This was recorded in fall of 2021.  

Melanie and I met as fitness instructors at Washington Sports Club and clicked right away!  She has a devoted group of Zumba followers, she involves her fitness community on her travels and her joy of movement is palpable! I enjoyed my time with Melanie, you can find her moves on IG @ moveswithmelanie

I am Coco Benitez, the founder of The Body Story Movement and I want to say thank you very much for listening. 

I am interviewing women from all over asking, “what is your body story and where would you like to begin?”

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The Body Story Movement was created in 2021 to encourage girls and women to hold appreciation for their bodies during each phase of their life; all through the exchange of powerful personal storytelling!   Coco’s desire in creating the Body Story Movement derives from struggles with loving her own body through the years and wishing she could hear others’ most personal reflections. 

Today utilizing her skills as a life coach, Coco interviews women asking, “what is your body story and where would you like to begin?” Collecting these powerful stories is phase I.

Phase II is the Body Story Movement Scholarship.   This enriched mentorship experience cultivates connection between ambitious young women in high school & college and professional women ready to serve as mentors.  For a year, mentors and mentees will engage in sponsored events in the Washington, DC area, curated to encourage mental, physical and emotional well-being.  Body Story Movement Socials will be emersed throughout the year-long experience, with participant data collected along the journey to share feedback with national and local supporters. 

If you would like to support The Body Story Movement email bodystorymovement@gmail.com 

If you feel moved by these stories, your support is greatly appreciated.   Venmo @bodystorymovement or PayPal @bodystorymovement Follow 

@thebodystorymovement for more clips of stories!

Loving your body is a life long journey and The Body Story Movement exist to make that easier :) 

With love, Coco

IG: @coachwithcoco

LinkedIn:  Natasha Coco Benitez

Email:  bodystorymovement@gmail.com