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

Hi Leslee, what do you attribute your success to?
Being positive, encouraging and motivating every day!
I have been consistently pushing people to do/be their best, push past your limits!
I have a way to make people feel comfortable, confident and inclusive!
I’ve been called a “connector”
I encourage a “I Can do” attitude!
I am a leader with with great presence and compassion for helping others!

What should our readers know about your business?
I have been in the fitness industry as a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor for 42 years!
In 2017 I opened up a small fitness center after losing my full time job! I lost my full time with benefits and retirement in May 2017 and opened up my center September 2017!
My fitness center has been named Best of the Best all 7 years in a row in a community contest!
My fitness center has 10 certified instructors
and we have more than 30 classes on the schedule in a week!
Leslee Keegan’s I’MPOWER Fitness Center has all shapes,sizes and fitness levels of members who encourage, welcome and support one another daily, They lead by example!
We are known for how friendly and welcoming I’MPOWER Fitness Center is!
We are small but mighty! And enthusiastically encouraging one another every day!
We have some super fit mentally strong women at I’MPOWER Fitness Center.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I like to go to local breweries!
There are some really good ones in my area with good food too!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
All of the strong, smart and kind women and men I have had the pleasure of working with, talking to and meeting over the years!
Fit Chicks Inc a non profit 501c3 I founded in 2008! A woman’s group supporting women and children promoting health and fitness!

Website: https://www.impowerfitness.com

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Image Credits
Leslee Keegan

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