Listen "The New Beginnings Center with Tash Weddle"
Episode Synopsis
Discover how The New Beginnings Center is revolutionizing women's fitness in Nashville through founder Tash Weddell's innovative approach to empowerment. This inspiring Nashville podcast episode reveals how a master strength coach with 17 years of collegiate experience transformed personal adversity into community impact, serving over 4,500 low-income women through holistic fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching.Tash shares her journey from strength coaching at major universities like Vanderbilt and Tennessee to creating Nashville's only women-dedicated gym space. Learn about her brilliant dual business model where TNB Fitness clients fund nonprofit programming, ensuring cost never prevents participation. Women earning under $56,000 annually receive completely free services, while sliding scales accommodate life transitions.The conversation explores The New Beginnings Center's comprehensive approach combining progressive strength training, habit-based nutrition coaching, and mindset work that addresses self-sabotage and limiting beliefs. Tash explains how her own experience with seven knee surgeries shaped her philosophy of earning strength safely while building unshakeable confidence.From vision boards to deadlifts, participants experience transformation that extends far beyond physical fitness into generational change and community empowerment. Discover how this local nonprofit proves that investing in women's strength creates ripple effects throughout families and neighborhoods, with measurable healthcare cost savings.Key Takeaways:Innovative funding model combining for-profit training with nonprofit servicesHabit-based nutrition approach achieving 80% success ratesComprehensive programming addressing fitness, nutrition, and mindset barriersSliding scale accessibility ensuring no woman is turned away for financial reasonsThe New Beginnings Center website 🎬 WATCH THE VIDEOWatch all episodes on our YouTube Channel@YouMatterNashville💡 NOMINATE A GUESTKnow someone making an impact in the Middle Tennessee area?Nominate Them Here🌐 FOLLOW USFacebook: @youmatternashvilleInstagram: @youmatternashvilleTikTok: @youmatternashville
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