Stride with Pride: Embracing Your True Colors at Jane DO

By Cristin Van Horn

It's that glitter-dusted, rainbow-splashed, heart-swelling time of the year again—Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 It's when we amp up the volume on love, turn the spotlight on acceptance, and throw one heck of a party for everyone's right to be exactly who they are.


I personally use Pride Month as a sparkling reminder (as if I needed one) to celebrate every shade of the gorgeous spectrum that makes me me. My call to you this year is for you to DO the same! Jane DO is a place where we encourage everyone to show up exactly how and where they are on their fitness journey, so why not do the same for their personal one.


To me, being a Jane has empowered me to define what strength means. My hope is that being a Jane for you, means stepping into your own power and spreading the kind of confidence that says, "I'm proud of who I am, my journey, and to be me, authentically." If you're on a journey of self-discovery, you're in good company! Jane DO is here to cheer you on. If you've been on this path and rocking your identity like a badge of honor, we're here to celebrate your light.


If any of you have taken my class in person or on Digital, you know that my favorite part is the end, where the work is done and we get to close our eyes and reflect a bit before the busy day sweeps back in. In these moments I always encourage everyone to thank their bodies without judgment and to make a little more space for self love, self acceptance, and peace. Pride Month is the perfect time to take that mantra with you into each and every day and to encourage the people in your lives around you to do the same.


This month is about embracing the messy fabulously human version of yourself, owning your story, and finding the courage to share and celebrate it with others. It is also about finding a little extra love and acceptance for others, even if their journeys look nothing like yours. It is about spreading tolerance, unity, and understanding.


Remember, there's power in showing the world your authentic self. There's a strength in vulnerability and a beauty in being seen. So, to all our wonderfully wild, fabulous, and extraordinary Janes (and allies!), let's strut into Pride Month—and every day after—with our heads held high and our hearts wide open. Whether it's your first time stepping into this space or you're a seasoned Jane, know that you’re celebrated here.


Grab a glass of bubbles (or something a little stronger if it's that kind of vibe), and let's toast to DOing YOU! Happy Pride Month, Janes!


Crizzle 🌈💪

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