The Practice Brave Podcast - 174: Getting Legally Legit with Brittany Ratelle: Essential Legal Tips for Fitness Professionals and Online Coaches

174: Getting Legally Legit with Brittany Ratelle: Essential Legal Tips for Fitness Professionals and Online Coaches

12/06/24 • 49 min

In this episode, Brittany Ratelle joins me to discuss the essential legal steps for fitness professionals and online coaches. From setting up an LLC to protecting intellectual property and navigating contracts, Brittany shares invaluable insights to help entrepreneurs avoid pitfalls, safeguard their businesses, and grow with confidence. Whether you're just starting out or refining your systems, this conversation offers actionable advice and resources to help you stay protected and professional. Find Brittany on Instagram at @brittanyratelle Brittany's website: brittanyratelle.com Get the FREE Legally Legit Checklist: https://brittany-ratelle.mykajabi.com/Legally%20Legit%20Workbook Get the Fitness & Wellness Legal Bundle: https://creativecontracts.co/products/fitness-business-legal-bundle Use code BATTLES for 15% off MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

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173: Rachel Selman on Breaking Barriers and Building Careers for Women in Fitness

In this episode, I welcome Rachel Selman back for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape for women in strength and conditioning. Rachel, a physical therapist with strength and conditioning and sports science certifications, shares her journey from being a young professional in a male-dominated field to her current role within the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) nomination committee. We discuss women's unique challenges in the field, including balancing motherhood, overcoming gender bias, and finding innovative ways to support female coaches and athletes.

Takeaways:

Rachel Selman is a physical therapist and NSCA member.
The strength and conditioning field is male-dominated but changing.
Women face unique challenges in strength and conditioning careers.
Balancing motherhood and career is a significant challenge for women.
Supportive work environments are crucial for women in the field.
Mentorship plays a vital role in women's success in strength and conditioning.
There are various career paths within strength and conditioning.
Women need to advocate for their needs in the workplace.
The future of women in strength and conditioning looks promising.
Creating a community of support is essential for female athletes.

Where to find Rachel Selman:

Instagram: @dr.rachelselman
Website: SynthesisPhysicalTherapy.com

Want to learn more about coaching female athletes? Check out the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification here: https://briannabattles.com/ppacoach

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

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175: Kicking Off 2025: New Year, New Goals, and Exciting Announcements in P&PA

In this episode, I reflect on the evolution of my brand, Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism, as we move into 2025. I discuss the rebranding efforts, updates to our fitness programs, and the continued focus on supporting women throughout their athletic journeys. I also share my personal experiences as a coach and mother, highlighting the balance between competition and family life.

Takeaways:

A Fresh Start for the Brand: Updated look and improvements to programs like the Pregnant Athlete Training Program, Postpartum Athlete Training Program, Practice Brave Fitness Program, and more.
The Practice Brave Fitness Program Revamp: A more holistic approach to supporting women and focused programming to balance strength, conditioning, and hypertrophy training tailored to athlete moms.
Big Announcement: Live Coaching Certification in 2025! Launching the first-ever Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coaching Certification weekend event this March.
Expanding the Vision: My goals for 2025 include more speaking engagements, partnerships, and collaborations to broaden our impact in the fitness industry.
Growing Our Reach in Combat Sports: Continuing to support pregnant and postpartum athletes in combat sports like jiu-jitsu, wrestling, kickboxing, and more.

If you’re excited about the live certification or have suggestions for partnerships or collaborations, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s make 2025 the best year yet!

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