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Member of the Month—Aisha Oyawoye
Meet our Member of the Month for July—Aisha Oyawoye! We’ve chosen Aisha as our Member of the Month for July because her consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude continue to impress us week after week. Aisha’s consistency, paired with her sense of fun as well as her friendly attitude make her a joy to be…
Cooking, Culture, and Chaos: Episode 4—Jerk Shrimp with Shaquelle Thomas!
Welcome to Cooking, Culture and Chaos: Episode 4 featuring Shaquelle Thomas! In this episode we feature Shaquelle Thomas, a former Sister Fit coach! Coach Shaquelle did such a great job coaching our members through our Strength and Fitness program last year! She was fun, knowledgeable, and I appreciated her perspective on health—that people deserve to…
Member of the Month—Glo Ng!
Meet our Member of the Month for May, Glo Ng! Glo’s consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude make her an absolutely essential member our community. Read on to learn more about Glo! Why did you join Sister Fit? I had noticed that my body felt weaker from sitting all day at work so I wanted…
Member of the Month—Emilie Lavictoire!
Meet our Member of the Month for April, Emilie Lavictoire! Emilie’s consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude make her a true high vibes lady who brings fun and good spirit to Sister Fit. For these reasons and more, Coach Kim and Coach FLG have declared Emilie as Member of the Month! Why did you join…
Member of the Month — Janeika Donaldson!
Meet our spirited and enthusiastic Member of the Month for March, Janeika! Janeika’s kind and gentle spirit combined with her willingness to try new things makes her an essential member of Sister Fit! Learn more about Janeika below: Why did you join Sister Fit? I wanted to try out boxing and attend workout classes that…
Cooking Culture and Chaos: Episode 3—Tanzanian Fried Shrimp with Natasha Sidi
Interview by: Fatima Lee Garsi Videography & Recipe Cards by: Vicky Tan In this episode, we meet a vibrant, gentle spirit—Natasha Sidi! Almost two years ago, I received a phone call from Natasha Sidi. She wanted to do some personal strength training and boxing coaching with me. I was really captured by her vulnerability and…
Member of the Month — Eminate W’Giorgis!
Meet our vibrant Member of the Month for February, Eminate W’Giorgis Eminate G’s consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude make her a bright presence at Sister Fit! Learn more about Eminate below: What made you join Sister Fit? I was new to the area and I wanted to find a place where I could learn…
Cooking, Culture, and Chaos: Episode 2 — Bolani with Moska Rokay
Interview by: Fatima Lee Garsi Videography & Recipe Cards by: Vicky Tan In this episode, we feature gym member and archivist, Moska Rokay! I chose Moska as a guest for our second episode because she’s very easy to talk to, does really interesting professional work, and has contributed significantly to the Muslim and Afghan…
Member of the Month – Diya Pathak!
Meet our hard-working and ambitious Member of the Month for January, Diya Pathak! As a consistent member of Sister Fit for over a year, Diya pushes herself to be better in all aspects of her life. With integrity and a driven mindset, Diya tries hard to figure out what health means for her. She strives…
Cooking, Culture, and Chaos: Episode 1 – Tortang Talong and Beef Giniling featuring Kim Villaluz!
Interview by: Fatima Lee Garsi Videography & Recipe Cards by: Vicky Tan Welcome to our first episode of Cooking, Culture, and Chaos! In this episode, we feature gym member and new Sister Fit coach, Kim Villaluz! I chose Kim as a guest for our series because of her passion for Filipino culture and her relatability.…