On The Go with Sarah Jo

Michele Gordon is the Director of Brand Marketing at SELF Magazine. She’s also the Founder of Cardio Sweat Party, an upbeat class that combines both dance cardio and kickboxing together for a high-energy class in New York City. Michele has been an inspiration from the moment I met her, and she’s always carrying a positive attitude on her shoulders wherever she goes. Today we talk about her journey from being a shy individual that was passionate about her goals in her youth to how she overcame her fears and now enjoys being at the front of a room. Whether she’s teaching fitness or helping people grow their business, Michele is always eager to learn and help others along the way. She’s been in the fitness industry for well over a decade, but Michele’s degree is in Philosophy, Politics, Law, and a second degree in Spanish. Entrepreneurship is something she’s been enticed by from her start, and she's making it all happen while growing on the go!

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @_michelegordon @cardiosweatparty

SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.

Emily Merrell, Founder of Six Degrees Society, worked in the fashion industry prior to quitting her 9-5 job back in 2014. She loved her gig, but she knew it wasn’t her end-all-be-all. Emily took life by the reins and made moves. Since then, she has created a network of women in various industries that are able to come together through networking events. Think less business and more casual all while making lifelong connections, and honestly, life long friends. Emily’s focus in the events is personal, professional, and lifestyle development. She has reinvented networking and made it a place where women can come together and connect on more than just what they do for a living. Whether you have a current full-time job, side hustle, or you’re working on passion project - there’s no reason not to step outside of your comfort zone. I attended one of Emily’s very first events over 4 years ago, and I ended up reconnecting with a girl I went to grade school with! It was a true "six degrees of separation" moment. Today, Emily and I connect on what it was like to be a first time entrepreneur as the Founder of Six Degrees Society and everything in between.

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @six_degrees_society @emilyamerrell

WEBSITE: www.sixdegreessociety.com

SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s also 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at www.obefitness.com

Candice Huffine is a plus size model that’s graced the cover of Italian Vogue and walked the runway for designers like Christian Siriano during fashion week. She is a powerful force for women in the world, and Candice is advocating for representation that includes diversity and inclusivity of all body types in the the industry! She’s the Founder of DAY/WON, the first fully size-inclusive activewear brand that carries sizes from 0-32 with no exception. DAY/WON's pieces are made sustainably in the U.S. out of recycled materials and produced on demand to leave no waste behind. She’s paving her own way, creating her own normal, and she’s doing it by her own rules!

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @candicehuffine @yourdaywon

www.day-won.com

SPONSOR: Complimentary month of Obé Fitness with code ONTHEGO www.obefitness.com

As the founder of Bridesmaid For Hire, Author, and Podcaster, Jen Glantz has truly created her own normal. In 2013, Jen published her first book, “All My Friends Are Engaged,” which went on to become an Amazon best seller. In 2014, she published a Craigslist ad as a bridesmaid-for-hire that went viral. Jen later turned this idea into her company where she was, and is still currently — a bridesmaid for hire. Since then, she’s written a memoir, “Always A Bridesmaid (For Hire)", and she’s been published in over 125 different publications from Today.com to the New York Times and Glamour Magazine. Jen recently got engaged and is allowing her community to plan her wedding! You can find her over at the “You’re Not Getting Any Younger” podcast as she encourages people to live life to the fullest every day. 

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @jenglantz @anyyounger

SPONSOR: Code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.

Bree Koegel's resume includes being a Radio City Rockette, Broadway, and a Cirque Du Soleil performer. She’s also a Certified Personal Trainer, Wilhelmina Model, and expectant mother that’s continuing her education via the Harvard Extension School program. Bree happens to be the very first person and friend I ever had in New York City, and we explore the 15-year journey she had in the Big Apple prior to her very fresh move back to her roots in North Carolina.

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @breekoegel

SPONSOR: ONTHEGO for a complimentary month at www.obefitness.com

It's no doubt that COVID-19 has changed the way we're doing this thing called life right now. I've included ways we can hunker down to keep us safe as well as mentally and physically sane. Whether you're searching for a workout, a new podcast to listen to, or things you can do from the courtesy of your own home - I have you covered!

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast

Use code ONTHEGO at www.obefitness.com for 30 days of complimentary live and on demand workouts and meditations

Daniel Gottlieb, also known as Yoga Dan, is the Founder of SPROGA. A Detroit native, YD had his heart set on playing professional basketball until two injuries sidelined his dreams for good. He found solace within yoga practices which eventually led him to creating SPROGA, Sports Performance Recovery Yoga. A graduate of the Gray Institute and a Wilson’s Disease Survivor, he now gives back to the community by teaching others how to take care of their bodies and minds on a daily basis.

@onthegopodcast @sarahgrooms @misteryogadan @sproganomics

Carbon38 was founded in 2012 to help women enhance their performance in life by allowing them to feel powerful, stylish, and feminine in their every day wardrobe. The Carbon38 Ambassador Program, TeamC38, was established to support fitness professionals while fostering community and connection all over the globe. With over 5,000 ambassadors worldwide, it's safe to say that this program allows the ambassadors to feel connected and supported every day as they show up to teach and give back to their local communities.

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @thehowie @kkholidayy @teamc38

Ashley Wilking, Nike Master Trainer and Rumble Boxing Instructor, talks us through her youth in Louisiana and being a first generation college graduate that's now taking the world by storm with companies like Nike and Rumble. Her days are anything but ordinary, and she keeps herself motivated by her constant drive to help others. Ashley also lays out just how much work goes into the planning of classes each week, and she gets real about the constant work load that will truly never stop. Goals may sometimes be finite, but the training for those goals far exceeds a one-time accomplishment. When we’re training for life, there’s no giving up!

SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @ashwilking www.ash.fit

With a background in fashion and managing Ready-To-Wear for Chanel, Lindsey Boyd, Founder of The Laundress, found a need for products that would not only save garments in the long run but benefit the environment without breaking the bank. She’s spent the past 16 years building a collection of eco-friendly detergents, fabric care and home cleaning products, all of which are tested on herself and her co-founder. The Laundress went global, and after years of hard work, Lindsey sold her company in 2019.

SOCIAL: @thelaundress @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast