Built Forged Tough

Cherish Richardson

I am from New Haven, CT. I currently reside in Georgia where I am a Firefighter. I have been a NPC Figure Competitor for 6 months. I started my Figure career with Forge Steel Fitness. Since April of 2019, I’ve competed at Georgia Championships where I won Figure Novice, Figure Open, and Figure Overall. In August of 2019 I competed at the NPC North Americans, my first national show, where I earned 4th place.

“Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard”!

My mission is to obtain my IFBB Pro card. Every prep my goal is to be better than the last time I stepped on the stage. All while refusing to be outworked.

Janet Davis

My name is Janet Davis. I am a native of Atlanta, Ga. I started my career in bodybuilding in 2005 at the age of 40. To compete at such a mature age you have to defy the odds while being faced with the challenges to develop. Through hard work and perseverance, I have been able to win numerous titles in my division. I transitioned into Women’s Physique after a long sabbatical from competing. In 2016, I reached a lifetime goal and obtained my IFBB Pro card in Women’s Physique. I have been with the Forge Steel Team for 10 months. The training has been far superior to any training that I've received throughout my career. My motto each day is:

“Age is nothing but a number.”

Stay grinding because there is always room to grow and improve.

LaDonna Jones

My name is LaDonna Jones. I am a 4th year competitor transitioning from bikini (3 years) to the figure division (1 year). I joined Forged Steel Fitness in September 2018, competing in two national shows earning 4th place in both. The desire to be an IFBB Pro competitor is definitely my goal for 2019. My motto is:

“Your Work is Never Done.”

Whether you are in the gym or on the job, there is always something extra that can be done. Keep pressing forward, set goals and stay focused. Live by these concepts and the humility of the sport will encourage you to always be the best version of yourself.

Joel Mcneff

I am from a small town in New Hampshire and I work as a high voltage electrician for a power company. I started lifting weights at 25 years old and decided to do my first show at 30 years old. After my first show, I was hooked on the lifestyle. I’ve been nationally qualified several times but am waiting on the right moment to step on the big stage. I believe now being part of Forged Steel Fitness team, I will be prepared to step on that stage in 2020.

Andréa “Dréa” Jennings

I am Andréa “Dréa” Jennings. I’m from Decatur, GA. My career as a NPC Figure Competitor began June 2021 where I placed 1st in Figure True Novice and 4th in Figure Open. I have been with the Forged Steel Family since November 2020. My goal is to become an IFBB Pro. My quote and daily motivation is:

“If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.”

Keith Jenkins

Hello, my name is Keith Jenkins but y’all can call me KJ or Jenkx. I’m originally from Frederick, MD and currently reside in North Charleston, SC. I’ve been competing in NPC as a Classic Physique competitor. I completed my first show in August 2018. Since then I’d only competed in one show per year. However, this year took a different turn, as I was in the hunt to become an IFBBPRO. I competed in 4 shows this past 2021 season beginning in early May at the Pittsburgh Championships, where I placed 1st in Classic Physique and 1st in 35 plus. This season I came up just short, placing 2nd and 5th at Teen Collegiate and Masters National Championships early July. I concluded my season with a 4th and 5th place at Masters Nationals.

It was at that point I needed to take a step back and reflect on this season and correct some issues. This lead me to talking with Pat and making the decision to join him and the Forged Steel Fitness Family. I may be the newcomer to the team, but I’m far from the baby!

“Why wait for tomorrow what you can do today”

Traci Miller

My name is Traci Miller. I’m born and raised in Atlanta, GA. I started training for figure in Oct 2019, 2020. I first started my road in competing at the Arnold in March 2020 then Pittsburgh Nationals in Oct 2020, neither of which I placed. November 2020, I placed top 5 qualifying for Nationals at Universe. April 2021, I placed 1st in Open Class A and 40 and under at Warrior Watch in Utah. May 2021, at Pittsburgh I placed 1st in Open Figure Class A and 40 and under and won my first Overall in Class A.

In July 2021, I started with Coach Pat and we’re working on building a better/healthier package; with me first having an understanding of how the body works through science and nutrition. Thus far my experience has been superb under him. Patrice’s coaching and mentorship has exceed my expectations and I’m beyond excited to grace the stage in 2022 under his guidance.

My favorite quote is:

“If God put it in your heart, trust and believe that He will equip you with all you need to succeed”.

Saqwéta Barrino

Greetings! I am Saqwéta Barrino. A Monroe, NC native but I currently reside in Charlotte, NC. I started competing in Apr of 2016 where I placed 4th at my first NPC show. After that day, I stopped for a little over a year. Since then, I did 3 more women’s physique shows and I was not happy. It wasn’t until I became part of the Forged Steel Fitness family in May of 2019 that I saw growth both physically and mentally. My last NPC show was September 4, 2021 where I transitioned to Women’s Bodybuilding and earned my IFBB Pro Card in the open division at the North American Championships. Find your place and stay there! There are so many things we don’t do because of fear. REMEMBER: “The sky is not the limit, the mind is!”