We had the good fortune of connecting with Karen Farren and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Karen, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I have wanted to start my business for several years but I was too afraid. Then I had a cancer scare that made me question how much longer I would be living so I got over my fear and went for it!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I have been a fitness professional for 38 years, teaching every format imaginable. I am passionate about motivating people to move, regardless of age. I care about each and every person in my classes and tailor my workouts to benefit each individual. What sets me apart is not only my vast experience, but the energy and passion I exude in each and every class!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
For the outdoors, we have many beautiful parks in the Cincinnati area and we would visit all of them! We live by a bike trail and we would ride the trail and eat at 50 West on the trail. In downtown Cincinnati we would visit Sawyer Point that has a beautiful walkway that runs beside the Ohio River. We would walk over to Covington, Kentucky to see all the beautiful historic homes and finish with lunch at the iconic Montgomery Inn. We would then walk to OTR which is filled with quaint shops & restaurants. If it was baseball season we would catch a Cincinnati Reds baseball game, if football we would watch a Cincinnati Bengals game.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My friend Kristine Hall has been instrumental in pushing me forward in my business by providing direction and encouragement throughout the process. Also, my parents, Jack & Shirley have been my loyal cheerleaders since day 1!

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