WIFA Waves

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 become brilliant business people. On this episode Michelle speaks about branding. Michelle highlights the importance of quieting the noise and finding what is really important to you as a leader and then making sure the messages you are sending out match that. She says if we do not take the time to really think about our messaging we are already starting out on the wrong foot. What is it that you want to do and what do you want to solve for your clients? Michelle shares some tips and tricks on how to find what you are actually solving for.

You can connect with Michelle at seejakeandjanetrain.com

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 become brilliant business people. On this episode Michelle speaks about branding. Michelle highlights the importance of quieting the noise and finding what is really important to you as a leader and then making sure the messages you are sending out match that. She says if we do not take the time to really think about our messaging we are already starting out on the wrong foot. What is it that you want to do and what do you want to solve for your clients? Michelle shares some tips and tricks on how to find what you are actually solving for.

You can connect with Michelle at seejakeandjanetrain.com

This is a pre-recorded interview with WIFA Board of Directors member, Amira Polack by Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone. WIFA was supported by Two Fit Crazies in interviewing the Accelerate presenters amidst COVID-19.

On this episode Amira Polack CEO and Founder of Struct Club shares about venture capital funding. Amira states the statistics that only 2.2% of VC funding goes to female entrepreneurs. With these kind of stats Amira talks about how as women you can get funding and pitch your business! The first step is bringing attention to the discrepancy in funding that goes to women. When deciding if funding is right for you make sure you do the research on what makes the most sense for you. You can fund your business in a multitude of creative ways. Amira also shares some pitch tactics that you can put into action to make your business appeal to investors!

You can learn more about Amira on structclub.com or on LinkedIn.

 

This is a pre-recorded interview with WIFA Board of Directors member, Amira Polack by Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone. WIFA was supported by Two Fit Crazies in interviewing the Accelerate presenters amidst COVID-19.

On this episode Amira Polack CEO and Founder of Struct Club shares about venture capital funding. Amira states the statistics that only 2.2% of VC funding goes to female entrepreneurs. With these kind of stats Amira talks about how as women you can get funding and pitch your business! The first step is bringing attention to the discrepancy in funding that goes to women. When deciding if funding is right for you make sure you do the research on what makes the most sense for you. You can fund your business in a multitude of creative ways. Amira also shares some pitch tactics that you can put into action to make your business appeal to investors!

You can learn more about Amira on structclub.com or on LinkedIn.

 

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

In this episode Dynasti shares why diversity and inclusion should always be important to your fitness business. Dynasti talks about entering the fitness industry and her realization of the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion and how she has set out to change that. She is committed to pushing studios and instructors to bring DEI processes into their business. She enlightens fitness professionals on the importance to diversify cueing, accessibility, music, marketing, and much more. Dynasti encourages owners to look into their recruitment and marketing strategy to ensure you are not seeking only people who look the same. It is incredibly important for clients that you have a diverse group of employees because your clients want that! The actions and what a company is putting out into the world align. Dynasti also encourages studios and business owners to put out a survey to look into the realities of their DEI efforts. She also shares the importance of body positive messaging and being mindful of how you are treating individuals who do not all look the same. Dynasti applauds the fitness professionals that are pushing individuals to have the hard conversations.

Dynasti Hunt is founder of the www.dynastihunt.com, a platform focused on developing and supporting women to break their imposter syndrome, in the fitness industry and beyond as well as a Lead Trainer and Instructor at Uforia Studios (Bay Area). As an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Indoor Cycling (Schwinn), she is committed to leading sweaty sessions across the Bay Area that incorporate heavy-hitting beats, exercises that push you past your limits and creating environments that push you to dig deeper and go harder. 

When she’s not pushing you beyond your limits as an aspiring instructor or client, Dynasti leads an active dual-career life as the Managing Director, Talent and Equity for a non-profit consulting firm with over 15 years of experience leading Human Resources teams and coaching CEOs, Leaders, and Executive Leadership Teams.  

You can learn more about Dynasti on her website, www.dynastihunt.com

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

In this episode Dynasti shares why diversity and inclusion should always be important to your fitness business. Dynasti talks about entering the fitness industry and her realization of the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion and how she has set out to change that. She is committed to pushing studios and instructors to bring DEI processes into their business. She enlightens fitness professionals on the importance to diversify cueing, accessibility, music, marketing, and much more. Dynasti encourages owners to look into their recruitment and marketing strategy to ensure you are not seeking only people who look the same. It is incredibly important for clients that you have a diverse group of employees because your clients want that! The actions and what a company is putting out into the world align. Dynasti also encourages studios and business owners to put out a survey to look into the realities of their DEI efforts. She also shares the importance of body positive messaging and being mindful of how you are treating individuals who do not all look the same. Dynasti applauds the fitness professionals that are pushing individuals to have the hard conversations.

Dynasti Hunt is founder of the www.dynastihunt.com, a platform focused on developing and supporting women to break their imposter syndrome, in the fitness industry and beyond as well as a Lead Trainer and Instructor at Uforia Studios (Bay Area). As an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Indoor Cycling (Schwinn), she is committed to leading sweaty sessions across the Bay Area that incorporate heavy-hitting beats, exercises that push you past your limits and creating environments that push you to dig deeper and go harder. 

When she’s not pushing you beyond your limits as an aspiring instructor or client, Dynasti leads an active dual-career life as the Managing Director, Talent and Equity for a non-profit consulting firm with over 15 years of experience leading Human Resources teams and coaching CEOs, Leaders, and Executive Leadership Teams.  

You can learn more about Dynasti on her website, www.dynastihunt.com

Morgan and Lindsey share the idea behind the podcast and how WIFA plans to use the podcast to help women in fitness.

Morgan and Lindsey share the idea behind the podcast and how WIFA plans to use the podcast to help women in fitness.

A podcast devoted to supporting the who, what and how of your career trajectory.

Hosted by Lindsey Rainwater, Founder &CEO of WIFA and Morgan Hills- Adetoye, Director of Marketing and Operations at WIFA.

More about WIFA:

We are the women of the fitness industry. This is a place that was created to champion one another and make our dreams come true. Together we accelerate our careers in ways we could never accomplish alone. We believe in collaboration; when we help each other, we all succeed. We are working together to see women change the face of fitness, and to share a diverse and inclusive future of our industry.

A podcast devoted to supporting the who, what and how of your career trajectory.

Hosted by Lindsey Rainwater, Founder &CEO of WIFA and Morgan Hills- Adetoye, Director of Marketing and Operations at WIFA.

More about WIFA:

We are the women of the fitness industry. This is a place that was created to champion one another and make our dreams come true. Together we accelerate our careers in ways we could never accomplish alone. We believe in collaboration; when we help each other, we all succeed. We are working together to see women change the face of fitness, and to share a diverse and inclusive future of our industry.