WIFA Waves

On Episode 55 of WIFA Waves, Lisa Greenbaum (co-creator of the WIFA Writer's Academy) and Lori Patterson (co-creator of the WIFA Speaker's Academy), talk with the June 2023 Speaker's Academy and Writer's Academy scholars. Karen Dougherty, Janessa Hall, Amanda Joyce (AJ) Jensen and Nikki Williams share their takeaways from their programs, their BHAGs as speakers and writers, and some of the excitin...

On episode 54 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lori, co-creators of the WIFA Speaker's Academy, talk with the August 2022 Speaker's Academy grads. Stacey Mann and Cris Engen share their takeaways from the program, their BHAG's as speakers, and exciting things they have in the works. Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Learn more about  WIFA Vox Meet all the  WIFA Speakers Meet all the  WI...

On episode 53 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lori, co-creators of the WIFA Speaker's Academy, talk with the May 2022 Speaker's Academy and Writer's Academy grads. Carol Covino, Rachel Lavin and Melissa Merkle share their takeaways from the program, their BHAG's, and exciting things they have in the works. Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Never miss an episode of WIFA Waves! Subscribe...

On episode 52 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey talks with Rachel Lavin. Rachel is a WIFA Global Ambassador and author of  The Doughnut Diaries: A Personal Trainer's Tale of Being Every Size From 12 Through 0 . She and Lindsey share their journeys to and advice for achieving self-love. Rachel wrote The Doughnut Diaries to inspire and show you it is possible to stop the madness of dieting, restricting foods o...

*This content is sponsored by FIT4MOM On episode 51 of WIFA Waves, we got to have another inspiring conversation with  Lisa Druxman , founder and CEO of FIT4MOM . Lisa's purpose is motherhood, and she shares how that prompted her to start Fit 4 Mom. She also gives insight to the business model for a franchise and why it's a good choice for women (specifically moms) in fitness. Listen to the full e...

On episode 50 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer Halsall (WIFA COO and co-creator of the  WIFA L.E.A.D. program ) and Lisa Greenbaum (WIFA Global Ambassador and  WIFA Writer's Academy  mentor) co-host and talk with the February cohort of the WIFA Writer's Academy. Sarah Grace ,  Kara Flowers  and  Stacey Mann  share their experience and takeaways from the Writer's Academy and their BHAG's as writers. Listen...

On episode 49 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer Halsall (WIFA COO and co-creator of the  WIFA L.E.A.D. program ) and Lori Patterson (WIFA Global Ambassador and  WIFA Speaker's Academy  mentor) co-host and talk with the February cohort of the WIFA Speaker's Academy. Mindy McHale ,  Sarah Pellegrino ,  Katie Swanson ,  Veronika Všetičkova  and  Ashley Ziegler  share their experience and takeaways from the Spe...

Today on WIFA Waves, Lindsey talks U.L.P.'s and finding your Zone of Genius with Kathlyn (Katie) Hendricks, Ph. D., BC-DMT*. Katie is an evolutionary catalyst, contextual disruptor and freelance mentor who has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for fifty years. She describes her purpose: “I feel through to the heart with laser-love and evoke essence through deep...

Episode 47 of WIFA Waves is a special one in honor of International Women's Day! WIFA COO, Jennifer Halsall sits down with the  TRIB3 International  team to talk about the importance of strong female role models, women in leadership and the fitness industry, AND the big impact they are planning this International Women's Day. Jennifer is joined by these powerhouse women: Kirsty Angove  - Chief Mar...

On episode 46 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey is joined by Elizabeth Kramer. Elizabeth is the owner of NW Women’s Fitness and a member of the FitLife Board of Directors. She is a talented corporate leader, a shrewd investor, and impassioned mentor, and a huge advocate for work-life balance.   Elizabeth believes her purpose is to empower and inspire women to achieve their greatest potential, and in this epi...

On episode 44 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 accomplishments they are most proud of, their goals as speakers and how they plan to accomplish them. The next WIFA Speaker'...

On episode 44 of WIFA Waves, WIFA COO, Jennifer Halsall, sits down with Emma Marie Broome, Meg Hopkins and Tahnee Donkin, three of the most recent  WIFA Writer's Academy  graduates, and their mentor Lisa Greenbaum. They share their experience and takeaways from the program, the accomplishments they are most proud of, their goals as writers and how they plan to accomplish them. The next WIFA Writer...

On episode 43 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and special guest co-host, Maike Kumstel, talk all things purpose and the WIFA L.E.A.D. program! What is L.E.A.D. you ask? Is stands for Leadership through Elevation, Awareness and Discovery. Jennifer and Maike are joined by WIFA L.E.A.D. coaches, Ashley Carter and Michelle Leachman, and together they share their experiences and everything you need to know abo...

On episode 42 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Morgan talk all things Curves with Krishea Holloway and Amanda Merriam. Krishea is the president of Curves North America and Oceania. She has worked her way from being a multi-unit Curves franchise owner to the top of the organization through dynamic roles of increasing responsibility. As an active Curves member and former franchisee, Krishea continuously...

On episode 41 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Morgan talk with WIFA Global Ambassador and  L.E.A.D.  alum, Rachel Young. As the Director of Business Development for Myzone (EMEA), Rachel Young has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, an industry she is very passionate about and committed to. Rachel Young shares how she discovered her "Why" of getting people moving, her WIFA story and j...

On episode 40 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Morgan talk with Suzelle Snowden, founder of Fit Bodies, Inc., the largest teaching vacation organization in the world! Fit Bodies, Inc. blends the vacation aspirations of exercise professionals with the wellness needs of a luxury resort. Suzelle’s passion is to share fitness with others by coordinating partnerships and creating vacation opportunities for...

On episode 39 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Morgan sit down with Jennifer Blackburn. Jennifer is a dynamic group fitness instructor, cycling coach and personal trainer. She holds multiple certifications including Schwinn, Stages, TRX, Bosu, NASM, ACE, AFAA & AAAI/ISMA. She is an ambassador for Lululemon, LifeFuels, Vital Performance and Girls Up.  You may have also seen her in television appeara...

On episode 38 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Morgan interview powerhouse and WIFA Global Ambassador, Katrina Pilkington.  Katrina is a global wellness educator bridging gaps with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through coaching as an adaptable champion of change. Her goal is to lead her community by example and relatability to shift the culture in wellness to be one of belonging and accessible m...

On Episode 37 of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lindsey interview Lisa Druxman. Lisa is the founder of FIT4MOM and the author of the Empowered Mama. She has worked for nearly three decades in the fitness industry focusing on women’s wellness. She has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America and more. Lisa is a speaker, writer and thought leader with a passion for teaching entrepreneurs...

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 the tools from the program to share their greatness with the world. Listen to the full episode for all th...

Episode 35 of WIFA Waves is an extra special one! Lindsey and Jennifer chat with a host of female writers from the WIFA Writer's Academy, as well as the program mentor, Lisa Greenbaum. The women share their takeaways from the academy, their goals as writers and how they will use the tools from the program to share their greatness with the world. Listen to the full episode for all this and mor...

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, virtual event and digital experience space. Independently, Robyn has worked with some of the most recognized brands in t...

On Episode 33 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer interview Aeshia DeVore. Aeshia is a passionate and self-funded fitness & healthy lifestyle entrepreneur. She built PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT from the ground up through DIY, determination, discipline, and willpower. She has contributed her expertise to former First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” fight for childhood health and obesity prevention a...

The Women in Fitness Association is proud to bring you The F-Words Podcast! The Taboo stops here, let’s tackle the tough issues together. We discuss topics like Family, Facelift and Fillers. On episode 1 of F-Words, Lindsey Rainwater, Jennifer Halsall, Jill Bunny and Kristen Crowley discuss Food and the normalization of disordered eating among fitness professionals and women in general. They each...

On episode 32 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer talk motherhood and work/life balance with Adia Callahan. Adia exists to empower and support others, specifically black women in finding the freedom to pursue their health and wellness goals. She is the founder and owner of See Me Wellness, as well as a full-time wellness and Pilates instructor in the Seattle, Washington area. She is also a WIFA am...