The future of fitness coaching is evolving, and women are playing a bigger role than ever. At Everfit, we’re committed to building a strong, supportive community where women coaches are recognized for their expertise, passion, and leadership.
This Women’s Day, we’re celebrating four inspiring women’s health coaches who are shaping the future of fitness. Coaching women’s health goes beyond training—it’s about creating a lifestyle, community, and a sense of empowerment at every stage of life.
Everfit is dedicated to fostering solidarity among women coaches and encouraging mentorship, collaboration, and leadership in the industry. We want to help you grow, thrive, and feel empowered in your coaching journey.
Now, let’s dive into the stories of these four incredible coaches and how they’re making an impact in the fitness world.
Stephanie Mitchell
Empowering Women Through Midlife Transitions
🌐 Website: www.stephaniemitchellfitness.com
📍 Instagram: @stephaniemitchellfitness
Stephanie is a women’s health coach who is deeply passionate about empowering women to be strong, mindful, and fearless during the transformative midlife era. This period is filled with significant life changes, from physical shifts to career transitions, evolving relationships, retirement, and the empty nest phase—it can all feel overwhelming.
Through her 25 years of research and personal experience, she’s discovered the powerful impact of prioritizing sleep, mindfulness, fitness, nourishing food, and community on overall health, energy, and resilience.
Stephanie’s Number One Piece of Advice for Women at Different Life Stages
Stephanie believes that no matter what stage of life you are in, it is important to always meet yourself where you are and not worry about trying to get back to where you were in the past. ‘Focus on being the best version of yourself now, ’ says Stephanie. It’s this idea of embracing the new and the now that can really change the way you feel about yourself.
A Common Women’s Health Myth Stephanie Likes to Correct
With her focus on midlife fitness, Stephanie knows all too well how myths can get in the way of women getting started on their health and fitness journeys. Many of her clients come to her with the desire to lose weight. Stephanie’s take on this? Strength.
She says, ‘I encourage them to focus on becoming stronger so they can do the things they want and need to do each day with ease and confidence.’ What could be more empowering than that?
How Stephanie Helps Women Build Strength—Physically & Mentally
Stephanie’s business, Stephanie Mitchell Fitness (SMF), focuses on being physically fit, practicing mindfulness and meditation, sleep, and good nutrition as a way for women to navigate all the changes we face during our midlife years. It’s her holistic approach to health and wellness that really gets results.
In addition to personal training, in person or virtually, she has her popular ChangeHER Membership. The SMF membership provides workouts, coaching, group coaching calls, healthy talk with tremendous guest speakers, and weekly meditation. Stephanie is so proud and excited about the way this program supports women through the midlife years with greater strength, calm, and confidence.
Stephanie’s unique take on holistic fitness for women in midlife is paving the way for more women to take control of their own health and well-being at any stage in their lives. Her emphasis on community and togetherness is exactly what we stand for at Everfit!
Samantha Warren
Helping Women Take Up Space & Own Their Strength
📍 Instagram: @samanthademockerfit | @strongestyousdf
🌐 Website: www.strongestyousdf.com
Samantha has always loved helping and encouraging others. As far back as she can remember, she’s always been active as an athlete or coach – so it came naturally for her to get into women’s health coaching.
While pursuing certifications and working in the field, Samantha got her MS in Exercise Science, Fitness & Health Promotion. During this time, while working with clients in person, she dabbled in the online space before making the leap to full-time online coaching. And the thing she loves about it the most? ‘It’s ever-evolving and so much fun, ’ she tells us.
‘More specifically, women are often written off as not being able to do what men do, aren’t taken seriously by their doctors, or are confused by the mixed information online, she goes on to explain. ‘They deserve to know what they’re capable of, how to advocate for themselves, take up space, and realize their strength.’
Samantha’s Best Advice for Women at Different Life Stages
If Samantha could give you her number one piece of advice, it would be to ‘Get. The. Sleep.’ as she puts it! She knows just how important the right amount of sleep is for you to be able to show up how and where you want to in life – no matter the life stage!
Samantha on Female Strength Training Myths
Beyond common concerns about hormonal health and metabolism, Samantha frequently challenges the misconception that women must follow specific set and rep formulas. She encourages women to focus on progressive strength training, lifting what they’re capable of over time rather than feeling confined to traditional 3×12-20 rep schemes.
For Samantha, strength training isn’t about “men’s” or “women’s” lifts—it’s about helping each woman discover her own capabilities and build strength in a way that works best for her body and goals.
How Samantha Supports Women Build Physical and Mental Strength
When it comes to strength training for women, Samantha’s focus is on helping women feel stronger physically and mentally by giving them the tools, support, and guidance they need to succeed. She focuses intently on guiding training, movement, nutrition, and overall lifestyle to help her clients grow in both strength and confidence.
Samantha sees her role as being their biggest fan, cheerleader, and supporter – but she will also be the first one to call them on excuses and give them the tough love they need when appropriate!
And why is she so passionate about fitness for women? In her own words – ‘Women are the past, present, and future. We matter.’
Shayla Lawson
Helping Women Build Sustainable Strength & Confidence
📍 Instagram: @bodylikeyours
Shayla’s journey into coaching started over 12 years ago, but she very quickly started to see her passion for women’s health deepen as she began to focus on hormonal health. Now, her focus is working with clients to help them navigate hormonal shifts, busy schedules, and the pressures of doing it all.
As a mom, wife, and coach, Shayla understands firsthand how important it is to build a sustainable approach to fitness and nutrition – ‘one that honors a woman’s body and lifestyle, she tells us.
Her mission is simple – ‘to help women feel strong, confident, and empowered in every stage of life through sustainable habits, strength training, and a supportive coaching approach.’
Shayla’s Top Advice to Women in Different Seasons of Life
Shayla is all about meeting women where they are. ‘Whether she’s postpartum, navigating perimenopause, or balancing a demanding career, the approach should adapt to her body’s needs, not the other way around,’ she says.
Her biggest piece of advice? ‘Prioritize strength training, nourish your body with intention, and embrace flexibility in your routine. Women’s bodies evolve, and our fitness and nutrition should evolve with them!’
What Shayla Wants You to Know About This Common Women’s Health Myth
If there’s one thing that Shayla hears a lot, it’s that lifting weights will make women bulky.’
It’s her mission to show women that strength training is one of the best things they can do for their metabolism, bone health, and overall confidence. ‘It helps build a lean, strong physique, supports longevity, and improves hormonal balance—without making you look like a bodybuilder!’ she shares.
Shayla on Building Strength for Women—Physically & Mentally
When it comes to women’s health coaching, Shayla takes a whole-health approach that focuses on mindset, movement, and nutrition.
Physically, she creates progressive strength training programs that fit into real life. Mentally, she helps her clients reframe their mindset around fitness—shifting from “I have to” to “I get to.”
‘My coaching is built on education, empowerment, and accountability, so women feel equipped to thrive, not just in fitness, but in life,’ she tells us.
Kristen Sexton
Strength Through Movement, Fuel, & Self-Love
📍 Instagram: @elevatelifeandfitness
🌐 Website: www.elevatelifeandfitness.com
Kristen has always been passionate about fitness, which led her to pursue a degree in exercise science. As a woman who personally struggled with body image and extreme diets, she is dedicated to helping other women overcome similar challenges by teaching them how to properly fuel their bodies and, most importantly, love themselves.
After earning her Master’s degree, Kristen began teaching wellness at a local college. ‘When my husband and I were expecting our first child, I sought to maintain optimal health throughout my pregnancy, leading me to obtain my certification in prenatal and postnatal corrective exercise,’ she goes on to explain. ‘I find great fulfillment in supporting women at every stage of life.’
Kristen’s Top Advice for Women in Different Stages of Life
‘My primary advice for coaching women at various life stages is to prioritize staying active and nourishing your body’, Kristen shares.
If she could share one key thing with you, it’s to listen to your body’s needs and aim to incorporate movement into your daily routine. This could be a 20-minute walk supplemented by 10 minutes of bodyweight exercises- whatever works for you.
A common issue she observes is women undereating due to societal norms that demonize carbs and promote eating less. ‘In reality, our bodies require proper fuel to function optimally, and insufficient intake can lead to fat storage,’ Kristen tells us.
This is why she likes her clients to focus on consuming nutritious meals that encompass all essential macronutrients, including carbohydrates, rather than restricting any food groups.
Debunking a Common Women’s Health Myth
A female strength training myth she wants to debunk? The fear that weight lifting will result in a bulky physique.
‘Many women believe that engaging in weight training, particularly for the upper body, will lead to a masculine and overly muscular appearance, but this is simply not true,’ she explains. ‘Weight training is crucial for women, as it allows us to maintain and even increase bone density as we age.’
Kristen wants her clients to know that weight training helps build muscle mass to provide better support for our joints. One of her favorite benefits of strength training for women is the continued calorie burning, even up to 48 hours after completing a weightlifting session, making it a highly effective strategy for overall health!
Kristen’s Approach to Building Physical and Mental Strength for Women
With her focus on fitness for women, Kristen finds great joy in showcasing progress by documenting transformations through photos and measurements, allowing her clients to see their physical strength improve over time.
‘Utilizing the app to track the weight lifted during sessions and putting it into perspective with relatable visual comparisons, such as lifting the weight of a car, can be incredibly empowering and motivating,’ Kristen explains.
In addition to physical gains, she also places a strong emphasis on mental well-being. ‘I prioritize understanding the individual needs and preferences of each client,’ Kristen shares. ‘Whether it involves journaling, reading, self-care practices, or any other activities that contribute positively to their mental health.’
The Future of Women’s Health Coaching – Find Your Part
Women are certainly making waves in the health, wellness, and fitness industries, and you get to be one of them! Women’s health coaching is evolving – and if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that the leaders in our Everfit community are at the forefront of that change.
At Everfit, we’re more than just a platform – we’re a network of coaches supporting each other. Community and mentorship are at the heart of everything we do. We designed the Everfit platforms specifically to support fitness professionals in delivering personalized training, accountability, and holistic wellness to clients. It’s our mission to empower coaches of all specialties to provide impactful, results-driven guidance to their communities.
So whether you focus on midlife fitness, postpartum fitness, hormonal health, or anything in between, we’re here to support you as a woman in coaching as you grow your business. If you’re not yet part of the community, what are you waiting for? Try Everfit today for free to get started on your own journey.
