This Writer Created A Body-Positive, Inclusive Gym for Those Who Are Left Out of the Fitness World
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Lore McSpadden (they/them/theirs) studied English and Creative Writing and worked as a freelancer before co-founding Positive Force Movement, a gym that caters to individuals who are usually left out of the fitness industry, such as LGBTQ+ folks, fat and larger-bodied folks, people of color, people who are facing economic challenges, folks who are 65+, people with disabilities, and individuals on the autism spectrum.
Did you receive any formal business training?
I didn’t receive formal business training, no. I have benefited greatly from the experience of my family members; entrepreneurship and small-business ownership has definitely been a common thread through the paternal side of my…
