Etila Santiago Launches New Swimwear Line
At a current health competitors in Arlington, Texas, Etila Santiago was working as a choose the place she would assist decide the placings for over 100 elite our bodies. Whereas she was there, she additionally took half in enterprise conferences, made time to coach, and was busy discussing her new Etila Swimwear line. She additionally works as a health life-style coach. You may be overwhelmed simply studying that, however a busy schedule is nothing new for the lady who practically gained a Bikini Olympia title earlier than retiring from competitors to pursue new alternatives.
“I’ve been working actually laborious for a very very long time on it. I’m giving this my greatest.”
Santiago shared that the preliminary response from clients has been very optimistic. She has totally dedicated to the method of creating her new enterprise develop as a result of she’s taken loads of the tasks on herself. She’s not solely designing the swimsuits, however she maintains the web site, handles delivery, manages the social media, and checks the whole lot out herself earlier than it turns into out there.
Santiago defined, “I need the bikinis I promote to be the sort I might put on. I all the time make sure that they’re excellent. Every part with my identify on it, I need it to be the very best.”
Whereas it’s loads of work, she feels that with the ability to give attention to variables she will be able to management serves her nicely. She isn’t complaining in regards to the work both. This was really a dream of hers rising up.
“Even earlier than I began competing, I had all the time dreamed of proudly owning a swimwear line,” she mentioned. “I assume that’s as a result of I really like the seaside, I really like summer season, and I really like with the ability to get pleasure from that a part of the yr.”
The native of Brazil isn’t afraid of working laborious to chase a dream. As a matter of truth, laborious work was what helped her excel as an athlete. Earlier than taking over the position of choose and enterprise proprietor, Santiago was an IFBB Professional Bikini competitor, and he or she was a really profitable one. All through her athletic profession, she gained 4 exhibits, together with the 2019 Toronto Professional, Musclecontest Brazil Professional, and the Iron Video games contest. In 2020, she gained the New York Professional and positioned third within the 2020 Bikini Olympia. That occasion was thought-about some of the aggressive contests within the division’s historical past. Janet Layug gained and Jennifer Dorie positioned second, however some followers felt Santiago may’ve gained it.
She transitioned to judging following that contest and commenced pursuing the longtime objective of beginning her swimwear line. Delays past her management acquired in the best way and got here with many challenges, however she by no means thought-about backing out or giving up.
“It’s actually laborious, actually, as a result of all of the stress is on me as a result of I’ve to do that on my own, however it works,” she said. “If one thing goes mistaken, I need to know I used to be the one which made that mistake and it’s on me.”
Very like when she would push herself within the health club for her subsequent contest, Santiago pushed herself and acquired comfy with being uncomfortable so she may attain her enterprise targets. She does have help and encouragement together with her each day due to her longtime boyfriend Tyler Manion.
“He’s been very supportive, and that’s been actually good.”
One optimistic signal of success for Santiago is that her enterprise enterprise will lead her to the identical place she sought as an athlete – on the Olympia. Etila Swimwear can be featured as part of the 2023 Olympia Expo in Orlando, FL on November third and 4th, a possibility she is happy about, an opportunity to attach with 1000’s of recent clients on the health business’s most prestigious occasion. Like each different present she goes to, her schedule can be hectic, however she is trying ahead to all of it.
“I’m judging too, and once I went to the Olympia to evaluate in 2021, I used to be like “man, I miss this sense,’” she recalled. “I’ll by no means go away this business due to what it has achieved for me, and I’m very joyful to have the ability to share my bikinis and swimwear on the Olympia with my sales space.”
Olympia President Dan Solomon watched Santiago rise by way of the ranks as a competitor and he’s optimistic about her rise in enterprise as nicely. Solomon explains, “It’s extremely thrilling to see Etila transition from the stage to the enterprise world. I’m hoping her story conjures up extra ladies to pursue their ardour. Etila is proving the ability of dedication and laborious work.”
Santiago could have competed within the Bikini division, however she desires followers on the Olympia to contemplate her merchandise for causes past the stage. Consolation and enjoyable matter as nicely, and he or she feels her swimwear will be part of that for them.
“I do know many individuals that come to the Olympia simply need to get pleasure from their lives and be comfy. That’s what my line is about. I’m doing my best possible at this for them. If folks discover my line to be totally different and comfy to put on, that’s what I need to hear.”
You’ll want to go to the Etila Swimwear sales space November 3-4 in Orlando on the Olympia Health & Efficiency Weekend. To see all the Etila Swimwear assortment, go to www.etilaswimwear.com . And observe @etilaswimwear on Instagram.
