Reinvention and the POWER of MOMS- Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler - Episode #78

Episode Description: The hosts of the popular podcast Health Interrupted join me today! Laura Kaeppeler, former Miss America, talks about reinventing after staying home with her kids, and Gina Sizemore, pioneer of the fitness industry, talks about facing her fear and always doing what scares you. These ladies will inspire you to reinvent & start something new now matter how old you are or what circumstance you’re in! Bonus: Gina gives us some ways to lose the Covid 19 pounds! Show Notes: Listen to Health Interrupted Podcast: Website: www.healthinterrupted.com Instagram:@Healthinterrupetedpodcast Follow Gina: @coachlombardi Follow Laura: @Kaeppelerlaura Guest Bio: Gina Lombardi Health and Fitness Expert + Celebrity Personal Trainer + 
Media Personality + Author + Podcast Host Gina Lombardi is a celebrated personal trainer, media personality, inspirational speaker, author, TV show host & podcaster. With over 60,000 hours of one-on-one, personal coaching, including many high-profile celebrities and entertainment executives, Gina is the creator/host of Discovery Health and Fit’s Fit Nation and the podcast Health Interrupted, with Laura Kaeppeler. She is an accomplished author of several books (“Deadline Fitness,” “How to be Successful as a Personal Trainer”) & has contributed to msnbc.com & “The Journal of Strength and Conditioning.” An international speaker, Gina is known as the “wellness detective” & is a frequent guest on entertainment and talk shows (EXTRA!,CBS NEWS) and spokesperson for health publications and organizations (Health Magazine, Shape Magazine, Weight Watchers.) Gina has had the privilege to work with several celebrity clients (Tom Cruise, Andy Garcia, Nicole Kidman, Kevin James, Leah Remini, Beck, among others) due to her integrity, heart & unique ability to present the truth about health and fitness and offer realistic, attainable solutions. Laura Kaeppeler Miss America 2012 + Inspirational Speaker + Brand Ambassador + Media Personality + Podcast Host + Singer/Performer + At-Risk Youth Advocate Laura Kaeppeler is a former Miss America & nationally known performer, inspirational speaker, proud Midwesterner and tireless advocate for at-risk youth. In 2012, Laura became the 86th woman to be named Miss America and the second from the state of Wisconsin. In this role, Laura proudly traveled the nation as the Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and visited the White House. Laura has been featured on many talk shows and in countless publications, making her an expert media personality. She is currently co-host of the podcast Health Interrupted, with wellness and fitness expert Gina Lombardi. An acclaimed classical vocalist, Laura has been a featured soloist with orchestras across the country & has performed the National Anthem at numerous sold-out venues, including Angel Stadium, Lambeau Field, Miller Park, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium. She has served as the brand ambassador for high-profile companies and organizations such as Amway, Express, Joseph Ribkoff, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, WEN Hair Care and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. One of Laura’s passions is her work with organizations that advocate for children of incarcerated parents. For her advocacy work, Laura has been honored by several prestigious organizations. She was the recipient of the Courage Award from The CarePlus Foundation, an organization that supports the innovative and life-changing programs and services for in-need adults, and the Thomas Mott Osborne Medal from The Osbourne Association, a group that creates opportunities for people affected by the criminal justice system. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in Music and Vocal Performance from Wisconsin’s Carthage College. She continues to perform across the country and travel as a speaker and spokesperson for mentoring programs that advocate for at-risk youth. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young boys.