About the Author

When I say, "I have been where you are." I'm talking about being up at 5 am, home by 7am, daughter to school by 8, work 8 hours, head back home, homework, dinner, sleep and repeat. It's a journey to arrive at this mat and it takes courage to show up and be present.How do we manage?I'll tell you. We are superwomen who are deserving of more than the 15-minute slot that we dedicate to our wellness (or ourselves). Hi! I'm Elethia S. Gay, MBA, host, speaker, author, and coach for Alexander Q Health and Wellness. That's just a long way of saying I did the work to build a knowledge base that allows me to serve you from a place of compassion and authenticity. When we meet, I listen to understand who you are and what you want to accomplish. The wellness industry is constantly changing. There's always a new diet fad or top five BEST exercises for abs. I do the research so your program is evidence based and custom fit for you. I tap into both physical and mental health. It's not a one size fits all approach. It's a what size fits your life the best wellness plan. Ever heard of different strokes for different folks? It works. As a corporate trainer, I traveled the United States and Canada delivering leadership, customer service and other programs. In my slacks and dolman sleeve sweater, I thought the same script and the same plan for each location was the answer. Then one day it hit me that I was training people with excitingly unique life experiences and value. They deserved more than being talked to. They needed me to listen.I hear you Ms. Gay. As a speaker, I would stand in front of the same 300+ students each year and ask the same question of each. After year two, students would say this as a way of letting me know they knew the answer. At Wellcoaches International, where I received my coaching certification, they state, "coaches partner with clients seeking self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values." You have the answer and I'm here as your wellness guide. I have served in boutique gyms and fitness centers for the last 10 years including: LA fitnessRippedPHLYMCALifetime FitnessChestnut HIll Cycle. With each location, I noticed one similarity, if I start counting at one, the class knew to count to 10.People know what they have to do. Certifications in coaching, customer service, and countless CEUs say that I have put in the work but delivering results means that I also listen and learn from you. Sometimes my daughter calls me and says, "Mommy, I just need you to listen." My response, "I'm listening and when it gets too quiet, I'm just sitting here taking notes." Why? Because I want her and those I serve in wellness to know that I care to not only hear but to understand. As coach, I have witnessed over 500 people achieve their health, wellness and life sustaining goals. How? Because I understand that the best tools for a better life are the ones in their toolbox.