This episode includes discussions of body image, divorce, and major life transitions.

In today’s episode, Jess sits down with Brandy, a downtown Toronto professional who once believed she wasn’t a “fit person.” After years of IVF treatments, medications that caused weight gain, and a painful divorce, Brandy felt like her spark was gone.

What started as one free class turned into a full lifestyle transformation.

In this episode, Brandy shares:
– How she went from working out once a week to 3–4x per week
– The mindset shift that came during SHINE’s 6-Week Challenge
– The confidence boost of her first sports-bra workout
– How SHINE’s women-supporting-women community helped her rebuild self-worth
– The celebration class that marked her new beginning

“You’re not here to take up less space. Take up more.”

If you’ve ever felt like it’s “not the right time” to start or worried you don’t belong in a fitness space, Brandy’s story will inspire you to put yourself first and reclaim your spark.