Empowerment Through Health and Wellness | Coach LaLa | Founder of Thrive Help Lab

La Niecia Vicknair, known as Coach LaLa, is a fitness trainer, founder of Thrive Health Lab, and a passionate advocate for building healthier communities, especially for people of color and teens. In this heartfelt conversation, she and Kara dive into her journey from growing up in an overweight family to creating a safe, empowering space where health is about so much more than just working out. They explore the difference between athletic performance and true wellness, the mental and emotional transformation that comes with physical strength, and the real challenges of balancing mission-driven work with financial realities. Coach LaLa shares why setting boundaries is essential to avoid burnout and how prioritizing self-care allows her to support others more deeply. This episode is a powerful look at community, healing, and redefining what it means to thrive. 00:00 Creating a Community of Health and Wellness 00:22 Introduction to The Powerful Ladies Podcast 00:35 The Power of Proximity 02:34 Meet Coach Lala 02:43 Coach Lala's Journey and Mission 05:24 The Importance of Busing Programs 06:47 Proximity and Community Impact 10:30 Athletics vs. Health and Fitness 18:27 Balancing Empowerment and Business 24:33 Experience and Burnout 25:46 Transitioning from Trainer to Coach 26:07 Health Over Diets 29:46 Navigating Fitness Trends 35:28 Empowering Clients 40:11 Defining Power and Womanhood 44:29 Future Goals and Manifestations 46:44 Conclusion and Gratitude The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices