Inspire + Move

Welcome back to Inspire + Move! In this solo episode, I’m opening up about a story that’s shaped so much of who I am today! It’s all about how my passion for fitness grew from personal loss, and how that passion became a business built on healing, strength, and real impact. It’s not always a straight path from what moves us emotionally to what drives us professionally. I’ll be  reflecting on the t...

Join me for a little solo episode today, where I’m diving into one of my absolute favourite topics: building community! However I’ll focus on community not only for connection, but as a powerful business strategy too! I’m pulling back the layers on how community can be the cornerstone of your success and sharing my own journey of cultivating spaces that inspire growth, connection and lasting impac...

I am thrilled to bring you part 2 of my powerful conversation Chloe Blakeburn! In part one Chloe shared her journey from nursing school to building Fit by Chloe, her successful online coaching business. We explored her self-love journey, mindset shifts, and the transformative power of vulnerability. In this episode, we dive even deeper into her world, unpacking her solo retreat experience, the bea...

I am thrilled to welcome my next guest to the podcast, the inspiring Chloe Blakeburn! Chloe opens up about her unexpected journey from nursing school to building a thriving online health and wellness coaching business. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to bet on yourself, even when it means pivoting away from the path you once envisioned. Chloe gets r...

Back with a brand new episode after Matt and I crossed the finish line of our first-ever HYROX race in Atlanta! What a ride! In this episode, we are reflecting on one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges we’ve ever taken on together, and the unexpected lessons that came with it. From pushing our limits, to shifting our mindset, committing to the unknown, and celebrating what it...

We’re back for another episode of Inspire + Move! Join Matt and I as we reflect on our recent trip to Newport Beach for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind. It was a bucket list experience and one that had a powerful impact on us, both personally and professionally. After months of momentum and huge goals achieved for us in our business, this mastermind came at the perfect time. From the energy in t...

Excited to be back after a short hiatus, in this episode of Inspire + Move I’m joined by my usual co-host and husband Matt Arruda, as we dive deep into a topic that’s close to our hearts and probably yours too: doing hard things! Whether it’s making a business decision, having a vulnerable conversation, navigating loss or even tackling a tough workout, its no secret that hard things shape us, refi...

Join myself and Matt for part 2 of our lovely conversation with my amazing sister-in-law, Nicole Arruda, founder of Nicole Alexandra Design Studio! Nicole shares her journey as an entrepreneur in the world of interior design, the power of authenticity in branding, and how she’s bringing her dream home to life. From celebrating wins, to balancing content creation with staying true to her vision, th...

I am beyond delighted to introduce this two-part episode of Inspire + Move with my special guest and amazing sister-in-law, Nicole Arruda, founder of Nicole Alexandra Design Studio. Nicole’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless pursuit of passion. From originally studying social work to pivoting into interior design, she took every opportunity to sharpen her skills, gaining ex...

In this episode of Inspire and Move, I’m joined by my favorite co-host and husband, Matt Arruda, to share how we turned our dream of owning a gym into the thriving community that is Benchmark Fitness. We talk about the challenges we faced, like buying the gym just before the pandemic and navigating lockdowns, to how our passion for creating a space where people feel seen and supported kept us movi...

Today, I’m once again joined by Matt to talk about the powerful lessons we learned from our first-ever hot yoga date! Stepping way out of our comfort zones sparked a conversation about how breaking routine and leaning into discomfort can unlock new levels of confidence and growth. We also share details about our latest passion project, the Benchmark Fitness app and our first-ever six-week challeng...

In this episode, I’m back in the recording studio with my favorite cohost, husband, and business partner, Matt Arruda! Today we are diving deep into how we support each other while being in a continuous season of growth, momentum and expansion. From sharing our schedules, to dividing responsibilities based on our strengths, we explore how we navigate both marriage, entrepreneurship and a thriving...

We are back for part two of an incredible conversation with Dr. Michelle Peris! ( Catch Part 1 Here! ) Michelle is a naturopathic doctor, speaker, and advocate for women's empowerment and community-driven wellness. In this episode, we go even deeper into the realities of burnout, the importance of honoring your health, and how to align your energy with your goals. A must-listen for high achie...

Beyond excited to welcome back the amazing Dr. Michelle Peris to the podcast for another insightful conversation! Michelle is a naturopathic doctor, speaker, women’s empowerment advocate, and the host of the Wild Medicine podcast. She is deeply passionate about building community, fostering deep connections, and supporting high-achieving individuals in living in alignment with their health and pur...

In this episode of Inspire + Move I’m back with my favourite cohost, husband and business partner Matt Arruda! Today we’ll be diving into one of our favorite topics: the power of masterminds and how they can have an incredible impact on your personal and professional growth, especially if you are a small business owner and entrepreneur looking to make some waves! Maybe you’ve always wondered about...

Get ready for part 2 of my joint episode of the Inspire + Move and Community podcast with Kristina Bartold! Join us as we continue to chat with our amazing guest Tara Hannaford, founder of Attollo Brands and known for her work with Casamigos Tequila. We’ll dive into the power of community, mindset, collaboration, and how putting your goals out there, and embracing abundance can unlock incredible o...

I’m so excited to bring you another joint episode of the Inspire + Move and Community podcast with Kristina Bartold, this time with our amazing guest Tara Hannaford, founder of Attollo Brands and known for her work with Casamigos Tequila. In part 1 of this conversation we dive into Tara's brand building journey, what it takes to build a solid brand blueprint, manage expectations, and set goal...

I love getting to share and speak on topics surrounding seasons or energy I am currently experiencing, so in this episode I’ll be talking about how to explore and nurture “growth moments”. Especially if this is something you are currently in personally or looking to step into in the future, whether it be in your career, relationships or any area in your life you want to move the needle in. Their i...

This week on the Inspire + Move podcast, after reflecting on my recent birthday celebrations in January,  I am sharing 8 collective lessons I’ve learned that I’ll continue to carry with me into this next exciting year! From celebrating accomplishments, to the people that have come into your life, birthdays are a great time to explore how you want to continue to approach your own journey. The past...

Get ready for part 2 of my inspiring conversation with Chellie Carlson! Chellie is a transformational wardrobe stylist based in LA, specializing in empowering high-performing execs, entrepreneurs, coaches and moms to define their own style identity. By working with individual clients through a signature process with a focus on mindset, Chellie and her team provide a luxury experience, creating an...

I am very excited to introduce you to my next guest on the podcast, Chellie Carlson! Chellie is a transformational wardrobe stylist based in LA, specializing in empowering high-performing execs, entrepreneurs, coaches and moms to define their own style identity. By working with individual clients through a signature process with a focus on mindset, Chellie and her team provide a luxury experience,...

I’m pumped to bring you part 2 of my conversation with Jamie Cullen! ( Catch part one here if you missed it! ) Jamie is the CEO of Dermetics and D2 Med Spa. Living at the intersection of science and emotion, D2 Med Spa by Dermetics believes their guests deserve a more elevated medical aesthetic experience, offering only the highest level of expertise in a totally immersive way. With over 20 years...

Welcoming my next amazing guest to the podcast, Jamie Cullen! Jamie is the CEO of Dermetics and D2 Med Spa. Living at the intersection of science and emotion, D2 Med Spa by Dermetics believes their guests deserve a more elevated medical aesthetic experience, offering only the highest level of expertise in a totally immersive way. With over 20 years experience, Jamie has worked for some of the most...

Continuing from part 1 of this conversation ( catch it here if you missed it! ) Matt and I are talking all about not only setting yourself up for success, but how to aim for having the most abundant year ever in 2025! We’ll go over some actionable steps and practices to be more intentional, even in small ways! There are so many areas we could have covered, but these are the things that we’ve done...

Today on the podcast, Matt and I are talking all about not only setting yourself up for success, but how to aim for having the most abundant year ever in 2025! Even though we are almost 2 weeks into the new year, it’s never too late to plan out your intentions and goals if you haven’t done so already! We’ll go over some actionable steps and practices you can take to hopefully guide you in the righ...