Today we’d like to introduce you to Bleu Ward.
Hi Bleu, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My name is Mychala, but everyone calls me Bleu! I am the owner and creator of Move With Bleu, the hottest dance cardio class in the city. I am a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and professional dancer. I help women reframe their time and lose unwanted body fat by dancing off the pounds at home. I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. I got into fitness in 2016, but I didn’t take it seriously until 2018. I suffer from high-functioning anxiety and depression. I wanted to gain healthy weight after having major weight loss due to my mental health episodes. After consistently working out for a whole year, I experienced a lot of grief after losing both of my grandfathers in 2019. My paternal grandfather was a football coach in East Atlanta for over 30 years for Gresham Park. He saved a lot of young men from going down the wrong path. I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives just like he did. After quitting corporate, I became a fitness coach by combining my love for fitness and my passion for dance all in one.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Not at all! I still suffer from anxiety and depression from time to time. Unlearning a lot of unhealthy habits and giving myself grace has been the key for me to keep going. During this journey, I lost clients, money, and time. I jumped from gym location to gym location. I suffered from imposter syndrome and paralyzing thoughts. I suffered from major heartbreak. Have I thought about throwing in the towel? Absolutely! All though this hasn’t been a smooth road, I believe this has been a purposeful road. Everything I went through/going through has been setting me up for alignment. I believe this with my whole heart.
We’ve been impressed with Move With Bleu, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Move With Bleu is a dance-based, choreographed, high-intensity cardio class. I created Move With Bleu during the pandemic in 2020. You can burn as much as 300 calories in a 30-45 minute class. I also offer online personal training services for those who want a little bit more guidance with their fitness journey. I specialize in weight loss, weight gain, maintaining weight, and form correction. What sets me apart from others is that I am a professional dancer with five years’ worth of knowledge when it comes to fitness, and my goal is to debunk any myths about not having enough time to prioritize your health. I’m proud of my brand and what it’s growing into. My brand is fun, authentic, and relatable. I want readers to know that not only do I offer online personal training services, but I also offer online membership for live streams and replays for my dance fit classes, and I offer access to digital fitness programs if you’re unable to join my online personal training community.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
The most important lesson that I’ve learned in this journey is to never be afraid to start because you can pivot and figure it out along the way.
Pricing:
- Online membership – $40
- Digital Training Programs – $25
Contact Info:
- Website: www.movewithbleu.com
- Instagram: @movewithbleu
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/movewithbleu
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/movewithbleu
Image Credits
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