In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we're happy to welcome Chloie Jonsson, CEO of The OUT Foundation to the podcast. The foundation started 10 years ago as a queer workout meet up that grew into hosting events. In this chat we hear all about the initiatives that bring their mission—fighting to remove barriers that the LGBTQ+ community faces in fitness, health, and wellness paces—to life. Chloie shares her personal story about fighting for representation and space to compete under the CrossFit banner as a trans woman, and shares great advice for gym owners looking to nurture inclusive spaces, and LGBTQ+ athletes looking to find their place.
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Some Key Moments:
00:36 Pride Month series kick off with Chloie ,CEO of The OUT Foundation
2:50 Get to know Chloie, her background and how she started CrossFit
8:35 How did Chloie get started with The Out Foundation and how was the foundation itself started
16:29 Barriers LGBTQ+ folks face getting into fitness, and things gym owners/trainers should be aware of to create inclusive spaces
31:12 OUTAthlete program is a scholarship program for youth and young adults
39:17 OUTAthletics are the events! The OUTFoundation provides a micro gym everything they need to host a successful event.
48:58 Local OUT Foundation chapters, and how you can get involved in them in your area
51:39 Chloie shares advice for gym owners: Get comfortable being uncomfortable
54:48 Advice for any LGBTQ+ person looking to start CrossFit