Zeinab Hamid
Zeinab Hamid is a Certified Life and Fitness Coach dedicated to helping individuals transform their bodies, strengthen their minds, and rebuild confidence from the inside out. Based in Dearborn, Michigan, Zeinab combines her expertise in emotional wellness, mindset coaching, and fitness programs to guide her clients toward self-awareness, resilience, and personal empowerment. With a focus on creating harmony between mind and body, she emphasizes that real transformation begins within.
Having personally navigated the challenges of emotional and physical imbalance, Zeinab understands what it feels like to feel overwhelmed, question one’s own abilities, or struggle with self-confidence. Through years of training in emotional and psychological practices, she has developed structured routines that foster self-discipline, inner peace, and unshakable confidence, even in high-pressure environments. Her lived experience gives her a unique ability to empathize with clients while inspiring actionable growth and positive change.
In addition to her coaching practice, Zeinab is the founder of Awaken Coaching, hosts the weekly podcast Awaken, and is the author of the upcoming book Becoming Her. She specializes in holistic life coaching, personal development, leadership development, and lifestyle coaching. With a mission to empower individuals to rise beyond challenges, Zeinab continues to inspire a community of over 600 followers and hundreds of connections on LinkedIn, helping people unlock their full potential and become the strongest versions of themselves.
• Certified Life and Fitness Coach
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my children. Their inspiration and support motivate me to strive for excellence every day.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that if you let fear win, you will live with regret for the rest of your life. It taught me to embrace challenges and take bold steps, even when the outcome is uncertain.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to do the internal work on yourself. As a coach, you need to understand and develop yourself first before you can guide and inspire others effectively. Personal growth is the foundation of becoming a phenomenal coach.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in my field right now is building my lead list and putting myself out in the field. While it can be demanding, it also allows me to expand my network, connect with new clients, and grow my business in meaningful ways.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important values to me in both my work and personal life are integrity, loyalty, honesty, and kindness. I strive to let these principles guide my decisions, interactions, and relationships every day.