Victoria Budd

Carve your own path:

“Growing up in poverty by far had the most impact on my personal growth. I sat back and observed life and refused to make the same mistakes I saw others do. We all experience trauma to some degree, but it’s how we respond that matters. Are you a victim or a warrior? I pushed and still push myself in everything I do. We can all be better than we were yesterday.”

Check the titles:

“I’m most recently proud of winning two World Champion Titles with the UFE, Women’s fitness and Women’s Fitness Model Double World Champion.”

Nature girl:

“I love being out in nature! Snowboarding, mountain biking and traveling are probably the three activities that bring me the most joy.”

Cadet life:

“I was in Army Cadets for eight years. I was actually the first female Company Sergeant Major in Owen Sound! It was an incredible experience and one I highly suggest for all kids between 12 and 19.”

Strong as a mother:

“My best friend’s mom, who was also a friend to me, fought through two separate cancers, one after another, almost one year after the other, until the third year–the third cancer was her end. She was one of the most beautiful souls I’ve ever met and watching her go through this was hard enough, but watching her daughter having to not only deal with that but then going through the hard time of her death and living day to day without her. It reminded me to keep those you love closer and never take them for granted.”