On May 19, 2020, FBGs Jenn, Kristen, and Margo hung up the mic. And now … The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast is BACK!
In this conversation, Jenn and Kristen join new owner and Editor-in-Chief, Alison Heilig, to discuss the origins of Fit Bottomed Girls, reflecting on its evolution, the challenges faced in the health and fitness industry starting in 2008, milestones achieved along the way, and the changing landscape of health and wellness over the past 16 years.
And most importantly, we talk about what led them to step away from Fit Bottomed Girls, both personally and professionally, and why they felt Alison was the right person to take over and lead FBG into the future.
Episode 138 Highlights With Jennipher Walters and Kristen Seymour:
Fit Bottomed Girls started in response to Jenn’s personal struggles with body image.
The FBG blog aimed to empower women beyond just weight loss.
Navigating the health and fitness industry posed unique challenges including the assumption that all women’s health and fitness companies were about weight loss and dieting.
Community and connection were key highlights of their journey.
The importance of staying true to their mission amidst monetization pressures when there were many offers coming in that conflicted with FBG values.
They faced ethical dilemmas with sponsorships and partnerships.
The evolution of the blog included expanding topics beyond fitness.
Personal experiences shaped their perspectives on health and wellness.
They celebrated significant milestones, including media appearances and book publications.
The changing landscape of health and fitness has seen more diverse representation.
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Have you ever felt like you needed to walk away from something you’ve worked heard for? –Alison
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