VIDA Fitness Michaela Brown: Diversity and Leadership in Fitness

All Things Fitness and Wellness

Welcome to All Things Fitness and Wellness! In this episode, host Krissy Vann interviews Michaela Brown, GM of VIDA Fitness & Aura Spa and the Chair Urban Adventures Companies Diversity & Inclusion Board, who drives the company’s culture, operations, and community impact. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, including roles as an athlete, coach, personal trainer, and group exercise instructor, Michaela’s expertise is unmatched.
Michaela has been a personal trainer for over 15 years, specializing in functional training and mobility activities, making her well-suited for fitness-seekers of all types. As one of VIDA’s Group Fitness Managers, she brings expertise from a wide spectrum of training styles and methods. Michaela is also a former Division 1 field hockey athlete, bringing a competitive spirit to her training sessions. As a coach and teacher by nature, clients can expect to be pushed beyond their limitations while being nurtured.
Before joining VIDA, Michaela successfully ran a women’s fitness studio in Washington, DC, for 12 years. She now chairs VIDA’s first Diversity and Inclusion Board, bringing her passion for social justice and activism to the forefront.
In this episode, Michaela discusses diversity and inclusion, effective leadership, building trusted teams, and the latest group fitness trends. Dive into this inspiring conversation with Michaela Brown!
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00:00- Building Trusted Teams in Fitness Industry
04:15- Evolution of Trends in Fitness Industry
12:36- Promoting Inclusivity and Community in Fitness
25:30- Building Community and Company Culture
30:49-Diversity in the Job Market