On a Positive Note: How Women Ascended to the Forefront of Fitness Training
In this week's edition of 'On a Positive Note,' Cheddar News is highlighting women athletic trainers. In an industry that in inundated and oversaturated with male representation, the industry is budding for women. "As a woman, coming into a fitness club such as Lifetime [Fitness] and seeing another female, especially a female training, it can be very inspiring," Samantha Harris, Lifetime Fitness trainer, said.
There were a record 2.6 million weddings in 2022, which is up from 1.9 million in 2021 and 1.3 million in 2020, according to a report from The Knot, a wedding planning agency.
The Black Innovation Alliance is working to empower Black entrepreneurs and recently received a $3 million commitment from UBS to help with resources. Ifeoma Ike, director of policy and movement strategy with the Black Innovation Alliance, joined Cheddar News to explain further the organization's mission.
Janice Gassam Asare, workplace equity consultant and the founder of Black White Green (BWG) Business Solutions, discusses supporting Black-owned businesses outside of Black History Month.
Anika Howard, President and CEO of WONDR NATION, joins Cheddar News to discuss how she's driving diversity forward in the gaming industry, and give advice for Black women in this industry.
