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MO’ment of Arrival: Why I Created the 2026 Workbook

As we move into 2026, I found myself returning to one question again and again:
What does it actually mean to arrive?

Not arrive as an ending. Not arrive because everything is finished or figured out. But arrive in the deeper sense. Arriving in yourself. In your strength. In your readiness.

That question became the foundation for my 2026 Workbook, “MO’ment of Arrival: From Awakening to Abundance in the Year of the Horse.”

This workbook is not about hustle, reinvention, or pushing harder. It’s about recognition. About acknowledging the growth you’ve already lived through and choosing to move forward with intention rather than urgency.

Inside the workbook, we move through four core themes:

Arrival
Recognizing that you are no longer preparing for life. You’re standing in it.

Alignment
Ensuring that what you do, how you live, and what you value are moving in the same direction.

Authenticity
Letting go of identities, expectations, and roles that no longer fit who you are becoming.

Abundance
Stepping into a state of grounded confidence, clarity, and trust rather than constant striving.

The Year of the Horse brings an energy of freedom, momentum, and instinctual movement. The Horse doesn’t rush, and it doesn’t hesitate. It moves when alignment is felt. That energy is woven throughout this workbook as both a theme and a guide.

This workbook is designed to be used slowly. You can move through it over days, weeks, or return to it throughout the year. There is no finish line. Only presence.

If you’ve been feeling that quiet sense that you’re ready to stand in what you’ve built, this workbook was created for you.

The 2026 Workbook is available now HERE, and I’m honoured to share this journey with you.

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ABUNDANCE: The MO’ment You Arrive

Abundance is not something you chase. It’s something you step into. For many of us, abundance has been understood as accumulation; having more success, more recognition, more certainty, more proof. But real abundance isn’t louder or heavier. It’s steadier. Quieter. More embodied. Abundance is a state; the moment you recognize that your energy, experience, values, and capacity are finally moving in the same direction. And when you step into that state, something powerful happens. You arrive. 

What Abundance Really Is

Abundance is not about having everything figured out. It’s about knowing you have enough wisdom, enough strength, and enough judgement to move forward with intention. Abundance feels like being grounded rather than urgent, clear instead of always questioning, and making choices out of freedom rather than obligation—it’s the internal shift from constantly pursuing to simply being present.

In this January series, we’ve moved through:
Awakening — becoming aware of what’s no longer working
Alignment — choosing consistency between values, body, and direction
Authenticity — releasing old identities to live more truthfully
Abundance is what becomes possible because of that work. It’s not the reward but rather the result.

Stepping Into Abundance:

In my own journey through 2025, abundance didn’t arrive through adding more. It came through judgement. Through letting go. Through trusting my body, my timing, and my experience. Abundance showed up as clarity in my decisions, energy that felt steady rather than frantic, and confidence rooted in lived experience instead of validation.

For me, stepping into abundance means I’m no longer striving or proving myself but instead settling into who I am. Growth isn’t something I’m constantly reaching for; it’s part of my everyday experience. Abundance isn’t about getting more or going bigger, it’s about feeling truly aligned and whole inside.

When Abundance Becomes Arrival

Arrival is the moment you intentionally embrace where you are, without waiting for permission, holding out for perfection, or downplaying the progress you’ve made. Arrival is the moment you say, “This is mine to stand in, I trust what I’ve built, and I am ready for what’s next.”  Arrival doesn’t require certainty.  It requires presence. As we move into 2026, the Year of the Horse, this distinction matters. The Horse symbolizes freedom, stamina, momentum, and instinctual power. It moves forward with clarity and trust.

Practical Steps to Embrace Abundance

If you’re ready to step into abundance and truly claim your arrival, try this mindful sequence for embracing abundance:

StepReflection Prompt
PauseBefore moving forward, take a moment to breathe and settle yourself in the present.
ReflectWhat experiences, lessons, and inner shifts have prepared you for this moment?
IntegrateWhich boundaries, practices, or rhythms support your energy and alignment?
VisualizeHow does abundance feel in your body—calm, energized, spacious, or steady?
ClaimWhat would change if you stopped waiting and chose to fully arrive now?

Let each step be intentional. Pause to honor your growth, reflect on what brought you here, integrate supportive practices, visualize how abundance feels, and finally, claim your place right now, not someday.

Closing Thoughts

Abundance becomes real when your life aligns with who you are, and you claim it in the present MO’ment. Not someday or later, but now by standing fully where you are instead of striving for the next level.

What’s Next?

Did you enjoy this series? Stay tuned! I have a special additional resource to AMPLIFY and put into practice all that you have learned through this series so you can move into 2026 with intention, presence, and courage.

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AUTHENTICITY: Owning Who You’ve Become (and Who You’re Becoming)

There comes a point in every meaningful journey where growth demands more than effort. It demands honesty. Authenticity isn’t about becoming someone new.  It’s about removing what no longer fits.

In 2025, I learned this lesson in my body as much as in my work. Training for and competing in HYROX wasn’t just a physical challenge; it was a personal reckoning. It required me to stop hiding behind what was comfortable, familiar, or expected, and instead ask a deeper question: “What does it look like to fully show up as myself, strong, capable, evolving without apology?”

Authenticity, I’ve learned, is not passive. It’s an active choice, made daily. Authenticity Is embodied. We often talk about authenticity as a mindset, but the truth is this, your body knows long before your mind does.  When I committed to a bold physical goal in 2025, I couldn’t negotiate with excuses. My training demanded presence, discipline, and integrity. I had to meet myself honestly on tired days, uncomfortable days, and days when fear whispered that maybe this wasn’t for me… or that I was too old to be here. And yet, every time I showed up anyway, something shifted. I wasn’t proving anything. I was remembering who I was.

This is the same process many of us experience in our careers, relationships, and leadership. Authenticity asks us to align our actions with our values even when it feels vulnerable.

Letting Go of Old Labels

One of the quietest and bravest challenges of growth is releasing identities that once served us well. In 2025, I began a slow, intentional evolution in my career. Not a dramatic leap, but a thoughtful recalibration. I questioned roles, responsibilities, and expectations I had carried for years. I asked myself:

Where am I saying yes out of habit instead of alignment?

Where am I shrinking to maintain comfort?

What truth is asking to be expressed next?

Then, in the first weekend of January, I took this reflection out of my head and into action.

I cleaned out my offices. I threw out decades of training manuals, choreography notes, and DVDs from my years as a Les Mills National Trainer and instructor. Over 20 years of work. Over 20 years of identity. It was emotional. It was uncomfortable. And it was deeply clarifying.

That chapter shaped me. It built my confidence, my discipline, and my leadership. But it is longer who I am becoming. Holding onto it out of nostalgia or loyalty was quietly limiting the space needed for what’s coming next. Letting go wasn’t about disrespecting my past. It was about honouring it and then releasing it. That is authenticity.

The Energy of the Horse

As we move into 2026, the Year of the Horse, this energy becomes even more potent. The Horse symbolizes freedom, strength, momentum, and honest expression. It invites us to move forward unburdened by what we have outgrown.

Authenticity doesn’t ask us to run faster. It asks us to run lighter. Authenticity Is Not Perfection.  And please know that authenticity does not mean having it all figured out. It means speaking your truth while still learning, leading while still evolving, and taking action even when the path isn’t fully mapped out for you.

In my own journey, authenticity has looked like saying: “I don’t have all the answers, but I trust myself to find them.” That trust is earned through experience, reflection, and the willingness to listen to your body, your intuition, and your values.

A Reflection for You

As we continue this January series and prepare for the year ahead, I invite you to pause and reflect:

  1. Where in your life are you being asked to show up more honestly?
  2. What version of yourself is ready to be released?
  3. What truth feels a little uncomfortable but deeply right?

Authenticity is not the loudest voice in the room. It is the clearest one. And when you choose it, you create space for alignment, abundance, and arrival.

Closing Thought:

Authenticity isn’t something you find. It’s something you practice one brave choice at a time. And the more you practice it, the more unstoppable your journey becomes.

What’s Coming Next

In Blog 4, we’ll bring everything together through the lens of ABUNDANCE, not as “more,” but as enough, aligned, and expansive. We’ll explore how authenticity creates momentum, and how to MO’ve into 2026 with confidence, freedom, and purpose.

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ALIGNMENT: When What You Do, How You Live, and Who You’re Becoming Finally Match

Alignment isn’t about doing more.  It’s about moving in the same direction as your values on purpose.  After Arrival, there’s often a quiet moment that most people rush past. This is a pause where the external milestones have been met, but an internal question lingers: “Now that I’m here… does this still fit?”

In 2025, I arrived in many ways. I crossed a physical finish line that once felt impossible. I moved through fear, doubt, and the stories we tell ourselves about age, limits, and timing. Training for and completing HYROX Toronto wasn’t just a physical goal — it was a declaration. A reminder that strength is built through commitment, not convenience.

What surprised me most wasn’t the race itself. It was what came next. Reaching a milestone without alignment can feel disorienting. You arrive but instead of clarity, there’s a restlessness. Energy doesn’t settle. Momentum feels forced. When you feel this way, it’s often a signal that motivation alone isn’t enough anymore.

Alignment matters more than motivation because motivation burns quickly. Conversely, alignment sustains.  Alignment isn’t something you think your way into. It’s something you feel your way into — in your body, your energy, and your choices. In my work as a physiotherapist, movement specialist, leader, and advocate, I have seen this pattern repeatedly. When the body becomes misaligned, compensation shows up as pain, fatigue, or injury. The same is true in our lives and in our careers. When we’re out of alignment, the signals are there: burnout, irritability, low-grade anxiety, or a quiet, persistent knowing that something needs to shift.

Over the final six months of 2025, I began listening more closely to those signals. I slowed down; not to stop, but to recalibrate. I stopped asking, “What’s next?” and started asking, “What’s true now?” and “What’s best for me at this stage?” .I gave myself permission to move forward with trust, without having all the answers or needing to justify every decision.

That’s alignment — coherence between body, energy, values, and direction. Interestingly, my HYROX training mirrored this process exactly. Progress didn’t come from pushing harder every day. It came from structure, pacing, recovery, and intentional effort. Training taught me when to push and when to pull back. This was a lesson that translated directly into my career evolution and leadership choices.

In this season, alignment has meant honouring my physical strength and my need for recovery. It’s meant letting go of roles, timelines, and expectations that once made sense, but no longer fit who I’m becoming. By creating space, I’m allowing a new chapter of leadership to emerge, one rooted in influence, advocacy, and meaningful impact rather than constant execution.

As we move into the Year of the Horse, the invitation is momentum, stamina, and forward movement. But the Horse doesn’t run wildly. Its power comes from alignment in the body, breath, and brain working together. This is when instinct is guided by intention.

What is one of the clearest signs alignment is present? Energy returns. Not the frantic, adrenaline-fueled kind, but the steady, grounded energy that sustains you. As I step into 2026, I feel aligned not because everything is decided, but because my values, actions, and direction are moving together.

Alignment doesn’t require certainty. It requires honesty that is practiced daily. So, as you move into this year, pause and reflect:
1.      Where are you forcing momentum instead of creating alignment?
2.      What strengthens you — and what quietly drains you?
3.      What does aligned effort feel like in your body and your work?

Alignment is the bridge between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. And when you cross it, movement stops feeling heavy and starts to feel powerful.

Coming Up Next: AUTHENTICITY
When alignment is in place, authenticity becomes unavoidable. Once your values and actions are aligned, you can no longer perform versions of yourself that no longer fit. In the next blog, we’ll explore what it really means to show up as yourself especially while evolving publicly, leading visibly, and choosing truth over approval. Because authenticity isn’t about being fearless; it’s about being real, even as you grow. 

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Creating the Next Generation of Elite Fitness Leaders

A Conversation with Milad Emadi

On this episode of A Mo’ment with Mo, I had the privilege of sitting down with one of Canada’s most respected fitness leaders, Milad Emadi.

Milad is the Director of Performance Coaching at MOVATI Athletic and brings more than 20 years of industry leadership to his work. Widely recognized as one of Canada’s top fitness professionals, Milad now focuses on developing high-performing coaches and leaders, raising service and performance standards, and shaping the next generation of elite fitness professionals across MOVATI.

This conversation was about leadership, mastery, mentorship, and what it truly takes to build a meaningful, long-term career in fitness.

Mo: Milad, I am so excited to have you here. This podcast is about meaningful conversations with leaders who move people to greatness, and you truly embody that. You have spent decades in this industry, not only leading by example, but continuously finding new ways to move the profession forward.

Milad: Thank you, Mo. It really means a lot to be here. I have so much respect for what you have done for the industry and for the way you create spaces like this where real conversations can happen.

Mo: I want to start at the beginning. What inspired you to pursue a career in fitness, and how has that journey shaped you as a leader?

Milad: My journey started back in 1999 in a small, old gym. I loved training, I loved lifting, but at the time I never imagined this would become a lifelong career. I grew up in a very academic family. Both of my parents were university educators, and education, leadership, and contribution were the standard in our household.

Fitness was not seen as a respected profession back then. People would often ask, when are you going to get a real job? But I believed deeply that fitness could be a real career, one with purpose, longevity, and impact. Once I commit to something, I go all in. I wanted to prove that this profession mattered.

Mo: And you absolutely have. You have helped change the way this industry is perceived.

Milad: Over the years, I trained tens of thousands of hours on the floor. I failed, I learned, I built trust, and I earned recognition. Eventually, I moved into leadership, education, and operations. What drew me to MOVATI was alignment. Their values around people, service excellence, and long-term development matched my own.

Today, I support over 400 coaches and leaders. I call them my kids because their success matters to me deeply. Fitness is close to my heart because it is one of the few careers where you grow professionally while helping people grow as humans.

Mo: That is such an important point. Fitness is not just a job. It is a high-impact profession.

Milad: Exactly. If you are willing to learn, serve, and stay consistent, this industry gives you a purposeful career. You build leadership, communication, discipline, and relationships. And yes, you can make a great living wearing athletic clothes, which my son thinks is pretty cool.

Mo: You recently made a shift in language at MOVATI from personal training to performance coaching. I love this distinction. Why was that important?

Milad: Because our coaches do far more than one-on-one training. They support recovery, habits, nutrition, movement quality, and long-term wellbeing. Calling them performance coaches recognizes the full scope of their impact and allows their careers to expand alongside industry trends.

Mo: Speaking of trends, the industry is evolving quickly. What are some of the biggest shifts you are seeing right now?

Milad: Fitness is becoming more complete. We are seeing a true 360-degree wellness approach. Performance-based training and community challenges are growing. Recovery is no longer a luxury, it is an expectation. Strength training is now understood as essential for longevity across all ages.

Technology and AI are also tools we must learn to work with. They will not replace coaches, but they will amplify great ones. If you learn how to use them, your service quality improves. If you ignore them, you fall behind.

Mo: That is such an empowering way to look at it. Trends are not threats. They are opportunities.

Milad: Exactly. And that is why I always tell coaches to find their niche. Master it. Do not try to be everything to everyone. Once you master your niche, you can evolve it as the industry evolves.

Mo: That advice is gold. Master your niche, but never stop growing.

Milad: Yes. And leadership is not about being the best. It is about developing people who will surpass you. My responsibility as a leader is succession. If I can help someone do my job better than I ever did, then I have succeeded.

Mo: That mindset is exactly what the future of fitness leadership needs.

We also spent time talking about goal setting, and Milad shared a powerful insight. Goals are not just technical. They are emotional. Every goal starts with a why. As coaches and leaders, our role is to understand the emotions driving action, create safe spaces for growth, and build the behaviors that lead to lasting success.

Milad: Outcomes matter, but behaviors matter more. Skills, repetition, support, and mentorship are what turn goals into reality.

Mo: Before we wrapped up, I asked Milad what message he would leave with fitness professionals at every stage of their career.

Milad: Every fitness professional you work with has potential. The moment you step into leadership, it becomes your responsibility to help them find it. Speak to the best version of the person in front of you, not the version they are today. That is how you build an unbreakable culture.

Lead with integrity. Find your niche. Master it. Never stop learning. If you do that, you become unstoppable.

This conversation was a powerful reminder that leadership in fitness starts with self, grows through service, and expands through mentorship. If you are a fitness professional looking to elevate your impact, this episode offers clarity, confidence, and inspiration for what is possible next.

You can listen to the full episode here:

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ARRIVAL: You’re Not Becoming, You’re Claiming

There is a MO’ment in life when you realize you are no longer preparing, pushing, or proving. You’re no longer chasing a future version of yourself. You’ve arrived.

Arrival isn’t loud. It doesn’t show up with fireworks or finish lines. It’s quieter than that — the deep exhale after years of effort. It’s the grounded knowing that you’re standing in a version of yourself you once imagined, not because everything is finished, but because something essential has settled.

As we step into 2026 — the Year of the Horse — the energy is one of momentum, courage, and forward movement. The Horse moves with instinct and trust. Once it commits, it doesn’t hesitate. It runs because it knows where it’s going. This isn’t frantic motion; it’s aligned momentum, driven by clarity rather than chaos.

Arrival is often misunderstood as an ending — a destination or a pause from striving. But true arrival is different. Arrival is when your internal world begins to match your external life. When your values, choices, body, and work move in the same direction. It’s when you stop trying to outrun fear and learn how to MO’ve with it.

In 2025, I learned this through my body. Training for and competing in HYROX Women’s Open wasn’t just a physical goal; it was a conversation with fear — fear of not being ready, not being enough, or being fully seen in the effort. Stepping into the tunnel at the start line wasn’t about proving anything to anyone else. It was about arriving in my own strength and confidence.

Before arrival shows up in our careers, leadership, or relationships, it shows up in the body. It feels like strength without rigidity, confidence without bravado, calm without complacency. Physiologically, arrival is nervous system safety — when the body stops bracing for what’s next and begins to trust what’s now. This is why movement has always been my compass. In 2025, I realized that training became less about chasing outcomes and more about presence. Breath became grounding. Recovery became an act of respect and reward.

Arrival doesn’t mean you stop striving. It means you stop abandoning yourself in the process and start being MO’re in the moment, especially when you face fear. Arrival happens the MO’ment you stop negotiating with fear, you welcome fear and start moving forward.

The Horse doesn’t wait for permission. And neither should you. You don’t need to become ready in 2026. You need to arrive in the readiness you’ve already built — through your experiences, lessons, resilience, and body of work.

This season isn’t about reinvention. It’s refinement. Arrival isn’t a transformation. It’s a homecoming.

Reflection: Where Have You Already Arrived?

Before setting new goals or mapping the year ahead, pause and reflect. Ask yourself:

  1. Where have I already arrived — even if I haven’t acknowledged it yet?
  2. What strength do I now carry that I didn’t have a year ago?
  3. What am I ready to claim instead of chase?

Momentum without arrival leads to burnout. Arrival becomes the foundation for powerful, sustainable movement forward. You’re not behind. You’re not late. You’ve arrived.

Next MO’ment: Alignment

Arrival creates the space for clarity. When you’ve landed in your strength and claimed your readiness, the next step is Alignment — noticing what’s possible, tuning into your potential, and stepping forward with intention. In Blog 2, we’ll explore how awareness unlocks alignment, purpose, and forward momentum for 2026.

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Elevating the Future of Fitness

On this episode of A Mo’ment with Mo, I had the privilege of reconnecting with a long-time industry leader whose impact on Canadian fitness cannot be overstated. I sat down with Deb Singer, a nationally recognized mentor, educator, and Regional Manager with LIVunLtd, for a deeply inspiring conversation about passion, purpose, mentorship, and what it truly means to create Mo’mentum in the fitness industry.

Deb and I have spent decades working side by side in this industry, helping to elevate standards, develop talent, and open doors for future leaders. This conversation felt like both a reunion and a reflection, a chance to pause, look back, and also look forward at what is possible when education, lived experience, and leadership come together.

Mo: Deb, this honestly feels a little selfish for me because we have not had the chance to really sit and talk like this in a long time. Even though we have been in the industry together for decades, shaping and innovating Canadian fitness, it is so special to reconnect in this space.

Deb: Thank you, Mo. It really is incredible to think about how much time has passed. One of my favourite quotes is that the days are long, but the years are short. When you list everything out, it feels like yesterday that it all began, and suddenly here we are, more than 25 years later.

Mo: And you have done so much in those years. I want to take a moment to truly honour your journey. You have played a defining role in shaping fitness talent across Canada. As a Regional Manager with LIVunLtd, you oversee coaching, mentoring, recruitment, hiring, and professional development for fitness professionals nationwide. Your leadership ensures that thousands of Canadians experience high-quality movement experiences every day.

You also bring over 25 years of experience teaching, training, and developing instructors, including two decades as a Master Trainer, and your influential work as a professor at Humber Polytechnic. You are often the first to spot rising stars and create pathways for their careers. And that does not even touch on your background in education, drama, gymnastics, and your most important role, being a mom.

Deb: Hearing it all like that is a bit surreal. It really has been a journey built one opportunity at a time.

Mo: I would love for you to take us back. What first sparked your passion for this work, and how did that path eventually lead you to LIVunLtd?

Deb: If I go way back, it actually started in high school. That was when more fitness-oriented physical education classes were just beginning. I took a class that was entirely group fitness, and I remember thinking, this is amazing. I tucked that idea away and thought, someday I am going to do this.

At the end of university, I got my first certification through the YMCA, and shortly after that, Canfitpro was born. I transitioned my certification and, honestly, I have never let it go. My Canfitpro number still has 1997 in it, which tells you how long I have been around.

When I moved to Toronto, I was working at Sports Clubs of Canada. I told my manager that I wanted a real career in the industry, not just a job. He suggested I take this new training called BodyPump. I did not even know what it was, but I said yes. That moment changed everything.

Mo: I remember that era so clearly. That innovation sparked an entire generation of leaders.

Deb: It really did. I fell in love not just with teaching, but with educating others to teach. That was the light-bulb moment for me. I wanted to raise the bar and help future fitness professionals succeed. Teaching at the college level was always a goal, and I have now been at Humber for ten years.

About three years ago, the opportunity to join LIVunLtd came along. It felt like everything coming together. I had done the frontline work earlier in my career, and now I could mentor, coach, and lead others doing that same work in corporate and community settings.

Mo: That alignment makes so much sense. LIVunLtd is doing incredible work, bringing wellness into workplaces and communities, and creating real career pathways for fitness professionals.

Deb: That is exactly it. We work directly with corporate partners, HR teams, and property managers to deliver health and wellness programs onsite. The professionals I oversee are boots on the ground, helping people move better, feel better, and build habits that carry into everyday life. It is incredibly rewarding.

Mo: One of the things I admire most about your work is how intentional you are about mentorship. You bridge that gap between certification and real-world experience, which is often the hardest part.

Deb: That gap is real. You graduate, you get certified, and then you ask, now what? Being able to bring students into internships, part-time roles, and eventually full-time careers is huge. It gives them confidence and clarity early on.

Mo: For those just starting out, or considering a career in fitness, what advice would you offer?

Deb: This will not surprise you, but I always encourage people to get certified in group fitness through a reputable organization like Canfitpro. Teaching group fitness has shaped every aspect of my career. It opens doors, builds confidence, and sets you apart. Even if you think it is not your end goal, it will give you skills that translate everywhere.

Mo: That is such an important message. Another thing we both deeply believe in is education and ongoing professional development. Why do you feel that matters so much right now?

Deb: Credibility. Certification creates standards of excellence. When someone sees a Canfitpro credential, they know that professional has met a high bar for safety, effectiveness, and service. In an industry where not everything is standardized, that matters. People deserve to be cared for by qualified professionals.

And continuing education should excite you. If learning does not energize you, then you really have to ask if this is the right field. Even after all these years, I still want to know what is new, what the research says, and how I can create better experiences for the people who trust us with their health.

Mo: You work closely with young people every day. What trends are you seeing among students entering the industry?

Deb: Many start with a love of movement. From there, they are drawn to athletic training, functional movement, recovery, mobility, and wellness coaching. They understand that health is not just about pushing harder. It is about balance, recovery, and sustainability.

Mo: That aligns perfectly with what we are seeing across the industry. Passion for movement is still the spark, and from there, the possibilities expand.

Deb: Exactly. And many of these students grew up seeing movement as a lifestyle, not a luxury. That is powerful.

Mo: Before we wrap up, I want to ask one final question. You have mentored so many leaders. What is the biggest lesson you have learned, and what message do you want today’s fitness professionals to hear?

Deb: The biggest lesson is to meet people where they are. My role is not to force people into a box. It is to help them move in whatever way feels right for them. As long as they are safe and supported, that is what matters.

And I always come from this place. It is my privilege to teach, to coach, to mentor. People are busy. They choose to spend their time with us. That is a gift, and it changes everything when you lead from that mindset.

Mo: That is such a powerful reminder. Privilege brings responsibility. Responsibility brings purpose.

This conversation is a beautiful example of what happens when passion, education, and mentorship align. Deb, your dedication to elevating the fitness industry continues to shape not just careers, but lives. You are truly one of the unicorns of our industry, and I am so grateful for the work you do.

If you are a fitness professional, educator, leader, or someone searching for your next Mo’ve, this episode is your reminder that momentum is created through service, learning, and connection.

You can listen to the full episode here:
https://amomentwithmo.mohagan.com/2114715/episodes/18293568-elevating-the-future-of-fitness-a-mo-ment-with-deb-singer

Or watch on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=238MpSTKs40

To learn more about LIVunLtd, visit:
https://livunltd.com

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Bringing 2025 Full Circle and Looking Ahead

As we arrive in December, I find myself reflecting on the guiding intention that shaped my 2025 workbook: Elevating 2025—Energy, Growth, and Becoming More. When I launched this guide back in January, my message was simple yet powerful: If it is to be, it is up to me. This became my compass throughout the year, a reminder that who we become is built not in grand gestures, but in daily decisions, habits, and MO’ments rooted in purpose.

This year invited us to elevate our energy, stretch our growth, and step boldly into the process of becoming more—not because a calendar told us to, but because our potential called us forward. The workbook encouraged you to look at your life, your health, your learning, and your leadership through a lens of possibility. To choose vitality, embrace challenge, and honour the person you are becoming.

Now, as 2025 winds down, I want to remind you of something essential:

There is nothing magical about January 1st.
The magic comes from you.

You don’t need a new year to recommit to yourself. You don’t need a Monday to reset. You don’t need a resolution to give yourself permission to grow. These final days of 2025 are fertile ground—an invitation to finish the year not with pressure, but with presence.

Instead of waiting for a symbolic fresh start, ask yourself:

  • How can I become more today?
  • Where can I re-align my energy right now?
  • What small action would move me closer to my next-level self?

This is how you close a year with intention: not by hustling to the finish line, but by choosing one aligned step at a time.

And as I look toward 2026, I feel a new chapter pulling me forward—one that will include reinvention, renewal, and redefining what “next level” means for me personally and professionally. I haven’t found my word for the year yet, but a few are whispering to me:

Reinvent. Evolve. Rise. Reimagine. Liberate. Illuminate.

Each carries the spirit of where 2025 has brought me—and where I feel called to go next.

Perhaps one of these words speaks to you too. Or perhaps your word is waiting patiently for you to slow down just long enough to hear it.

My encouragement to you is this:

  • Finish 2025 with intention, curiosity, and gratitude for how far you’ve already come. 
  • Step into 2026 not with pressure to reinvent everything—but with the courage to reinvent what matters most.

Here’s to closing with purpose, stepping forward with clarity, and becoming MO’re—today, tomorrow, and in the year ahead.

Happy holidays, Mo

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Empowering the Next Generation of Fierce Leaders

On this episode of A Mo’ment with Mo, I had the absolute pleasure of connecting with two women who are deeply committed to leadership, empowerment, and community. I sat down with Kelsey Vickers, Co-Founder of Fit and Fierce, and Julia Kinsella, CEO of Fit and Fierce, to talk about confidence, resilience, mentorship, and what it truly means to lead with purpose.

This conversation was full of heart, grit, and real leadership lessons. It was also a powerful reminder that some of the most meaningful connections happen when we are brave enough to speak up and step forward.

Mo: I am so excited to have you both here. This podcast is about meaningful conversations with leaders who move people to greatness, and you both embody that so clearly. Kelsey, I still remember the moment we first met. Sometimes the most powerful connections happen in the most unexpected places, even in a women’s washroom at a fitness convention.

Kelsey: It was a little bold, but I knew I had to take my chance. I had just listened to David Patchell Evans speak, and when he said I needed to talk to you, I thought, this is my moment. So I introduced myself and shared the dream I had to empower young girls.

Mo: And that moment is such a lesson in leadership. Taking action. Believing in your vision. Staying in the game. That courage is exactly what Fit and Fierce represents.

For those who are new to your story, I would love for you to share what Fit and Fierce is all about and what inspired you to create this movement.

Kelsey: Fit and Fierce started because we wanted to create a safe space for girls. A place where they could build confidence, find community, and develop skills that support them emotionally, physically, and mentally. Adolescence can be challenging, and girls need tools to navigate friendships, school pressures, and self-doubt. Our program is a year-long personal development experience focused on fitness, mindset, and nutrition. It is about helping girls grow strong in body, mind, and spirit.

Mo: That idea of building skills for life is so powerful. Julia, your journey into Fit and Fierce is deeply personal. Can you share what brought you into this work?

Julia: Absolutely. Kelsey was actually my personal trainer for over a decade, and my daughter joined Fit and Fierce when she was in grade five or six. I was already doing a lot of personal development work myself, but watching my daughter go through the program was incredible. Even on days when she did not feel like going, she would come out energized, confident, and uplifted. As a parent, I knew how valuable that was.

Over time, Kelsey and I started having more business conversations. I had a background in banking and entrepreneurship, and eventually we realized that partnering made sense. What started as support turned into a shared mission.

Mo: That is such a beautiful example of alignment and trust. Fit and Fierce has impacted thousands of girls over the years, and many of them come back as mentors.

Kelsey: Yes, that is one of the most special parts. Girls go through the program, and then they return as mentors and coaches. We call them our unicorns because they are just incredible young women. It creates this powerful culture where girls support girls. There is no competition, just connection and growth.

Mo: That sense of community really stood out to me. Leadership is not about going it alone. It is about connection. I often say that resilience is not about avoiding challenges. It is about how we choose to respond to them.

I want to ask you both about resilience. As leaders and entrepreneurs, how have you learned to keep going when things do not go as planned?

Kelsey: For me, it comes back to courage. Everything we teach the girls is something I work on myself. Confidence is built through trying. You do not become confident by waiting until you feel ready. You build it by showing up, taking steps forward, and learning along the way. If you keep swinging, you are always moving forward, no matter the outcome.

Mo: That is such a powerful message. Julia, what about you?

Julia: Community has been everything for me. Raising children taught me that you cannot do everything alone, even when you are doing the work. There are moments when you need mentors and support. Fit and Fierce provides that space for girls and for families. It helps you adjust the sails when life feels challenging and reminds you that you are not alone.

Mo: That idea of adjusting the sails really resonates. Growth often comes when we are willing to sit with discomfort and keep moving anyway.

One of the things I love most about Fit and Fierce is that it is not just a business. It is a movement. You are building leaders and creating spaces where girls can truly thrive. How has community shaped your leadership?

Kelsey: Community is at the heart of everything we do. When girls come together in our sessions, you can feel the energy. They are learning together, growing together, and supporting one another. That sense of belonging is so important at any age.

Julia: And for me, being part of this community has been incredibly fulfilling. There are so many women ready to mentor and lead. The demand is there. I truly believe every girl deserves access to this kind of support.

Mo: Looking ahead, you both have a big vision for Fit and Fierce. What is next?

Kelsey: We want to grow across Canada and beyond. We are looking for passionate women who want to mentor the next generation through fitness, mindset, and nutrition. Mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life, and that is what drives us.

Julia: Our vision is bold. We want Fit and Fierce to be a new-age version of Girl Guides. A nationwide community supporting girls from grade three through high school, and eventually expanding even further. The opportunity is huge, and the impact is needed.

Mo: I cannot wait to see where this goes. This conversation is such a reminder that leadership is about purpose, passion, and perseverance. It is about showing up, even when it feels uncomfortable, and believing in what you are building.

To everyone reading this, this episode is your permission slip. A reminder that bold steps matter. That community matters. And that when you lead with heart, you create ripple effects far beyond what you can see.

You can listen to the full conversation here:
https://amomentwithmo.mohagan.com/2114715/episodes/18178022-empowering-the-next-generation-of-fierce-leaders

Or watch on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aD9_TgC980

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