Healthy Chicks

Good afternoon, and welcome to this week’s feature on Healthy Chicks in the Community. If you’re new to the blog, on Fridays I feature someone who embodies what it means to live well — mind, body + soul!

This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Gemma! Two of my favorite qualities about a person is positivity and passion, and Gemma embodies both of these in spades. You can clearly see she loves what she does, and wants to share it with the world! When you’ve got something you’re that passionate about, it’s a sin not to get your story out there. I’ll let her tell you for herself! 😉

NAME/AGE: Gemma Santamaria / 22 yrs old

BLOG/TWITTER: Website / FB Page

CURRENT CITY: Boston, MA

PHOTO TAKEN: Paulette’s Ballet Studio, Summer 2015

WHAT YOU DO FOR WORK: I run a dance program, Fun&Fit, which is based around finding the joy, and happiness in movement for teens and adults…as I like to call it, Happy Exercise!  Both my classes (BalletBarre and DanceCardio) strengthen, lengthen, energize, and tone the body and mind– but we have fun doing so!

NUMBER ONE PASSION: Inspiring, and being inspired by people, in all aspects of … Read More!

Happy Thanksgiving weekend all, hope your bellies & hearts are full. I’m thrilled to introduce you to this week’s Healthy Chick in the Community, the one and only Katie.

Like a sister to me, Katie has more energy and can talk more than anyone I know! Not to mention she’s a wonderful person who puts her friends & family first.

I’ll let you meet this shopping-obsessed diva for yourself! Can’t think of a better day than on Black Friday 😉

NAME/AGE: Katie Sullivan, 26 years old

CURRENT CITY: Lives in Vernon, CT

PHOTO TAKEN: This picture was taken last Thanksgiving sitting by the fireplace at my mom’s house.

WHAT I DO FOR WORK: I work for East Hartford Public Schools as a 1st grade teacher

MY NUMBER ONE PASSION: Teaching. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher and that passion has never changed. My students keep me motivated and challenge me every day.

I FEEL MY HEALTHIEST SELF WHEN: I start my week off with a great spinning class. This helps me stay on track with my goals for the rest of the week. The empowering feeling I get after a great workout class motivates me to get … Read More!

Good morning friends, and Happy Friday! I couldn’t be more exited for the weekend — we’re going to a keilbasa smoking + polka party tonight (yes, you heard that right) with my sister’s future in-laws! Since everyone in my family is Polish — including my hubby! — this is totally up our alley.

Anyway, on to this week’s feature for Healthy Chicks  in the Community! Every week I feature a woman in the community who embodies what it means to live well, both inside & out! This week, I wanted to give you the inside scoop on the chick behind the blog, that is M-E! For those of you who have been reading for years THANK YOU, and those new to the blog welcome to the family! OK, now it’s time to get to know me a little better… 😉

NAME/AGE: Rachel Kaczynski “Ski” / 28

BLOG/TWITTER: blog: healthy-chicks.com
twitter: @healthy_chicks
instagram: @healthychicks
facebook: Facebook.com/HealthyChicksGroup

CURRENT CITY: Boston, MA

PHOTO TAKEN: Last weekend, right after my beautiful mom gave me a new ‘do!

WHAT YOU DO FOR WORK: I wear many hats. I run the Community Marketing for sweetgreen in Boston — they’re a pretty sick company if … Read More!

Wow, I can’t believe it’s already Friday! This week seriously flew by. It seems like just yesterday I was at the W.E.L.L. Summit (if you missed my recap you can catch it here), and it’s hard to believe it was already one week ago.

Speaking of the W.E.L.L. Summit, one of the best parts was connecting with so many like-minded, energetic individuals. One of those lovely ladies was the beautiful Mia Bell, a passionate entrepreneur who’s also a fabulous mommy to boot! I was so drawn to Mia’s infectious personality — she’s super approachable, honest and someone I could totally see being in my “tribe.”

I’ll let you meet Mia for yourself…you’re bound to love her!

NAME/AGE: Mia Bell, 29

BLOG/TWITTER: blog: www.mia-bell.com/latestnews
twitter, instagram: @miabellbrands
facebook: Facebook.com/miabellbrands

CURRENT CITY: Portland, Oregon

PHOTO TAKEN: Tamanawas Falls, Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon last July

WHAT YOU DO FOR WORK: I am the Founder & CEO of MIA BELL Natural Beauty Brokers. We help brilliant, natural and organic beauty brands grow their presence in the marketplace.

NUMBER ONE PASSION: Working together with honest and caring people to create a healthier, brighter and more loving world. I know it’s going to … Read More!

Happy Friday, ladies! Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful fall weather, and soaking up the last bits of foliage (if you’re a fellow New Englander, that is)

Onward & upward to this week’s lovely feature on Healthy Chicks in the Community! Danielle is one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met — she’s a good friend, a good wife and an all around good person. I’ve gotten to know her these past few years in Boston from my HC wellness programs to fitness nights and of course blogger events…and I love how supportive she always is.

I’ll let you meet this rockstar for yourself!

NAME/AGE: Danielle Kempe, 31

BLOG/TWITTER: Blog: http://gettingfitinma.wordpress.com

Twitter: @DJDiG Instagram: @gettingfitinma

CURRENT CITY: Quincy, MA

PHOTO TAKEN (WHERE/WHEN): At the finish of the BAA 5K in 2015

WHAT YOU DO FOR WORK: fundraiser for the National Organization for Rare Disorders

NUMBER ONE PASSION: That’s hard to pick just 1. I guess writing, since that’s a stress reliever for me, but fitness is a close 2nd for that!

I FEEL MY HEALTHIEST SELF WHEN I AM: Making time for my own personal fitness: getting in workouts with November Project, or other social fitness workouts. I schedule my workouts … Read More!

Happy Friday ladies! This week completely flew by for me, as I ran the Tufts 10K for Women on Monday and have been busy every since. I’m really looking forward to the weekend, as hubby & I are planning on escaping the city in his brand new car for a fall foliage adventure!

Now to this week’s Healthy Chick in the community, who I can’t wait to introduce you to! Jen is a very special person, and happens to be one of my mom’s best friends. She’s seriously one of the most genuine, cheerful gals I have ever met and she’s a good friend to all. When you’re around her, you just feel good.

That’s why it was extra motivating to have her there for my very first half marathon — the More/Fitness Magazine half in Central Park! In fact, she was our biggest cheerleader the entire weekend and the one who encouraged us to sign up in the first place. No wonder she’s the one that came up with the idea to form a run / walk group for her gal pals, “The Foxxy Trotters!”

My family & I are so lucky to know Jen, and now … Read More!

Good morning ladies, and Happy Friday! I just got back from NYC on a work trip; I must say the city always wears me out but damn do they have good food.

I’m now back to my number 1 Boston, and ready to bring you this week’s feature on Healthy Chicks in the Community! I met Karen a couple years back over good coffee & conversation. This lady never fails to impress me with her accomplishments — she’s a yoga teacher, author and just recently launched her own wellness show. Not to mention she has her first yoga retreat coming up this spring in Tulum, Mexico! Pretty darn cool, huh?

But most of all, she’s a good person and she keeps it real. I’ll let you meet Karen for yourself!

NAME/AGE: Karen Fabian, 51 years old

BLOG/TWITTER: www.barebonesyoga.com / barebonesyoga

CURRENT CITY: Boston, MA

PHOTO TAKEN (WHERE/WHEN): Charles River Esplanade July, 2015

WHAT YOU DO FOR WORK: I’ve been teaching yoga since 2002. I started my own brand, Bare Bones Yoga in 2009 as a way to reflect my passion for providing challenging, yet accessible classes.

I host and produce my own TV show on wellness called “Living … Read More!

Well, it’s finally starting to feel like fall (and I’m totally OK with it!) Check out my post on cleansing your mind, body & soul as we tackle yet another seasonal shift.

Anyway, moving on to this week’s HC in the Community! I first met Sarah at a fitness event (of course!) last year, and was immediately drawn to her passion. You could tell this girl had a lot of love for what she does — a gal after my own heart! 😉 Because of this love, Sarah has been able to create a whole community around fitness + wellness for college students. It’s pretty cool stuff..see for yourself!

NAME/AGE: Sarah Gaines, 22

BLOG/TWITTER: www.gofitu.com Personal twitter: @sarahjgaines / Business twitter: @gofitu

CURRENT CITY: Somerville, MA

PHOTO TAKEN (WHERE/WHEN): Me doing “ninja burpees” (new favorite exercise) this past summer at a Nike workout.

WHAT YOU DO FOR WORK: I help college students get fit and stay fit! I am the founder of Fit University, a college student’s go-to source for all things health & fitness. Through our online content – think recipes you can make in your dorm room, workouts to squeeze in between classes, how to balance mental … Read More!