Today we’d like to introduce you to Cat Catley.
Hi Cat, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started because I had my own personal health issues back in 2014. After being rushed to the hospital due to having symptoms of a heart attack, I decided to take control of my health by changing my nutrition and focusing on losing 80lbs. After getting my health in order, I saw a need in my community to educate people that were strictly using pharmaceuticals to deal with their health issues on how they can reverse those same issues by focusing on proper nutrition and physical fitness. That’s when Catfitness began.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it hasn’t been a smooth road. Some of the struggles I encountered was being the first entrepreneur in my family. Learning the in’s and out’s of building a business from the ground up while being able to provide amazing customer service to my clients and still maintain my own personal health. Also, I didn’t realize the challenges I would face going against family traditions that have been going on for the last 400 years. Seeing the reaction of family and friends around me that weren’t ready to make those changes at that time was eye-opening.
As you know, we’re big fans of Catfitness/Heal the Hood. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
My brand Catfitness focuses on helping those that are interested in transitioning to a holistic lifestyle by educating them on the health benefits of plant-based nutrition, strength and conditioning, and mindfulness practice so moving forward, they do not suffer from the same inter-generational health issues that has once plagued their family. Heal the Hood is a collaboration of health coaches that come from inner-city communities to provide free health education, meals, produce and other resources to those who normally wouldn’t have access to these things. What sets us apart from others is our approach to empowering our clients with the tools and education necessary to take control of their health and lower their risk of getting diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, etc. based on lifestyle decisions. We are most proud of being one of the few organizations that is currently going back into our inner-city communities and making a shift on what health can look like versus what it has been. I would like your readers to know that we provide live classes online which consists of workouts, nutrition, cooking demonstrations, and lifestyle coaching that they can participate in from the comfort of their home.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
People can collaborate and work with us by contacting us at catfitnesswellnesscenter@gmail.com. People can support our movement for the Heal the Hood tour by going to the website and purchasing any of our Heal the Hood or Plant Powered Brothaz apparel. The proceeds from those purchases help with providing the education, meals, and produce that we give back to our inner-city communities. They can also support by following us on all of our social media platforms. Instagram: catfitness3/healthedoodpodcast Facebook: Catfitness/@healthehood2020 YouTube: Catfitness Spotify: Heal The Hood Podcast
Contact Info:
- Email: catfitnesswellnesscenter@gmail.com
- Website: www.catfitnesswellnesscenter.com
- Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/catfitness3/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catfitness03/
