On episode 45 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...

WIFA Discovers the Hottest New Speakers and Writers in the Fitness Sector!

When WIFA (The Association for Women in Fitness)  launched the Speaker's and Writer's Academy as a pilot in June 2021, they didn't expect it to sell out in three days.  They didn't expect ACE to award it with...

Is it just us, or do the holidays feel different this year? It seems like we're not as preoccupied with giving and getting material things. Experiences, connection, growth - that's what we're wishing for. Don't get us wrong, we love that rush of knowing that you've found the perfect gift for...

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...

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,...

My heart is pumping like crazy, my hands are sweaty and I know that my mouth will get dry. I will speak way too fast, begin to stutter and turn red like a tomato… that was me, just before I had to present the FIBO USA strategy in front of 30 international co-workers.

I hated public...

In September, I had the chance to speak on a PR/media panel at the MINDBODY BOLD conference in San Diego. It was a huge milestone because for the first time, I was able to speak in front of a large group of people without completely panicking from anxiety.

This is a milestone that’s been...