Felix Conde

Felix Conde is a former MMA Cage fighter of 8 years, Personal Body Guard for Celebrities for 15 years, and Personal Trainer. He is 48 years old and is originally from Caracas Venezuela. Felix currently resides with his beautiful wife in Bradenton, Florida. 

Felix’s journey is about embracing what makes him unique, standing tall in his truth, and boldly lighting the way forward — even when it means stepping outside of comfort zones or challenging expectations. 

Felix Conde’s approach to how he chose to Embrace the New You is very short and simple, but extremely impactful. When asked why the Spotlight title “Own Your Light” best introduces his journey, he explained that you must own your light. Every human being has their own light. If you don’t brighten yours, then you won’t be seen. When you bring your light out – people see you. It is very important to just be yourself!

Felix’s journey began thirteen years ago, on June 23, 2013. He was on his motorcycle, stopped at a red light and someone blew thru and hit him. He spent 8 months in the hospital 6 of those months he was in a coma, Felix suffered twenty-two (22) heart attacks, had multiple broken bones, and was left with one working lung. His optical nerve in his left eye was damaged and even after surgery he was left with no peripheral vision. Felix has Traumatic Brain Injury, nerve damage in both of his hands, a plate in his right arm, all five fingers are frozen on his right hand, and his feet are numb. 

“Life is a challenge. It’s all about challenge, focus, hard work and determination. Life is never going to stop- so you always have to set goals. When you finish one, you go to the second one. You NEVER stop setting goal,” Conde stated. He challenges himself daily. Felix does not focus on the pain. He focuses on his daily challenges.

When Felix was asked where he found his strength to get past his challenges, he explained that he always found strength in his mentality. The key is all about goals. He is always setting goals and trying to reach them, no matter how big or small. 

Most people, when asked about obstacles, recount a defining moment of adversity. But not Felix, his answer was almost defiant in its simplicity. When Felix was asked to name the biggest hurdle in his journey, he offered no list of trials or hardships he had to overcome. Instead, with unwavering clarity, Felix said. “I never have obstacles in my life. Everything is a challenge.” This was not a dismissal of difficulty by any means, but rather a reframing — an insight into a mindset shaped not by resistance, but by resilience. For Felix Conde, obstacles weren’t roadblocks for him, but rather terrain. Expected. Accepted. Tackled.

Felix’s approach to staying positive stems from being alive is being positive. Being alive is a blessing. Felix is also blessed to have a loving supporting wife and support of his church congregation.

When asked what advice Felix could give to others who are also facing their own challenges & journeys, his response was the same approach he uses as a personal trainer. Always set goals. Never stop the journey! Hit the goal then set the next. It does NOT matter how big the goals are. Stay focused!

Connecting Felix’s journey with that of the Embrace the New You – ETNU brand designs, Felix stated that the Phoenix ETNU design resonates most with him because Felix’s life is about dying, surviving, rebirth, challenging death and coming back to life! Exactly what the Phoenix represents. 

The mantra Embrace the New You – ETNU inspired Felix to be better every day. No matter what you went thru, focus on improving, transforming and being the best you. 

Felix was asked to choose a favorite strength in his newly embraced self, he didn’t hesitate or single out a trait. He simply said, “Everything.” This word hangs in the air — bold, complete, unflinching. It wasn’t said with arrogance, but rather with a kind of quiet conviction. For Felix, self-acceptance didn’t come in pieces. It came all at once. Felix has such a simple yet positive and powerful approach to life and to his amazing journey in how he is able to love and Embracethe New You.

What is a fun fact about Felix? He loves Art. He enjoys drawing, especially computer digital drawing. 

Felix, after surviving an almost deadly motorcycle accident that left him in a coma and then permanently disabled, he has never let that stop him. Despite all he has gone through in his journey, Felix has become an amazing husband, and he has become an even better personal trainer than he was before. He has an incredible ability to be able to understand the human body in a unique way that many others cannot because he has fully learned to Embrace the New You. Felix Conde has shown that owning your light isn’t just about visibility — it’s about inspiring others to find their own. 

Felix’s story reminds us that every voice, every spark, and every authentic self deserves to shine — and that when you own your light, you empower others to do the same.

Let’s celebrate Felix Conde for illuminating his path and encouraging all of us to shine brighter, bolder, and truer.