<p>#254: Ever wondered how to transform your routines and achieve real growth?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with fitness entrepreneur, master pilates instructor, and <em>Love is Blind</em> alum Raven Ross for an insightful conversation on how to build a lasting relationship with wellness.</p><p>Raven shares insights and tips on how she revamped her daily habits and routines, tackled the challenges of moving to a new city, and navigated personal growth in her mindset and social life in order to live a more fulfilling life.</p><p>We Also Talk About…</p><ul><li>How Raven turned her passion for dance into a full-time wellness and fitness career</li><li>How to find the right Pilates class and instructor</li><li>Why Pilates is a great way for women to strengthen their core muscles</li><li>Understanding when it's time to make changes in your wellness journey</li><li>Embracing seasons of solitude as an opportunity to redefine your path</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li><li>Follow Raven on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pilatesbodyraven/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @pilatesbodyraven</a></li><li>Follow Raven on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pilatesbodyraven?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @pilatesbodyraven</a></li><li>Check out Raven’s<a href="https://app.arketa.co/iframe/pilatesbodyraven/series/Z1f1e30oP30qD3IksbUA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Fall in Luv with U</a> pilates challenge starting Sept. 28, 2024</li><li>Come to<a href="https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/balanced-black-girl-live-3t3o1x" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Balanced Black Girl Live</a> on Oct 21st in NYC.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:</p><ul><li>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BalancedBlackGirl/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @BalancedBlackGirl</a></li><li><a href="https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/balanced-black-girl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch</a></li><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@balancedblackgirlpodcast</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a></li><li>Visit our website at<a href="http://balancedblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> balancedblackgirl.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Alo Moves | Try Alo Moves for 30 days free, and get 20% off an annual membership. Visit<a href="http://alomoves.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> alomoves.com</a> and use code BALANCED30.</li><li>LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to<a href="http://drinklmnt.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> drinkLMNT.com/balancedles</a> to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.</li><li>Biosil | Get 30% off your first order of Biosil. Visit<a href="http://biosil.beauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> biosil.beauty</a> and enter the code BALANCEDLES.</li><li>Quince | Get quiet luxury without luxury prices at Quince. Go to<a href="http://quince.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> quince.com/balancedles</a> for free shipping and 365-day return on your next order.</li><li>Boka | Health starts with your mouth. For a limited time, Boka is offering listeners 15% off its best-selling toothpastes on Amazon and<a href="http://boka.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> boka.com</a> with code BALANCED15.</li><li>Philadelphia Cream Cheese | Philadelphia makes everything creamier. Visit<a href="http://creamcheese.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> creamcheese.com</a> for recipe inspiration and to purchase Philadelphia Cream Cheese so you can start adding it to your recipes at home!</li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>