All it takes is one moment and the right motivation to make something amazing happen. Last month, I had the opportunity to see what the results of one moment between friends on a hike could do. For me, fitness has been an important part of my life from helping me deal with depression to helping me fight off the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation and everything between. When I saw a post on Instagram for an event for women, meant to empower women through fitness, I had to attend and see what this was all about. I was inspired.

#emPOWERed is bringing women together showing strength in unity and encouragement between women. Who is #emPOWERed? It’s a movement created by Miss Motivational herself, Michele Gordon, creator of Cardio Sweat Party and Dr. Rachel Goldman, PhD., FTOS, a psychologist specializing in health and wellness, meant to empower women by bringing them together for a fun workout and deep discussion. These two ladies have been friends for a couple of years, meeting at a Cardio Sweat Party event after following each other on Instagram for years. They became close friends and “share a similar view on health, wellness, and LIFE.”

How did emPOWERed start? The story is as heart breaking as empowering and one I can personally identify with. It started as a…