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Imposter Syndrome in the Fitness Industry - When You Feel Like a Fraud Oct 05, 2021

Imposter syndrome can be a debilitating condition. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as a psychological condition that is characterized by persistent doubt concerning one's abilities or accomplishments accompanied by the fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of one's ongoing...

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Europe Active's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Jul 13, 2021

Based on the Community heading of EuropeActive’s Horizon 2025 Sectoral Manifesto, as well as on the association’s core values and commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, Europe Active strives to lead the movement towards Inclusivity, Anti-Discrimination...

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WIFA's Ongoing Commitment to DEI Work Jun 22, 2021

In June 2020, WIFA Founder and CEO Lindsey Rainwater said: When I created WIFA I wanted a safe place for every single woman  in fitness to come and grow in her career, to network and be offered opportunities, and impact her community in a meaningful way. In the past year we put a lot of...

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DEI Study Deck Jun 01, 2021

We believe the foundation for productive conversations start with understanding the scope of the subject and being on the same page with the definitions.

Even internally we find that we need to stay completely checked-in to these areas.  

WIFA is in the process of conducting our own...

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WIFA Announces EuropeActive Partnership in Celebration of International Women's Day Mar 08, 2021

EuropeActive and the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) have announced today, 8th March, International Women's Day, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which lays down the terms in which both sector representatives will strengthen their international cooperation to ensure...

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Learning in the Pursuit of Racial Equity Feb 09, 2021

Resources : “ These resources help provide tangible tools and action steps that help individuals move beyond a place of listening and learning to a place of action.”

Instagram: “ Each day,...

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9 Things to Leave Behind in Your D.E.I. Program Jan 05, 2021

As 2020 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting a ton on the where organizations should go next in moving from a place of D.E.I. programs not resulting in real change to ones that are centering racial equity always.

9 things that I think are holding companies back? See below:

1. Attempting...

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WIFA Waves Episode 17
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WIFA Waves Episode 17 Dec 18, 2020

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...

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WIFA Waves Episode 16
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WIFA Waves Episode 16 Dec 04, 2020

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...

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WIFA- Women In Fitness Association
WIFA Waves Episode 12
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WIFA Waves Episode 12 Oct 09, 2020

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, Ashley Carter, founder of Think. Eat. Be Well. Which has steadily establishing itself as a resource known for supporting, empowering and encouraging people to be the healthiest version of themselves through health coaching and exercise offerings. With...

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Feature Friday Oct 09, 2020

This week’s Feature Friday is highlighting WIFA Women, Aida Johnson-Rapp and Cassie Piasecki!

Aida has extensive experience in fitness, recreation, and performing arts. Currently she is Director of Group Exercise at the East Bank Club in Chicago. Her classes have been highlighted...

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Feature Friday Oct 02, 2020

This week’s Feature Friday is highlighting WIFA Women, Sarah McDaniel and Sabrina Madison!

Sarah is a hands-on, strategic marketer! From long term strategic planning to the nuts and bolts of executing a campaign across print and digital, she is a marketing generalist who can quickly...

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