Beyond Diversity Checkboxes with Dani Coleman

Dani Coleman is the Director of Training and Head Trainer at Pvolve, a science-led workout method that combines low-impact functional fitness with resistance-based equipment. She trains none other than Jennifer Aniston, as well as all of us who join in studio or through the Pvolve app. Dani’s story is rooted in her biracial identity as both Japanese and Caucasian, which she recognizes is both a place of privilege and a place of isolation. I think anyone raising mixed race kids like my family is will really appreciate hearing about Dani’s experiences and challenges. As an example, her parents supported her love of dance, which isn’t typical of Asian cultures, but they required academic excellence, which many Asians and immigrants can relate to. Dani is passionate about supporting underserved AAPI communities, especially in light of her anger around anti Asian hate crimes — an anger I share, which inspired this entire podcast to begin with. We talk about the necessity of going beyond that token diversity card and actively calling in different identities. We share our observations about the fitness and wellness industries, where we see that things are getting better but we also recognize that there is still much more to be done. Please enjoy this heartfelt conversation with the very magnetic — Dani Coleman. You can follow Dani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@dani_bcoleman⁠ you can also find Leah ⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahsoojinkim⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast was produced by Just Breathe, find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our intro and outro music is from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠purple-planet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠