Let It Shine: How Shine Society Fitness Celebrates Empowerment & Community Through Movement

In this episode of South Bay Buzz, Megan is so excited to interview her longtime friends and Shine Society Fitness founders, Yaya Margarita and Hillary Lewis. From their very first meeting in 2017 to the deeply personal way their studio helped Megan navigate the early days of profound loss and grief, this conversation is a full-circle moment.They talk about their nine-year journey building Shine from the ground up, their pandemic pivot, the bittersweet decision to close their original studio doors, and the beauty of what came next through their collaboration with Beach Life Fitness. You’ll hear about the power of movement, the reality of small business ownership as mothers, and the legacy they’re leaving in the South Bay — one full of fun, authenticity, and community building.If you’ve ever found yourself dancing in your living room, attended a Shine special event, or need a reminder that fitness can and should feel like fun — this one’s for you! Follow Shine Society Fitness at ShineSocietyFitness on social media.Visit Shine Society Fitness at shinesocietyfitness.comThank you to Orange Door Spaces for continuing to support our South Bay Buzz podcast! Visit Orange Door Spaces on the first floor of the South Bay Galleria mall in Redondo Beach. Follow Orange Door Spaces on social media  @OrangeDoorSpaces  .