A.J. JOHNSON
Television/Film Actress
Television and film actress A.J. Johnson
has turned a healthy lifestyle into a thriving business, and
in a very short time has become one of the most sought after
fitness trainers and lifestyle coaches around. "My mother
died one month after being diagnosed with cancer," A.J.
recalls, "this was a woman who had maybe one cold that
1 can remember during the 18 years 1 had with her. A cousin,
who is like my sister, lost a breast at the age of 38. This
was unacceptable to me, so 1 did research out of concern for
my own health," A.J. continues, "I learned that
most illnesses and diseases which end in fatality are primarily
due to poor exercise and a stressful lifestyle." A.J.
realizes that death is an inevitable part of life, but she
refuses to be an active participant in her demise. "I
decided at my mother's funeral that whenever it's my turn
to leave this life, an unhealthy lifestyle would not be part
of that equation. No excuses!" And with that declaration,
"The A.J. Way… No Excuses" was born.
"The A.J. Way… No Excuses"
is the philosophy that governs A.J.'s healthy lifestyle. Believing
that a healthy person is a whole person and there is no excuse
to be less than that, A.J. focuses on the health of each piece
of the self the mental, the spiritual, the nutritional,
the emotional, and the physical, to create total peace.
Living the A.J. Way has not only brought
A.J. Johnson self satisfaction, but has also brought satisfaction
to a variety of celebrity clients including Academy Award
winning actress Julia Roberts, rapper/actress/talk show host
Queen Latifah, athlete Kenny Lofton and boxing great Evander
Holyfield, to name a few. Even folks behind the scenes such
as Academy Award nominated director John Singleton and Academy
Award winning producer Wendy Finerman are living life "The
A.J. Way."
Her "no excuses" approach to living
has hit the pages of some of today's most popular magazines
including Jane, Savoy, Elle, and Upscale. She's also given
healthy living advice to Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition,
and the ladies of Oh Drama (Bill). Additionally, A.J. is spokesperson
for the California 5 A Day Program, a program designed to
encourage Californians to consume five or more servings of
fruit and vegetables every day and maintain a specified level
of physical activity; Health and Fitness Director of the National
Association of Securities Professionals and the American Black
Film Festival in Miami (formerly known as the Acapulco Black
Film Festival); as well as the Spokesperson for the National
Association of Black Females in Music and Entertainment (NABFEME)
promoting a stress-free life in the workplace.
A Magna cum Laude graduate of the prestigious
Spelman College, A.J. has a Bachelor of Science degree in
psychology. The former Miss Collegiate Black America was discovered
by acclaimed director Spike Lee when she was crowned Miss
Morehouse, (homecoming queen for Lee's alma mater Morehouse
College) who immediately cast her in her film debut, "School
Daze." After college, A.J. continued to make a name for
herself in Hollywood with roles in the urban comedy "House
Party," poignant coming of age drama "The Inkwell,"
and psychological thriller "Tara." She 'Went on
to star opposite Julia Roberts in "Dying Young"
(20th Century Fox), Sylvester Stallone in "Assassins"
(Warner Bros.) and with Academy award-winning actress Whoopi
Goldberg in "Sister Act" (Buena Vista). Most recently,
A.J. was cast at the lead in John Singleton's latest coming
of age drama "Baby Boy," co-starring with singer/actor
Tyrese.
A.J. also has extensive credits in television
with appearances and recurring roles in programs such as "Chicago
Hope" (CBS), "Jag" (CBS) the "Jamie Foxx
Show" (WB) and "In the Heat of the Night" (CBS)
for which she received an Emmy nomination. A true Renaissance
woman, she's also choreographed music videos for artists including
Levert, New Edition and Jody Whatley and created the A.J.
Johnson Performing Arts Foundation (AJJPAF). Conceived out
of a burgeoning desire to give back to the community, the
AJJPAF, with the guidance of the United Negro College Fund
(UNCF), has allowed young people a chance to dream. It provides
an opportunity for college graduates to travel to Hollywood
to meet and learn from executives in music, film, television
and literature.
A.J. is currently on a promotional tour
to promote her motivational and workout CD and DVD, designing
her website and preparing to launch her AJ Way clothing line.
So what are you waiting for? Come on and try a better way...
The AJ Way. There's no excuse!
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