About Jenn

In October 2024, I hit another low point in my life. I was tired of being tired—physically drained and mentally overwhelmed. I felt sick in every sense of the word. often, when we are at our lowest, it’s easy to forget how much we matter. So, even that feeling wasn’t enough to spark change for me. 

Then I remembered something I heard at the very start of my Doctorate: “Find your why—and remember it when things get hard.” That advice stuck with me. I had chosen a challenging path—dissertation research, a career dedicated to serving vulnerable communities—and it was taking a toll. Some days it brought me to tears. But I stayed committed because I knew my why: to create meaningful, lasting change for those who need it most.

Still, I was struggling. Even though I wanted to make a change, I couldn’t take that first step—because I didn’t see myself as worthy. That’s when I had to dig deeper.

Ultimately, I realized I needed to be strong not just for myself, but for my son. He is my inspiration and my motivation. I want to be a role model for him—to show him what it looks like to keep going, even when it’s hard. He’s growing so fast, but he still asks me to carry him—even though he is clearly getting too big for that! And I want to be able to say “yes” every time. I want to lift him without pain, carry him for more than a moment, and hoist him onto my shoulders so he can see the world. Most of all, I want to be fully present in his life.

That’s when I came across the Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping 10-week challenge through a Facebook ad. I took a chance, hoping to find structure and support—and that’s exactly what I got. The high-energy kickboxing, strength training, and nutrition coaching offered more than just a routine; it gave me a new mindset. I lost over 55 pounds, but more importantly, I gained strength, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Along the way, I also learned to shift my focus. It’s not just about numbers on a scale or tracking every macro. It’s about building real strength, eating well (hello, protein!), staying hydrated, getting quality sleep, and creating a life where fitness and family can thrive side by side. It’s about living in a body that allows me to do what I love, with the people I love. With this new mindset, that following January I discovered the 30-day Yoga Challenge by Ahh Yoga and dove right in, seeking balance and flexibility. It was the perfect complement—mentally and physically—to everything I was building.

Over the years, I’ve poured myself into the endurance sports world, even co-directing triathlons since 2022 with a close friend through In Play Productions Inc.—a role that allowed me to inspire others the same way I had once been inspired. In 2025, I proudly became a certified personal trainer, completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training, and may barre certification.

Now, working as a trainer at Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping and teaching hot yoga at Ahh Yoga has been one of the most joyful and transformative decisions of my life. I’m passionate about helping others reconnect with their strength, rediscover their why, and create lives that feel both powerful and sustainable—no matter where they’re starting from.