‘Hey I’m Alicia, founder of both ‘Motivating Mums’ & ‘Motivating Me’, and Mum of five. I initially started as a Secondary School Physical Education, Health and Science Teacher then moved into part time work as a Les Mills Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer (where I met Jaz and Larnya) while my three oldest children were younger (now 10yrs, 11yrs, 13yrs). I remarried in 2018 and moved into a full time role as a Director of Sport in a High School before resigning to have my two youngest children who are now 1yr and 3yrs old. It was when I was on maternity leave in 2020 that I accidentally founded ‘Motivating Mums’ when I started sharing health and wellness tips and taking free online workouts to help people during lock-down. This business then evolved into what is now known as ‘Motivating Me’ in November 2022 which provides ‘Complete Wellness” to everyone - not just Mums!

“Hi I’m Jaz and I was born in Timaru and still here (probably won’t leave). I have a fiancé Ben, a 3yr old Ivy and a son Luka born in August.

I’ve been into health & fitness for about 12 years now. I started out by running around the block, to signing up at a local gym not really knowing what I was doing. I competed in a ‘body building’ competition back in 2016, placing 2nd the bikini category. It took lots of dedication with exercise and nutrition but so proud of myself for doing it!

After my competition I started taking Les Mills classes at CBay, which I still currently do. I started with RPM, now also taking Sprint and Grit.

I’ve been part of the ‘Motivating Me’ team since January 2021 and I have enjoyed every part of it! At the start it was a little weird talking and working out to a camera, but now I feel like I’m talking to my friends.

I’ve fallen over on camera, shared exciting news 💍🏡 and cried 🐶😇, but the community is so uplifting and supportive to one another even though most are strangers to each other.

If you’ve been on the fence about joining, give it a go. What’s the worst that could happen? This could be what you’ve been waiting for.”

“I was born in Christchurch I moved to Timaru 14 years ago for my first job out of University. I was thinking it would only be for a couple of years, I married a local lad and we have a 3yr old Daughter.

I have always enjoyed gym classes and went along to Combat classes with my Dad as a teenager. Dad then started instructing which gave me the confidence to become one myself when an opportunity arose 10 years ago.

I am really enjoying being part of the ‘Motivating Me’ team and putting the workouts together. It’s so rewarding hearing the positive feedback and how much members enjoy the classes. It’s one great community to be a part of 🥰.”

“I was Born in Christchurch and have been been based in Auckland since 2013.

I have always had an interest in Sport and Exercise that led me to become a Sport and Exercise Scientist (B.As - Sport and Exercise Science).

I have been involved with the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby teams as well as the Vodafone Warriors and NZ Kiwi Rugby League teams.

I enjoy helping others help improve and better themselves, which is why I love being part of the ‘Motivating Me’ team”.

Hi everyone! My name is Beth and I teach Yoga in the amazing ‘Motivating Me’ team.

I was born in the UK and have been living in New Zealand for over 13 years, living in Timaru for the last 2 years.

I’m a working Mum of two, Sienna aged 3 and Harvey aged 7.

I’ve been practicing yoga for over 10 years, and i’ve been teaching since completing my yoga teacher training in Queenstown in 2017.

I have always been a positive, genuine and caring individual with a deep desire to help others. My authentic approach to teaching invites students to cultivate self-compassion and enquiry, bringing healing, strength, joy, peace and wellness from within.

I feel so grateful to be a part of the wonderful ‘Motivating Me’ team and and look forward to sharing a class with you soon.

🧘‍♀️ Namaste, Beth”