Dani | Student Success ManagerQueensland is home to some incredible women-only gyms — spaces where confidence, community, and strength come first. Whether it’s small-group lifting sessions, reformer Pilates, or classes that make you smile while you sweat, these studios are redefining what fitness feels like for women.
Dani | Student Success ManagerOn this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani spoke with Kristy, Personal Training Manager at Fitness Cartel Oxley, who has almost 30 years of industry experience. She gave us a behind-the-scenes look at what she actually does in her role, what kind of trainers thrive in a commercial space, and the common mistakes new PTs make when they’re starting out.
Dani | Student Success ManagerWhen you look at a young coach who’s already worked with over 300 clients, has a strong online brand and a waitlist-worthy business, it’s easy to assume it all just… fell into place. But for 24-year-old coach and founder of Soph Fit Coaching, Sophia Karakato, her start in the fitness industry came from something far less glamorous: 👉 A really shitty breakup, a bit of a “19-year-old midlife crisis,” and a decision to finally do something for herself. In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Soph sat down with Dani to share how she went from heartbreak to fully booked coach, why she went “all in” on her Cert III & IV in Fitness, and the advice she’d give women who are scared to take the first step.
Dani | Student Success ManagerGrowing up in country NSW, Cayde played everything—netball, cross-country, athletics, swimming. An ACL injury and a move to Melbourne nudged her into the gym for the first time. A hard-pushing semi-private PT (shout-out to James at Fitcentre) set the standard for what great coaching feels like, and with a PT/osteopath husband in her corner, she soaked up everything she could—eventually stepping on stage for two bikini comps and discovering how much she loved the process of learning.