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 

This was recorded early fall 2021.

Alexia was a social media expert presenter for a virtual event I attended spring of 2021 and I knew I wanted to connect with her again. Alexia is based in L.A and is the founder of @lex_topia she’s a woman moving in the world with purpose and co-host of the podcast @carliescouch (A podcast about creating your best life, whatever that looks like for you.)  I was thrilled she took time and said yes to sharing her body story!   

You can find Alexia on IG @lex_topia .   Thank you for listening and I pray something resonates with you.

Please join the FIRST Body Story Movement Social: A Rooftop meditation, journaling and storytelling event in support of The Body Story Movement Scholarship :) 

August 5th, 2022 Event details :  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/381344269977

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?”

The Body Story Movement was created in 2021 to encourage girls and women to hold appreciation for their bodies during each phase of their lives; all through the exchange of powerful personal storytelling!   My desire in creating The Body Story Movement derives from my struggles with really loving my body, always wanting to fix, lose, get rid of.....I would have loved a podcast where I could just listen to women's stories.

These stories are phase I of this movement.

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

This was recorded early fall 2021.  

Anna and I were colleagues years ago at BUILD, a national educational non-profit impacting the lives of high school students! I was instantly impressed with her professionalism, out-of-the-box thinking, confidence, and her fun active lifestyle. We stayed connected through the years and I was so pleased to have time to learn about her personal body story.  Thank you for listening and I pray something resonates with you.  

Rooftop meditation, journaling and storytelling

August 5th, 2022 Event details :  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/381344269977

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?”

The Body Story Movement was created in 2021 to encourage girls and women to hold appreciation for their bodies during each phase of their lives; all through the exchange of powerful personal storytelling!   My desire in creating The Body Story Movement derives from my struggles with really loving my body, always wanting to fix, lose, get rid of.....I would have loved a podcast where I could just listen to women's stories.

These stories are phase I of this movement.

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

Noel is my sister and this interview is a treasure and an archive for our family history books! Interior designer, world traveler, humanitarian and stranger to none, Noel's body story is uniquely hers and comical for listeners :) One of the most generous humans I know and a true artist, you can find Noel's work at www.unparalleledeyedesigns.com and IG @unparalleledeyedesigns.  Thank you for listening to my sister's story and please share.  

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?”

The Body Story Movement was created in 2021 to encourage girls and women to hold appreciation for their bodies during each phase of their lives; all through the exchange of powerful personal storytelling!   My desire in creating The Body Story Movement derives from my struggles with really loving my body, always wanting to fix, lose, get rid of.....I would have loved a podcast where I could just listen to women's stories.

These stories are phase I of this movement.

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

I met Yolanda during a design installation in 2019.  Unparalleled Eye Designs was redesigning her family’s barbershop in Virginia and on the day of the install, I was captivated by the love Yolanda so easily oozed towards her husband, children and the people around her. Her essence is calm, dynamic and she’s so easy to listen to and learn from.   I am grateful for this time to learn You can find Yolanda on IG @yolonda_j  or at www.yolandajonescreative.com

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?”

The Body Story Movement was created in 2021 to encourage girls and women to hold appreciation for their bodies during each phase of their lives; all through the exchange of powerful personal storytelling!   My desire in creating The Body Story Movement derives from my struggles with really loving my body, always wanting to fix, lose, get rid of.....I would have loved a podcast where I could just listen to women's stories.

These stories are phase I of this movement.

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

This was recorded November 2021. 

Santana is one of my 3 younger sisters!  We are four years apart, have somewhat different personalities, yet similar in all the best ways because of our parents!  I have known her all her life and I was still intrigued to learn more about her body story.  My sister's superpower is expressing herself, sharing thoughts with passion, and clarity--get yo mind right, she keeps it 100% .  Santana is a professional chef and actress, world traveler and ongoing inspiration in my life.  You can follow her on IG @santanacaress.  I adore my sisters and I'll cherish this interview for a lifetime!!

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?” 

The Body Story Movement was created in 2021 to encourage girls and women to hold appreciation for their bodies during each phase of their lives; all through the exchange of powerful personal storytelling!   My desire in creating The Body Story Movement derives from my struggles with really loving my body, always wanting to fix, lose, get rid of.....I would have loved a podcast where I could just listen to women's stories.  

These stories are phase I of this movement.  

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

This was recorded October 2021. 

Erin has been a part of my fitness community for several years and she brings great energy to our interview.  We reflect down memory lane to our high school days and hair products up to our current experiences as women in our 30’s dealing with unwanted comments about our bodies.   Please enjoy this interview and share with someone who may relate.  

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?”

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

This was recorded September 2021.  You will hear me say "Body Story Project."  Since this interview, things have changed!  This is The Body Story Movement.

Genova is my cousin!  We recently met in May 2021 while I was visiting St. Croix, a beautiful island where our family is from.  We hit it off right away while I was visiting, diving into our personal body stories and talking of our romantic relationships.  She has a sweet disposition, her heart is warm and you feel her beautiful spirit in this interview.  I enjoyed this time learning more about her body story and I'm happy to be sharing it with you! 

Stories have to move for The Body Story Movement to exist! Please share :)

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?”

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