Valerie joined the House of Payne Training Team in 2016 focusing on fit lifestyle training including weight resistance and functional/ core training as well as strength training for sports and wedding prep (including her own). She strives to help people create a healthy and fit lifestyle through exercise and making smart nutritional choices and trains both on-site and virtually. Having a natural artistic eye, she is a Make Up Artist available for competition, special occasion, photo shoot and everyday and Photographer specializing in portraiture and lifestyle photography. In 2021, Valerie became a Posing Coach under the guidance of her dad, Steve Payne, and continues to learn all aspects of the business that one day will be hers.

Valerie resides in Lilburn, GA with her husband, dog “Karma”, and cat “Jinx”. Her hobbies include her own exercise, martial arts, hiking and camping, concerts, and her pets.