Today we’d like to introduce you to Johnna Roberson.
Hi Johnna, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I grew up in Cordele, Georgia, where community, hard work, and faith shaped who I am. From a young age, I knew I wanted to pour into others — especially young people — and help them see the best in themselves. That led me to pursue a career in education and eventually earn both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Health & Physical Education. I’ve now been a PE teacher for five years and a high school cheer coach for two, and those roles mean more to me than titles — they’re ministry. Every day I get to build confidence, teach discipline, and inspire the next generation to believe in their greatness.
Alongside education, fitness has always been a core part of my identity. I became a personal trainer because I genuinely love helping people feel strong — physically, mentally, and emotionally. That passion naturally evolved into content creation. I started sharing my fitness journey, lifestyle, and wellness tips online, not to go viral, but to inspire and build community. What began as me holding a phone in my room turned into partnerships with brands, a growing audience, and opportunities to motivate others to take up space, take care of themselves, and live in their purpose. In addition to content, I started my own business, Shop Juhani, which is a fitness and lifestyle brand.
I’m also a children’s book author, which is one of my proudest accomplishments. Writing Who Am I? was my way of planting seeds in little hearts — helping young children see themselves as powerful, worthy, and whole. That mission ties into everything I do — whether I’m in a gym, a classroom, coaching, or creating content in my living room.
Today, I’m still evolving, growing, and learning in public. I’m grateful for every student, every athlete, every person who messages me about their fitness journey, and every child who picks up my book and sees possibility in the mirror. My story is still being written, but the chapters so far have all been rooted in one purpose: empowering people to become the best version of themselves — and doing it with grace, grit, and God at the center.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
As a young adult, I experienced a season where everything felt dark and heavy. I was confused about my purpose, uncertain about my future, and disconnected from myself. It wasn’t just sadness — it was a place where my personality felt stripped away, where I didn’t recognize myself, and where I had to face the reality that no one could pull me out but me.
I think people see the strong, positive, high-energy version of me now and assume it’s always been like this. But there was a time when I felt lost, isolated, and unsure of who I was becoming. And instead of pretending I had it all together, I had to sit with those feelings, get real about them, and slowly rebuild.
For me, overcoming that season involved prayer, therapy, journaling, and giving myself permission to feel and heal. I learned to stop rushing God’s timing and start trusting the process. I rediscovered my passions by getting quiet, getting honest, and getting disciplined — one small step at a time.
That chapter taught me that strength isn’t pretending you’re okay — it’s choosing to fight for yourself when your spirit is tired. It’s learning to love yourself in every version, even the ones that don’t feel as polished or confident.
Mental health is extremely important to me now because I know what it feels like to smile for others while sinking inside. And I also know the power of rebuilding your peace, your faith, and your identity. That’s why I pour into women, students, and athletes the way I do — because sometimes all someone needs is a reminder that they are not alone, they are not broken, and this chapter is not their whole story.
I survived that season, and now I live with intention, gratitude, and the mindset that healing is not linear — but it is possible.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Absolutely. My life’s work sits at the intersection of education, wellness, empowerment, and media.
By profession, I’m an elementary Physical Education teacher and a high school cheer coach — two roles that allow me to shape young minds, build confidence, and help students and athletes develop healthy identities and strong character. I also work as a certified personal trainer and content creator with a focus on fitness, lifestyle, and wellness. Whether I’m in a gym, a classroom, or behind a camera, my mission is the same: to motivate, educate, and inspire people to show up as their best selves.
I’m also an author — my children’s book Who Am I? is one of my proudest achievements, because it represents everything I believe in: self-love, identity development, and pouring greatness into the next generation. Seeing children light up when they read it, or hearing parents tell me how meaningful it is to their family, reminds me why I do what I do.
In addition to teaching and content creation, I’m the founder of Shop Juhani, my wellness and lifestyle brand where I offer apparel, waist trainers/trimmers, and personalized meal plan options. Shop Juhani is all about helping women look good, feel confident, and build sustainable healthy habits. I wanted to create products that support women through every chapter of their wellness journey — whether they’re in the gym, stepping into their feminine confidence, or building discipline through nutrition and movement.
What sets me apart is that I don’t just talk about motivation, health, and empowerment — I live it. I’ve built my platform through authenticity, intention, and service. I blend educational expertise in health and fitness with real-life coaching and training experience, and I share it in a way that feels relatable and real. I show up for my students, my athletes, my clients, and my online community with the same energy — supportive, intentional, and rooted in purpose.
I’m most proud of the impact — the moments when a student believes in themselves, when a cheerleader steps into leadership, when a woman messages me saying my program or content helped her feel confident again, or when a parent tells me their child can’t put my book down. That’s success to me — being able to influence lives from the classroom to the gym to someone’s living room screen.
At the core, everything I do — through education, coaching, content, entrepreneurship, and storytelling — is about empowering people mentally, physically, and spiritually. I believe in creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, uplifted, and capable — and that’s the legacy I’m building.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
I used to think success was about titles, achievements, and how fast I could reach my goals — but life humbled me and taught me a different definition. Today, I define success as alignment, purpose, and impact. To me, success looks like waking up every day and doing work that honors God and serves others. It’s having peace in my spirit, fulfillment in my assignments, and the courage to grow into who I’m called to be. Success is pouring into people, lifting others up, and knowing that the seeds you plant — in classrooms, gyms, locker rooms, and online — will grow long after you’re gone.
It’s not about perfection or comparison; it’s about becoming. It’s showing up when it’s hard, staying rooted in your why, and being proud of the person you are when no one is watching. Success is when your purpose and your passion align, and you use them to make a difference in someone else’s life.
My version of success isn’t just about what I accomplish — it’s about who I become, who I serve, and how many lives I touch along the way.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.shopjuhani.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnabetia/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnnaBetia
