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About Nate Ortiz

From Struggle to Strength

Nate Ortiz overcame a past marked by homelessness and adversity to become a celebrated author, celebrity life and health coach, and powerful voice across social media. Known as the lifestyle coach for those ready for real change, Nate combines lived experience with professional expertise to help people build lives they once thought were out of reach.

Raised in a turbulent environment impacted by addiction and incarceration, Nate found his first spark of transformation when his stepfather returned from prison a changed man. That moment introduced Nate to the power of mindset, movement, and personal discipline—values that would come to define his mission.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Movement Science from Delaware State University and is certified in numerous fields of health and coaching, including:

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
NASM Mental Toughness & Behavior Change Specialist
CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach (Levels 1–3)

An Athlete’s Journey

Before coaching, Nate was a standout athlete. He played basketball under Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley Sr., became an All-State football player, and made school history as the first Division I football recruit, earning a full scholarship to Delaware State University.

But it was a devastating spinal injury that would ultimately pivot Nate toward his true calling.

The Rise of a Coach

With his football career cut short, Nate moved to New York City with no job, no connections, and no plan—just a relentless work ethic and vision. He launched a YouTube channel, LoveAcrossTheHudson, with his now fiancée, creating motivational, fitness, and relationship content. Offering free personal training to anyone who needed it, Nate built both experience and a reputation.

In 2017, his videos caught the attention of an executive at Goldman Sachs, who also invested in a boutique gym. At just 24 years old, Nate became the head coach and CEO of One2One Fitness, helping hundreds of clients while mentoring youth and building a transformative fitness community.

West Coast Dreams & Celebrity Coaching

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Nate took a leap—moving to Los Angeles to chase a bigger dream. There, he began working with his first celebrity client, hip-hop artist Cordae, helping him lose 35 pounds over two years. Around this time, he also launched his BeGreatWithNate podcast and a TikTok channel that grew to over 300,000 followers before it was deleted, drawing a dedicated audience to his weekly livestreams.

Following that success, Nate opened his own gym in Woodland Hills, LA—DreamFit—where he trained more celebrity clients and athletes while refining his craft.

Author, Coach, Mentor

After hitting several major milestones, Nate returned to his roots in New Jersey to write his first book. That two-year writing journey became The YOU You Never Knew, a holistic guide to healing, mindset, and personal growth.