#149 Roots, Wheels and Community

In this episode of "Garry Talks," Garry welcomes back Korina Duffy, founder of Eco Fitness. Korina shares her inspiring journey from overcoming homelessness and addiction to growing her inclusive fitness business. She discusses securing a true home, expanding adaptive fitness classes for people with disabilities, and launching impactful community and environmental projects, such as tree planting on Irish islands. The conversation highlights Korina’s commitment to health, sustainability, and fostering connection, as well as her vision for lasting, community-led change through initiatives like Adapter Fit and Club Soda. Her story exemplifies resilience, purpose, and social impact.   - Support this podcast by joining our tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.  Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.  Most importantly – please subscribe to this Podcast.     Podcast Network Introduction (00:00:47) Brief intro to the GK Media Studios Creators Network and its mission. Korina’s Return & Last Year’s Episode Recap (00:01:04) Korina’s previous appearance, her story of homelessness, addiction, and inspiration. Securing a New Home (00:02:54) Korina discusses finally having a home that isn’t also a workspace. Eco Fitness Business Growth & Restructuring (00:03:58) Updates on Eco Fitness: team expansion, new locations, and recent business reassessment. Managing Expansion & Team Dynamics (00:06:04) Korina reflects on scaling back, financial decisions, and reconnecting with her business’s core. Community Focus & The “Parish” Vision (00:10:15) Korina’s commitment to building community and focusing Eco Fitness on its local “parish.” Adaptive Fitness Classes for People with Disabilities (00:12:42) Launching and growing adaptive fitness classes, working with councils, and making fitness inclusive. Sustainability & Tree Planting Initiatives (00:21:11) For every member, a tree is planted; Korina’s involvement with Cran and community tree projects. Aran Islands Tree Project (00:27:27) Organising tree planting on the Aran Islands, involving local children and community. Vision Boards & Achieving Personal Goals (00:41:09) How vision boards and intention-setting have shaped Korina’s achievements. Arctic Circle & International Projects (00:42:59) Korina’s fundraising trek to the Arctic Circle and planting trees in Paraguay. Club Soda: Singles Events & Social Initiatives (00:44:35) Creating Club Soda, organising singles walks and events to foster real-life connections. Future Plans & Defining Success (00:51:13) Korina’s big goals: property, expanding adaptive fitness, and leaving a lasting community impact.