In this episode of DRVN - The Podcast, Kiara LeBlanc, co-founder and CEO of Lifted Movement, takes us through her inspiring journey of redefining fitness for the modern home. After experiencing a life-changing ski accident that led to knee surgery, Kiara reevaluated what wellness truly meant.

Alongside her mother, Kate Ross LeBlanc, she created Lifted Movement—a brand dedicated to merging aesthetically pleasing design with functional fitness equipment. Kiara discusses how their mission is to eliminate movement procrastination by making fitness a seamless part of daily life.

This episode highlights Kiara's insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the importance of accessibility in wellness. She also shares her vision for the future of Lifted Movement, including exciting educational initiatives aimed at empowering individuals to embrace movement in their everyday routines.

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WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT

0:00 – Introduction and Welcome

2:30 – Finding Your Voice in a Family Business

6:00 – Kiara’s Wellness and Movement Journey

13:00 – The Inspiration Behind Lifted Movement

20:00 – The Shift to Functional Fitness

25:00 – Working with Family at Saje

30:00 – Entrepreneurship and Risk Management

36:00 – Product Development for Lifted Movement

45:00 – Vision for the Future of Lifted

50:00 – Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

MENTIONED

People:

Kate LeBlanc – Kiara’s mother and co-founder of Lifted Movement, also a co-founder of Saje Natural Wellness.

Behnad Honarbakhsh – Global thought leader in rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance enhancement, collaborating with Lifted Movement for educational content.

Jean-Pierre LeBlanc – Co-founder of Saje Natural Wellness, mentioned in relation to his passion for the brand and his work ethic.

Books:

Zero to One by Peter Thiel – Kiara references this book in the context of entrepreneurship and business strategy, noting its focus on identifying secrets that great businesses possess.

Built to Move by Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett – Kiara mentioned this book in the context of movement, discussing the idea of limiting sitting time to less than six hours a day.

CONCEPTS/IDEAS REFERENCED

Top Grading – A system Kiara references during her time working at Saje, used to evaluate employee performance based on culture and proficiency.

Functional Movement – The core concept behind Lifted Movement, focusing on movement that supports real-life activities and physical health.

Peppermint Halo – A popular product from Saje Natural Wellness, which Kiara’s father was particularly passionate about.

Movement Cart – Part of Lifted Movement’s collection, inspired by the design of a bar cart, allowing users to store their fitness equipment in a stylish and accessible way.