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104: the reality of being a black woman in the fitness industry, my story + journey into being a business owner & professional dancer
In this episode Marissa shares her experience of being a Black woman in the fitness industry for 10 years, and how she became a CEO & founder of Real Rhythm Dance and Fitness. She talks about:
- Her origin story & love of dance and fitness
- Failing at her first attempt at entrepreneurship in 2014
- Being treated differently than other instructors while working for corporate & private gyms
- Feeling disrespected or walked over when working with specific demographics of clients
- The desire to leave corporate fitness & work for herself full time
- Living authentically and leaving behind what…
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