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Inclusive Fitness, Motivation and Positivity (with Jeanette Jenkins)

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Gwen Madiba (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08), is joined from Los Angeles by celebrity fitness trainer alumna Jeanette Jenkins, founder and president of the Hollywood Trainer. Jeanette talks about her journey to reaching millions online with her workouts and the evolving landscape of the fitness industry. She shares inclusive fitness tips for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds to motivate, build confidence and embrace healthy living.

Episode Notes

In this episode, host Gwen Madiba (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08), is joined from Los Angeles by celebrity fitness trainer alumna Jeanette Jenkins, founder and president of the Hollywood Trainer. Jeanette talks about her journey to reaching millions online with her workouts and the evolving landscape of the fitness industry. She shares inclusive fitness tips for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds to motivate, build confidence and embrace healthy living. This episode also includes a special spotlight question by alumnus Trevor Monaghan (Gee Gees Men’s Football 97-’01) member of the Cree Nation of Chisasibi, and fitness manager of the Chisasibi Fitness Center located on the eastern shore of James Bay in Northern Quebec. (In English only with English and French transcript available).

Transcripts of this episode are available in English and French.

Guest: Jeanette Jenkins, Faculty of Health Sciences Alumna 

Spotlight Question: Trevor Monaghan, Gee Gees Men’s Football ’97-’01

Host: Gwen Madiba, MA ’12; BSocSc ’08

Production: University of Ottawa’s Alumni Relations team

Producer: Rhea Laube

Sound Engineer: Nathalie Nadeau Mijal

Recording Assistance: Pop-Up Podcasting

 

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