IMAGiNE FiTTiNG INā¢
Greg Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG INā¢, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belongingāoffering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to āfit inā while staying authentic to their own vision.
With over 30 years of experience as a wellness coach, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker, Greg is also a certified personal trainer and core balance educator recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He developed the BACE programāa practical, movement-based framework used in addiction centers to promote healthy living and team connectionāand invented the āON ITā BEAMWORK Balance device, also NASM-recognized.
Beyond his work in fitness and education, Greg is a multidisciplinary artist who expresses himself through acrylic painting, illustration, music, writing, photography, and audio production. His creative and wellness philosophies converge in his work as The Balance Professorā¢, where he delivers powerful āedutainmentā experiences that blend humor, insight, and heart.
At the core of all his work is one goal: to help others discover balance, purpose, and belonging in their lives.
HOW TO BECOME AN IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN BRAND AMBASSADOR
1. SHARE AND "SUBSCRIBE"
2. MAKE A DONATION
Venmo https://venmo.com/u/thebalanceprofessor
CashApp https://cash.app/thebalanceprofessor
3. REFER A GUEST
For advertising opportunities please email
thebalanceprofessor@gmail.com
We Appreciate You!
Sincerely,
Greg Alan Jankowski
For advertising opportunities please email
thebalanceprofessor@gmail.com
instagram.com/balanceprofessor
https://www.facebook.com/greg.imgn.jankowski/
youtube.com/@IMAGiNEFiTTiNGIN
IMAGiNE FiTTiNG INā¢
#078 Gregory DeGroat | Art, Design & Creative Purpose | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast
šØ CTA: If youāre a young artist, student, or creative wondering how to turn passion into purpose, this episode is for you.
On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG INā¢ Podcast, host Greg Alan Jankowski ā The Balance Professor ā welcomes Gregory DeGroat, Dayton-based fine artist, illustrator, and graphic designer.
Gregory shares his journey from music and labor to professional art and design, discussing mentorship, creative resilience, and the importance of trusting your artistic voice. His story offers powerful lessons for 14ā22 year olds, parents, teachers, and anyone navigating a creative path.
š§ Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski ā The Balance Professor ā¢ Founder of JANART LLC and the BACE Program
šŗ Watch & Subscribe ā https://www.youtube.com/@ImagineFittingInPodcast
Gregory DeGroat is a retired fine artist, licensed artist, graphic designer, and illustrator from Dayton, Ohio, and the founder of DeGroat Art and Design. Born in Springfield, Ohio, Gregory grew up in an intensely creative household. His father was an Air Force illustrator and multi-disciplinary artist, while his mother and siblings nurtured music, harmony, and visual expression.
Although Gregory initially pursued musicāsinging in gospel groups, choirs, and fronting bandsāhis artistic path shifted decisively while working physically demanding railroad labor. That moment sparked a lifelong commitment to visual storytelling and design.
Gregory earned an Associateās degree in Commercial Art and began a successful career with the Dayton Daily News, working across marketing, advertising, and editorial art departments. Today, he focuses on freelance graphic design and fine art, driven by a passion for solving creative problems and producing meaningful, functional artwork for reproduction and exhibition.
His journey speaks directly to young artists navigating identity, purpose, and creative persistenceāproof that art, adaptability, and self-belief can shape a lifelong career.
š§ Email: gregorydegroat@yahoo.com
š Website: https://gregorydegroatartanddesign.artcall.org/
š Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/I.am.watercolor
š· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.watercolor/
šµ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gdegroat
Greg A Jankowski, CPT NASM
thebalanceprofessor@gmail.com
GUESTS WANTED!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/greg.imgn.jankowski/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/balanceprofessor/
website: www.thebalanceprofessor.com
IMāAGāiNāE FITTING INā¢ Podcast Creator/Host
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-fitting-in/id1758995032
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2aXLHvRK8mE2kSroXaUyHZ?si=XNtZ0ksdRm22hVn2Jn88qQ&preview=coverart
Video YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@IMAGiNEFiTTiNGIN
šļø IMAGiNE FiTTiNG INā¢ Podcast ā Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski, The Balance Professor
Greg Alan Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG INā¢, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belongingāoffering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to āfit inā while staying authentic to their own vision.
Welcome to the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG INā¢ Podcast, where mentorship, creativity, wellness, and purpose come together to inspire the next generation. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski ā The Balance Professor, this show explores powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and human potential from athlete...
