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This is an incredible episode I cannot wait to dive into. Today we have Jessica Gallant, entrepreneur, bodybuilder, group fitness instructor and friend. She shares her story of overcoming rejection in the fitness industry, only to rise above and create her OWN story in the fitness industry and space.

She shares so many beautiful experiences and perspectives that will help us all unlock a whole lot of strength, let go of fear and self judgement and rise to become who we are destined to be.

To follow Jessica on her fitness journey, find her on instagram:

@Jessica.a.gallant

You can also learn more about Jessica and her coaching online, gallantcoaching.org

I'm thrilled at the opportunity I have to introduce you to one of my idols. An instructor, mom, ultra talented, loving and kind human being but also my number one cheerleader- my sister, Angie Miller!❤️

She and I dig into a few topics from self care, owning your voice, advocating for yourself while also how to show up professionally, and aligning with facilities that are best for you.

Follow Angie on instagram - @birdgerhl_ to follow her in all her interests from capoeira, contortion, yoga and more!

In this episode, I share important lessons learned in how to prepare for the best ways to prepare for the new year, with new members. It's all about our members and their success. Listen for the ultimate class building reminders.

After a LONG break, we are back with Tiffany Silva Herlin.

Tiffany and I have a really amazing conversation diving into her experience as a clinical therapist AND group fitness instructor. We talk about everything from comparison, imposter syndrome and more. This conversation got real and real beautiful.

We talk about the more challenging side of teaching fitness classes while using Tiffany's scope as a therapist to open the discussion ab out how to love ourselves through our instructor journey, while being okay with continually learning and healing our own relationships with ourselves.

Follow Tiffany on instagram, @realtalkswithtiff  for inspiring content about self love, joy in movement and personal growth and development.

*CUE THE FAN GIRLING*

I am beyond honored to welcome the one and only, Zumba Fitness legend Kass Martin on today's episode.

Kass has always been an incredible example to me of incredible cueing, flawless choreography and the most authentic connection to anyone she meets not only one on one, but she also takes these traits into the class and onto the international fitness stages as she teaches.

Kass has taught in over 60 countries as a celebrity guest presenter and Zumba Education Specialist. She has inspired so many to move their bodies and also helps men and women train their hearts and minds through her Life coaching business.

Listen, soak up and enjoy as we get to learn from a master in the industry.

FOLLOW KASS:

instagram.com/kassmartin

kassmartin.com

kassandsteve.com

I am so excited about this episode with Shauna. We dive in to her journey as not just an incredible group fitness instructor - but also a super woman pillar of a human as she has worked through her journey facing Lobular Breast Cancer.

We dive in to her story, along with the amazing things she has coming up! She has taken what could have been a heart breaking experience, to a way to help gather people to build something bigger than ourselves. 

Be sure to leave a review and share if this message inspired you!

Follow @shaunagolightly for info on our upcoming fundraising fitness event!

PINK PARTY for the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance

October 8th, 7:00 PM

Pleasant Grove Recreation Center

I'm so excited to bring on Madi Jackson & Lexi Dastrup who bring a refreshing view on inclusivity and class member success.

They bring a genuine desire to create their love for group fitness and protect the culture in classes by creating success for each member participating. 

You can find them and their classes on instagram!

Madi - @madijacksfitness

Lexi- @getfitwithlexid

This episode has taken weeks of prep on my end to make sure that I could fully share skills I have developed personally to develop a strong, safe work environment at work.

Again we come back to the face that "I create the culture in my work place". In this episode I share what I personally have overcome to feel ready and comfortable in a leadership position, ways I strive to continue to learn and grow and develop outside of work as well as important values we have as a staff that can be implemented in ALL leadership roles.

I also reference several books and resources I love to learn and study from:

https://daretolead.brenebrown.com

Dare to Lead Podcast with Brene Brown on Spotify

Dare To Lead, Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/2UcRx2w 

Daring Greatly, Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/3xJms5f 

Start with Why, Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3kmHIK9 

Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2TeUpf1 

Follow me on instagram for more! @andimaree

For this episode, I'm super excited to welcome one of my most requested interviewees, Amy Williams! If you don't follow her on social media you MUST. (instagram - @absbyamy)

She shares her personal fitness journey while also sharing her experience of fitness coaching choosing HER, bodybuilding and how that shaped her fitness experience all while being a mom of 6 kids and continuing to build a loving relationship with her husband.

Don't forget to leave a review if any episode resonates with you!

I’m super excited to be joined by this knowledgeable and hard working friend if mine, @abrahamhernandezfit !

Abraham shared his story about finding group fitness and jumping in fully to not only teach group fitness classes, but become a ZES, Zumba Education Specialist, and continue to grow from there in inspiring and teaching new fitness instructors. 

We talk about his own personal fitness journey and how group fitness instructors can focus more on our own personal health be having proper recovery, EATING enough for our bodies and saying “NO” more often. 

Im super excited for you all to hear this episode! LIVE today on Apple podcast, Spotify and Amazon Music!

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Suggested Reads : Atomic Habits, James Clear