JamaRR Royster is an elite powerlifter, strength coach, and per his Instagram page, the Pancake Gawd. Outside of squatting north of 700 lbs and coaching handfuls of athletes, JamaRR spends his time educating and inspiring others to be their best selves and building some of the most intricate desserts you’ll ever see, check his Instagram @pancakegawd to see what I mean. Seriously though, if you’re hungry, you’ve been warned!
In this episode, I sit down with JamaRR and chat on a variety of topics. One topic in particular that I think you’ll really enjoy is the discussion where we dive into JamaRR’s past and talk about how it helped shaped who is and where he’s at now, along with how he used his past’s adversity to build his brand and message.
On this episode of The BarBend Podcast, guest host Jake Boly talks to JamaRR Royster about:
- How JamaRR became such a foodie and known as the “Pancake Gawd” (2:50)
- Where JamaRR finds his foodie inspiration on such a regular basis (7:00)
- When Kodiak Cakes brought on JamaRR as their first sponsored strength sports athlete (11:50)
- JamaRR’s background in strength sports and powerlifting (13:25)
- Best competition lifts and performances to date (23:00)
- The clientele JamaRR works with and how he views training (24:50)
- What helped JamaRR battle depression when he was younger and who helped along the way (26:30)
- How JamaRR knew he had a story to tell and the shaping of his messaging (29:15)
- The ways JamaRR battled the critics and bullies when he was finding his purpose (33:00)
- Combatting the tough days when motivation and your “why” are hard to find (38:45)
- What’s next for Royster Fitness moving forward (43:30)
- Inspiring a Stronger You, JamaRR’s latest apparel project (44:30)
Relevant links and further reading:
- Follow JamaRR Royster on Instagram and YouTube
- Check out Royster Fitness
- Follow Jake Boly on Instagram and YouTube
