https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/faqs daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/find-a-studio daily 0.75 2020-02-28 https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/pricing daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/paola-brooker daily 0.75 2020-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1575580483283-S81LNTDMYTY8FCL4V4O4/Team6.jpg Paola Brooker - Paola Brooker Hometown: Texas Favorite Song: Bonita by Juanes Favorite G&G move: Grim reaper Guilty Pleasure: Cookies What allowed you to find your GRIT? Traveling solo & pushing myself to new limits and higher altitudes by hiking Everest base camp, Machu Picchu, Patagonia & Kilimanjaro What are you grateful for? My family One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: “One day you will wake up and there won’t be anymore time to do the things you always wanted. Do it now.” -Paulo Coelho Sign: Aquarius https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/our-team daily 0.75 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/13cf7474-6418-4ebd-bf70-db7b376a8431/Karissa+Seitz.jpeg Our Team - Karissa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742165822022-SS29AZH70O8NX09D0DO9/Nikita+Mae+Puyat+.jpg Our Team - Nikita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742165359019-82RM2Y76AE529RXGPI3R/Sarah+Aguilar+Veiga.jpeg Our Team - Sarah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/eb2c7301-8536-471d-ba75-1117ae4dcf7d/Ashley+Mann.JPG Our Team - Ashley Mann Ah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742164235544-454UCMFCKR3VMX0TLCTK/Maddison+Brown.jpeg Our Team - Maddison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014899922-5KK3Y19V9VVVSB9LM1H3/Kelly+Bernards.jpeg Our Team - Kelly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1575575341301-2BXBOR1SOFCR36MO89CT/image-asset.jpeg Our Team - ASHLEY HOWARD Fitness expert, gratitude promoter and celebrity trainer Ashley Howard, is the Founder and CEO of Grit & Gratitude. Born and raised in the Santa Clarita Valley, Ashley knows the importance of community. Her hometown has now become the home for her own children and the home of her dream studio, Grit + Gratitude. Ashley studied nutrition in college, but it was her love of fitness that led her to becoming a Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, and Yoga and Pilates Instructor. For the past 15 years she has trained hundreds of athletes, celebrities and fitness fanatics. Her fitness methodology incorporates all of her education, knowledge and expertise into a unique full body workout that addresses the mind, body and soul. Ashley creates exercises and builds sequences that elongate the body while building strength. Her focus on movement guided by the breath helps to center and energize her clients, while also cultivating a spiritual connection that awakens the mind and soul. This unique methodology has her clients transforming from the inside out, finding new levels of love, compassion and gratitude for themselves and others. Ashley’s grit has not only led to her success as a fitness expert but also as an influential and committed member of her community. She strongly believes that we are meant to live life to the fullest; embracing our strengths, fostering self-awareness, cultivating connectivity, and manifesting gratitude. Grit + Gratitude is where purpose meets passion and where the community will change, grow and transform together in the name of Gratitude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014496436-KDJZNFUA4IOFEFSJ8IA6/Denise+Covert.jpg Our Team - Denise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742505602287-YRFL3FKNPI9IR2I0PLSP/Melissa+Krupa.jpeg Our Team - Melissa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1575575443290-CBLTX67P86ATSP5MESVS/Team7.jpg Our Team - TAWNYA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742508390787-JW0H7N93AWSNHW89SEB4/IMG_4177.jpeg Our Team - Hillary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014821183-SOP81G5XSUX3X6GOO62Z/363357379_18197742514256713_4734297781104023189_n.jpg Our Team - Olivia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014241714-76GDN66W55X6EW86EVNY/Ivette+Lamson.jpg Our Team - Ivette https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/ashley-howard daily 0.75 2019-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1575579705259-BFAW6GKRGJR81SCFJ71Q/Team3.jpg Ashley Howard - Ashley Howard Fitness expert, gratitude promoter and celebrity trainer Ashley Howard, is the Founder and CEO of Grit & Gratitude. Born and raised in the Santa Clarita Valley, Ashley knows the importance of community. Her hometown has now become the home for her own children and the home of her dream studio, Grit & Gratitude. Ashley studied nutrition in college, but it was her love of fitness that led her to becoming a Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, and Yoga and Pilates Instructor. For the past 15 years she has trained hundreds of athletes, celebrities and fitness fanatics. Her fitness methodology incorporates all of her education, knowledge and expertise into a unique full body workout that addresses the mind, body and soul. Ashley creates exercises and builds sequences that elongate the body while building strength. Her focus on movement guided by the breath helps to center and energize her clients, while also cultivating a spiritual connection that awakens the mind and soul. This unique methodology has her clients transforming from the inside out, finding new levels of love, compassion and gratitude for themselves and others. Ashley’s grit has not only led to her success as a fitness expert but also as an influential and committed member of her community. She strongly believes that we are meant to live life to the fullest; embracing our strengths, fostering self-awareness, cultivating connectivity, and manifesting gratitude. Grit & Gratitude is where purpose meets passion and where the community will change, grow and transform together in the name of Gratitude. https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/leanne-bonilla daily 0.75 2023-05-08 https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/dawna-countryman daily 0.75 2019-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1575580633955-5Z1HUUQG2Q1K96K95EZC/Team4.jpg Dawna Countryman - Dawna Countryman Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Song: Oh man, there are so many…. But my favorite song is “As” by Stevie Wonder. Favorite G&G move: Sugar Glider, I feel like I am flying when I do this move and the core engagement required is invigorating. All I need are wings!! :) Guilty Pleasure: Eating olive oil popcorn while drinking a glass of sauvignon blanc and watching a documentary or a cooking show on Netflix. What allowed you to find your GRIT? My upbringing allowed me to find my grit. Raised by a hard-working single mom, I had to grow up really fast. I was independent and super responsible at a very young age. I experienced things as a young child that I could never imagine my own kids experiencing. I liken my experience to a salmon swimming upstream because I was so driven and nothing was going to stop me from attaining success. Now that I look back, I am so grateful. I know the universe never gives us more than we can handle and I believe that many of the challenges I faced growing up prepared me for all that I have and will become. What are you grateful for? I am grateful for the love and support of my family. I thank God each day for the wonderful husband and beautiful children that he has blessed me with. I am also grateful to my “tribe” of sister wives. They inspire, support and encourage me! One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: I have been focused on living my life with grace, for without grace there is no gratitude. My daily mantra as of late is “there is joy in the journey”. I had a lot of fear when I decided to leave my former job in pursuit of my purpose. The transition has been much easier than I could have ever imagined because I choose to focus on the “joy”. Sign: Taurus https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/tawnya-morton daily 0.75 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1575580238099-TCP9NQGJ8737YHH1BRSL/Team7.jpg Tawnya Morton - Tawnya Morton Hometown: Santa Clarita Favorite Song: It changes with my mood. Favorite G&G move: Hustler Lunge Guilty Pleasure: Watching Jersey Shore: Family Vacation or The Real Housewives of Orange County. What allowed you to find your GRIT? I found my grit by watching my mom as I was growing up and how she carried herself. She always approached difficult situations with grace and dignity. When our family was faced with almost losing my dad in a motorcycle accident and all the medical and financial issues that came along because he couldn’t work, my mom stood strong for all of us and made sure my dad was taken care of and that our daily lives weren’t disrupted. What are you grateful for? I am grateful for every moment I am alive and every breath I take. One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: Your thoughts and feelings create your reality. Think and feel with love and you will create love. Sign: Libra https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/classes daily 0.75 2025-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1630091580732-05SJZLB7NIHXONVOSF2F/The+OG.jpg Classes Grit + Gratitude OG Our original “OG” sequencing of a 50 minute Grit + Gratitude class, but with the added bonus of more friends, more cardio, and an overall high energy class that will leave you feeling amazing. OG combines what you love about the Pilates reformer, the effectiveness of the Power Plate with added fat-burning cardio intervals. Get ready to work your whole body and cheer on your neighbors. As always we will end in savasana with a delightful meditation practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1582678955322-IWY9APA2XXY90NAERLLG/G%2BG.jpg Classes Grit + Gratitude Our signature 50 min class combines what you love about the fluidity, focus and core work of the Pilates reformer, along with the fat burning cardio intervals done on the Plate. Get ready to tap into your grit, and let your true strength lead you through this full body workout; don't worry we will still end class with a meditation and time to chill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1579661142578-7BVYPOUFANFGZF6NCYE3/Restore.jpg Classes Restore Give yourself 50 mins to bliss out to the feel of your breath, the openness of your heart and feel your physical body releasing unwanted tension. Breath work, relaxing body scans, reiki and restorative poses utilizing the plate for a full lymphatic flush and reset. If there’s one class that everyone needs to take it’s this one! https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/amber-borbon daily 0.75 2020-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1575577680340-5GGLM8J3SS5K4NTYG8IY/Amber+Borbon.jpg Amber Borbon - Amber Borbon Hometown: Valencia, CA Favorite Song: “What Ifs” by Kane Brown Favorite G&G move: Pike Guilty Pleasure: Shoe shopping What allowed you to find GRIT? I tried to reach my goals in an unhealthy way not realizing it would only make me more unhappy. I felt lost and confused on why until I took a step back, reconnected with my heart and realized that the only way I would find myself was by loving who I am in every moment. What are you grateful for? The amazing support I have around me Quote: “Everything is happening to you, for you” Sign: Capricorn https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/amanda-patey daily 0.75 2019-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1575575705445-W6EXL6XZCFNB8N9DC7JJ/Team.jpg Amanda Patey - Amanda Patey Hometown: Santa Clarita Favorite Song: Pistol- Dustin Kensrue Favorite G&G move: Sugar Glider Guilty Pleasure: Craft Beer What allowed you to find your GRIT? I believe we are born with Grit. Throughout life we are broken down and molded by our culture to be less gritty, more palatable. I returned to my Grit out of necessity. As an adult with a career, a husband and children, I lost myself. I felt disconnected from the very core of who I was. I dug deep, tapped into my inner Grit and did the work restoring myself from the ground up. What are you grateful for? I am grateful for my boys, they keep me present and grounded. They are my constant reminder that mental and physical health are worth investing in every single day. One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: You have yet to meet a challenge you could not face, today is no exception. Sign: Taurus https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/home daily 1.0 2025-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1582912025568-YCYGLTWE9WU41BV300QD/Apple+Store.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/3eb7e398-fa63-49bc-8d85-1237bdd1af6f/G%26G-1151.jpg Home - GRIT + GRATITUDE At Grit + Gratitude we strongly believe that we are meant to live life to the fullest; embracing our strengths, fostering self-awareness, cultivating connectivity, and manifesting gratitude. Grit + Gratitude is where purpose meets passion, where holistic fitness is found and where the community will change, grow and transform together in the name of Gratitude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1582912040818-N971CKW9HOGPHUY831CC/Google+Store.png Home https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/hillary-shafer daily 0.75 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742508390787-JW0H7N93AWSNHW89SEB4/Hillary+Shafer.jpeg Hillary Shafer - Hillary Shafer Hometown: Orange County, CA Favorite Song: Cinnamon Girl by Lana del Rey Favorite G&G move: feet in straps is my happy place Guilty Pleasure: chocolate chip cookies & target What allowed you to find your GRIT? I find it to be a little bit of perseverance and passion. If you have a little of the two in any situation, you can tap into that GRIT. For me, it’s as simple as just having the willingness to be willing. Knowing that even if it doesn’t feel good in the moment if I push, see it through, trust in the process, and let go of any outcome, I ALWAYS am so glad that I did. I feel strong and empowered in doing so. I’m passionate about that. I crave that feeling in my body & mind, daily. What are you grateful for? My life, health and family One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: I love and approve of myself exactly as I am. Sign: Pisces ♓️ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742508390787-JW0H7N93AWSNHW89SEB4/IMG_4177.jpeg Hillary Shafer https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/ivette-lamson daily 0.75 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014241714-76GDN66W55X6EW86EVNY/Ivette+Lamson Ivette Lason - Ivette Lamson Hometown: West Hills, CA Favorite Song: depends on the genre! I like a little bit of everything Favorite G&G move: Proposal lunge ‍ Guilty Pleasure: Trash TV What allowed you to find your GRIT? I’ve always considered myself as someone who is determined and has a strong mentality. Now raising two daughters I feel it’s important to demonstrate to them to be their own person and work hard for the things they want in life What are you grateful for? I’m grateful for my family and friends, the ability/desire to be ever growing in all aspects of my life and the community that being apart of G+G has brought into my life One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: “just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly” Sign: Scorpio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014788345-C162H7GEIHV3FEBI17UB/368847027_18200755318256713_4159736635201003413_n.jpg Ivette Lason https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/olivia-emard daily 0.75 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742013994348-EJVHDFWOWOUMZPA2EBV4/363357379_18197742514256713_4734297781104023189_n.jpg Olivia Emard - Olivia Emard Hometown: Santa Clarita Favorite Song: Revival - Zach Bryan Favorite G&G move: Sugar Glider Guilty Pleasure: Sourdough bread & butter What allowed you to find your GRIT? I found my grit by witnessing my mom raise all of her 3 kids by herself, build a very successful business, and she did it all with grace and a positive attitude. What are you grateful for? I am grateful for all my loved ones who always support me and a good breakfast burrito. One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: “What is for me shall not pass me” I am constantly reminding myself to have faith and trust that everything will work out the way it’s supposed to Sign: Pisces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014821183-SOP81G5XSUX3X6GOO62Z/363357379_18197742514256713_4734297781104023189_n.jpg Olivia Emard https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/denise-covert daily 0.75 2025-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014496436-KDJZNFUA4IOFEFSJ8IA6/Denise+Covert Denise Covert - Denise Covert Hometown: born in Copenhagen, raised here in Santa Clarita Favorite Song: I love vintage Britney Spears and good indie/folk music like Ingrid Michaelson, Regina Spektor and Brett Dennen Favorite G&G move: anything and everything on the jump board and sugar glider Guilty Pleasure: reading, comfy/well loved sweat shirts, brunch by the ocean and weekends away to recharge What allowed you to find your GRIT? Walking in to G+G for the first time changed every aspect of my life - my body, my heart, my mind. Also, learning to let go of others expectations of me and listening to my own heart to find what brings ME joy. What are you grateful for? My beautiful family and the life we have built. The sound of ocean waves. Silly group chats. Mint matcha lattes. And dark chocolate. One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: ”It’s only heavy if you decide to carry it. Let that shit go!” Sign: Scorpio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014496436-KDJZNFUA4IOFEFSJ8IA6/467186570_18255164494256713_1512259194172166069_n.jpg Denise Covert https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/kelly-bernards daily 0.75 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014899922-5KK3Y19V9VVVSB9LM1H3/Kelly+Bernards Kelly Bernards - Kelly Bernards Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Favorite Song: 90s/2000s hip hop forever has my heart, but currently obsessed with anything Zach Bryan Favorite G&G move: Matador Guilty Pleasure: a hot americano with sweet cream ☕️ What allowed you to find your GRIT? Becoming a mother, I learned quickly how I wanted to show up for my kids and what kind of example I had to set. I worked hard to release old patterns of negativity, much of this via movement and mediation at G+G, and this allowed me to shed some old heavy layers and tap into my true strengths and confidence. I’m so grateful for this community and space! What are you grateful for? My family, friends who’ve become family, G+G, the ability to move my body, health of myself and loved ones, sunny days at the beach, cozy mornings snuggling with my girls, and warm coffee. One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: ”This too shall pass and you will probably miss it.” ”Focus hard on what’s going right, and enjoy the ride.” “All you need is Love ” Sign: Taurus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014899922-5KK3Y19V9VVVSB9LM1H3/466968354_18255165412256713_853082036980882944_n.jpg Kelly Bernards https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/nikita-mae-puyat daily 0.75 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/b6625ca2-b108-4898-a0ea-ed51dcc9fb51/Nikita+Mae+Puyat Nikita Mae Puyat - Nikita Mae Puyat Hometown: born in the Philippines, raised in Santa Clarita, CA Favorite Song: really depends on my mood, but the genre I listen to the most is R&B! Favorite G&G move: sugar glider and anything with feet in straps! Guilty Pleasure: Fresh chocolate chip cookies and a good book What allowed you to find your GRIT? I had cancer when I was a teenager and experiencing that so young taught me that everything starts and ends with your mindset. Build a strong mindset and your body + actions will follow. What are you grateful for? I'm grateful for my family, friends, and community for their continuous love and support for every chapter of my life One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: ”Fortune favors the bold” ”Be scared and do it anyway!” Sign: Aries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742165822022-SS29AZH70O8NX09D0DO9/IMG_6208.jpg Nikita Mae Puyat https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/maddison-brown daily 0.75 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/f3973c8a-6603-483d-b298-f35347f65959/Maddison+Brown Maddison Brown - Maddison Brown Hometown: Westchester Favorite Song: A forever favorite is The Chain by Fleetwood Mac Favorite G&G move: Lunges of any kind Guilty Pleasure: Rom-coms that make me cry What allowed you to find your GRIT? I've lost and found my grit many times in my life, but I believe the most recent thing has been becoming a mom. My son makes me believe all is possible, he reminds me that I'm strong enough to do anything I put my mind to. What are you grateful for? A roof over my head, food in the fridge, and a heart that beats. One quote, one piece of advice, or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: "This too shall pass." It's a constant reminder that life happens; the good, the bad, it will all pass. It grounds me to become present in my life and appreciate all of it Sign: Sagittarius https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742164235544-454UCMFCKR3VMX0TLCTK/IMG_7487.jpeg Maddison Brown https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/sarah-aguilar-veiga daily 0.75 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742165359019-82RM2Y76AE529RXGPI3R/Sarah+Aguilar+Veiga Sarah Aguilar Veiga - Sarah Aguilar Veiga Hometown: Santa Clarita Favorite Song: Sunday Best - Surfaces Favorite G&G move: Love me a footbar bridge sequence, sugar glider, and oblique pikes! Guilty Pleasure: Reality TV What allowed you to find your GRIT? Seeing what I’m capable of in hard times and good times. So many things, like working while going to school full time and passing some of the toughest classes, leaving comfortable situations for a happier life, challenging myself physically and mentally in a bikini competition, and being vulnerable online to share my truth & expand my business. All of these moments allowed me to tap into new levels of grit I didn’t know I had. Looking back, I’m reminded that our strength and power are always within us; we just have to trust. What are you grateful for? Ah I’m so incredibly grateful for the life I have now. My health, my work, a growing family, amazing friends, this G+G community and all the people I get to connect with daily. Grateful for a front door a roof and everything in between. One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: Everything’s always working out for me Sign: Aries Sun, Gem Moon, Leo Rising https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742165359019-82RM2Y76AE529RXGPI3R/IMG_9454.jpeg Sarah Aguilar Veiga https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/melissa-krupa daily 0.75 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/c592a5f1-8a15-4912-ad84-519cd4b6fcbb/Melissa+Krupa.jpeg Melissa Krupa - Melissa Krupa Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Favorite Song: Music for me really reflects where I am and really depends on my current life situation and vibe…but one song that will always be a favorite for many reasons is “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey…. Favorite G&G move: I can’t pick….I love them all….but my favorite moves are the ones that are the silent killers…the moves that can hardly be seen but are felt so deeply…the ones that if anyone from above was watching would think “you’re not doing anything” but really you are fighting for your life one pulse at a time! Guilty Pleasure: Mendocino Farms couscous and My Favorite Murder podcast! What allowed you to find your GRIT? I found my GRIT through sheer and utter perseverance….to be able to push through anything knowing that the best path is Through….trusting that no matter how tough your circumstance is you will always come out on the other side. What are you grateful for? I truly feel grateful for my family, my village, my friends, and The journey of life I’ve been on…all of the trials and tribulations that have led me to where I am today….to show up for myself and others in a more compassionate way without judgment. One quote, one piece of advice, or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: “Luck happens when opportunity meets preparation…if you are prepared when the opportunity presents itself then you will have good luck” Sign: Aries (pure ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742505602287-YRFL3FKNPI9IR2I0PLSP/IMG_9794.jpeg Melissa Krupa https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/ashley-mann daily 0.75 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/9c86bb56-693f-47b7-bbac-a1207b93ef98/Ashley+Mann.JPG Ashley Mann - Ashley Mann Hometown: Valencia, CA Favorite Song: September (Earth, Wind, and Fire) Favorite G&G move: Rockstar Guilty Pleasure: Dancing and singing in the car. What allowed you to find your GRIT? I think my grit has always been with me. Finding it with worry and fear has challenged using it. However, more than ever, I’ve utilized it for embracing changes and believing in myself, no matter how challenging life can get. What are you grateful for? For God, my family, friends, my health, finding a new community of endless support and love. ❤️ One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: “Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion, because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.” ~Maya Angelou Sign: Virgo https://www.gritandgratitudestudios.com/karissa-seitz daily 0.75 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/13cf7474-6418-4ebd-bf70-db7b376a8431/Karissa+Seitz.jpeg Karissa Seitz - Karissa Seitz Hometown: Long Beach, but I was mainly raised right here in SCV! Favorite Song: Fade Into You- Mazy Star Favorite G&G move: Matador ️ Guilty Pleasure: Conspiracy Theory Rabbit Holes What allowed you to find your GRIT? What helped me find my grit was keeping my intention in mind, learning to enjoy the process, and accepting that it won’t always be easy. For me, grit is what leads to grace. What are you grateful for? Everything. Everyone. God. The universe. The strength to heal, grow, and rise again. One quote, one piece of advice or one bit of wisdom that you believe in and tell yourself daily: Change your thoughts, change your reality. Sign: Virgo!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8a5c18f2ed5e1cbcc80e10/1742014788345-C162H7GEIHV3FEBI17UB/368847027_18200755318256713_4159736635201003413_n.jpg Karissa Seitz