Farm Girl Fitness has a unique story because it’s a business that began while the gyms were shut down in March of 2020, leaving thousands of people looking for a place to work out. Farm Girl Fitness owner, Jessie Thomas, decided to create a fitness facility on her family’s farm where people could train in the safety and the beauty of nature and feel the support of community.

From outdoor workouts in the winter, to converting a barn into a fitness studio, Farm Girl Fitness has been pivoting from the very beginning to help it’s members keep active and stay mentally strong.

Find out how this 2023 Sharon Mann award recipient turned a pandemic into a thriving career.