One thing I love about the barre community is that it is so inclusive. In the studio and online, I find myself being able to easily connect with others over our shared interest of barre.
There are so many inspiring women in this community. I’ve seen instructors go out of their way to help their clients achieve their fitness goals. I’ve seen my fellow peers become beyond dedicated to making sure they are living a healthy, fulfilling life. That drive is inspiring, so it’s about time that we call out some of these leaders and boss women.
Source: EDJE Activ
Online retailer EDJE Activ is inviting you to recognize the inspiring women in your community with their #KICKSEAT campaign. The real driving force behind this campaign is to recognize as many women as possible in local communities who are always doing a little extra. The campaign which runs from July 1 – September 30 will be recognizing amazing women all Summer long, so make sure you follow along with the #KICKSEAT hashtag on Instagram.
I’m thrilled that they asked The Barre Blog to help kick things off. So without further ado, let’s kick off the #KICKSEAT campaign. I’m going to bring attention to three amazing individuals in the barre community and beyond who inspire me and inspire others with their drive.
Family First
First up, my sister Jennifer. Not only do I share similar DNA with my sister but our bond has grown even closer over the years. I am inspired by her desire to continually improve. While recently completing her yoga certification, I saw first-hand how dedicated she was to fulfilling this dream. She spent every other weekend for four months crafting her technique and working toward her certification.
More importantly, she is a great friend. Whether you have known her since kindergarten, or have recently been introduced to Jen, she makes you feel like you have known each other forever. At her bachelorette last year, her girlfriends were given the chance to share a nice memory of Jen. Each friend spoke of her kindness, loyalty, strength and ability to make others feel good about themselves just because they have the privilege of knowing her. That’s a quality I admire and why I think she deserves to be recognized.
The second female I would love for you to all know is my fearless sister-in-law, Tara. She represents everything that this campaign is all about. She is selfless beyond belief and anyone who comes in contact with her is better off because of being able to be around her.
It’s not uncommon for her to bend over backwards to help others even if she’s six months pregnant. She is always thinking of others, including myself. She always checks in with me on Mother’s Day to remind me that my mom is present in spirit even if she is not physically with us anymore. It’s the little things that you don’t think make a difference, but they do. For that reason I think Tara deserves some public recognition.
The Fearless Entrepreneur
Finally, I would like to recognize Barre Forte Founder Nadia Walker. I first met Nadia when I was doing a feature about Barre Forte for the blog. I had the privilege of meeting her in person this past February when I went out to Denver to meet her and the Barre Forte team.
I am in awe of the faithful following she has built. When I took one of her classes, I observed the camaraderie she has with her students, who clearly have come to love her, the brand she has built up and the barre workout that mirrors her personality.
It was so obvious to me how passionate she is about what she does. You can hear it in her voice, in the way she talks about her love for barre, her students and her colleagues. That is why Nadia is my third #KICKSEAT woman.
Who Would You Nominate for the #KICKSEAT Campaign?
Now it’s your turn. I invite you to pass it forward. Who would you nominate for the #KICKSEAT campaign? Tag three friends on Instagram with the #KICKSEAT hashtag to let the amazing women in your life know that they rock your world.
For more on the #KICKSEAT campaign follow @EdjeActiv and the #KICKSEAT hashtag on Instagram.
