What happens when inclusion isn’t just a value, but a practice embedded in every rep, relationship, and revenue stream? In Part 2 of Inclusion is Good Fitness, Michaela and Tom go deeper into the mechanics of inclusion: how collaboration transforms fitness spaces, how cultural competence drives retention and results, and why diversity is essential for sustainable growth. From gym floors to boardrooms, this episode explores how movement becomes a metaphor and a model for systems that heal, connect, and thrive.

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Fitness builds more than bodies. In this episode, Michaela and Tom delve into how physical movement enhances health, fosters community, and drives business growth. From the humility, perspective-taking, and respect required in every fitness relationship to the collaboration that powers both bodies and gyms, we unpack what it takes to build operating systems that actually work, whether it's your body or your business.

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In this episode, Michaela and her guest, Lisa, delve into the transformative power of words, visions, actions, and relationships, examining how they shape our self-perception, fuel our growth, and affirm our inherent beauty and greatness. A discussion about changing old patterns ensues, and the two delve into a layered process of knowing, being, and doing to execute key pivots in life. Part 1 ends with a reflection about the Benedictine concept, "Always, we begin again," and how that grants us the grace and motivation to reinvent ourselves at any age, or in any moment. So, Passion and Power...let's talk about it.

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In this episode of Live, Learn & Exercise, Michaela explores the power of movement, not just as a physical act, but as a mindset shift, a healing tool, and a daily declaration of self-worth. From stretching routines that support longevity to the emotional clarity found in sweat and struggle, Michaela dives into the questions that matter: Can movement be the most motivational conversation you have with yourself all day? What if your wellness isn’t just personal, but a shared story written in partnership, presence, and perseverance?Whether you're navigating stress, caring for aging parents, or simply trying to find balance in your fitness routine, this episode offers practical insights and lived wisdom to help you move with intention—and live with impact. Reps & Routines…let’s talk about it!SUPPORT:Please support this channel by subscribing and sharing videos with your network.CONTACT & FOLLOW:Submit questions and topic requests at: www.livelearnexercise.comFollow Michaela on IG and TikTok @livelearnexercise

In this episode, Michaela and Tabitha continue their powerful conversation on what it means to embody strength as Black women navigating leadership, motherhood, and identity in complex spaces. We dive into the tipping point between diversity and chaos, collaboration and discord, and the emotional toll of always being the one who holds it all together. This is where the conversation gets personal, as the conversation shifts to how loss, grief, and the weight of responsibility can quietly deplete us, begging the question: How do we replenish ourselves when being strong depletes us?Michaela and Tabitha also reflect on the beauty and challenge of building diverse communities, and how collaboration, across differences and similarities, can be both a source of healing and growth. From institutional dynamics to interpersonal relationships, we ask: what does sustainable strength look like when you're committed to inclusion and collective growth? How do we stay rooted in our values while navigating the messy, necessary work of coming together?Expect raw truths, restorative insights, and a call to redefine resilience on your own terms. Strength Amidst Chaos: Part 2…let’s talk about it!

In this episode, Michaela and her guest, Tabitha, explore the layered experience of being strong Black women in the context of parenting, educating, and leading in predominantly white, male spaces. We dive into the gift and curse of editing/filtering oneself to achieve social outcomes, while unpacking the beauty and burden of strength: how it empowers, how it protects, and how it sometimes isolates.

We ask: does our strength unintentionally shield others from growth? What happens when we always take care of things? And what does true collaboration look like in the presence of diversity?Expect honest reflections, cultural nuance, and a cliffhanger that sets the stage for Part 2 where we explore what's truly required to build bridges across difference. Strength Amidst Chaos...let’s talk about it.

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In this episode, we explore how the bravery to reenter the workplace after parenting full-time mirrors the transformative power of movement—physical, mental, and emotional. From diaper duty to boardroom strategy, we unpack how the skills of motherhood translate into high-level leadership and how self-awareness fuels both career and connection.Expect candid truths, reflective pivots, and a bold reframe of what resilience really looks like. It's soulful, practical, and gently disruptive to outdated scripts about motherhood and ambition. "Motherhood and Movement"...let’s talk about it.SUPPORT:Please support this channel by subscribing and sharing videos with your network.CONTACT & FOLLOW Submit questions and topic requests at: www.livelearnexercise.com

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This is a space where the messy art of loving well meets the science of knowing yourself. Whether you're navigating the highs and hiccups of partnership or decoding the emotional algorithms of parenthood, this show asks: are we building bonds on values or just vibes?

Expect intentional conversations, self-reflective curveballs, and a gentle nudge to stop agreeing to what doesn’t serve you. It’s soulful, practical, and slightly suspicious of anything labeled “common sense.”

For those rewriting their playbooks on intimacy, identity, and connection, welcome home.