, conquering addiction, or rising above physical limitations, our community embraces these challenges as opportunities for growth and self-improvement. We understand that passion is the driving force that separates the 'good' from the 'best.' It's the unwavering dedication to becoming the strongest, healthiest, and happiest versions of ourselves. Join us in this journey of self-discovery, resilience, and boundless passion. Be part of a movement that doesn't just change bodies but transforms lives. Together, we forge the path to a brighter, stronger future through fitness, camaraderie, and the unbreakable spirit of our Forged Passion community.
What is Forged Passion?
Forged Passion is the strengthening of passion over time for what we believe in and who we want to be. Forged Passion is embracing our individuality created through adversity and challenges we face in life to become what we never imagined we could. Forged Passion is believing in ourselves when others wouldn’t and triumphing when they said we couldn’t. Forged Passion is about becoming the very best version of ourselves. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Forged Passion Philosophy
At IRON COMPANY, our philosophy is simple yet profound: Embrace life's challenges, empower yourself through fitness, and transform adversity into strength. We believe that passion fuels resilience, and with dedication, we can all forge a path to our best selves. Join us on this empowering journey where every obstacle becomes an opportunity for growth. What’s your passion?
Look in the mirror…that’s your competition.
Forged Passion Mission
At IRON COMPANY, our mission is to inspire and unite a community of individuals who boldly embrace life's challenges and adversities, using the transformative power of fitness as their catalyst. We believe that passion is the driving force behind realizing one's fullest potential. Through unwavering dedication and support, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and forge the path to becoming the best versions of themselves. Together, we celebrate the profound impact of fitness on both physical and emotional well-being, fostering lasting connections and a brighter, stronger future.
STRENGTH is the product of struggle, you must do what others don’t to achieve what others won’t.
Henry Rollins
Forged Passion Changes Lives
Share Your Story!
Forged Passion is all about transformation and the incredible power of fitness to change lives. We want to hear from you—our amazing community members—about how fitness has made a difference in your life. Whether it helped you overcome a personal challenge, boosted your confidence, or simply brought positivity into your daily routine, your story matters. Share your journey with us and inspire others to embark on their own path of self-discovery and empowerment. Together, we'll continue to prove that Forged Passion changes lives. Your story could be the motivation someone else needs to take that first step towards a healthier, happier future. Join us in celebrating the transformative journey of fitness!
Together, We are FORGED PASSION
Amanda Burrill I'm Amanda Burrill and a traumatic brain injury changed the trajectory of my life. I was able to adapt and overcome the recovery odds by turning to fitness.
Tyler Brey My name is Tyler Brey and I was born with spina bifida. I have been able to defy the odds in many
areas of my life and it all started with the lessons I learned through fitness.
Zach Even-Esh I’m Zach Even-Esh and through high school
I became obsessed with the gym and getting
stronger which became my remedy of choice for
battling depression.
This is our community. These are the people that set the examples encouraging us to control our own destiny and be what we want to be in life.
Suzi Fevens
Born and raised in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Suzi started dancing at a young age and studied tap and clogging for many years. She gave up formal dance lessons in her
Lucie Easterwood lives in a small town of Friendswood, just a South of Houston, Texas with her husband, 2 children and an adorable golden doodle dog. Lucie Easterwood is a Cancer Survivor; she started her journey when she was 30 years old. Lucie shares her story in our Forged Passion series of interviews of strong courageous women.
Has spent most of his life in the gym either training as a boxer/martial artist or bodybuilder. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, he founded The
As an Integrative Health Coach, as well as a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist my goal is to help people understand their unique bio-individuality so that they can better cultivate a healthy lifestyle that is tailored specifically to their needs & goals. Proper care & cultivation of a sustainable, healthy lifestyle is especially crucial for those currently managing &/or recovering from chronic illness such as: cancer, etc…
I’ve always been active my whole life, whether it was playing sports or working out at the gym. I’ve always loved that feeling of being sore and getting stronger. I loved working out so much I became NASM certified at the age of 19.
I will always see myself differently when I look in the mirror, and not because I look different but because I am different -- I'm a fighter, a survivor, I'm stronger, even wiser. So for me, fighting cancer actually gave me more than it took -- it forced me to relinquish control so that God could move, so He could bless me with a new and improved perspective, and so He could heal me in places I never could have reached on my own.
Patrick was born into adversity. At an early age he became a double amputee which kept him from physically keeping up with a lot of the other kids. A few years ago on the advice of some friends, and after he was granted a pair of running legs, Patrick took up running. And run he did.
Today, Neff’s advice from his older self to his younger self is this. “Just don’t give up, use your time wisely, push through, don’t stop!”. Rediscovering life through running, Jiu Jitsu and CrossFit has forever changed Neff’s life vision and purpose.
Merideth finds solace in her faith and fitness as she navigates through an industry that is highly stressful and most often based on your looks alone. Growing up Merideth has always loved sports and being active, her passion is basketball, lifting weights and her most recent hobby of golf.
As a young mother of 26 years old, Erica Lugo found herself at 322 lbs. and without enough energy to play with her son. This was the moment she realized she had to make a change. Through her determination, Erica was able to lose 150 lbs. over 15 months allowing her to become a happier, healthier mom. Erica’s passion for ...
After having her first child, Chady Dunmore found herself over 200 lbs., suffering from severe postpartum depression and struggling to find her identity. She turned to fitness and challenged herself to enter an upcoming bikini competition. She won and now holds multiple ...
Born with Fibular Hemimelia, Calder Hodge had both legs amputated at two years old. Through family, friends and faith, Calder has molded himself into a role model for many and smashes through any barriers placed in front of him. Today he is the quarterback for his high school football team and ...
Strength training has opened up many doors for me. I have been able to travel the world by participating, coaching, and officiating the world’s biggest events in powerlifting, weightlifting, bodybuilding and strongman. Strength training gets in your blood. It is a way of living that helps set the tone for our everyday activities. For me it’s a necessity of life….. like eating and breathing. It’s something I need to do on a regular basis. I will always train….. I’m in it for the long run.