Overcoming homelessness: Man shares inspirational story of owning fitness business
He beat the streets by starting his own business.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – He beat the streets by starting his own business.
FOX 11’s Hailey Winslow spoke with Thomas Andrews, who overcame homelessness and went on to own a fitness training business.
At Playa del Rey, Andrews is coaching a group of athletes in one of his scheduled classes. He owns T3 Beach Fitness, but four years ago, Andrews had a much different story.
The now-business owner was once living in his Cadillac and struggled to get back on his feet as a convicted felon. And on top of that, Andrews battled alcohol and drug addiction.
“I wanted to die. I didn’t want to be here,” Andrews said of his lowest points.
“How did you rise above all the past that you’ve been through?” Winslow asked.
“I couldn’t find a gun,” Andrews said.
He got help, got sober and found a…
