Member Spotlights
Member Spotlight: Dexter Jemuel
“As professionals within this industry, we play a pivotal role in shaping the future that our children will inherit,” says Singapore native Dexter Jemuel. “By prioritizing health and well-being, we…
Member Spotlight: Sarah Stack
“I love being able to impact our youth. I love watching these kids grow as athletes and as individuals. They impress me every day with their dedication and enthusiasm.” Sarah…
Member Spotlight: Claire Holston
“I decided that it was time for me to leave Corporate America and do what I love – giving back – so I decided to relaunch my personal training business….
Member Spotlight: Christian Pizarro
“I love bringing people together through fitness. Whether in small group sessions or through my outdoor boot camps, I always find the opportunity for my clients and friends to get…
Member Spotlight: Allison Wagner
“I never intended to make fitness my full-time career. My dream was to be a classical musician.” Allison Wagner’s path into the fitness industry wasn’t planned, but it quickly became…
Member Spotlight: Lida Johnson
“It is my vision to empower every individual to change the trajectory of their health through a holistic approach to wellness that does not rely on willpower. I help my…
Member Spotlight: 2024 Issue 3
Lanie Todman If you’ve ever engaged with Lanie Todman, you’ve felt her dynamic enthusiasm and unwavering positivity, leaving a lasting impression of her vibrant and motivating energy. Whether in person…
IDEA Member Spotlight: 2024 Issue 1
Meet four inspiring IDEA members who truly shine: Jolene Swann, Mary Lewis, Chan Gannaway and Elaine Bintz.
IDEA Member Spotlight: Summer 2022
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Karen Sears, Becky Behling and Gail Lind.
IDEA Member Spotlight: March 2021
Meet three IDEA members and personal trainers who truly shine: Shelley Russell, Lindsay Maurer and Desi Bartlett, MS.
IDEA Member Spotlight: January 2021
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Heather Binns, Ling Romulo and Sandy Ellis.
November 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Arunima Dutta, MA, Richard Eastwick, MEd, and Suzi Schumacher Mckee.
September 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Sally Bartlett specializes in helping women come to terms through “the emotional, physical and intellectual symptoms that come with transitioning hormones.”
July 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Meet three idea members who truly shine.
May 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Not many fit pros quote a witch for inspiration, but Sue Singer knows that Glinda (the Good Witch of the South) had it right when she told her “client” (Dorothy Gale, of course), “You’ve always had the power, my dear; you just had to learn it for yourself.”
March 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
“There is no other experience like attending IDEA® World,” says Elizabeth Lenart. “I remember the first World I ever attended. It was like Christmas morning created just for fitness lovers! The presenters made us all feel special. They uplifted me at a time when I needed it most. That’s when I decided I needed to find a way to pay it forward.”
IDEA Member Spotlight: January 2020
Michael Taylor Member Since 2010 :: Los Angeles “I am a Jedi,” says Michael Taylor, with a smile. And once you know him, the idea isn’t at all far-fetched. Taylor…
IDEA Member Spotlight: September 2019
Susanna Gayedon
Member Since 2008 • Los Angeles
In 1979, Susanna Gayedon, inspired by a kinesiology class—and the movie Flashdance—became a fitness instructor. But she was no flash in the pan, going on to earn her AFAA certification, become registered with Yoga Alliance and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of clients as both a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor.