Bunmi George is a Nutrition and Fitness professional, a girl child advocate and influencer. She is an alumnus of the University of Toronto, where she holds two degrees. As founder of ShredderGang, she is committed to helping individuals lead healthier and happier lives. She speaks on her passion to help people discover healing emotionally and physically.

Can you share the story behind your personal weight loss journey and how it inspired the creation of ShredderGang?

My personal journey is one of vision, resilience, and heart. It started as something deeply personal, my own story of transformation.  At the tender age of 18, I was considered obese by my GP, I was termed pre diabetic and I was experiencing what we now know as PCOS, it was undiagnosed 20 years ago. After several failed attempts at fad diets, I decided to take a more sustainable approach and lost weight. After shedding 55kg through discipline, lifestyle changes, and a deep commitment to my health, I felt called to help others experience that same freedom. The creation of ShredderGang was born out of something deeply personal to me: my own transformation story. I didn’t just wake up one day and decide to start a wellness brand, I lived the journey first. After struggling with my weight and eventually losing 55kg through intentional lifestyle changes, I realised just how powerful and life-giving proper nutrition, movement, and mindset could be. But more than that, I saw the gap especially for women in the Nigerian market between wanting to live healthier and having access to real, relatable, and sustainable solutions that was culturally specific. So, I took what I had (which at the time wasn’t much no big capital, no fancy platform) and started helping others do the same. At the heart of ShredderGang is this belief: If I can do it, you can too and you don’t have to do it alone.” It was inspired by empathy, fueled by passion, and built on the idea that wellness should be accessible, honest, and empowering, not intimidating or exclusive. It’s not just about weight loss. It’s about confidence. It’s about healing. It’s about giving people tools to take ownership of their health especially women navigating seasons like PCOS, postpartum recovery, and hormonal balance. ShredderGang’s impact is undeniable. And the beauty of it all? It’s rooted in my heart for service. I like to believe I’ve built a solid brand, but more than that, it’s a movement. One that says: your wellness journey is valid, your body is capable, and you are not alone.

⁠Take us through your educational background and how it influenced your career path today.

My career path has been shaped by a deep sense of purpose, a strong faith foundation, and a passion for people especially women and the next generation. My natural gift for communication, nurturing spirit, and visionary mindset have led me to roles that allow me to influence, empower, and create lasting impact in the lives of the people I’m blessed to work with. Truly, at the heart of it all I’m driven not just by success, but by impact and legacy. I’m someone who is deeply motivated by purpose, people, and potential especially the untapped potential in women, children, and communities. My education background at the university of Toronto where I spent six years of my life obtaining two degrees have shaped my mindset and purpose.

What message would you share with young women about balancing personal ambition with serving others and staying true to their values?

Pursue your ambition boldly, but let it be anchored in purpose, not pressure. The world will constantly measure you by output, but fulfillment comes from knowing why you do what you do. Serve others, not as an obligation, but as an overflow of who you are. It keeps you grounded. Don’t lose yourself trying to meet every expectation God didn’t create you to blend in, but to stand out with grace and conviction. Stay rooted in your values, and remember: you can be both powerful and kind, driven and compassionate. You don’t have to choose between success and sincerity you were made to carry both.

⁠Can you share any specific initiatives or moments where you’ve mentored or inspired young girls to embrace their purpose and worth?

I’ll never forget the day I stood before an auditorium full of teenage girls for International Day of the Girl Child. I was invited to speak but what I didn’t know was how much they would speak to me. As I shared my story, looked into their eyes, and spoke words of hope, something shifted. I realised this isn’t just about giving a talk. It’s about being a mirror reminding young girls of who they are, what they carry, and the powerful futures they can build. That day, a fire was lit in me. A deeper call to show up, to mentor, to pour out, because our girls don’t just need more rules they need more examples. Women who will show them how to dream loud, live whole, and walk boldly in purpose.

You’ve been on notable platforms; how do you use these opportunities to spread a message of faith and purpose?

At the heart of the Shreddergang brand is more than a commitment to physical transformation it’s a commitment to people. This journey began with a simple desire: to help women move better, feel stronger, and show up for themselves. But along the way, something beautiful happened. We didn’t just build a client base we built a community. It’s not just about results. It’s about reconnection, to your body, your mind, your confidence, and to a sisterhood or brotherhood as it may that celebrates you at every stage. We believe that when individuals come together with shared goals and authentic support, real change happens not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Through every group challenge, every shared session, and every word of encouragement, we’ve created a space where no one feels alone. A space where showing up as you are is enough, and growth is a shared journey. This isn’t just a nutrition and fitness brand. This is a movement of strength, of purpose, of community.

How do you encourage people to find healing emotionally and spiritually, as well as physically, in their fitness journeys?

Sometimes I pause and ask myself what have I truly used my platform for? And the honest answer is this: To share faith not just in God, but in the journey and in the process. To speak hope for anyone who’s tired, confused, doubting, or quietly holding it all together. And to remind every soul that there is purpose, even in the ordinary. My platform has never been about perfection. It’s been about presence. Showing up as I am, with my heart open, my story unfolding, and my voice willing. Whether I’m speaking to young girls about their identity and worth, or sharing prayers over my children, or encouraging women to build and rise my mission has been clear: To be a mirror of what’s possible when you walk with God and refuse to shrink.

What does self-care mean to you, and how do you incorporate wellness into your busy routine?

I simply love unplugging from the noise to breathe and realign I treat rest as sacred. It’s where my strength is renewed. I, however incorporate self-care not just through spa days or getaways (though you deserve those too!), but through intentional rhythms. By creating meaningful time with your family. I love to guard my mornings or evenings for reflection. And more recently I’ve embraced the power of saying “no” when necessary, to protect my “yes” and not feeling bad about it. I’ve learned that it’s important to create boundaries that honour both my calling and my capacity. Moving your body not just to stay fit, but to stay present is so important to me, you’ll catch me four to five times a week sweating profusely at the gym. For me, self-care isn’t selfish it’s stewardship. I understand that to pour out fully, I must first be filled.

When you reflect on your career, what do you hope your legacy will be in the healthcare sector?

I want to be remembered for redefining what it means to be healthy not just stronger bodies, but stronger minds, rooted identities, and individuals who feel seen, valued, and empowered through their wellness journeys. I want to have created spaces where fitness becomes healing, where movement becomes ministry, and where people come alive not just because they’ve lost weight, but because they’ve found themselves. I’d be known for bridging the gap between body and soul. For reminding people especially women that they are not projects to be fixed but vessels to be honoured.

What advice would you give to the next generation of women leaders who look up to you as a source of inspiration?

Don’t just chase success, chase impact. Know who you are before the world tries to define you. Let your identity be rooted in truth, not trends. You don’t have to be loud to be heard, or perfect to be powerful. Just be real. Be kind. Be consistent. There’s room for your voice, your dreams, your difference. Build your life on faith, not fear. And when you show up, show up whole. Not just for others, but for yourself too. Remember, you can be soft and strong. Ambitious and nurturing. You can build empires and still serve with humility.  You don’t have to shrink to make others comfortable. Take up your space gracefully, boldly, intentionally. And don’t do it alone. Find your people. Build community. Be the sister, the mentor, the voice that another girl is praying to meet. Your future is not a question mark, it’s a calling. So, walk in it. Fully. Freely. Fearlessly.

⁠What is your life mantra?

Divine alignment over hustle. Impact over image. Legacy over noise.