Women's Fitness

“I’m So Glad I Backed Myself” — The Story Behind Soph Fit Coaching’s Success

Dani | Student Success Manager

Published on: 23/12/2025

When 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.

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How Cayde Built a Fitness Career on Her Own Terms

Dani | Student Success Manager

Published on: 15/12/2025

Growing 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.

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From Graduate to Business Owner: Vanessa’s Journey Supporting New Mums Through Fitness

Dani | Student Success Manager

Published on: 08/12/2025

Helping women feel strong, confident, and supported — that’s at the heart of what Vanessa Azzapardi does every day. A Women’s Fitness Education graduate and now owner of The P3 Movement, Vanessa works with prenatal and postpartum women, helping them safely return to exercise, rebuild strength, and reconnect with themselves — all in a supportive, community-driven space where babies are welcome too. But her journey into the industry didn’t start with business. It started with passion.

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5 Female Bootcamps that we love

Dani | Student Success Manager

Published on: 03/12/2025

As you know we love connecting with, and featuring women’s only gyms, classes and bootcamps that help women thrive! Here is a list of a few women’s only bootcamps that we love!

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