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#GivingTuesday in Baltimore

11/29/16

the happiest people give moreIf you haven’t heard of it, Giving Tuesday is an incredible global day of giving! This day was recognized and created to inspire post-Black Friday philanthropy, fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. After spending money on the people you love, take a moment to donate to causes that mean a lot to you – and make the world a better place!

We’ve pulled together a short* list of organizations doing good in the healthy lifestyle arena…making it possible for children to have access to healing yoga, for girls to stand up for the resources they need to succeed, for the homeless to find community and help through running, for cancer survivors to work toward making a difference in the lives of those who will go on to their own battles….and much more! Find out more about each of these local nonprofits and donate (most accept monetary and volunteering donations!) at the links below and support today!

* There are way too many incredible nonprofits, foundations and organizations out there! If we missed one, feel free to send it to us to add to this list! 

Athletes Serving Athletes is a non-profit organization that brings people together to experience the joy, excitement, and thrill of competition. ASA offers innovative athletic training, supportive mentor relationships, and high quality endurance events for athletes living with disabilities. ASA uses athletic activity as a catalyst for personal development—improving physical fitness, increasing self-esteem and empowering challenged youth to meet their highest potential.

Back on My Feet Baltimore combats homelessness through the power of running, community support, and essential employment and housing resources.

Best Buddies creates opportunities for one-to-one friendship, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

BMore Fit is combining movement and fitness with daily lesson plans. Their unique approach is designed to engage kids’ minds as well as their bodies, teach children about living a healthier lifestyle, develop confidence and have fun while learning. Their collaborative effort between BMoreFit Coaches and classroom educators strives to get every kid healthy, active, and ready to learn!

Boys Hope Girls Hope Maryland helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like environments, opportunities and education through college.

Bridges Baltimore is a nine-year program helping motivated Baltimore City youth become the civic and professional leaders of the future.

Charm City Lacrosse League is an organization that provides lacrosse skills training, league play, and mentoring to underserved Baltimore City youth at no cost.

Free to Breathe is a partnership of lung cancer survivors, advocates, researchers, healthcare professionals and industry leaders working together to double lung cancer survival by 2022. Their nationwide grassroots event series supports life-changing research and patient programs. (Our own Annie is working on these incredible programs – stay tuned for more from F2B!)

Girls on the Run Central Maryland inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Holistic Life Foundation performs human and environmental health programs to demonstrate the interconnectedness people have with the environment in which they live.

Mission Fit is creating a culture of community and confidence in youth through our fitness programming.

Playworks Baltimore is leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. They are changing school culture by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day.

Sisters Circle is a comprehensive relationship-based program designed to mentor girls from disadvantaged Baltimore neighborhoods during their challenging transition to middle school, throughout high school, and into college. Sisters Circle combines dedicated, long-term mentoring with exceptional programming and resources, and has seen remarkable results.

Special Olympics Maryland is a year-round sports organization dedicating to providing life-changing sports training and competition opportunities to Maryland’s citizens with intellectual disabilities. SOMD currently serves thousands of athletes statewide, and offers 28 sports, all at no cost to the athletes or their families.

UMAR Boxing creates and maintains a positive and safe environment for children, providing multiple activities geared to improving academic, social and athletic skills.

Not in Baltimore but still want to help? Do it! Support these incredible organizations or find a nonprofit organization near you! 

 

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Local #GirlBoss Roundup

03/8/16

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we’d love to highlight a few local female entrepreneurs and the businesses they run here in Baltimore!

1. Esther Collinetti, co-owner of REV Cycle Studio

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Esther is a powerful force to be reckoned with, and has an uncanny ability of motivating others to pursue their best lives, thru her humbling spin classes and eye-opening goal-coaching workshops. We’ve enjoyed watching her grow REV’s brand, and cannot wait to see where her goal-coaching program takes her in the years to come!

 

2. Dana Sicko, owner & founder of Gundalow Juice and Nutreatious 

603947_479543092107002_1961596390_nThis #GirlBoss runs not one but two businesses, Nutreatious, a personal chef/catering company which spawned Gundalow Juice, the delicious and adorably packaged bottles of goodness that get us through the longest of days.

 

3. LA Finfinger, founder of Free Baltimore Yoga

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That’s right, 100% FREE yoga, with zero strings attached. This talented yogi and beautiful soul is dedicated to sharing her craft and making it as accessible as possible to the entire Baltimore community.

 

4. Jessie Benson, founder of FloYo

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This world-traveler has found a way to combine her love of travel with her passion for fitness by developing FloYo, full body workouts done on a stand up paddle board. Be sure to follow her on Instagram to see where her travels & trainings take her!

 

5. Lisa Quigley, founder of Real Flexi

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A localized (and more affordable!) version of Class Pass, Lisa, a resident of Harford County, created Real Flexi after retiring from running and falling in love with group fitness. We’re excited to team up with her for some Free to Breathe fundraising opportunities this summer!

 

6. Natalie Sams, owner of The Loft

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Having worked at several well-known salons in Baltimore, including the Four Seasons Spa in Harbor East, Natalie Sams recently opened the loft, a boutique private treatment space in Hampden, specializing in lashes, skincare, and brow design. If you haven’t visited Natalie yet, we absolutely recommend doing so for the ultimate relaxation + self-pampering experience!

 

7. Alison Schuch, founder/owner of Fells Point Surf Co., Beachfit Baltimore and the Corduroy Button

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That’s right, 3 businesses – not to mention Ali owns and operates the Baltimore Fells Point Surf Co. locations as well as the Bethany & Dewey shops as well! Every day is completely different for this small business owner, from traveling to trade shows to hitting the beach/slopes to get inspired, and of course bringing the most creative and fun fitness classes to Baltimore!

 

8. Jessica Gignac & Rachel Robinson, co-owners of Intrinsic Events & co-founders of Startup Soiree 

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Event planner extraordinaires, Jessica & Rachel conceptualize and seamlessly deliver unique experiences for a variety of occasions – weddings, conferences, trade shows, you name it! We cannot WAIT to see what they’ve got up their sleeves for Light City Baltimore.

 

9. Rachel Cook, Director of Brand Development at Sagamore Spirit 

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We can’t say much just yet, but Rachel is redefining what whiskey means here in Baltimore, and we’re ready to drink it all in!

 

10. Lindsay Lusignea, creator of red lila yoga

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Fresh off a strategic planning retreat in Costa Rica, this trained psychologist created red lila yoga as the result of her vision to support authentic self-expression through yoga, mindfulness, and a powerful, rooted play. If you haven’t flowed with Lindsay yet, we highly recommend it – Annie is even beginning her yoga teacher training journey with the next red lila yoga program starting later this month!

 

THANK YOU to these creative, generous, and powerful women for all they do to inspire us not just on #InternationalWomensDay, but each and every day!

 

xo Annie

 

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RECAP: uNtangled Event

11/16/15

This past Sunday we came together to get uNtangled. With the holiday season approaching, stress levels are climbing the charts and we are dedicating more and more of our time to others. Two of our favorite local instructors, LA Finfinger and Jason Williams, came together and created this event to help us take a break from all that. The practice was extremely motivational and beneficial to all of us, and dare we say all that attended. As a yogi participant, we received a gorgeous bracelet from Spirit & Stone.

The 2-hour guided meditation and yoga practice also benefited the Bea Gaddy Family Center. All of the proceeds are being donated to help needy families throughout the greater Baltimore and Maryland region.

untangle yoga + meditation event at four seasons, photo by Julie Hove Andersen

untangle yoga + meditation event at four seasons, photo by Julie Hove Andersen

untangle yoga + meditation event at four seasons, photo by Julie Hove Andersen

untangle yoga + meditation event at four seasons, photo by Julie Hove Andersen

untangle yoga + meditation event at four seasons, photo by Julie Hove Andersen

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Photo credit: Julie Hove Andersen

HUGE thanks to LA and Jason, as well as the Four Seasons, for hosting this great event! Can’t wait for more special events like it. Until next time, be sure to follow LA around town with Free Baltimore Yoga and Jason with Charm City PT!

jason williams + la finfinger - untangle yoga + meditation event at four seasons, photo by Julie Hove Andersen

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BMOREtoned featured in the new Gundalow Juice commercial

09/9/15

We are so proud and honored to be part of the Gundalow Juice team. ♡

The founder Dana and the entire team of Gundalow Ambassadors have truly become like family to us. So of course we jumped at the chance to help them with their first big commercial! We’re so thrilled that some of our awesome BMOREtoned team came out for an early morning workout video shoot – you can see everyone here in the full commercial!

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It was a beautiful morning shooting Baltimore! We want to give a big thanks to Mozell Films for capturing the awesome and, of course, Gundalow Juice for asking us to join! We’re so happy to be part of this collaborative, inspiring community in Baltimore!

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behind the scenes gundalow commercial shoot with bmoretoned

BMOREtoned on set at Gundalow Juice commercial shoot

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Check out Gundalow Juice at tons of local gyms/studio and make sure you join us for their upcoming Empowered by Gundalow event on September 20! And make sure you share with us how you’re sailing windward with #sailwindward & #BMOREtoned! 

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Motivation Monday: 15 Inspiring Instagrammers to Follow

08/24/15

Happy Monday! The weekend is over and we’re headed into a long week. Here’s a round up of some of our favorite local Instagrammers to keep you motivated & inspired!

1) @hilary_phelps

HIlary Phelps Instagram

2) @tiucolleend

colleen d instagram inspiration

3) @nick.rod_

Nick Rod instagram inspiration

4) @tiusami

tiusami instagram inspiration

5) @lkam2

Laura Kaminski Instagram inspiration

6) @lafinfinger

LA Finfinger instagram inspiration

7) @wyatteverhart

wyatt everhart instagram inspiration

8) @breathedeeplyandsmile

lauren breathedeeplyandsmile instagram inspiration

9) @ldoltiu

ldoltiu instagram inspiration

 

10) @emma_noele

emma_noele instagram inspiration

11) @__fitmiss

fitmiss instagram inspiration

12) @ruthietiu

ruthietiu instagram inspiration

13) @ecollinetti

Esther Collinetti instagram inspiration

14) @hmhatfield

Heather Hatfield instagram inspiration

15) @ahnayoga

michelle devore instagram inspiration

 

We love finding new inspiration – Who are your favorite Instagram users?
Post your favorite in the comments!

cheers!
kate ♡

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