28 - Hello femSTRONG, Get Intimate with femSTRONG Founder & Your Perinatal Fitness Bestie, Stacey Rikalo

femSTRONG is BACK, baby. What was once a passion project for founder, Stacey Rikalo, is now a project that is growing into a powerful brand working to bring women life-changing information and resources, no bull-shit tools and knowledge regarding perinatal wellness and also a fun, engaging podcast with experts across the field and beyond. Tune in to learn about the heart and vision behind femSTRONG and to get to know Stacey a whole heck of a lot better.

In this conversation, Stacey and Whitney discuss Stacey's journey in the fitness industry, from being a CrossFit athlete to becoming a coach and eventually starting her own gym. They talk about the challenges and rewards of owning a gym, as well as Stacey's decision to close her brick and mortar gym and focus more on her new venture, femSTRONG. femSTRONG aims to clear the fear around fitness and exercise for women, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum. Stacey's passion lies in helping women see the possibilities for themselves and bridging the gap to achieve their goals. femSTRONG aims to provide clarity and confidence to women in their fitness journey during pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. They focus on simplifying and making important information accessible, helping women maintain their fitness and enjoy their lives through different seasons. femSTRONG emphasizes that there is no rush or one-size-fits-all approach, and that women can pursue their hobbies and activities while taking care of their bodies. The conversation also highlights the importance of finding trusted resources in the field of women's health and fitness, and the challenges of navigating social media content. In this final part of the conversation, Stacey and Whitney discuss Stacey's upcoming programs, Barbell Baddies 101 and Fearful to Fearless. They also share personal experiences that shaped them, including Stacey's divorce and the mantra she lives by. Whitney praises Stacey for her caring nature, ability to filter out noise, and sense of humor. Stacey expresses her gratitude for Whitney's influence and friendship. It's a gooey one. Don't miss it.

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