January 5, 2008
American Gladiator Press Release
Valerie Waugaman Stars on new NBC’s “American Gladiators” show starting on January 6, 2008.
Local Cleveland figure model and motivational speaker will be starring in the new reality show as one of the female “Gladiators.”
Valerie Waugaman as “Siren” on American Gladiators
Cleveland, OH, December 20, 2007: Valerie Waugaman, local Cleveland figure model, business entrepreneur and motivational speaker will star in the inaugural season of the NBC show “American Gladiators.”
The new season premiers on NBC on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. EST. The two-hour initial episode pits “competitors” against athletes like Valerie in a variety of action challenges. This year’s season will combine classic events like the “Joust,” “The Wall,” and “Hang Tough,” with a mix of new and more challenging events.
Valerie appears in the show under the stage name of “Siren,” and is expected to be one of the featured Gladiators as the series progresses. Starting January 7th, the show will air in its regular time slot Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. EST. For more information directly from NBC: American Gladiators
Valerie is a graduate of Brecksville High School and Ohio University, where she studied graphic design and played Division I volleyball. Today, Ms. Waugaman is an IFBB Figure Pro Competitor who competes nationally in figure contests. Of her many accomplishments, she claimed first place in both the 2007 and 2006 Colorado Pro Figure Competition and she also won the 2007 Houston Pro Figure Competition.
She is currently training for the prestigious 2008 Arnold Classic Figure International in Columbus, Ohio where she placed in the top five in 2007. She has appeared on the cover of various fitness magazines, including Flex, M&F Hers, H20, and Oxygen with additional features in Ironman, and Muscle & Fitness.
Valerie conducts wellness and motivational seminars for corporations and businesses and she is Director of Marketing for Octane Café, a downtown Cleveland health food restaurant and caterer.
Valerie Waugaman has dedicated her career to inspiring people to dream big dreams, and to pursue them with all the vigor and energy of a healthy and fit body, mind, and spirit. Valerie is available for on-camera interviews and personal appearances.
6 Comments on American Gladiator Press Release »
January 5, 2008
val @ 8:05 pm:
Hi Valerie, Recently something has drawn me to your webpage over and over again in search of inspiration… there's something about you! As I start my competition prep for this year, I feel like I need some mental coaching (and you seem to be very good at that).
We met at the Olympia 2006 when I was working for Hard Fitness online magazine. Thank you for the interview! Too bad JC never put it on the webpage, I have no idea why. Now he has finally promised to send me the tape so I can write it out and publish it on my webblog on my supplement sponsor's site here in Finland.
Since you've said that you 'aspire to inspire', I thought I'd send you an email again to let you know what an influence your example has had in my life.
This past year has brought me so many amazing opportunities. I started working for my supplement company and by that I will be able to go for my dreams - CHARGING for them, actually! Hehe, I got the rhino book and I'm hooked by the attitude
This company is very special, they're always ready to carry out vivid ideas so for me it feels like I've found my home base. Going for the biggest dream: making an impact in people's lives by encouraging them to take responsibility of their health and wellbeing…
Through your site I was introduced to Precision Nutrition which I love. I plan on doing my next competition prep by that system and I'm hoping to get a chance to localize the system to Finland eventually. People here want everything translated into our own language and I really think Precision Nutrition is something worth translating! Finnish people are the third fattest people on the earth, so there could be a business opportunity here.
I'm discussing this option with the company I'm working for and we're discussing the possibilities there. Gotta contact Dr. Berardi at some point… that's going to be exciting! Seems like I can never make it short, so I better stop here. Just wanted to say that you're doing the right things to change this world. Go for it, SIREN!! This one lil Finn rhino is rootin' for ya! 
Have an amazing year 2008 
January 7, 2008
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January 9, 2008
Marcus Sims @ 5:29 am:
I actually live down the street from Octane. Great food. Congrats on being a part of American Gladiators! It's always good to see come Clevelanders representing on the big stage. I'm sure this will open up many doors for you. Keep up the good work and good luck on the upcoming fitness and television season. I usually go to the Arnold Classic, I'll be sure to check out your competition.
January 10, 2008
Ken @ 5:24 pm:
Hey Val, I'm a 19 year old junior hockey player in the eastern states and I just wanted to thank you for the inspiration that you have provided me.
I was introduced to who you were by John Berardi, as I own precision nutrition and frequent the boards there. I really would just like to say you are an inspiration and your "aspire to inspire" motto is working!
I want to thank you for making the post about the TQ system, as I am now very interested in it. Much like the precision nutrition system, there are people who are successful without it, anyone who buys into a plan laid out for them like that will be unstoppable.
Keep kicking butt!
January 20, 2008
Superhair @ 4:31 pm:
Congratulations, Val! You're being crowned the winner of our poll Sunday, for which American Gladiator has the best hair! "Wild red" impresses our voters. Please e-mail us when time permits — we want to know more about your Gladiator-tough style!
May 24, 2008
Dennis Johnson @ 5:01 am:
Val. We in the bodybuilding community really miss your presence among us backstage. You lit up every room you entered with your smile and very personable attitude. I am so happy and proud of you for all you have accomplished. I hope you one day make a return to the IFBB stage. Love you Val.