💪🏾 Movement. Mental Health. Momentum.
by Ron Klopfanstein
This week on 95.5 FM’s Hot Seat: Media Monday, we spotlight community, empowerment, and open conversations that matter.
First, I sit down with Shawnda McDowell, founder of SistasNMotion, and Gaelon Woodard, Director of BrothasNMotion, along with Assistant Director Brother Kaseem, to talk about fitness, mental health, and the power of showing up for one another.
What began as workout groups has grown into something much deeper.
SistasNMotion creates a supportive, judgment-free space where women focus on physical wellness, confidence, and personal transformation. Shawnda shares how consistency, encouragement, and accountability can truly change lives.
BrothasNMotion offers men a safe place to move their bodies, clear their minds, and speak openly about what they’re carrying. As Gaelon put it, “Workout clears the brain.” The group emphasizes inclusivity, confidentiality, and real support — because sometimes what someone needs most is simply to be heard.
One theme that continues to emerge on my show is the importance of open discussions about men’s mental health — how stress, expectations, and life experiences impact us. I’m deeply grateful to the men who are willing to sit in that space publicly. It sets a powerful example of strength and leadership for other men and for the boys who are watching and learning what healthy masculinity can look like.
Author Pete Colter also joins the conversation, sharing exciting updates about upcoming multimedia projects and adding his voice to the discussion around growth, creativity, and purpose.
And we also feature a special Galentine’s Day story — celebrating women supporting women, creativity passed down through generations, and the kind of community energy that reminds us we’re stronger together.
From empowerment to healing to celebration, this episode is about one simple truth:
- “Don’t give up. Keep going.”
- “If you need help, ask for help.”
- “We want everybody to win.”
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