WIFA Waves

On Episode 55 of WIFA Waves, Lisa Greenbaum (co-creator of the WIFA Writer's Academy) and Lori Patterson (co-creator of the WIFA Speaker's Academy), talk with the June 2023 Speaker's Academy and Writer's Academy scholars. Karen Dougherty, Janessa Hall, Amanda Joyce (AJ) Jensen and Nikki Williams share their takeaways from their programs, their BHAGs as speakers and writers, and some of the exciting things they have in the works. Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Learn more about WIFA VoxMeet all the WIFA SpeakersMeet all the WIFA WritersLearn more about the WIFA Writer's AcademyLearn more about the WIFA Speaker's AcademyCheck out all of their work!Never miss an episode of WIFA Waves! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music.

On episode 54 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lori, co-creators of the WIFA Speaker's Academy, talk with the August 2022 Speaker's Academy grads.Stacey Mann and Cris Engen share their takeaways from the program, their BHAG's as speakers, and exciting things they have in the works.Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Learn more about WIFA VoxMeet all the WIFA SpeakersMeet all the WIFA WritersLearn more about the WIFA Writer's AcademyLearn more about the WIFA Speaker's AcademyCheck out all of their work!Never miss an episode of WIFA Waves! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music.

On episode 53 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lori, co-creators of the WIFA Speaker's Academy, talk with the May 2022 Speaker's Academy and Writer's Academy grads. Carol Covino, Rachel Lavin and Melissa Merkle share their takeaways from the program, their BHAG's, and exciting things they have in the works. Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Never miss an episode of WIFA Waves! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music.

On episode 52 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey talks with Rachel Lavin.Rachel is a WIFA Global Ambassador and author of The Doughnut Diaries: A Personal Trainer's Tale of Being Every Size From 12 Through 0.She and Lindsey share their journeys to and advice for achieving self-love.Rachel wrote The Doughnut Diaries to inspire and show you it is possible to stop the madness of dieting, restricting foods or using exercise to make yourself smaller. It is attainable for you to love your body right now at any size. It's never too late to believe in yourself.Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Never miss an episode of WIFA Waves! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music.

*This content is sponsored by FIT4MOMOn episode 51 of WIFA Waves, we got to have another inspiring conversation with Lisa Druxman, founder and CEO of FIT4MOM. Lisa's purpose is motherhood, and she shares how that prompted her to start Fit 4 Mom. She also gives insight to the business model for a franchise and why it's a good choice for women (specifically moms) in fitness.Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Never miss an episode of WIFA Waves! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music.Check out Lisa's previous WIFA Waves appearance here!About Fit 4 Mom:FIT4MOM is the nation's leading company for pre and postnatal health, wellness, and fitness programs for every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy through postpartum and beyond, their fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. FIT4MOM is one of the best franchises for moms, with thousands of locations nationwide. Our shared commitment to to diversity and inclusion makes for a partnership that can have great impact in the fitness industry. *This link/content is sponsored.

On episode 50 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer Halsall (WIFA COO and co-creator of the WIFA L.E.A.D. program) and Lisa Greenbaum (WIFA Global Ambassador and WIFA Writer's Academy mentor) co-host and talk with the February cohort of the WIFA Writer's Academy.Sarah Grace, Kara Flowers and Stacey Mann share their experience and takeaways from the Writer's Academy and their BHAG's as writers.Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Learn more about WIFA's accredited continuing education courses.Never miss an episode of WIFA Waves!Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music.

On episode 49 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer Halsall (WIFA COO and co-creator of the WIFA L.E.A.D. program) and Lori Patterson (WIFA Global Ambassador and WIFA Speaker's Academy mentor) co-host and talk with the February cohort of the WIFA Speaker's Academy.Mindy McHale, Sarah Pellegrino, Katie Swanson, Veronika Všetičkova and Ashley Ziegler share their experience and takeaways from the Speaker's Academy and their BHAG's as speakers.Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Learn more about WIFA's accredited continuing education courses.Never miss an episode of WIFA Waves!Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music.

Today on WIFA Waves, Lindsey talks U.L.P.'s and finding your Zone of Genius with Kathlyn (Katie) Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT*. Katie is an evolutionary catalyst, contextual disruptor and freelance mentor who has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for fifty years. She describes her purpose: “I feel through to the heart with laser-love and evoke essence through deep play.” Katie is the co-author of twelve books, including the best-selling Conscious Loving, At The Speed of Life and Conscious Loving Ever After: How to Create Thriving Relationship at Midlife and Beyond.Lindsey and Katie get deep on the contradiction of acknowledging your Zone of Genius or your purpose when it comes easy. Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Keep up with Katie!www.hendricks.comFoundation for Conscious LivingNever miss an episode of WIFA Waves!Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Music

Episode 47 of WIFA Waves is a special one in honor of International Women's Day! WIFA COO, Jennifer Halsall sits down with the TRIB3 International team to talk about the importance of strong female role models, women in leadership and the fitness industry, AND the big impact they are planning this International Women's Day.Jennifer is joined by these powerhouse women:Kirsty Angove - Chief Marketing OfficerCharlotte Jacquemin - Senior Marketing ManagerAna Melero - Head of DesignKerry Print - EA to the CEO and Board of DirectorsRachel Moran - Group Financial ControllerNatasha Gardner - UK Operations ManagerAbout TRIB3 InternationalTRIB3 is a truly unique boutique fitness concept with community at its heart. Fusing an intensive but inclusive HIIT session with a luxe, industrial setting, it's one workout with three elements: Treadmills, Resistance and Intensity (TRI). The 45-minute session is led by expert coaches and topped off with a custom heart-rate system so you can always track your progress and see your achievements.Every store features a purpose-designed lounge area and mixology bar which is used for events, socials and getting together to celebrate key milestones.Active in multiple international markets including the UK, Spain, Finland and Russia, TRIB3 is a global community rapidly expanding through franchising its stores. You'll require an initial investment of £137k-£309K, which can be reduced up to c.50% with bank funding, depending on size and preferred location. Throughout your journey you'll be supported by an expert team with years of experience in the industry and established systems and processes so even if you're new to the fitness, you'll have the support to confidently make the change and be part of the booming boutique market.Keep up with TRIB3InstagramFacebookLinkedIn

On episode 46 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey is joined by Elizabeth Kramer. Elizabeth is the owner of NW Women's Fitness and a member of the FitLife Board of Directors. She is a talented corporate leader, a shrewd investor, and impassioned mentor, and a huge advocate for work-life balance. Elizabeth believes her purpose is to empower and inspire women to achieve their greatest potential, and in this episode, she generously shares her experience and insights on buying a business versus starting your own business (it was more doable than she thought!), and tips to set yourself up for success. If you have a need or feel like you're in the position to consider buying a business, you can get some executive level coaching from Elizabeth here. Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Keep up with Elizabeth!

On episode 44 of WIFA Waves, WIFA COO, Jennifer Halsall, sits down with Nikki Williams, Jen Anderson and Nina Israel, three of the most recent WIFA Speaker's Academy graduates, and their mentor Lori Patterson. They share their experience and takeaways from the program, the accomplishments they are most proud of, their goals as speakers and how they plan to accomplish them.The next WIFA Speaker's Academy cohort begins February 7. There's still time to register! Learn more and register here.To learn more about these speakers and watch their work, check out WIFA Vox - the collective voice of WIFA.Full transcript Available upon request.Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On episode 44 of WIFA Waves, WIFA COO, Jennifer Halsall, sits down with Emma Marie Broome, Meg Hopkins and Tahnee Donkin, three of the most recent WIFA Writer's Academy graduates, and their mentor Lisa Greenbaum. They share their experience and takeaways from the program, the accomplishments they are most proud of, their goals as writers and how they plan to accomplish them.The next WIFA Writer's Academy cohort begins February 7. There's still time to register! Learn more and register here.To learn more about these writers and read their work, check out WIFA Vox - the collective voice of WIFA.Full transcript Available upon request.Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On episode 43 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and special guest co-host, Maike Kumstel, talk all things purpose and the WIFA L.E.A.D. program!What is L.E.A.D. you ask? Is stands for Leadership through Elevation, Awareness and Discovery. Jennifer and Maike are joined by WIFA L.E.A.D. coaches, Ashley Carter and Michelle Leachman, and together they share their experiences and everything you need to know about L.E.A.D.Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Are you ready to take the next step in your personal development? The L.E.A.D. Program is a 13-week, intensely supported, personal deep dive into: who we are, why we're here and how we can make the biggest impact possible. BONUS: Accredited by ACE, NASM, AFAA, & Canfitpro!⁠Learn more here!Keep up with the WIFA L.E.A.D. coaches!Ashley CarterInstagram: @think.eat.be_wellLinkedInMaike KumstelInstagram: @MaikeKuLinkedInMichelle LeachmanInstagram: @Michelle_DishLinkedInFull transcript Available upon request.Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On episode 42 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Morgan talk all things Curves with Krishea Holloway and Amanda Merriam.Krishea is the president of Curves North America and Oceania. She has worked her way from being a multi-unit Curves franchise owner to the top of the organization through dynamic roles of increasing responsibility. As an active Curves member and former franchisee, Krishea continuously strives to innovate products and programs for engagement and success of women in the Curves community.Amanda is the Vice President of Curves. She joined Curves in 2013 as the Global Director of Training, and has a demonstrated track record of effectively creating and implementing a variety of critical programs, and developing processes and best practices.In 2022, Curves turns 30! Krishea and Amanda talk about Curves' barrier breaking history and mission to strengthen women. They also talk about how Curves has evolved, their strategic partnership with WIFA and the exciting growth on the horizon!Don't miss this inspiring conversation!Keep up with Curves!Instagram: @CurvesOfficial Full transcript Available upon request.Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On episode 41 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Morgan talk with WIFA Global Ambassador and L.E.A.D. alum, Rachel Young. As the Director of Business Development for Myzone (EMEA), Rachel Young has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, an industry she is very passionate about and committed to.Rachel Young shares how she discovered her "Why" of getting people moving, her WIFA story and journey to becoming a WIFA Global Ambassador, and how she launched her website, Are You Supercharged. Listen to the full episode for some serious "why"speration! Keep up with Rachel Young! ↓LinkedIn: Rachel YoungEmail: rachel.young@myzone.orgInstagram: @AreYouSuperchargedFull transcript Available upon request.Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On episode 40 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Morgan talk with Suzelle Snowden, founder of Fit Bodies, Inc., the largest teaching vacation organization in the world! Fit Bodies, Inc. blends the vacation aspirations of exercise professionals with the wellness needs of a luxury resort. Suzelle's passion is to share fitness with others by coordinating partnerships and creating vacation opportunities for skilled fitness, wellness and sports professionals. With over 35 years in the fitness industry Suzelle is ACE CPT and GFI with numerous other certifications including Spinning®, Yoga Alliance E-RYT-200, and Strong by Zumba. When Suzelle is not traveling, she is the director for the Cincinnati Galloway Marathon Program where she continues to inspire others to make the seemingly impossible become very possible.  Suzelle shares her journey to turning her passion for fitness into a business, as well as information on some amazing travel opportunities for fitness instructors - you'll want to hear this! Keep up with Suzelle↓LinkedIn: Suzelle SnowdenInstagram: @Suzelle_fitbodiesinc & @fitbodiesinc Full transcript Available upon request. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On episode 39 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Morgan sit down with Jennifer Blackburn. Jennifer is a dynamic group fitness instructor, cycling coach and personal trainer. She holds multiple certifications including Schwinn, Stages, TRX, Bosu, NASM, ACE, AFAA & AAAI/ISMA. She is an ambassador for Lululemon, LifeFuels, Vital Performance and Girls Up. You may have also seen her in television appearances including NBC4, Discovery Health, Good Day Live, Great Day Washington & Comcast Sports. Jennifer has written several articles for the Washington Post, Women's Health, Self Magazine, Byrdie, Parade & was named one of DC's Top Trainers in Washingtonian Magazine. With more than 20 years of experience, specializing in educating and motivating class participants & celebrity clients to achieve extraordinary results. Jennifer currently resides in Maryland with her husband & 5 children and grandson Jace! Jennifer talks about the moment she decided to make the switch to stop chasing other people's goals, and started putting her own goals first. She also shares her experience becoming a virtual fitness professional during the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown, and what she learned as a result. We think this is definitely a message that fitness professionals need to hear! Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Keep up with Jennifer ↓LinkedIn: Jennifer BlackburnEmail: jennifer@Moxie.xyzInstagram: blackburn_jennFull transcript Available upon request.Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On episode 38 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Morgan interview powerhouse and WIFA Global Ambassador, Katrina Pilkington. Katrina is a global wellness educator bridging gaps with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through coaching as an adaptable champion of change. Her goal is to lead her community by example and relatability to shift the culture in wellness to be one of belonging and accessible means. She uses experience coaching and mentoring to lead her community by example and use relatability to shift the culture in wellness to be one of belonging and accessible means for those who are the most underrepresented and marginalized. Katrina has a passion for working with others to find their deep meaning to take care of themselves inside and out to the best of their ability using the means they have access to.They discuss her career highlights, the DEI work she's doing with Barry's Boot Camp and the shift she hopes to see in the fitness industry. Listen to the full episode for all this and more!Keep up with Katrina here! ↓Instagram: FittyKat_Linked in: Katrina PilkingtonFull transcript Available upon request.Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On Episode 37 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lindsey interview Lisa Druxman. Lisa is the founder of FIT4MOM and the author of the Empowered Mama. She has worked for nearly three decades in the fitness industry focusing on women's wellness. She has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America and more. Lisa is a speaker, writer and thought leader with a passion for teaching entrepreneurship and self care.Lisa shares the story behind Fit 4 Mom and how they are empowering mothers to become successful business owners. Want to learn more about how you can be a Fit4Mom Franchisee? Check out fit4momfranchise.comListen to the full episode for all this and more! Full transcript available upon request.

Episode 36 of WIFA Waves is an extra special one! Lindsey and Jennifer chat with the WIFA Speaker's Academy scholars, as well as the program mentor, Lori Patterson. The women share their takeaways from the academy, their goals as speakers, what they are most proud of and how they will use the tools from the program to share their greatness with the world.Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Registration for the next round of WIFA Speaker's Academy is now open! Learn more and register today! More about the scholars ↓Tahnee DonkinTahnee is the Challenges Manager for Fitness And Lifestyle Group, leading fitness challenges across Fitness First Australia, Goodlife Health Clubs, Zap Fitness and Jetts NZ. Based in Brisbane, Australia, she also coordinates FLG's fitness education program, providing professional development opportunities for fitness professionals. Previously, Tahnee was the National Personal Training Manager for Fitness First Australia, supporting 900+ Fitness Professionals across 61 clubs. With over 13 years in the fitness industry, Tahnee began her career as a Franchised PT at Fitness First in Melbourne before progressing to a PT Manager role across multiple clubs. She spent 5+ years at Goodlife Health Clubs as Regional Fitness Director in Queensland before relocating again to Sydney to take on the National PT Manager role with Fitness First Australia. As well as being a fitness presenter and content writer, Tahnee is an aerialist who spends her spare time travelling to beautiful destinations.Lindsey HeisermanLindsey is a dynamic speaker, life and business coach and personal trainer. She has over 15 years experience working with humans on their mental, emotional and physical health. Her passion is helping you to create the life you actually want and to be your partner in building it. She completed her undergraduate degree at Truman State University with a focus in exercise physiology and her Master's in Psychotherapy and Career Coaching from Adler Graduate School. She also holds a Professional Life Coaching certification. When not working with clients or speaking, you can find her training for obstacle course racing, adventuring and traveling around the country, drinking coffee, and loving the cold Minnesota winters.Kelly LepleyKelly brings confidence and courage to individuals and teams so that they can lead with intention! Kelly is enthusiastic about helping others fully engage in what drives them. She helps clients make decisions more effectively, increase productivity, accelerate innovation and execute strategy to advance both personally and professionally. As an Executive and Business Coach, Kelly specializes in Energy Leadership and Core Energy Coaching. She partners with high-functioning professionals and business owners to effectively navigate professional development pursuits, leadership transition, and operational planning in their business or organization. Additionally, she supports operational strategy and scalability for service-based businesses primarily in the health and wellness industry, founded on 17yrs experience in fitness operations. With 10 years of Executive leadership experience in a large corporate non-profit, Kelly is driven by a desire to align vision and accountability to help leaders transform culture and achieve sustainable results.Carolina ParedesCarolina is originally from Guayaquil, Equador, and lives in Asheville, North Carolina. She has been in the Fitness/Health industry for 6 years. She is passionate about getting people physically active, connecting them with their bodies, and helping them discover how amazing they are. She wants to help educate women and men about what good health and well-being really are and combat misinformation. She is always studying and training, because she loves it and loves being up-to-date with the new discoveries and better ways of doing things.Jess Brock-PittsJess Brock Pitts is the founder and owner of Enlighten Well LLC, a virtual boutique fitness and wellness studio. She is an LCSW, with a background in alcohol and drug counseling, a mom, a powerlifter, and a gym class drop-out turned certified personal trainer & group fitness instructor.She began a fitness journey for weight loss and gradually discovered that it went way deeper than that. After finishing a triathlon (with little prior experience in any of the events), giving birth, and dealing with the body changes that come with childbirth and motherhood, she found she had to shift gears. She discovered intuitive eating, and started moving in ways that felt fulfilling and enjoyable, rather than punishing exercise meant only to shrink her body.She loves the feeling of accomplishment that came with a challenge. In her personal training and fitness programming, she emphasizes body positivity, exercising for health and enjoyment, and empowering other women who are fed up the with dieting and fitness fads.Jess is an ACE CPT & GFI, certified Girls Gone Strong Level 1 Coach, and holds several group exercise certifications, including Spinning and Boxing & Barbells. When she isn't picking up heavy things and putting them back down, she loves hiking with her family.Rachel WindleyRachel became certified to teach Zumba classes in 2018. She started working at Weber State University in Ogden Utah. She was awarded Group Fitness Instructor of the Year in 2018. Weber State then offered her a scholarship to take the American Council on Exercise course and test to get her general Group Fitness Certification. She has taught, Cardio and Strength, Zumba, Cardio Dance, Step, and Hip-Hop kickboxing. Rachel specializes in fitness in every size, body acceptance and intuitive movement. In 2021 Rachel became a certified life coach and now works with her clients to gain body image resilience. Rachel lives with her new husband Kyle and dog Boo, together they enjoy hiking in the mountains and traveling the world.Lori Patterson (Speaker's Academy Mentor)Lori Patterson is the CEO of VicteliB and the creator of Boot Camp Challenge® (BCC). Lori launched BCC in October 2001 with just 1 trainer. Now the BCC family has grown to over 250 BCC licensees and trainers and the program is being launched in 21 states, woot!Lori is a Master Trainer/Specialist for AFAA and an ACE faculty member and holds additional certifications with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Wellcoaches. Lori is also a National presenter at conferences such as Club Industry, the SCW Mania's and DCAC. Lori has shown her commitment to the fitness industry by training over 300 troops and cadre while serving in the U.S. Army, sharing her knowledge as a fitness expert with such media outlets as Fox 2 News and Livestrong, and creating the Boot Camp Challenge® app! Hoo-Aah!Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

Episode 35 of WIFA Waves is an extra special one! Lindsey and Jennifer chat with a host of female writers from the WIFA Writer's Academy, as well as the program mentor, Lisa Greenbaum. The women share their takeaways from the academy, their goals as writers and how they will use the tools from the program to share their greatness with the world.Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Full transcript available upon request.Registration for the next round of WIFA Writer's Academy is now open! Learn more and register today! More about the scholars. ↓Jodie BoettgerJodie Boettger is a caring educator, an engaging presenter, and an energetic fitness instructor and personal trainer. She prides herself on bringing students and clients to their “A-ha!” moments as they gain knowledge. Jodie loves to help people to move better. Her over 20-year career has included fitness management (PT and Group Fitness), lead choreographer and master trainer for a series of pre-choreographed programs for a 22 club fitness chain, industry recruiter, educator (certifying personal trainers and group fitness instructors), and fitness conference presenter. Calgary is her current residence and hometown. There you will often find her “zoom zoom-ing” around town in her Mazda 3, on her BMW motorbike, or on her bicycle. She loves the big sky and the big mountains. Lariassa BrownLarissa Brown, MS, AFAA-GEI, ACE PT, ACSM EP-C, is a health and fitness professional with 13 years of varied experience in the wellness industry. She is the Coordinator, Instructional Programs-Group Exercise at Georgia State University and has her own fitness business. She helps fitness professionals develop in their career through training and mentorship opportunities. She is a certified professional, a wife, a mom, and a lover of learning. She loves to share her knowledge and experiences with others.Melissa CrewsMelissa Crews is a NFPT Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach & ACE Group Instructor in the Houston area. Melissa is the owner of Seize the Moment Wellness Coaching and the Fitness Coordinator for University of Houston-Downtown. Melissa has been in the health & wellness industry for over 5 years and has been a guest speaker for Memorial Hermann/United Way, Lone Star College, and University of Houston Downtown events. Melissa's goal is to motivate, inspire, and encourage others to live their best life through the power of becoming mentally strong and incorporating exercise to thrive through everyday life.Amanda Joyce JensenAmanda Joyce is a health coach and author, raised on a ranch instilling in her the importance of nature and outdoors. A Light the Night award recipient, she raises funds for leukemia research and was interviewed around the globe about revolutionary immunotherapy. AJ is a certified ACE health and wellness educator at Wildly Healthy where she helps caregivers find time for wellbeing. She encourages resets for hearty and healthy wellness habits in her books, Encouraging Widows and Marshalling Beats of Your Heart.Michelle LeachmanMichelle Leachman, M.S. is determined to inspire, educate and motivate others towards self-discovery. She is an aspiring author in the framework of medical practices, a public speaker and movement focused business professional. She holds degrees in Human Movement Performance-Exercise Science and Journalism. She oversees the Department of Professional Education for the American Council on Exercise. She serves as a Global Ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association, is a Master Coach for CORE Health and Fitness and teaches group fitness for Equinox. Michelle enjoys all things active such as hiking, strength training, disc golf and anything with a touch of competition.Karyn SilenziKaryn Silenzi has been a part of the health and fitness industry for 30 years and has coached individuals and businesses to successfully excel and expand their offerings. After graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Education, she pursued further education in fitness and exercise training with the belief that health and education go hand-in-hand. A former national and provincial team athlete, Karyn has worked and trained alongside Olympic and nationally ranked athletes. Karyn is a Master Trainer for Team ICG/Life Fitness Academy in North America and with LIVNorth in Canada. She also runs certification programs for personal trainers and fitness instructors through canfitpro. Karyn presents at international fitness conferences, writes articles and class profiles for companies, and facilitates workshops in several fitness modalities.Lisa Greenbaum (Writer's Academy Mentor)Lisa Greenbaum E-RYT 500, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and Author. Specializing in Yoga for trauma and mental well-being, her purpose is to empower herself and others to collectively raise our vibrations. Winner of the 2018 Canadian Presenter for canfitpro, Lisa sits on the editorial board for OptiMYz magazine, is a 100 top health influencer 2017-2021 and a global ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association. Creating inspirational experiences founded on authenticity and integrity is her mandate and she shares her passion by teaching workshops, courses and retreats both locally and internationally. She has been active in the fitness industry since 2001Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

On episode 33 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Morgan talk with Robyn Duda. Robyn is co-founder of The Change The Stage Initiative which looks to elevate underrepresented voices in events. Known for thinking different and creating bold change, she is working to revolutionize the live, virtual event and digital experience space. Independently, Robyn has worked with some of the most recognized brands in the world including Coca-Cola, Spotify and IBM along with leading teams at some of the largest event holding companies including UBM. Over the last 15 years, Robyn has held positions within every facet of the event world including sales, marketing, operations and content development. It's this diverse background of experiences which enable Robyn to uniquely look at the whole business to develop growth strategies centered around serving their communities. With a vision for reinventing the future of experience in ways that lead to long term growth, Robyn has been requested to speak all over the world.Lindsey, Morgan and Robyn discuss the mission of The Change The Stage Initiative and the importance of passing and sharing the mic with new and different voices. Robyn also shares how she found her authentic voice, and the career shift she made as a result.Listen to the full episode for all this and more.Get in touch with RobynInstagram: @TheDudaDiariesLinkedIn: Robyn DudaChangeTheStage.comNever miss an episode of WIFA Waves. Subscribe on Apply Music and Spotify!

On Episode 33 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer interview Aeshia DeVore. Aeshia is a passionate and self-funded fitness & healthy lifestyle entrepreneur. She built PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT from the ground up through DIY, determination, discipline, and willpower. She has contributed her expertise to former First Lady Michelle Obama's “Let's Move!” fight for childhood health and obesity prevention and is regularly called upon by brands such as Nike. Aeshia is a loving wife, celebrating 17 years, and a devoted basketball mom of three girls (and one spoiled dog, who does not play basketball). In her free time, Aeshia enjoys coaching youth basketball and track, consuming inspirational books and podcasts, enjoying and cooking good food with great friends. Aeshia shares her own take on the concept of sisterhood as a cornerstone of PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT and how they have continued to foster that community as our interactions have become more digital. Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Keep up with Aeshia!LinkedInhi@prettygirlssweat.comInstagram Full transcript available upon request. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Women in Fitness Association is proud to bring you The F-Words Podcast! The Taboo stops here, let's tackle the tough issues together. We discuss topics like Family, Facelift and Fillers. On episode 1 of F-Words, Lindsey Rainwater, Jennifer Halsall, Jill Bunny and Kristen Crowley discuss Food and the normalization of disordered eating among fitness professionals and women in general. They each share their own stories around food starting as early as childhood and their journeys and growth through adulthood, pregnancy and more. Tune in to the full episode for all this and more!

On episode 32 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer talk motherhood and work/life balance with Adia Callahan. Adia exists to empower and support others, specifically black women in finding the freedom to pursue their health and wellness goals. She is the founder and owner of See Me Wellness, as well as a full-time wellness and Pilates instructor in the Seattle, Washington area. She is also a WIFA ambassador! Adia shares the challenges she faced in the work place when she became a mother, how she overcame them and what she hopes to see change for working mothers.

On episode 31 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Kristen welcome back Morgan from maternity leave. As a WIFA OG, Morgan shares her unique WIFA journey and what becoming a mother has taught her over the last few months. Morgan has a bachelor's degree in Human Development. She has always been intrigued by human interaction and the science behind it. She currently is the Director of Operations and Marketing at The Women in Fitness Association, the only nonprofit supporting women in the fitness industry. Morgan is an exceptional communicator and a team player. She is forward thinking and has the ability to manage multiple moving parts without losing sight of the ultimate goal. She is personable and inclusive and quick to create solutions to get the job done. Morgan loves to connect with change makers and those that are keeping the conversation progressive. Don't miss this special episode with one of them women who helped launch WIFA! Get in touch with MorganMorgan@womeninfitness.orgInstagram: @MoAdetoye

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Jennifer & Lindsey interview Maike Kumstel. Maike is the German ambassador for WIFA and the Co- Creator of the WIFA LEAD program. Her goal is to grow the global community by establishing a WIFA network in Europe and providing a place where women empower each other worldwide. Maike shares her global career development journey in the fitness industry and how WIFA has been a driving force behind her career. Listen to the full episode for this and more! Keep in touch with Maike!LinkedInEmail: MaikeKumstel@gmail.com

In this episode of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer talk with WIFA Board member, Stephanie Singleton. After spending 7 years as a CNN producer and experiencing a scary panic attack, Stephanie decided to leave the fast pace of the newsroom for a life of wellness, and follow her passion for health and fitness. Now, Stephanie is a trained Yoga Therapist, RYT 300, and certified in prenatal and postpartum yoga. Prana Wellness was born in India, out of Stephanie's own need for wellness in a challenging work environment. Stephanie shares her journey to prioritizing her own wellness, the importance and benefits of wellness in the workplace, and even treats us with a mini breathing meditation session. Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Get in touch with Stephanie:stephanie@pranawellnessworks.comPranawellnessworks.comInstagram: pranawellnessworks

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lindsey close out Women's Health Month with Lisa Dougherty. Lisa is a leading pioneer and mover and shaker in the medical fitness space. She is the founder of MedFit Network and Medfit Education Foundation. In addition to being a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise, she has many specialty certifications to work with those with medical conditions, post-surgical/rehab as well as pre-& postpartum fitness, and has been a Medical Fitness Specialist for over 20 years. In this episode, you will hear Lisa's passion for helping others, as well as her own personal story that inspired her to start MedFit Network. She shares how her hard work paid off, her hopes for the advancement of women in the medical fitness space, as well as how MedFit Network has partnered with WIFA to share these resources with our audience. Listen to the full episode for all of this and more!

May 14, 2021 WIFA Waves Episode 27 is one you don't want to miss! Jennifer and Lindsey are joined by two powerhouse ladies, Jill Bunny and Kristen Crowley. With a cognitive behavioral therapy training and over 15 years of working experience in the fitness industry, not to mention a four time IFBB bikini champion, Jill definitely coined the term CBT fitness expert. She's fought cancer and is an MS warrior focusing on mind and body, balancing herself and the reframe tribe members. Kristen is a media expert with over 16 years of experience in television and TV news. She away from the anchor desk in 2019 to help women build confidence in getting seen. She has two giant pups, is a military wife with her two amazing kiddos living in Virginia. Fun fact: she has also never met a margarita or a French fry that she doesn't like. Jill and Kristen share advice on building your unique personal brand, plus the ladies have an open and honest conversation about overcoming perfectionism. Listen to the full episode for all this and more, and don't miss their keynote presentation at our on demand May retreat! Check out more from Jill and Kristen!InstagramFacebookinfo@reframeyourbiz.comwww.reframeyourbiz.com

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lindsey are joined by Jasmin Caviezel. Jasmin is a menstrual cycle coach and personal trainer. She educates, leads, and supports women so they find compassion for their bodies and a healthy sustainable lifestyle that allows them to live and train with their menstrual cycle. With her background […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 26 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lindsey are joined by Jasmin Caviezel. Jasmin is a menstrual cycle coach and personal trainer. She educates, leads, and supports women so they find compassion for their bodies and a healthy sustainable lifestyle that allows them to live and train with their menstrual cycle. With her background as a holistic pharmacy technician from Switzerland and her degree in fitness and recreation management, she combined the two passions to build her own business. She got her certifications in ACE personal training, group fitness, and sports nutrition and SCW hormones and metabolism.  Jasmin shares some of her knowledge about the importance of understanding how your cycle influences all aspects of life. She also shares her goals and hopes for the future in increasing this understanding in women of all ages all over the world. Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Contact Jasmin www.Jalistic.com contact@jalistic.com Instagram: jasmin_caviezel

On episode 25 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer chat with Tiffany VanDeMark. Tiffany is on a mission to empower women’s voices by sharing her own deeply personal story. She has worked as an executive in a male-dominated corporate world, been a personal trainer, owned two companies, toured as a motivational speaker, and more. She […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 25 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

On episode 25 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer chat with Tiffany VanDeMark. Tiffany is on a mission to empower women's voices by sharing her own deeply personal story. She has worked as an executive in a male-dominated corporate world, been a personal trainer, owned two companies, toured as a motivational speaker, and more. She shares how her diverse professional experience has made her an asset among corporations and individual clients. Tiffany also shares details on her book, Inside the Ring: from tap out to Champion, as well as what she is looking forward to sharing with WIFA members at our member meeting on April 21. Listen to the full episode for more of this inspiring story and what else is in store! Contact Tiffany: TiffanyVanDeMark.com Instagram: @TiffanyVanDeMark

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer talk with Canadian superstar and global fitness ambassador, Mo Hagan. Mo has 25+ years of experience in the fitness industry, and she is also a former WIFA Board member. When it comes to her WIFA origin story, she says, “I knew I had to be part […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 24 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer talk with Canadian superstar and global fitness ambassador, Mo Hagan. Mo has 25+ years of experience in the fitness industry, and she is also a former WIFA Board member. When it comes to her WIFA origin story, she says, “I knew I had to be part of this.” Mo shares the stages of her epic career, from taking crazy leaps of faith to paying it forward as a mentor for women all over the world. This episode is packed with wisdom, advice and inspiration. Give it a listen! Contact Mo IG: @Mo_Hagan Facebook: Mo Hagan mohagan.com

This week on the podcast, Lindsey and Morgan interview Leisl Klaebe. Leisl is an extraordinary Australian ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association, not to mention a studio director of an innovative new start up, which is redefining how fitness is delivered remotely. She has previously worked with Group Exercise Management for three different new […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 23 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

This week on the podcast, Lindsey and Morgan interview Leisl Klaebe. Leisl is an extraordinary Australian ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association, not to mention a studio director of an innovative new start up, which is redefining how fitness is delivered remotely. She has previously worked with Group Exercise Management for three different new Virgin Active clubs in Sydney, Australia and the suburban clubs in the Northwest. Before that, she was the health and fitness coordinator and group fitness team leader at Macquarie University Sport. She’s been teaching her fitness since 2002 and working and group fitness management from the last 10 plus years. Leisl shares how her life experiences (good and bad), combined with her drive and determination, have lead her to achieve multiple successes in her personal and professional life. She also share’s how WIFA’s L.E.A.D. program was a driving force in her decision to take a leap and transition into a new role and career where she feels completely fulfilled. Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Contact Leisl IG: @LeislKlaebe Facebook: Leisl Klaebe

This week on the podcast, Lindsey, Jennifer and Morgan get raw about their realities of being mothers and a soon to be mother. Sharing different perspectives as a mother of toddlers, a mother of teens and a mother-to-be, they chat all things motherhood, from being a working mother during a pandemic to the “identity crisis” […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 22 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

This week on the podcast, Lindsey, Jennifer and Morgan get raw about their realities of being mothers and a soon to be mother. Sharing different perspectives as a mother of toddlers, a mother of teens and a mother-to-be, they chat all things motherhood, from being a working mother during a pandemic to the “identity crisis” that comes with being a career woman and a mom. The ladies also discuss how WIFA is piloting a work culture that is committed to working moms and how women can advocate for themselves in the workplace. Listen to the full episode for this and more takes on being a mama! Contact Lindsey: lindsey@womeninfitness.org IG: lindsey.rainwater Contact Jennifer: jennifer@womeninfitness.org IG: jennifer.halsall Contact Morgan: Morgan@womeninfitness.org IG: moadetoye

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview Jennifer Halsall. Jennifer is a C’Merican (you read that right- a North American hybrid) who, after living ten years in the Netherlands is officially Dutch. She is the Chief Operating Officer for WIFA (the Women in Fitness Association) by day and is a Europe Active Board member for […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 21 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview Jennifer Halsall. Jennifer is a C'Merican (you read that right- a North American hybrid) who, after living ten years in the Netherlands is officially Dutch. She is the Chief Operating Officer for WIFA (the Women in Fitness Association) by day and is a Europe Active Board member for many of the hours in between. Twentyish years ago, she started her career as one of the (then) few female Personal Trainers and was able to turn her passion into a career by leading 2 of the Canadian market's largest PT Departments: Bally Total Fitness and GoodLife Fitness before convincing René Moos to make his best hiring decision ever in 2011. Since then, Jennifer led the Product Team at HealthCity and Basic-Fit before starting the Member Retention department. After 10 years, it was time for change and Jennifer is proud to have joined WIFA's leadership team. In her spare time, (what's that?) she passionately contributes to the growth of our sector. She is a co-creator of the WIFA L.E.A.D. Program (Leadership through Elevation Awareness and Discovery) program, a CEN workgroup member for our branch's Health and Safety Standard. She derives her energy by fulfilling her purpose: Connecting us with our strength and magic so that there's no such thing as impossible! Lindsey and Morgan are excited to introduce Jennifer to the WIFA community as our COO. Jennifer shares how knowing her worth combined with bold self-promotion has propelled her career, and how working for WIFA is the culmination of her journey (so far). She also shares what she is looking forward to in her new role. Take a listen to the full episode to hear this and more! Contact Jennifer: jennifer@womeninfitness.org IG: jennifer.halsall

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, Alechia Reese. Alechia is equal parts warm tea and Hennessy. Strategist, Author & Founder, she’s the principal for 360 Gateway Brands and RGLP Group, LLC, and the co-founder of Tru3 Yoga Agency. Through transformative remote learning and development programs, she helps executives and professionals get “unstuck” through massive, […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 20 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, Alechia Reese. Alechia is equal parts warm tea and Hennessy. Strategist, Author & Founder, she's the principal for 360 Gateway Brands and RGLP Group, LLC, and the co-founder of Tru3 Yoga Agency. Through transformative remote learning and development programs, she helps executives and professionals get “unstuck” through massive, but strategic action building authentic growth-focused connections leveraging the power of relationships and personal value. As a strategist, Alechia specializes in the creation of comprehensive go-to-market launch strategies, and creative reputation management plans for new and emerging products, services, events, and campaigns. And as the co-founder of Tru3 Yoga Agency, she provides a proven blueprint for wellness professionals to transform their brands into profitable businesses.  The author of the award-winning book, Eating Elephants and The Relationship Game, Alechia is the recipient of the Woman of Power award presented by Bank of America and NABA NYC. She transformed her life from domestic violence victim to thriver building multiple lucrative brands. She's worked with and spoken for a myriad of organizations from the entertainment stage to the corporate boardroom including UPS, Verizon, Bank of America, Vogue Italia, Essence, Buzzfeed, and more Lindsey and Morgan learn about Alechia's extensive career as well as her and Dr. Sanaa's new venture Tru3 Yoga Agency. Alechia shares some highlights from the January WIFA Member Meeting on how to source from your own skills and create products and solutions. She also shares some gems from her upcoming WIFA Retreat presentation. Tax benefits, KPI creation, and target market activities, are just a couple things you will be learning from her. Make sure to listen to this episode to get a taste of what you will be hearing by registering for the WIFA Retreat.  Get in touch with Alechia: Social handles: @alechiareese

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, WIFA Board Member, Danielle Stead Blanton. Danielle is an attorney and business coach, working with fitness business owners to provide the tools, resources and support to create and grow operationally efficient, legally sound and financially thriving businesses. Using her experience as a studio owner and investor, and her […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 19 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, WIFA Board Member, Danielle Stead Blanton. Danielle is an attorney and business coach, working with fitness business owners to provide the tools, resources and support to create and grow operationally efficient, legally sound and financially thriving businesses. Using her experience as a studio owner and investor, and her perspective as an instructor herself, Danielle advises, assists and coaches fit pros of every size across multiple continents and countless countries. Lindsey and Morgan learn about Danielles past career as an attorney and how she's now living her purpose assisting fitness professionals in their journey. Danielle shared many tips on how to manage your money, protect yourself as a fitness professional legally, and where to start. This and many more takeaways were shared make sure to listen to the full episode to hear more! Get in touch with Danielle: Email: Danielle@DanielleSteadBlanton.com Social handles: IG @Danielle.Stead

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, WIFA Board Member, Ariel Belgrave Harris. Ariel is a leading voice in women’s health. As a certified health coach, fitness trainer, and the CEO of Gym Hooky, her mission is to help busy women hit their body goals. Through her signature approach, The L.E.A.N. Method, she’s helped thousands […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 18 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, WIFA Board Member, Ariel Belgrave Harris. Ariel is a leading voice in women's health. As a certified health coach, fitness trainer, and the CEO of Gym Hooky, her mission is to help busy women hit their body goals. Through her signature approach, The L.E.A.N. Method, she's helped thousands of women adopt simple and sustainable healthy habits that suit their unique body, lifestyle, and goals. Ariel is also a sponsored athlete for Under Armour's women brand, a corporate fitness partner, a lead fitness trainer for Tone It Up, and a Board member for the Women in Fitness Association. Her commitment to women's wellness has earned her opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, influence the health programs of top colleges, and receive recognition from major outlets such as Women's Health, Shape, Elle, Refinery 29, PopSugar, and Huffington Post. Lindsey and Morgan had so much fun speaking with Ariel and learning about her childhood as well as her early career at Jp Morgan. Ariel has some incredible stories about crushing class ceilings at JP Morgan, Dev Color, and Facebook. We learned how she turned her side hustle, Gymhooky, into what is now a leading digital fitness platform for women all over the world. With over 100 thousand followers on Instagram and partnership with companies such as Tone It Up and Women's Health. Ariel shares how you can get your brand out there and create partnerships of your own. Trust us you are going to want to have your notepad ready for all the gems Ariel drops in this episode. Take a listen!  Get in touch with Ariel: Email: ariel@gymhooky.com Social handles: @gymhooky (IG) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielbelgrave/

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, Akaylah Jaeke. Akaylah is a wife and a mother of two little girls, living just outside of Madison, WI on a small farm. She is a faculty member at Madison College, ACE Subject Matter Expert, and College and University Ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA). With […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 17 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, Akaylah Jaeke. Akaylah is a wife and a mother of two little girls, living just outside of Madison, WI on a small farm. She is a faculty member at Madison College, ACE Subject Matter Expert, and College and University Ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA). With more than a decade of experience in the fitness, recreation, and wellness industries, Akaylah is passionate about educating future leaders and maximizing the student college experience. Lindsey and Morgan discuss some of Akaylah's career highlights and her love for education. Akaylah shares about the many options in higher education for future fitness professionals. As well as some of the opportunities that are available to enter the industry, that students may not be aware of. Listen to the whole episode for this and so much more! Get in touch with Akaylah: Email: akaylah.jaeke@gmail.com Social handles: @akaylahjaeke @madisoncollegefitrec LinkedIn: Akaylah Jaeke 

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, Suaad Ghadban. Suaad is a leading fitness and health expert and creator of Hot Booty Ballet, Montreal’s hottest workout! Her 20 years of teaching and training experience include dance, gymnastics, circus, as well as a World Dance and Sports Aerobic Championship. Suaad launched the Hot Booty Ballet virtual […] The post WIFA Waves Episode 16 appeared first on The Women in Fitness Association.