121. Jess Sims, Peloton Instructor

Published: July 20, 2020, 9 a.m.

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I absolutely adore Jess Sims. If you\\u2019re looking for some motivating, fresh perspective on everything from how to tackle a workout when you definitely don\\u2019t feel like it to navigating loneliness \\u2014 she is your woman. For episode 121, I\\u2019m chatting with the Peloton instructor about her upbringing in Massachusetts, her first career as an educator, and the big transition that came with pivoting into fitness full-time. We also talk about navigating the pandemic and have an important, tough conversation about race and how it played into both of our upbringings. Fun fact: Jess almost skipped out on the opportunity to become a Peloton instructor because of one huge hurdle. Now two years into her time as an instructor for the mega-brand, she can\\u2019t imagine life without the members of the Peloton community.

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