Angela Gargano-Fitness

Angela Gargano-Fitness Keynote Speaker | 6x Ninja Warrior | Coach
Revolutionizing the way you think, move + lead. She is real, relatable, approachable, and down-to-earth. Her vision?

CEO: Pull-Revolution that has helped thousands of women get their first pull-up at 35+ and redefine whats possible. Angela Gargano is a fierce athlete, coach, international fitness model, and speaker. Before becoming a full-time multi-passionate entrepreneur, Angela worked as a biochemist at Brown University. Since throwing in the lab coat and goggles in 2013 to open her own gym in Cranston, Rhod

e Island, Angela has truly lived multiple lives in the athletic and entrepreneurial space, defying odds and setbacks to become an authentic and relatable voice to the public eye. Angela has now competed on American Ninja Warrior 5x, won the Title of Miss Fitness America 2016, and created an online fitness empire for women called Strong Feels Good, where she teaches women to ditch the scale and focus on strength and feeling as a way to measure progress. She has also helped over 500 women conquer their pull-ups with her online program, Pull-up Revolution. In summer 2021, Angela appeared all over the world as the Oxygen Magazine Covergirl, where she spoke about tearing her ACL on the Ninja Warrior course and coming back 11 months later stronger than ever. Angela is a huge advocate for speaking about body image, as she was made fun of growing up for her “manly” arms and build. She would hide in a sweatshirt daily at school to avoid being made fun of, and was rejected by many fitness modeling agencies. But this didn't stop Angela from now having 3 magazine covers and becoming an international fitness model in some of the world's biggest publications: Women’s Health, Shape, Strong Fitness Magazine, and Popsugar Fitness. Angela is strong, both mentally and physically, and she teaches you to love the body you are in. With Angela, there is fun and smiles, and there is grit, determination, and sweat. She is easy to understand and great to work with. Angela’s mission is to revolutionize the way people feel about their bodies through identifying their inner strength and embracing the powerful body and mind that they have been gifted. To continue to expand the Strong Feels Good Community, speak at large events to spread her message and work with conscious, authentic brands who feel the same - the ones who truly want to help and impact the lives of their end consumer.

What so many people don’t tell you is that being an entrepreneur isn’t as glamorous as it looks.It’s so damn rewarding a...
05/04/2026

What so many people don’t tell you is that being an entrepreneur isn’t as glamorous as it looks.

It’s so damn rewarding and I wouldn’t have it any other way.But if you want to fast-track your personal development journey… run a company. Step into leadership. Get into sales. 😂

All of it will stretch you.

Because in these roles, it can feel like punches are constantly being thrown your way. It’s a rollercoaster.
One day you’re riding high, everything is clicking.
The next day, things fall through the cracks, plans shift, and you’re forced to pivot…again.

And what I’ve really been leaning into—especially while writing The Hallway in Between—is how to stay steady through it all.

How to not get too high on the highs…or too low in the lows…and instead respond like: “It’s just another day in the office.”

Because:A bad day doesn’t define you and it doesn’t mean everything is falling apart. A great day isn’t the finish line either.

It’s all part of the same journey ups, downs, pivots, growth.

Right now, the company I’ve built over the past decade is taking off.

My speaking career is growing.
I’m on stage every week.
I’m writing my book.
I’ve brought on new team members.

And with rapid growth comes a new reality:
New levels → new problems → new solutions.

One of the biggest shifts I’ve made recently is hiring A-players.

Not just to “help,” but to lead.To own their roles.
To elevate alongside the company.

Because the goal isn’t to do everything myself it’s to build something that runs with me, not on me.

And honestly, I feel grateful for these growing pains.
I get to empower my team.
Create opportunities.
Build something bigger than just me.

Which also allows me to step deeper into what I love most speaking, creating, and being the visionary behind it all.

Anyway… just felt like sharing this today.

I usually write a weekly Substack, but lately I’ve been deep in the work behind the scenes—and this is what’s been on my mind.

If you’re in a season of growth right now, just know: the highs and lows? They’re part of it.

Keep going.

05/01/2026

Just a little something. Hi 👋🏻

Wow… what an incredible experience speaking to the amazing team at Natixis Investment Managers today!The theme: “The Cor...
04/30/2026

Wow… what an incredible experience speaking to the amazing team at Natixis Investment Managers today!

The theme: “The Corporate Athlete: Resilience, Discipline, and Teamwork for Excellence at Work.”
And honestly… they embodied every part of it.

I had the honor of closing out the day with my signature keynote, Be the FIRST, bringing everything full circle by diving into how to navigate “The Hallway in Between.”

That messy middle…
The moments where things are shifting, uncertain, and uncomfortable.

Because that’s where people tend to stall.
But it’s also where growth actually happens.

We talked about how to move through that space with:
✨ Courage over certainty
✨ Consistency over perfection
✨ Conviction over confidence

And I shared the 5 Hallway Keys to Be the FIRST a framework I’ve used as a 6x Ninja Warrior, with my team, and with thousands of others to take action before they feel ready.

Because whether it’s:
– Sending the bold email
– Starting a new health habit
– Pitching the idea you can’t stop thinking about

Those moments don’t require perfection… they require a first step.

And one of my favorite parts?
Connecting with audience members whose kids are already stepping into their own courage training in Ninja 🥹🙌 Had to give them a shoutout!

Grateful for the energy, the engagement, and a room full of people willing to go FIRST.

Thank you to , CMM & for an incredible partnership!

Next up, Virginia, Houston, LA 🥳

04/30/2026

One of the most common mistakes high-achieving women make after a big win is assuming the emptiness means they need a new goal immediately.
But psychologically, that is often the exact moment not to rush.
Because after a major achievement, transition, or identity shift, the mind has to loosen its grip on the old version of self before a new one can fully form. That in-between can feel disorienting, but disorientation is not always dysfunction. Sometimes it is the nervous system trying to reorganize after living in pursuit mode for so long.
That is why the next goal does not always solve the problem.
Sometimes it just helps you avoid the rebuilding.
And when women keep skipping that process, they stay trapped in the same cycle:
achieve
crash
chase again
still feel empty
The identity hangover is not a sign that you are broken or ungrateful. It may be the space where a more grounded, more intentional version of you is trying to come online.
So if the win is over and everything in you wants to immediately find the next thing to prove, pause long enough to ask whether you need a new goal… or a new relationship with yourself.

04/29/2026

Have you ever avoided a hard conversation to protect the relationship, only to realize the relationship that actually took the hit was the one you have with yourself?

Most people think the risk of speaking up is damaging the connection with someone else.

But every time you swallow something that genuinely bothered you, your nervous system files it away.

And slowly, without even noticing, you start to build a belief that when things get uncomfortable, you are not someone who shows up for yourself.

That belief does not stay in one area of your life. It bleeds into every room, every relationship, every moment where something matters to you but feels too risky to say out loud.

The awkward conversation was never the real threat. Losing trust in yourself is.
So if you have been sitting on something that needs to be said, this is your sign to say it.

04/27/2026

"You are so strong."
"I don't know how you do it all."
"You are literally the most put together person I know."

She hears it all the time.
And every time she smiles and says thank you.

But nobody ever asks the question that actually matters. What is driving all of that?
Not the results. Not the preparation. Not the work ethic. What is actually underneath it.

Because the most exhausted women in any room are not the ones who are failing.
They are the ones doing everything right.

And from the outside there is no way to tell the difference between a woman who is leading from confidence and a woman who is leading from fear.
They look identical. Same results. Same reputation. Same smile.

The only difference is how it feels from the inside.

If this resonates and you want to understand what is really driving your patterns and how to shift them, Comment PODCAST.

What a week! Next up headed to Boston to Speak 🥳this week ! But last week, lots of calls, prep work, drove to Dallas, sp...
04/27/2026

What a week! Next up headed to Boston to Speak 🥳this week !

But last week, lots of calls, prep work, drove to Dallas, spoke in Austin, surfed, worked out, hosted another pull-up workshop, welcomed new ladies to our coaching program and so much more.

Thanks for being on this adventure with me 🥳

04/24/2026

Have you ever told yourself you will start taking better care of yourself when things slow down?

When the kids are older.
When work calms down.
When the list gets shorter.
When you finally have more time.

But here is the thing most high achieving women never want to admit.
That moment is not coming.

The calendar does not magically clear.
The people who need you do not suddenly need you less.
And the longer you wait for the perfect conditions to start choosing yourself, the longer you go without ever actually doing it.

Fullness is not a reward for finishing everything else. It is something you choose in the small moments.
In the tiny spaces.
In a 10 minute walk where you give yourself permission to just be a person instead of a function.

And if you pressed play on this clip instead of scrolling past it, that already counts. That is you choosing yourself. Maybe quietly. Maybe imperfectly. But choosing yourself nonetheless.

If you are ready to start choosing yourself without waiting for the perfect moment, Comment PODCAST.

04/23/2026

What an incredible event right here in Austin!

JPI hosted their At the Frontier conference, bringing incredible energy to their team and inspiring employees to step into an entrepreneurial mindset, one that fuels innovation, empowerment, and bold ideas.

At the Frontier: Forging What’s Next was the theme, and as someone who’s been an entrepreneur for over a decade, I can confidently say… that mindset is everything. It’s what allows us to create, to evolve, and to move forward without letting the past limit what’s possible.

The energy in the room was electric. One of the biggest things I noticed while talking with attendees afterward was how deeply this company pours into its people. There’s a real culture of support, empowerment, and ownership and you can feel it.

I had the opportunity to deliver my signature keynote, Be the FIRST, customized specifically for this event integrating their core values and aligning it with the pitch sessions that followed. It’s always so powerful to set the stage for action, and this group was more than ready.

And can we talk about the event setup?! They absolutely CRUSHED it. The stage was incredible, but what really stood out was the seating. It created a space that felt connected, collaborative, and honestly… more like a team than a traditional audience. That kind of environment changes everything.

Huge shoutout to the event team for bringing this vision to life. And thank you so much to Koby, Brayln, and for an incredible partnership and for trusting me with your amazing clients.

Yesterday I drove up to Dallas, I live in Austin, Texas so I woke up super early and drove 3 hours to spend the day with...
04/23/2026

Yesterday I drove up to Dallas, I live in Austin, Texas so I woke up super early and drove 3 hours to spend the day with who were doing their signature event where they gift a pair of NEW shoes to a child in need.

While I knew how powerful and amazing that is, experiencing it took it to a whole new level. For some of these kids this might have been their FIRST pair of shoes they ever had that were new. And shoes are something we all take for granted...but if you have a pair of shoes on your feet or even multiple pairs take a second and remember how fortunate you are.

What’s even more powerful is we sit with the kids, take off their old pair of shoes, clean their feet and help them pick out a pair they LOVE. At the same time we are talking to them about their big dreams, their favorite colors moments etc.

After experiencing this I am even more excited to speak at the cityCURRENT signature speakers series in August in Memphis where I will be donating $10,000 to the Samaritan’s Feet International foundation.

And now that I have FULLY experienced it I can make this talk even MORE impactful.

ALSO... one of the little girls wrote on the board that “She wants to be Angela” one day....like WOW...

Special thanks to for this opportunity and for the amazing crew at this non-profit for what they do! Also shout out to for supporting this amazing cause!

And this amazing crew! Adenike Ohonme Jake Kirkpatrick and so many more I am def missing!

04/23/2026

Most people think replaying a mistake is how you make sure it never happens again. That staying in it, turning it over, picking it apart is what responsible people do.

But here is what is actually happening in your brain every time you do that. Each replay activates the same stress response as the original moment. Your cortisol spikes. Your nervous system stays on high alert.

And the longer that goes on, the more it drains you.
Your focus goes.

Your creativity goes.

You either pull back completely or push so hard to compensate that you burn yourself out.

Neither of those moves you forward.
The spiral is not making you better. It is making you smaller.

04/22/2026

Who are YOU when there is NO goal to chase?

That question feels uncomfortable for a reason. 🤷‍♀️

When a woman spends years being praised for achieving, producing, performing, and pushing through, it becomes very easy for her brain to link worth with pursuit. Not because she is shallow. Because achievement becomes the structure that keeps identity feeling clear.

So as long as there is a goal, there is direction.
A role.
A purpose.
A way to measure who you are.
But when the goal ends, the structure goes with it.
That is why the loss can feel bigger than it “should.” It is not just about missing the target. It is about losing the version of yourself that knew how to exist inside the chase.

A lot of high-achieving women do not realize how much of their identity has been built around becoming. So when the becoming stops, they do not just feel unmotivated. They feel untethered.
So if the goal is gone and you suddenly feel more lost than proud, your first question should not be, “What’s next?”
Instead ask yourself, “Who am I when there is nothing left to prove?”
That is the question that can actually change what comes next.

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