Each month our team picks one mama in Our Village to recognize for her amazing spirit and embodiment of FIT4MOM. The decision is never an easy one because we have so many amazing women in this village. This month we are honoring Stefanie!

Thanks for being such an amazing part of Our Village, Stefanie <3

Read on to learn more about Stefanie and her FIT4MOM journey!

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Where did you grow up? Sacramento, California

Tell us who is in your family: My husband, James, is the best. He's so sweet and fun. We met on Bumble and got married during the pandemic. Our daughter, Rilyn, is a double rainbow miracle baby. I'm still in awe that she came from an egg I froze when I was 34. I feel very lucky to have James and Rilyn. We're a small family, but inseparable.

What is your current/previous career? I'm a sales leader at LinkedIn. We work with corporations to help them recruit and retain talent. I've been there for 13 years! I started in their New York office at the Empore State Building and ended up moving to the Chicago office for a promotion. Best decision ever because I met my husband here and now we have Rilyn.

How did you find FIT4MOM? I live by Camelot Park and saw the Stroller Strides class while I went for walks outside in the summer. Then, after I had Rilyn, my friend reminded me to find a Mommy and Me commmunity. FIT4MOM couldn't have been a more perfect group to join.

What is your favorite FIT4MOM class and why? I've only tried Stroller Strides due to schedules, but I've been going a few times a week since I was cleared to exercise. I feel like I can see results and I've made friends in the process!

Is there a class you haven't tried yet but want to? Maybe one of the mom only classes if I can work it out with my schedule some time.

How has FIT4MOM impacted your motherhood journey? Having a baby in the winter was tough. I definitely had the baby blues and Stroller Strides motivated me to get out of my house and to get moving. It was much needed for my mental health!

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us! I like to salsa dance! (I didn't say I was good at it, but I enjoy it).