About
Kolayah born KeeVan Wilson struggled with his weight and self perception most of his life. After surviving a series of serious medical conditions, KeeVan dedicated himself to a total personal evolution changing his personal lifestyle habits and losing 30 lbs of unwanted weight. Recognizing the true connection of mind, body, and spirit, He adopted the name Kolayah which put a stamp on his new self and new LIFE. Spending years perfecting the essentials of personal fitness, Kolayah-KeeVan vowed (after his father, Aubry Ray Wilson, died due to colon cancer) to help other people transform their lifestyle through personal fitness and lifestyle performance coaching. Since creating his signature Lifestyle Performance Series, and Lifesport 180°, Kolayah has grown to be one of the most sought after personal fitness experts and lifestyle performance coaches in the Southeast. Also, Kolayah-Keevan is a leading member of the East Alabama Alternative Health Council. Kolayah-KeeVan has worked with highly professional people and everyday celebrities such as Bobby S., Published Author/ Educator; Curtis B., Duathlete; and Ericka B., Miss Auburn-Opelika. Also, Kolayah has been featured in the Auburn Plainsman, The Auburn Loafer, and Opelika/Auburn News.

Personal/Contact Information
Kolayah Wilson
reddlion@reddlion.com

Professional Licenses/Certifications
Body Design University Certification - Doug Blake/Director of Education - Spring 2003
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)

Speaking Engagements
AU "Eat Less to Feed More" Spring Health and Fitness Challenge Seminar - Winter 2006
EAAHC Speakers Forum Series - Winter 2006
Mind Body Makeover Workshop - Winter 2006
SUSCC Massage Therapy Entrepreneur Series - Summer 2006
Reinvent Yourself Seminar - Winter 2005

Professional Honors and Awards
Body Design Head Trainer of the Month - September 2003
Body Design Head Trainer of the Quarter - September/October/November 2003
Body Design Head Personal Training Director - Fall 2004

Professional Development
PEP (Physical Education Program) Grant Seminar - 2003
Sales and Leadership Seminar - Summer 2003, 2004
Core Stability, Swiss Ball, and Exercise Program Design/Training Seminar - Summer 2003, 2004
Instructional Aid-In-Service Training - Spring 2003
Personal Trainer Business Forum Conference w/Phil Kaplan - Spring 2005
Concept Therapy conference - Concept Therapy Institute - Summer 2006

Publications
Lifestyle180° Ezine
"Is Your Healthy Lifestyle Destroying You" - Auburn Plainsman
"How to Avoid the Freshman 15" - Auburn Loafer

Featured Articles
Fitness With Heart And Soul. East Alabama Magazine Fall 2008
"Personal Trainers Make Most of Time" – Auburn Plainsman – July Waltman 2005

Research/Scholarly Periodicals/Interests
Personal Fitness Professional
Wellness and Fitness Entrepreneur
Coaching Compass Weekly Directional - Coaching Training Alliance
David Frey's Marketing Best Practices Newsletter

Affiliations/Memberships
East Alabama Alternative Health Council

Sponsor/Volunteer Events
Miss Teen Auburn/Opelika Pageant - Summer 2005/2006/2007/2008
Auburn University "Eat Less to Feed More" Spring Health and Fitness Challenge - Winter 2006/2007
Miss Auburn/Opelika Pageant - Summer 2005/2006
Alpha Tau Omega - Alpha Epsilon Chapter - Golf Tournament - Winter 2006
Spa Day - Fall 2006

References
(see Testimonials)

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