BIPOC
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…
Read MoreCooking, 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…
Read MoreCooking 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…
Read MoreCooking, 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…
Read MoreCooking, 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.…
Read MoreCooking, Culture, and Chaos!
I’m very excited to introduce you to our special cooking project featuring the diverse members of Sister Fit. The purpose of this six-episode cooking series is to highlight and celebrate the heritage and professional work of our guests. All of the episodes were filmed by Vicky Tan, a member of our Muay Thai program. Vicky…
Read MorePoking the Yogi Bear: What is Vulnerability?
Yoga is often the first thing recommended as a form of exercise that can help someone manage anxiety and depression. Yoga brings an awareness to the body and requires focus that feels calming. Some types of yoga do not bring the heart rate up to a degree that can feel too intense for people working…
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