We Are Stronger Together: Building Community and Finding Connection with Allison Tenney

Today I am thrilled to bring the one and only Allison Tenney on the podcast! She was one of the first likeminded fitness professionals I connected with online back when my online business was nothing more than a blog and a vision. In 2019 I attended a live event (called Ignited Womxn's Summit at the time) she hosted in Seattle that literally ignited me into the work I'm doing today! When I think of Allison, I think of leadership, integrity, and someone who brings the best people together. In addition to being an incredible strength & conditioning coach she's also an amazing friend and community builder. And while this conversation centers a LOT around our experiences working in the online fitness space, this vulnerable, feel-good conversation is a must-listen for all humans who are craving connection and belonging.  Allison is the owner of Allison Tenney Fitness, LLC. Through strength training and fitness, Allison helps women build next-level strength, confidence, and the courage to seize their personal power. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS) and holds several other fitness credentials including: USA Weightlifting, FMS, SFG, and RKC kettlebell certifications. Allison played Division I soccer and also coached college athletes for over 13 years where she was the assistant soccer coach and high-performance manager for the women's soccer team, before starting her own online fitness business. Today, Allison combines her passion for movement and strength training with her commitment to social justice and aims to elevate the fitness profession and make it more inclusive for everybody and every body. On this episode we talk about: Why community and connection are more important now than ever.  How attending her live event is a big part of the reason I have an online business and podcast today.  What it means to approach your work from a place of integrity.  Why the inner work you do offline is SO important and how it shows through in the ways you show up in the world.  Why online group programs are so amazing.  Why connecting with the right people offline is ever better.  How we both try to create very intentional containers that allow people to share vulnerable moments, find belonging, and grow together.  Why we both refer out to other coaches often, and what it means to approach your work from a place of abundance.  The magic of building relationships with grounded, empathetic women who remind you who you are.  How all of this translates outside of the context of online business (and applies to YOUR life too).  Why you NEED to join us at Ignited Leadership Summit this fall so we can all hang out IRL.  Work with Allison  Follow Allison on Instagram  Join us at Ignited Leadership Summit-use discount code 100OFF for $100 off the price of a regular ticket! Work with me Follow & tag me on Instagram