S2 | EP. 21 - Amy Aravantinos: Barbells, Boundaries & Passion (Empowering Women Through Fitness)
After a nine-month hiatus spent in self-care and personal reflection, I'm back — and more grateful than ever for this community. Welcome to Season 2 of The Womenship Project Podcast. There is truly no better way to step into 2026 than with the kind of conversation that reminds you why you started in the first place.
Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Amy Aravantinos [https://www.bodybyblondi.com/] — fitness trainer, entrepreneur, and former PR professional who, at a pivotal moment, looked at the corporate world and said, "Thanks, but no thanks." She traded desks & boardrooms for barbells and never looked back, building a fitness community where her impact on women's health is felt every single day. That, we'd say, is a pretty phenomenal way to open a new season.
Amy's story is one of courage, clarity, and conviction — about following your passion even when it feels terrifying and understanding that self-love isn't selfish.
In this episode, we explore what it really means to set boundaries as both a mom and an entrepreneur, and Amy shares what may be the most clarifying question you can ever ask yourself: "What would you love?"
Amy isn't just talking the talk. Since our time together in May 2025, she has launched her YouTube channel Body by Blondi [https://www.youtube.com/@bodybyblondi], bringing guided workouts and fitness wisdom directly to women everywhere. I invite you to visit her website for how you may further benefit from Amy's expertise: bodybyblondi.com [https://www.bodybyblondi.com/]
She is also co-hosting a bold new podcast called RAW - Podcast with Rachel & Amy (Spotify) — a space for real, unfiltered & yes - funny - conversations spanning everything from sexuality to fitness and all the beautifully messy truth in between. Her partner is Rachel Goodman - Registered Psychotherapist (Level Up Therapy [https://leveluptherapy.ca/]) leveluptherapy.ca [https://leveluptherapy.ca/] and their authentic BFF chemistry is super!!
So sit back, get comfortable, and let's dive in.
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