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Finding the Balance in Creation v Consumption Aug 11, 2020

One of my 2020 goals was: “create more than I consume.” It was a phrase I had heard here and there, and resonated with me so much in December/January. I had SO many BIG ideas for 2020 (lol) and I couldn’t wait to create, create, create.

And then the world changed completely....

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Feature Friday Aug 07, 2020

This week’s Feature Friday is highlighting WIFA Women, Jaime Glassman R. Kin and Maureen Fellez!

 

Jamie's vision started as a Karate Instructor in high school. She always knew she was passionate about impacting the lives of others and creating a positive change and that has...

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The Power of Mentorship—The Spark for Igniting Your Influence Aug 04, 2020

To grow requires going beyond what you know, what you are comfortable and familiar with and even what you have learned from any lived experiences you have had. This will test you by asking you to go outside your comfort zone which can get un-comfort-able. But know that...

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WIFA Waves Episode 5
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WIFA Waves Episode 5 Jul 31, 2020

This is a pre-recorded interview with WIFA Member, Michelle Blakely by Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone. WIFA was supported by Two Fit Crazies in interviewing the Accelerate presenters amidst COVID-19.

Michelle is the owner of See Jake and Jane Train she helps powerful fitness professionals...

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Feature Friday Jul 31, 2020

This week’s Feature Friday is highlighting WIFA Women, Stephanie Erazo and Sammi Gaudreau!

 

After 7 years as a CNN Producer, Stephanie made her main focus her longtime passion for fitness and wellness. She traveled to India to study meditation and yoga, and felt inspired to share...

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A Follow Up Letter From a WOC to the Fitness and Wellness Industry Jul 28, 2020

In my original letter to the fitness industry it was easy to list the instances of racism I’ve experienced. What wasn’t easy was what came after. The emotionally and mentally draining conversations, constantly having to advocate, being gaslit, always having to explain the...

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Feature Friday Jul 24, 2020

This week’s Feature Friday is highlighting WIFA Women, Rachel Young and Rivky Eklove!

I am a results driven multi-site operator at a national and international level. I am a product specialist who is passionate about fitness and delivering results through people, education, programming and...

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An Ode to Teaching Jul 21, 2020

I’ve been in training for 41 years. I have been studying, re-calibrating, working off intuition and learning from the very best. Through hours and hours of literal blood, sweat and tears. I was born to teach movement. I started at the age 4 in dancing. Following every word and action (or at...

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Feature Friday Jul 17, 2020

This week’s Feature Friday is highlighting WIFA Women, Sarah Johnson and Dilan Gomih!

 

Sarah has been a part of the wellness industry for over a decade. Her education in sports medicine and management sparked her interest in personal training and group exercise right away. She...

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Reopening Safely At The Right Time Using The Right Channels Jul 14, 2020

As the Fitness Industry reopens there has been a strategic effort across the globe to address
concerns. For example, Adam Zeitsiff, the CEO of Gold’s Gym was featured on CNN to address
how their brand is restructuring their company to remobilize their facilities experience for their
members so...

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Feature Friday Jul 10, 2020

This week’s Feature Friday is highlighting WIFA Women, Bekk Millwood and Megan Metcalfe!

 

Bekk is an Industry Engagement Specialist and Health & Wellness Professional, partnering with businesses to provide talent acquisition and career development pathways. With long term,...

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PPP Loan Forgiveness - What You Need to Know to Be Get Your Loan Forgiven Jul 07, 2020

Back in April we lived in this topic of federal relief under the CARES Act which provided stimulus funds to small business owners and individuals via the Payroll Protection Plan, Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Unemployment benefits, stimulus checks. Sole Props and Indp Contractors benefited from...

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