CJ Miller
Endurance Athlete
A lifelong athlete turned endurance athlete. We shared CJ’s story for Father’s Day, honoring the strong men who lead with strength and dignity.
Watch the storyEach month, our community nominates someone whose life was changed by sports and fitness. These are their stories, in their own words.
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Athletes, coaches, dancers and teachers from our community, and how movement shaped their lives.
Endurance Athlete
A lifelong athlete turned endurance athlete. We shared CJ’s story for Father’s Day, honoring the strong men who lead with strength and dignity.
Watch the storyDancer, Choreographer, and Teacher
The lead instructor for our Baile Inolvidable salsa night. Christina teaches with one goal for every student in the room: just be happy.
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From the island of Guam to D1 and pro soccer, Kyle proves that with dedication and the right mindset, nothing is impossible.
Watch the storyHybrid Athlete and Wrestling Coach
One of the kindest people we’ve interviewed. Traivon reminds us that true strength is a balance of mental and physical resilience.
Watch the storyHybrid Athlete, UC Berkeley
Chasing life’s highs through movement and proving that real peace comes from real dopamine. A full Ironman is next on the list.
Watch the storyMMA Coach
One of the first people to back our mission. Through MMA, Ron helps people of all ages and backgrounds chase their dreams in and out of the ring.
Watch the storyVolleyball Player and Physiotherapist
A Chinese-Australian athlete and physio, Seth is proof you can chase every goal without sacrificing any part of your identity.
Watch the storyMarathoner and IRONMAN Finisher
A role model for the Pakistani American community, chasing marathons and Ironmans around the world, because all you really need is a pair of shoes.
Watch the storyYoga and Mental Health
The lovely soul who led our Yoga & Coffee pop-up. Sara shares how yoga can be practiced in a non-judgmental, inclusive way.
Watch the storyBoxer and Co-Founder of North Star Boxing
Born into a sports-filled family, Jade found identity and purpose through combat sports and now leads others in building resilience.
Watch the storyMMA Fighter
What started as a hobby in Amman, Jordan is now a fast-rising MMA career. Omar fights to advocate for identity, with a reminder that after hardship there is ease.
Watch the storyRunner
Running began as a wellness habit and became a journey of resilience. Olivia’s advice: set goals that scare you, get comfortable failing, and come back stronger.
Watch the storyMMA Athlete
A fighter, brother, and husband using MMA to leave a positive mark on the world, standing as a symbol of hope and resilience for the Palestinian people.
Watch the storyFitness and Martial Arts
Using fitness to rewrite the narrative, Cedric is building a life full of happiness, peace, and resilience.
Watch the storyUltramarathoner and Race Director
Ultra runner, race director, Movemint’s operations and marketing lead, and lifelong foodie. Paul is proof there’s always a way to combine everything you love.
Watch the storyLifelong Athlete and Coach
Dani works to empower women to be the strongest versions of themselves, and to always choose strong over skinny.
Watch the storyMother-Daughter Duo, Singapore
Possibly the fittest family in Asia, this mother and daughter promote health and happiness across the Singaporean community.
Watch the storyFounder of DEP Run Club
A former sponsored skateboarder from Boston who found a safe space in fitness. Now 10+ months sober, Michael wants you to know any challenge can be overcome.
Watch the storyCombat Sports Dietitian
Through a private practice, Christina helps athletes make conscious food choices that honor their needs, because wellness goes beyond training.
Watch the storyMartial Artist, Savage Ronin CT
Strong men raise strong men. Johnari shares a story from the mats at Savage Ronin, with a message for anyone out there who wants to start a sport.
Watch the storyClimber and Adventurer
From bouldering walls to snowy summits, Cait lives by one simple rule: whatever it is, go for it. YOLO.
Watch the storyNY MMA National Champion, XB Training
A longtime athlete who shares how boxing intersects with life philosophy, and a reminder to keep learning about hardships worldwide: liberation for one is liberation for all.
Watch the storyLevel Up Gym, Stratford
Malcolm built a gym, starting in a basement, to help lower obesity rates and welcome everyone who walks in. If you wish to see change, be the change.
Watch the storyUConn Track & Field
From the kid who couldn’t sit still in class to a role model for younger athletes, Mahamed shares how track transformed his identity.
Watch the storyLifter, Edge Lifting Club
What got Ken into fitness? Being a skinny kid. Ever since, the motivation has stayed simple: put in the hard work right now.
Watch the storyFitness Advocate
Within a few months, people who start at the gym begin getting their confidence back. If you’re looking for a sign to start, Dr. Tirado says this is it.
Watch the storyFounder of Hardware City Skate
An immigrant as a child, Maciek found belonging through skateboarding and now builds a scene where everyone can belong and feel safe. Vulnerability makes us strong.
Watch the storyFitness Coach and Physique Competitor
After becoming a mom, Liz turned to fitness to reconnect with a part that felt lost, and now spreads that good energy to everyone around.
Watch the storyYale Prison Education Initiative
Tracy built confidence in the gym while dealing with anxiety, and now uses fitness to be a catalyst for change in the broader community.
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