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Ep24 | Emily Collinson- It's Time for the Fitness Industry to Grow Up

November 11, 2020

Today's episode features Emily Collinson, former Solid Core coach.  Emily is the founder of Solid Core United, which is a group of Solid Core employees and independent contractors united to create a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  You may have read about Emily in the Washington Post, the Washingtonian Magazine, Buzzfeed, and a few other articles.  Emily was great to hear from and I think you will enjoy hearing what she has to say as well!

Topics discussed:

  • What led Emily to pursue fitness as a hobby and a career
  • Going from being last in gym class to becoming a successful group fitness instructor
  • How the Covid Pandemic helped bring out the entrepreneurial side of fitness
  • The benefits of being an employee vs. an independent contractor
  • The idea of unionizing the fitness industry

Reach out to Emily:

Via Instagram: @emily.collinson & @solidcoreu

Via website: www.solidcoreunited.com