Meet Jess! She is our owner of Fit4Mom Louisville and is celebrating one year of ownership this month! It's also her birthday month, so wish her a Happy Birthday the next time you see her!

Hometown: Oldham County (Pewee Valley).

How long have you lived in Louisville? My whole life.

Tell us about your family: I've been married to Rick for 11 years and we have been together for 18 years. We have a blended family he has 2 sons (25,22). I have a son Carter 21, and a daughter Ella, 19. My son Carter is in the Navy and is currently stationed in California.

Current/Previous career: I ran my own in home child care for 11 years and now my husband and I are business owners.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I really wanted to go to culinary school and become a chef.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Jamaica!

What is your favorite thing to do? I love to watch the British Baking show.

What is something about you that someone may not know? I had my first kid when I was 18 years old.

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? Mojitos, I switch it up every time because everything is my favorite.

What is the best thing about living in Louisville? All of my family is here and I'm super family oriented.

What is your favorite color? Growing up it has always been green, but now I tend to favor purple.

What is your favorite song or artist? Mackelmore!

What TV shows are you currently watching? Currently watching Good Girls, Murder at the end of the World, and just finished Lessons In Chemistry.

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us: I used to be a cheerleader.

If someone had to describe you in one word, what would it be and why? Obvious, I tend to wear my feelings on my face, which can be both good and bad...haha!

How did you find FIT4MOM Louisville? Some friends from high school told me about it.

How long have you worked for FIT4MOM Louisville? Coming up on 1 year!

How has FIT4MOM Louisville changed your life? My education on health and fitness! Making lifelong friends!

What was the first class that you attended and/or taught? What was the last class that you attended and/or taught? First class was Body Back 2019 and my last class was this morning!

What classes do you currently attend and/or teach? Right now I am into the virtual world and it has to be in the morning! I am worthless most days after 6pm.

What is your favorite workout move or class layout? What workout move or class layout makes you feel strong? I have always loved a good tabata class but Body Ignite has quickly become my fav and definitely makes me feel strong.

December questions:

• Best holiday tradition your family does? Every year we get a special visit on Christmas Eve from Santa himself! He reads The Night Before Christmas and hands out presents!

• Tastiest holiday treat? I'm more of a savory type of person so my fav holiday food is my father in law's stuffing!

• Favorite holiday movie? The Grinch (Jim Carey version).

• Are you hoping for a winter wonderland (lots of snow) or warmer temps? I'm a December baby (21st) so I always want a warmer Holiday!