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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…
Read MoreMember 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…
Read MoreMember 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…
Read MoreMember 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…
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 MoreMember 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…
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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