On this episode we pass the mic to fitness professional, mother, wife extraordinaire, Colleen Freese, as she gives her top 5 quick and dirty tips for keeping balance while handling multiple life responsibilities and circumstances. About Collee

Episode 11 | Debunking Fitness Myths

May 5th, 2021 1h 1m

In this episode, we are joined by industry expert, Pete McCall. Pete McCall is a strength coach, fitness instructor, author of Ageless Intensity: Effective Workouts to Slow the Aging Process and Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Si

Episode 10 | Finding Your Light: The Mental Health of the Fitness Industry Post COVID-19

Feb 27th, 2021 23m 29s

On this episode, hosts Kia Williams and Lauren George sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Crystal Chang, to discuss ways that Fitness Instructors and participants can "Find Their Light" in f

Episode 9 | Staying Organized During Busy Times

Dec 9th, 2020 20m 57s

In this episode Lauren and Kia share their best tips, tricks, apps, and philosophies for keeping up with multiple jobs, developing new projects, running their households, and maintaining their social calendar (aka zoom happy hour) while attempt

Episode 8: Secrets and Tips to Creating and Memorizing Choreography

Oct 30th, 2020 32m 23s

When you are mastering a new class format or teaching multiple formats at the same time, it can be easy for your brain to become overwhelmed! In this episode, Kia and Lauren share their best tips and tricks for creating and memorizing choreogra

Episode 7 | The Importance of Community, Despite Physically Distancing

Sep 2nd, 2020 1h 5m

On this episode, we sit down with fitness industry expert and icon, Lawrence Biscontini, https://www.findlawrence.com/thebigdeal. Lawrence Biscontini shares his wisdom and advice on the importance of community, reasons for meaningful connection

Episode 6 | Taking Action for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism in the Fitness Industry

Jul 26th, 2020 27m 57s

In fitness there is an array of evidence and examples that demonstrate the presence of racial, ethnic, gender, and other disparities in representation, inclusion, diversity, equity, and more. In this episode, we challenge the fitness industry t

Episode 5 | Back and Better Than Ever

May 8th, 2020 29m

The hosts share their TOP 5 Quick and Dirty Tips For Rebounding and Reopening Your Fitness Doors post COVID-19.

Episode 4 | Fitness Uninterrupted - Covid-19

Apr 7th, 2020 49m 45s

In this episode, Kia and Lauren pull back the curtain on how Covid-19 and isolation is affecting them both on an emotional level and from a career perspective. They share how they are trying to continue thriving amidst the chaos, keep their bus

Episode 3 | Tips for Teaching at Various Facilities

Mar 9th, 2020 1h 12m

In this episode, we explore the pro's and con's of teaching at different types of facilities, what it means to be exclusive to one facility, and how to choose what type of cub is right for you! We'll have the opportunity to hear from two rock s

Episode 2 | Optimizing Social Media to Grow Your Fitness Business or Brand

Jan 31st, 2020 1h 22m

In this episode, we will hear from leading fitness experts on how they utilize social media to grow their fitness businesses. Kari Merrill will share with us how she utilizes social media to promote the fitness classes within her health club an

Episode 1 | Premiere Episode | 10 Tips To Elevate Your Fitness Classes

Jan 8th, 2020 1h 3m

In this episode you will learn more about Kia and Lauren's background in the fitness industry and their professional fitness journeys. Additionally, they will discuss 10 easy to implement tips to take your fitness classes from good to great!