The Mamavation Coaching Team
Leah Segedie, Creator of Mamavation
Leah Segedie is a fitness matriarch in the social media realm who helps “digital moms” learn and sustain healthy living practices to combat obesity. She has lost over 170 lbs. over two pregnancies and is an inspiration to women all over the internet with her communities Bookieboo.com and Mamavation.com.
Leah has been recognized for several feats in her professional and personal life such as being named “Mom of the Year” by Shape Magazine in 2010 and compared to Lady Gaga for her unique social media tactics in The Huffington Post. Her story, communities and work have also been featured in the following publications: Yahoo (front page), Ladies Home Journal, Fitness Magazine, Shape Magazine, The Huffington Post, Women’s Day, Fitness RX, Hybrid Mom, Yahoo Shine, & The Acorn.
DS Daniel Alarik, Mamavation Personal Trainer
Daniel Alarik is a former US Army Infantry Drill Sergeant and founder of Grunt Style. Grunt Style is a clothing company created by US Veterans and family members of veterans of the US Military. They create fashionable patriotic wear for every American Patriot.
In addition to creating a fantastic line of patriotic wear, Daniel has been a certified personal trainer since 2004 and holds Advanced Weight Training, Aerobic and Nutrition Certifications, as well as Stretch and Power Flex Certifications. Daniel was rated the number one trainer in Chicagoland in the largest National Fitness Chain 5 times while being ranked in the top 1/2 percentile nationwide
Daniel became a Drill Sergeant with the US Army in 2007 and was hand selected to write the 1-50 INF Battalion policy for fitness training on injured soldiers in 2009. It is an honor and a privilege to welcome him on board and we are excited to have him on board kicking our tails into shape. You can follow him on both Twitter and Facebook.
Alysa Bajenaru, Mamavation Dietitian
Alysa Bajenaru is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. A busy mom of two and former Baby Boot Camp franchise owner, Alysa is passionate about teaching moms how to take care of themselves so they can better take care of their families. She believes in the importance of cooking simple meals at home and in getting the whole family involved. Her website InspiredRD.com is full of healthy recipes, cooking tips, at-home circuit workouts and more.
Pete Cohen, Mamavation Lifestyle Coach
Pete Cohen is a Life strategist, life coach, human behaviorist, health and fitness professional, motivational speaker and best-selling author. Pete has not only established himself firmly as one of the top names in the personal development field, but is also fast becoming a top name in broadcasting and publishing in England, with 11 best-selling books. He specializes in helping people lose weight and specifically break the habits that hold them back and increase their confidence motivation to achieve.
Pete is highly qualified in many different areas of psychology, personnel development and health and fitness. He has an incredible understanding of people and their limitations that prevent them from losing weight and living more productive and happy lives. His fun motivational techniques and strategies are used in a way so that people can control their own well being and realize their full potential. Pete’s free site, weightlossguru.com, is packed with useful articles, podcasts and videos to keep you motivated and inspired. There is information on nutrition, exercise and motivation. He’s also the owner of PeteCohen.tv, a motivational program structured to help people break unwanted habits, learn healthier ways of living, lose weight and keep it off. He has helped thousands of women with his program. You can tweet him at @pete_cohen.
