Exploring Life & Business with Amber Worthy of The Worthy Way-Worth The Weight

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amber Worthy.

Hi Amber, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My story is one of evolution, learning to listen to my intuition, take risks, and redefine what fulfillment truly means.

I started on a traditional path, attending college and then stepping into corporate America. But truthfully, I never loved it. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and deep down I knew I was meant to build something of my own. That realization led me to cosmetology school, where I finally felt aligned with my creative side. I graduated in 2015 and went on to open my own salon suite, which I successfully ran for five and a half years. Building that business taught me independence, leadership, and how to help women feel beautiful and confident, but it also revealed that my true passion was about more than appearance; it was about transformation.

Like many women, I went through seasons of searching for confidence in all the wrong places. I had a BBL, then another round of lipo, hoping those physical changes would bring the inner peace I was missing. But they didn’t. It wasn’t until I left a very traumatic relationship, when all I had left to turn to was God and the gym, that everything changed. That’s where my true healing began. I started focusing on my health, my faith, and my discipline. Through consistency and grace, I lost over 50 pounds and went from 175 to 120 pounds, but more importantly, I gained purpose.

That transformation became the foundation for everything I do now. I created The Self-Love Sweatbook and founded The Worthy Way, a movement built around helping women find strength, softness, and self-worth from within. I also launched Worth The Weight, my virtual training platform, to coach women through the same mindset and fitness journey that changed my life.

About two years ago, I joined a women’s organization called The Grls ATL, and today I’m proudly the President of the Highlands Chapter. Being part of this sisterhood has allowed me to grow as a leader, create community, and pour into other women the same way so many poured into me. It’s truly one of the most rewarding parts of my journey.

Earlier this year, I competed in my first bikini competition, something I never imagined I’d have the courage or discipline to do and I won. The entire process tested me mentally, physically, and emotionally. There were countless moments during prep when I wanted to give up, but every time I felt that way, I would receive messages from women telling me how inspired they were by my journey and dedication. Those messages reminded me that my purpose is bigger than my comfort, and that kept me pushing until I stepped on that stage with confidence and faith.

If I could leave anyone with one message, it’s this: your transformation starts the moment you stop waiting for motivation and start showing up with faith. Whether it’s in the gym, in business, or in healing, the version of you you’re praying for is already waiting , you just have to be brave enough to meet her.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Balancing corporate America while growing my brand has been one of my biggest challenges. Managing both takes discipline, time, and a lot of sacrifice. There were moments I felt drained trying to juggle it all while still showing up for my goals and community.

Finances were also a factor at one point, and I questioned if all the effort was really worth it. But one of the hardest parts of my journey was healing from a traumatic relationship. For a long time, that experience made me feel small and disconnected from myself. Ironically, he was a trainer at the same gym I now train at. Walking back into that space took courage, but it became one of the biggest symbols of my growth.

Those experiences taught me to lean on God, trust my process, and understand that purpose doesn’t come from comfort, it comes from perseverance.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
My brand is centered around helping women become their best selves, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Through my fitness and wellness platform, Worth The Weight, I provide online training and coaching designed to help women build confidence, discipline, and strength. I also created The Self-Love Sweatbook, a 4-week guide that blends workouts, clean eating, affirmations, and journaling to support full-body transformation.

What sets me apart is my focus on mindset and self-worth, not just physical results. I’m still building my community, but my goal is to create a space where women feel seen, motivated, and capable of becoming the version of themselves they’ve always wanted to be.

Ultimately, my brand is about self-love, discipline, and faith , reminding women that they’re worthy of the body, peace, and confidence they’re working for.

We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I wouldn’t say luck , I’d say faith and timing. Everything that’s happened, both good and bad, has taught me something and prepared me for what’s next. There were moments that felt like setbacks, but looking back, they were really setups for growth.

The times that didn’t go as planned pushed me closer to God, strengthened my discipline, and helped me trust that what’s meant for me will always find me. So I don’t credit luck , I credit alignment, hard work, and grace.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://theselflovesweatbook.myshopify.com/?fbclid=PAVERFWANZHztleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp5znKW2fDbDrpy5BQjQG-NKlKeTBbyLvOAmY514lp1jOpbMU_gfP2M7p_QeO_aem_VPYAKUjctmRrFsNRh8pjug
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambur_alert?igsh=NW9sNjRpNm0xczZu&utm_source=qr