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Farel found exactly what she was looking for. Over 13 years, her
roles within FIT4MOM grew in tandem with her children, giving her
opportunity to "do both" - be a mom and fulfill her passion (and
obligation) for fitness. She has also taken a valuable lesson learned
in motherhood and applies it to business: "to stop should'ing on myself." During the time as a young mom when she thought she "should"
be able to do it all and do it all perfectly, she felt unproductive and felt
a lack of direction. When we focus on what we can do, whether in business or family life, we are able to be focused and purposeful.

FITNESS IS A MISSION
In 13 years, a profound number of mom's lives have been impacted
by Farel and the work of FIT4MOM; but as Farel highlights, this number pales in comparison to those who are still out there who need
fitness. This is the mission.
Farel sees several opportunities in the industry that can serve this
mission that she strives to integrate in her own career. Fitness professionals can train more holistically by tapping into opportunities in
coaching; clients can be taught exercises but real change will happen
by delving into their "why." She also has found power in allowing for silence: listen more, ask questions, listen again, give feedback. We don't
always have to be talking, rather should look to do more exchanging.
Even more than ever, education, credibility and professionalism need
to be a paramount expectation. She also sees a shift in the industry
toward an overall sense of 'coming together' on the same mission with
more than enough people out there who simply need fitness.
Summing up her mission's purpose, Farel says, "I have had the honor of "growing" fitness professionals. We bring people to this industry;
I train, certify and empower them to then pay it forward and do the
same for more moms across the country. It's such life-giving work!"

FITNESS IS A MOVEMENT
What started as a mission has now morphed into a movement. With
more than 2,000 instructors and 223 FIT4MOM franchises, FIT4MOM
has created a movement. As Farel shares, "We have invited so many
moms to step into their own light, to make themselves a priority and to
show the way they wish their children could live. I often say that what I
do isn't a job; it's a movement and an obligation. These children (of our
moms in class and of all of our instructors) are watching. They WANT
to be like her, I feel responsible to train and enlighten her to understand the power of her space in this world. It can influence EVERY person in her sphere...especially her children. There is no greater job!"

FITNESS FOR MOMS, BY MOMS
FIT4MOM is a brilliant example of the real possibility of serving a
mission while growing a successful business. Farel credits the success of the company to the leadership remaining steadfast to the vision and big picture. As she describes, she is the fitness "yin" to Lisa
Drexen's business "yang;" they complement each other's strengths
and weaknesses and while there are compromises as in all business,
there is a mutual respect to hold each other up in their light.
While her full-time national position does require frequent travel,
she is still able to be a mom first. One achievement Farel is particularly
proud of is the formation of FIT4MOMS - it was born from and run by
MOMS. FIT4MOM has grown into a go-to space for moms of any age
and they know that the sphere of influence of a mom is profound and far
reaching. "When she is healthy, confident and happy, she will then raise
healthy, confident and happy children...which can change our world."
Looking at her journey to success, it seems as if her path had already
been paved for her, as if the movement was her destiny to lead. As a
presenter, educator, leader and most importantly, as a mom first, Farel's
story of innovation, empowerment and commitment to family inspiration through a powerful mom is one we can all be inspired by.

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