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Women's Fitness Podcast
Women's Fitness Education is a supportive community focused on helping women excel in the fitness industry. We provide education, guidance, and opportunities for women to thrive and take leadership roles in this field.
Our goal is to see more women in fitness professions and leadership roles, contributing positively to the fitness industry. Join us and be the expert that millions of Australian women are searching for.
Women's Fitness Podcast
Fitness, Motherhood & Balance: A Conversation with Jacqui Somerville
In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani sits down with Jacqui Somerville, founder of Mum & Mini Fitness in WA and AusActive finalist for the People’s Choice Small Business Award.
Jacqui’s story is one of resilience, passion, and community. From overcoming an eating disorder to creating a space where mums can train alongside their kids, she’s built a business that empowers women far beyond just the physical results.
Dani and Jacqui chat about:
- How Jacqui’s own recovery inspired her to become a trainer
- The leap from group fitness to running her own business
- Building a mum-friendly training space where kids are welcome
- Why gradual growth is more sustainable than burnout
- The power of community and the life-changing impact it can have on mums
- Her simple but effective “traffic light system” for tailoring workouts to each client’s needs
- The advice she’d give to women considering a career in fitness
- The most important quality every successful trainer needs
Whether you’re a mum, a trainer, or someone considering a career in fitness, Jacqui’s insights will leave you inspired to back yourself, slow down when needed, and always put connection first.
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