We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kelly Von Schleis a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Kelly thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?
In my early 30s, burnout hit hard after years of globetrotting as an IT Healthcare consultant, compounded by chronic injuries and the loss of my father. My quality of life plummeted — stress, fatigue, and illness became my norm. Constant doctor visits and tests only deepened my concern. Guiding clients through similar struggles as a health coach underscored that the root issues extended far beyond mere exercise routines.
While health and yoga retreats provided temporary relief, I’d revert to square one post-retreat. Attempts with personal trainers and therapy yielded no significant improvement in mood and energy. This was my pivotal moment, realizing the urgent need not only for myself but for countless women grappling with stress and dissatisfaction.
Pooling top-tier health, fitness, and beauty experts, I recognized the power to craft accessible programs that pave the way for people to reclaim their lives during challenging times.
Kelly, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I’m on a mission to empower remarkable health and fitness transformations. As the founder of a new luxury health and fitness venture, I bring certifications as a health coach, personal trainer, and Pilates instructor. With 15+ years in healthcare IT, specializing as an EMR programmer and project manager, my passion for health and fitness ignited early.
Enter LUXEFit, born to unlock life elevation through optimum appearance and vitality. Most of us fall far short of our peak condition due to a missing bedrock for healthy living.
The global fitness industry soars at $87 billion, yet it thrives on exterior dissatisfaction, offering rigid diets and workouts while overlooking holistic life contexts.
Startlingly, 75% of women and 60% of individuals feel unhappy about their bodies and lives, a challenge LUXEFit tackles head-on.
Our app platform hosts mind-body transformation programs blending mindfulness and crucial elements, seamlessly fitting into daily routines like brushing teeth. Goal-specific tracks cover the spectrum, embracing skincare, beauty, nutrition, and fitness.
The pinnacle? Our 21-Day Health Retreat Program, the cornerstone, and my passion. A universal tune-in and mind-body reset.
LUXEFit thrives as a hub for joyful well-being, forging community via online platforms and live wellness events, complemented by luxury apparel and gear, soon to launch.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
My journey epitomizes resilience, as an inordinate amount of sweat equity propels this business forward.
LUXEFit’s evolution stands testament to self-funding, where I’ve invested everything—physical, emotional, financial—living payroll to payroll.
Enduring 16-hour days and work-filled weekends, my dual role as an IT Healthcare consultant and consultant recruiter sustains the startup. Nights and weekends ignite LUXEFit’s growth.
Obstacles punctuate this 3-year trek. $10,000 shoots went awry, commitments crumbled. In solitude, exhaustion, and self-doubt, resilience emerged. Personal sacrifices denied social gatherings and weddings.
A relentless desire prevails, propelling transformation and birthing a global brand. This journey epitomizes resilience—an unwavering commitment to make a difference.
Have you ever had to pivot?
My foray into the health and fitness industry began with uncertainty, a journey marked by pivotal shifts.
I explored various avenues—group fitness instruction alongside my role as an IT Healthcare consultant, personal training, and health coaching. Each path fell short, siphoning energy from my 9-5. Exposure drove me to countless shoots and live workouts, free yet vital for name-building in the competitive health sector.
A fitness convention proved transformative. Pitching to major magazine editors, my shock came with an unexpected 5-page spread. It wasn’t for workouts but my guilt-free, creative recipes that piqued interest. A magazine’s embrace opened the door to new opportunities, ultimately leading me to conceive LUXEFit’s innovative approach.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.luxefit.com, www.kellyvonschleis.com
- Instagram: @kellyvonschleis @luxefit
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyVonSchleis/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-von-schleis-19080920/
- Youtube: @kellyvonschleis
Image Credits
Main Article photo: Judyth Floresca
Additional Photos: Lex Merico