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Posted On: May 6th 2026, 06:05 am
On Sunday, March 1st, I was informed via email that my position at 244 was terminated, effective the following day.
After 15 years of immense dedication, my role was abruptly severed. The feelings afterwards were pretty soul shattering. It felt like such a huge loss in my life. From showing up at 244, almost daily, for 15 years to, “we can discuss what coaching looks like moving forward, but all your classes are covered this week,” was a huge shift for me...my world was flipped.

To my 244 family, thank you all for the memories, and thank you for trusting me with your health and fitness goals.
It is such an honor when someone chooses you to help guide them on the journey of fitness and well being through their life.
Health and movement are concepts that I value as the most important aspects of life. I truly treasure the opportunity to help others and I loved my time there doing exactly that. It felt incredibly meaningful and worthwhile.

The memories created there will last forever and I am so fortunate for the long lasting friendships. The people that were my friends, are still my friends now.

Thank you all for all the messages, the calls, the coffee dates, the follow ups…thank you for carrying me through this.

I’m eager to get back to work- doing what I love. ❤️‍🔥
Comments (54)
tiana021 6 months ago

tiana021

Truly you are such a vibe, and a force to be reckoned with. I am grateful to have been able to share energy with you. For you to allow us (my family) into your life and space. Will always love and support you, queen

samaradiane 6 months ago

samaradiane

You have everything going for you!💪🏼Whatever movement you start next I’m coming with 🌟🤩

bikou82 6 months ago

bikou82

So much love for you!!!

annepluslu 6 months ago

annepluslu

Miss u friend 😔 please know we all do. You made 244 home to me ❤️❤️

becca.nguyen_re 6 months ago

becca.nguyen_re

❤️ It’s been literally ages! You are so strong and caring. Their loss! I know you’ll be better for this!

sarah_valdeezy 6 months ago

sarah_valdeezy

💔 💔 I am so bummed to hear this!!! Sending you hugs and wishing you nothing but the best.

sarahtrux 6 months ago

sarahtrux

You were the life line, the heart and soul of 244, the reason I stayed and the reason now not to return. I cannot wait to see where this life journey takes you. I’m floored by the unprofessional callus nature of these circumstances no one deserves that.

vcruzcado 6 months ago

vcruzcado

One of my fave gym memories was that one day we were doing bar MUs and even with the big box and all the plates I was so terrified of trying. You made me believe I could do it and then I wasn't scared anymore. Thanks for being such an amazing hype woman for me (and Zia!) your presence and energy are missed! ✨

lojk1 6 months ago

lojk1

oooohhhhh I miss you much, Leslie. What the hell 💔💔💔

iam_coachlaurenashley 6 months ago

iam_coachlaurenashley

You were the heartbeat at gym 244! I have no doubt you will land where you are meant to be my friend ❤️ always here to support in any way I can!

kb_hus 6 months ago

kb_hus

retweet to all this 💕 LOVE you!

lu_z_lu_21 6 months ago

lu_z_lu_21

You are the best Pico forever ❤️ and there are bright beautiful things coming your way. Keep moving. I love you Pico 🤍

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