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Kagan Dunlap, the Fitness Expert, and Bodybuilding Enthusiast Shares His Recipe to Success

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4 years ago

October 16, 2020

Kagan Dunlap, who has been a part of the fitness world for the past 13 years, talks about his secret to success.

Kagan Dunlap first entered the fitness world when he was in the middle of his Associates’ degree. He met an Army Ranger through his job at the time and the two bonded instantly. Not only did he inspire Kagan to join the military, but he also inspired him to really get serious about training and fitness, and so began his fitness journey. Kagan Dunlap has since been a fitness enthusiast for the past thirteen years. When he first began his efforts to join the military the armed forces were in the process of a major drawdown and with a drawdown come more stringent restrictions. This resulted in preventing Kagan from joining the Army at the time. Fate had other plans in mind for him. He relentlessly pursued enlisting in the military for 7 years until finally he decided since he wasn’t able to get into the Army that he would attempt to join the Marines. Within a year from making this decision Kagan found himself at Marine Recruit Depot Parris Island. Kagan graduated as his platoon honor graduate and went home for leave before reporting to the School of Infantry at Camp Geiger. He graduated from SOI as a Towgunner and was placed in a CAAT platoon in The Weapons Company in 2^nd Battalion 3^rd Marines. He had plenty of incredible experiences and learned a lot from some of the most impeccable leaders.

During his third deployment, Kagan was selected for an enlisted commissioning program within the Marines that allowed him to go back to college as an active duty student and complete a degree and commission at its completion. He chose to attend The University of North Carolina to complete his bachelor’s in Exercise and Sports science. Kagan is attending UNC at Chapel Hill currently and finishing his degree. He plans on getting his NASM CPT certification while he’s there as well as becoming a Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Meanwhile, he is also working on growing his Instagram and youtube accounts where he plans on helping people through personal training experiences and recommending suitable diet plans.

“Being humble and engaging with anyone and everyone who needs or desires help. I don’t care who they are where they are from or what they do, I want to help people. I love talking to people from all walks of life and I want to help people achieve goals to become better than they were yesterday. I want people to know that I genuinely care about helping them pursue their goals,” says Kagan Dunlap, when asked about his secret to success.

The trait that sets apart Kagan from others is his genuine interest in helping a client out who is struggling with confidence and body image. He isn’t concerned about getting rich quick. He wants to see people achieve their desired results, and wants to share his passion for fitness with the anyone and everyone looking for help.

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Gutiérrez F Studio Masters the Art of Unforgettable Events

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1 week ago

September 24, 2024

Michelle Langton

Photo Credit: Gutiérrez F Studio

Byline: Katreen David

Every great love story deserves a walk down the aisle straight out of a fairytale. From the conceptualization to the perfect centerpiece, boutique event planning companies like Gutiérrez F Studio can puzzle the details together to craft an event that tells the bride and groom’s story.

Today, where wedding ideas are beautiful yet veer toward feeling recycled, Gutiérrez F Studio imparts a sense of uniqueness, identity, and human connection to every event it brings to life.

“Everyone has access to the same Pinterest boards, but our mission is to create events that are truly unique. We aim to make every detail tell a part of our clients’ stories,” shares Fernando Gutiérrez, the founder and lead creative of Gutiérrez F Studio.

Knot Your Average I Do: Crafting Experiences

From the very first consultation, it is clear that the Mexico-based event studio is anything but run-of-the-mill. Each project is a culmination of a deeply personal journey, guided by a commitment to crafting experiences that are both visually elegant and emotionally reverberant.

At Gutiérrez F Studio, the magic of a well-crafted event is not just about grand visuals; it is about creating experiences that age gracefully into core memories over time.

The nuptials designed by Gutiérrez F Studio are out to resonate deeply with the people they celebrate. As a full-service event design and production studio, Gutiérrez F Studio specializes in transforming visions into reality through custom architectural design and art. It comprises a team of warm, reliable, and innovative creatives.

What truly speaks volumes about its signature brand is the dedication to delivering seamless, end-to-end service that covers every aspect of the event. The team meticulously plans and manages every detail, collaborating exclusively with top-tier suppliers for quality that is second to none. This encompasses aspects that engage all the senses, such as top-tier audiovisual elements and menus curated by world-renowned chefs.

The studio has put its name on the map as a master of storytelling, a notion that is evident in even the minutest of details. “We don’t just follow trends. Instead, we create atmospheres that blend romance, elegance, and innovation, tailored to reflect each couple’s unique love story,” notes Fernando Gutiérrez. “Our aesthetic is concept-driven, meaning every event we design is a one-of-a-kind narrative brought to life in creatively curated spaces.”

From 2017 to Forever

Over the next 12 months, Gutiérrez and his team will actively explore opportunities to expand their target locations, aiming to bring their bespoke event design and production services to new international markets. So far, they have been the go-to brand across Mexico and Europe.

Since its founding in 2017, Fernando Gutiérrez’s company has completed over 320 projects, earning clients’ trust locally and globally. From the beaches of Mexico to its rapid expansion into the scapes of Spain and Italy, Gutiérrez F Studio has been rendering exceptional events worldwide, proving that the celebration of love is a universal language.

“Whether we’re planning events in Mexico or across the ocean, we hope to create moments that our clients will look back on fondly,” shares Fernando Gutiérrez.

For every bride and groom that the team works with, Gutiérrez F Studio promises that each walk down the aisle is the start of a new fairytale that is entirely their own.