A cat mom, fiancé, professional dancer that has toured the world, Barre/Pilates instructor, and owner and creator of ReddyFit, LLC. But beyond that, Jadyn Reddy a kind and self-driven individual with a tremendous passion for finding balance within fitness, health, and wellness, who will break down her story on how she went from dancer to employee to now 26-year-old business owner.
For as long as Jadyn can remember, she has lived and breathed dance. Dance was her identity at a very young age, and she always knew it would be her career. While dancing in college at the University Of Arizona, her main priority was having the perfect ballet body so that she would get casted in shows and book jobs. This path towards perfectionism made her lose sight of who she was and who she wanted to be. It was a toxic, negative downward spiral that brought Jadyn to a really dark place. Jadyn didn’t actually realize she had an eating disorder until halfway through her sophomore year of college, and she fought this reality for a very long time.
ReddyFit founded by Jadyn Reddy is an extremely fun, challenging, grounding, upbeat, positive, inspiring, and motivating environment. It brings everyone a fitness boutique vibe experience at affordable prices, all from the comfort of your own home. They emphasize toning, strengthening, and sweating, but also focuses on the mind-body connection, breath, and connectivity.
What inspired you to start ReddyFit?
When COVID hit, I lost my job dancing and touring professionally and wasn’t sure what my next move would be. So, I started thinking, what else in life do I absolutely love? What else can fuel me with that same fire that dance had done for so many years? The only thought that crossed my mind was fitness, wellness, and nutrition, and here’s why. I was diagnosed with an eating disorder in 2016 then later diagnosed with celiac disease. I had an obsession over exercise, fitness, and food and it completely took over my life. Finding balance day to day was non-existent. After years of therapy and support, I developed a huge passion for helping other women who are going through similar experiences. Spreading body positivity and speaking about anti-diet culture fuels me with such passion! I had a vision to create a space for women to help them develop a healthy relationship with their bodies, fitness, wellness, and nutrition. So, I took the leap of faith and started ReddyFit; an online virtual health and fitness studio that now offers 50+ live classes monthly plus a video library for 50+ workouts on-demand. For me, ReddyFit is so much more than fitness classes. I’m in it because I want to make an impact on women who are ready to start their journey through full body and mind acceptance so they can live freely and confidently!
Who is your training ideal for?
Training with ReddyFit is ideal for the busy woman on the go who feels like she doesn’t have enough time for herself. The woman who likes efficiency and an effective workout all from the comfort of their own home, from anywhere in the world, regardless of time zone. The person who wants to experience a mental and physical transformation, and craves balance and full mind body acceptance, would be the perfect fit for our program. ReddyFit offers accountability, community, and support throughout your fitness journey so you never feel alone. If you’re the type of person that likes to work out at night, if you’re a busy mom, or a busy business woman, you can pick from 50+ videos day to day ranging from 15-45 minutes long so that you can move your body when your schedule allows. ReddyFit is ideal for anyone who loves pilates, barre, and cardio workouts! We offer a variety of pricing options to fit your needs and use the MINDBODY app for easy booking. You will feel stronger, more toned, and confident while working out at ReddyFit!
What sets ReddyFit apart from its competitors?
ReddyFit is a standout in the fitness industry because we bring the boutique vibe studio experience right to your living room. Despite being virtual, our clients tell us they get an in-person class experience and feel motivated, encouraged, and loved. At ReddyFit, it is our goal to help you find balance within fitness, health, life, and wellness so you can become the best possible version of yourself. You will develop a strong community with other women with the same interests through our private Facebook groups and Whats App groups. You can expect to develop a productive routine that will make you feel good and proud of yourself every single day. At ReddyFit we focus on our mental transformation and let the physical transformation follow. We upload 2-3 videos daily to our video library and plan to increase this number and the amount of instructors we have as we continue to grow. Our program gives you variety and flexibility making it a perfect fit for the busy women on the go!
How did you get into the fitness industry?
Like most women, diet-culture drew me into the fitness industry. I was obsessed with exercise, how I looked, and what I ate at a young age. I was always curious about the newest diet trend and I lived by the words, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” Fast forward nine years, I finally got to a point in my life where this restriction became too much, and I knew I needed help. During my eating disorder recovery, I discovered barre and Pilates. Due to my extensive dance background, I loved barre classes right away. It was a workout for me that toned me in all the right places that I needed for ballet. Pilates was a way for me to work on lengthening my muscle tone and to become more aware of my body. Both of these methods transformed my relationship that I had with fitness. I realized that low impact workouts made me feel amazing and I didn’t need to sit on a cardio machine for an hour a day to burn 500+ calories to feel and get results. As negative as diet-culture and the commercial fitness industry can be, they both drew me in. I came out stronger, more knowledgeable, and passionate about rewriting this story for others who are experiencing something similar, it was a long journey.
To what do you attribute your success?
I am fortunate to have the support from my fiancé, family, and friends throughout my business endeavor. Given my history, graduating with a BFA in dance from the University of Arizona back in 2016, dance has been a major focus in my life. The self-discipline and drive that I have developed because of dance, has given me the tools to learn from my mistakes, the courage to take risks, and ultimately the faith to believe in myself. Throughout my professional dance career, I manifested and put in the work and more times than not, it paid off. Despite my dance career being on hold due to COVID, I am taking that energy and drive and putting it into a program that will change lives as it has mine. I am appreciative for my dance training and career and all of the teachers I have had a long way. They helped shape me into the strong and independent woman I am today.
I am especially grateful for everyone that is currently a part of the ReddyFit community. Thank you for inspiring me daily and spreading your love for our program to your friends and family. Your excitement and testimonials have brought other women in who want to create change from the inside out too! When we see you thrive, it keeps us motivated to inspire more! So, thank you, I love you, and I am so grateful!
In your own words, what do you do?
I educate, share, and inspire others who are looking to find balance with their relationship with fitness. My vision is to help others develop a solid self-care routine that will better their lives. Choosing to move daily makes them feel great and sets them up for success so they can live strongly and confidently in their own skin. They are free to live a happy and sustainable life without an unhealthy attachment to food and exercise.
I teach about 7 live classes per week in the morning, work on my business during the day, then teach dance by night. ReddyFit has several amazing instructors to bring more variety to the program. It is a top priority for our team to also carve out personal time for self-care. No matter how busy our lives get, it is important to move for 10-45 minutes every single day, solely for you.
I wear a lot of the hats here at ReddyFit, between website, marketing, content and administrative. I am learning more every single day and am so glad that I took this jump to start a program that I believe in whole-heartedly.
How long did it take you to get to where you are now?
I launched ReddyFit in April of 2020. I saw it as an opportunity to keep people moving while fitness centers were on lockdown. Throughout the launch, I realized just how much I loved working out from home and saw how others loved it too. People love our program because we offer so many live and recorded classes from a variety of instructors. The motivation, inspiration, and corrections are live and in real time which makes us very unique. So many women struggle with body image, confidence, and are overwhelmed by expensive diets and unrealistic fitness programs. I know this because I have been there. This drive to make a change within the industry has gotten me to exactly where I am today and I know that in time, ReddyFit will impact thousands of women who are ready to create change.
Share us some tips on how to find a workout program that fits you.
There are many steps to finding the perfect workout plan to suit your needs. First, figure out the type of workout you like to do. Maybe that’s Pilates, cardio, barre, strength training, yoga, CrossFit, HIIT etc. Second, figure out the setting you prefer, whether that’s one on one with a personal trainer, working out by yourself or guided from an instructor with a group. Third, find out if you can stay motivated working out from home either live, recorded or in person. Ask yourself if you need accountability or community to stay inspired. Lastly, have a clear understanding of your struggles and your personal goals and finding out what keeps you the most accountable and motivated to accomplish your goals. That may mean trial and error to find the perfect program for you. Go where you feel the most motivated and confident! Go where you feel the most loved!
What is your next big goal? How do you think you can achieve this one?
My next big goal is launching our Change From Within 31 Day Program on May 1st. This program is specifically for women who are looking to rewrite their relationship with fitness, wellness, and nutrition. We will be choosing 8 women to work with who are ready to invest in transforming their lives. The program will include: 50+ live classes, video library for workouts on demand, private accountability group, live weekly check-ins, eBooks with 31 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinners, snacks, desserts and cocktails for different dietary needs, and weekly guest speakers. The lineup of guest speakers include: a Pilates instructor, holistic nutritionist, therapist, and naturopathic doctor. These professionals will discuss mind-body connection, eating disorders, diet culture, body positivity, nutrition, holistic wellness, hormones, anxiety and more. I am so excited to create a personal space for 8 women that are ready to invest in transforming their lives.
What has been your key (or keys) to success?
My key to success has been to be unapologetically me, to teach from a place I have been, and to stay true to my vision in a world of distractions. These commitments and my experiences have allowed me to attract others who are seeking something similar.
Seeking out guidance, reaching out to other entrepreneurs, asking for help, and being open to learning is number one. Having an open mind and staying humble is key to being successful. The moment you think you know it all, you have already lost. I stay hungry to learn more and always improve. I continue to push myself out of my comfort zone as that’s the only way to grow. I give my best to help others be their best!
![From Music to Perfume: How did your background as a music teacher influence your transition into perfumery, and how do you incorporate your musical sensibilities into creating fragrances? I’ve always thought in terms of metaphors, and music has many that can be related to perfumery! Beyond just thinking in terms of top, middle and base notes [soprano/alto/tenor in choir], I approach each fragrant idea as a composition. When documenting my ideas, song structures often come to mind. As the scent brief is visited, I meditate on what the fragrance should convey - do I want to create an accord or a “chord” of fragrance note combinations? Do I want an a capella soloist (a particular ingredient to stand out more than others?) Many of my thoughts regarding song composition transfers to my scent formulation process, with me treating each note as an intentional soliloquy at some point.
Brand Origin: What inspired you to start Pink MahogHany in 2005, and how has your vision for the brand evolved since its inception?
An avid lover of all things pleasantly scented (with slight modesty), looking back in retrospect, it’s no huge surprise that I’ve created an indie perfume house with just an idea to provide unique options for those who may be sensitive to unnecessary pungency. Initially, I just wanted to evaluate various blends to note their aroma profiles when “played” together…it wasn’t until I had friends and family asking if I knew of brands that catered to those who may be on the more olfactory sensitive side, that I really began to take my research more seriously. In the almost 20 years that Pink MahogHany has been in existence, our micro visions for the brand have evolved to larger territory. Where Pink MahogHany used to only be a personal brand, we are now also a bespoke formulation service provider to other indie brands seeking unique fragrance offerings for their products. These products range from (but are not limited to) perfumes, candles, body butters and lip balms. Ingredient Transparency: You emphasize transparency and the use of desirable ingredients in your products. How do you select your ingredients, and what challenges have you faced in maintaining this standard?
Being an indie brand often comes with a set of assumptions and misconceptions - one of them being more negative than positive as it relates to ingredients used. There is a lot of “fluff” in the industry with labeling falsification. Because fragrance formulas are a trade secret, not every molecular breakdown of a material has to be noted on the ingredient label (it would be incredibly long), but we at Pink MahogHany™️ adhere strongly to the IFRA [International Fragrance Regulatory Association] regulations that state for common and potential allergens to be listed on our ingredient label. We’ve taken this a step further to also include these ingredients listed on our website to promote further transparency, all while protecting our intellectual property. Unfortunately, we’ve had companies to unethically sell lesser expensive “dupes” of our artisan perfumes, so as a way to create a better authenticity stamp, we make it our duty to be honest about our claims. If our perfume says “Rose Bulgaria”, it is in fact just that and not a component of rose being passed off as the source material. Collaborations and Custom Scents: Can you share more about your work with private label clients? What excites you most about creating custom scent solutions for other indie brands? I could easily sum this up in one word and say “Funding.” True, there is money out there, but I’m always thinking outside the box. Having a program that has an “Each One Fund One” mentality doesn’t exist (that I’ve been made aware of). Bootstrapping can be quite the challenge, even when you’ve reached the 6-figure mark annually. Competition to be seen and set apart is extremely high, so having quality packaging and branding is a must. There are lots of factors to consider, though when desiring to make upgrades. If there were a unique, tier-geared funding operation available, it would help perfume brands offset packaging and bulk material costs in the beginning stages.
Industry Challenges: What are some of the biggest challenges you've faced as an independent fragrance house, and how have you overcome them to grow your brand? As the brand continues on the path of organic growth, I would like to expand our reach into schools, offering perfumery as an arts elective for middle and high school. I’d love to partner with botanists, farmers and horticulturists directly to grow and source raw materials for the students to work with in the creation of tinctures. My passion is getting back to nature as best as possible, as nature was my first “scent experience” as a child. We would also love to witness our fragrance creations being used to scent model homes, our focus diffuser blends being used in automobile dealerships as well as partner with Air Bnb and boutique hotels that specialize in highlighting minority, indie brands. Personal Journey: How has your personal experience, particularly as a divorced mother and someone who has experienced the loss of a child, shaped your approach to life and your work in perfumery?
Because I homeschool my twin sons, we are together a lot more than most, so one thing we all do is have moments of sharing where a neutral “floor” is laid to converse about anything. Though they are quite communicative by nature, I realize that sometimes I can be in work mode so much that it spills over into what should be our quality time. My sons see the authentic me and learn how to communicate through seeing authenticity. I’ve learned not to feel as if I have to be the epitome of perfection but allow them to see my imperfections vulnerably but with discernment. Having had two traumatic experiences pretty close together has taught me how to truly slow down and enjoy the simplicities of life - igniting a spiritual aspect that I’ve always carried but never fully explored…until Kenji’s sudden passing (2018.) Grief has a way of catapulting us into a quest for more meaningfulness in both life and business. After Kenji’s passing and my processing through the initial stages of grief, I was able to incorporate our spiritual bond into Pink MahogHany by way of essential oil diffuser blends for both focus and sleep and most recently aromatic perfume elixirs. It’s been quite the process channeling the void of his physical presence, but I also have peace knowing he can be honored in a great way through scent. I noticed once I began to be more open and receptive to spiritual signs, synchs and “winks”, more ideas began to flow. It’s been this way since his transition. Emotional Expression: Fragrance is often tied to memories and emotions. How does your personal life influence the fragrances you create, and do you have a particular scent that holds special meaning to you? My creative process is much more alchemic now, and I include Kenji by talking out loud to him, believe it or not. I’m a firm believer that when our loved ones transition from the physical plane, they are still present - just in another form. I choose to keep his memory alive by not pretending he never existed (even if for a brief period of time). I am working (slowly) on a book and accompanying fragrance, but I know it will require me to revisit some memories I’m not quite ready for, so until then, his big brothers will launch their debut fragrance, The Peaceful Tiger (they chose the name.) I’ve learned that even in what we consider “small things”, our transitioned loved ones want to be recognized and acknowledged. When the twins and I designed their fragrance label (with a designer out of the country that didn’t know anything about me personally), we had issues with the graphic - so much so that the designer asked if they could rework the design. When they sent the proof for approval, the Tiger was not only younger but sleeping, with an uncanny, angelic resemblance to baby Kenji! Becoming more aware and being more sensitive to my intention for launching a fragrance has definitely made room for more divine situations like these to occur. Healing Through Scent: In what ways has creating fragrances been a form of healing or expression for you, especially after the loss of your son, Kenji Mwamba? I know my sons may not necessarily want to be perfumers, but they definitely have an entrepreneurial heart. My desire is that whatever they decide to pursue (acting, script-writing, music or architecture), they know that anything is possible with the right amount of determination, grit, belief and immersion. One reason I chose to homeschool is so they could enjoy learning without restraint and have ample time to devote to their own separate passions and it still be fun. They know Pink MahogHany is theirs if they want it (many, many years from now - lol), and we are already discussing business structures for whatever they choose their role to be once I retire. Work-Life Balance: How do you find balance between your professional responsibilities and personal well-being, and what self-care practices do you prioritize? I’m not just a perfumer; I’m also a consumer, and self-care is huge for me. I often take salt baths to reset my energy and clear my mind after being around large groups of people or free a long day. I’m a habitual perfume sampler, and I have so many to choose from to wear as my “nightcap.” Even if just for 10-15 minutes, I cherish each moment I’m able to have some “me-time.” When time and co-parenting schedules permit, I’m definitely on a flight somewhere to indulge in some delicious food and mouth-watering mocktails!](https://www.womenontopp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_3812-1200x720.jpeg)
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