WELLNESS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES

Pod & Pride is a family enrichment ecosystem that allows families to cultivate their habits and health together through fitness, skill-building, and wellness. I created Pod & Pride to honor my family, my daughter, and my self. My grandfather, William Royster Johnson, called all of us in his immediate family his foundation. Pod & Pride was created with the intention of honoring his memory, his labor, and his integrity.

My name is Amaya Johnson. I am a mom and student who loves to be active. I am a woman who loves to cultivate my life, identity, health, habits, and home. I was seeking a space that allowed me to honor this while also honoring my role as a parent. I could not find one. Many gyms have removed child-care facilities. Many new gyms have excluded them. Many kid-centered spaces are just that, kid-centered. Most adult-centered spaces are adults-only. I have learned that when something doesn’t exist in the outer world, but it does in your inner world, you must create it. For years, I have developed this idea and allowed it to evolve. I always held myself in place, even though I knew that this was something that I needed and that the people I have shared it with have loved. I trust that this work is important. I have decided to start where I am, and finally manifest it physically. It is time to bring Pod and Pride to life. I want you to be my co-founder, I’m building this foundation with you. If you are ready to dive in with the pod and lead with the pride, sign up below to be among the first to RSVP to events, hear about our updates, and receive exciting treats!