Lukafit

In the summer of 2009, after writing extensively about and founder in my senior thesis on the depiction of Black women in media and fashion, I summoned all the courage I had in me and nervously called the BGR office.

I got off the phone with an internship that would heavily impact the trajectory of my career path 🙌🏾.

Nearly 15 years later, it’s all come full circle. Even though she had planted the seeds, college student me would never have foreseen that my research would eventually blossom into me starting a fashion brand of my own, and getting featured in my business idol’s newly launched digital publication - .

It also comes as no surprise to me that Beverly’s publication, with its dedication to celebrating and amplifying Black women’s stories, would perfectly capture the mission behind my activewear brand and author my favorite write-up to date 🙌🏾.

Read the full feature and check out BlackGirlsBond.com at my link in bio!

Comment BINGO if you’ve done 4 or more of these 😂. Let us know which ones for extra credit lol.
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This is a judgment free zone. We promise 👀😆. Self-care can take *many* forms!

"Say *YES* to new joy! I was overwhelmed with gratitude and joy as I was personally invited to join 's “Speak Up” ride live in the Peloton NYC studio!
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The energy in the room was electrifying, and the Black joy lifted us.
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At one point during the ride, my eyes were closed, and tears flowed as Tunde reminded us that 'the most powerful words we speak are those we say to ourselves.' 🙏🏾
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This community and bike have forever changed me. I've shown up to myself via Peloton for 105 consecutive weeks.
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I'm thankful for this bike that goes nowhere but has taken me further than I ever imagined. ✨
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And shout out to Black woman-owned for this all black ‘fit!"
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Wear your matching sets to class so we know it's real 🥰🖤💜

was selected as one of the ✨50✨ businesses to receive a Manifest Grant from Alibaba and Hello Alice!

From a pool of over 23,000 applicants 🤯!

We're feeling incredibly grateful and excited to use these funds and mentorship resources to take Lukafit to the next level 🙌🏾💫

“The greatest things I’ve done in my life happened when I pushed past my comfort zone. Today was no exception. There are many people for whom a 5K would be no big deal. But after being sidelined years ago by injuries, it was so fulfilling to do one today. I wasn’t the fastest (by a long shot!) but in my own personal race, I placed first. Sharing as a reminder, to you and to myself, that running your own race is always the answer.”
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Shoutout to + for running the Tropical 5K in Miami last wknd and looking absolutely radiant while doing it 😍🌅

🎵Do you know what today is?🎵..It's the day 's Sunrise Ombré Collection drops! 🌅

And Pre-orders are officially open! 🤗💃🏾 Click the link in bio ⤴️ to secure your set before our first batch sells out 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

As an early bird special, all pre-orders get 10% off — this weekend only!
Use code SUNRISE10 at checkout 💅🏾

Last week I had the pleasure of joining ’s .ramos as a guest on her Office Chats podcast, and the episode just went live on Apple and Spotify! 🎙

I usually have my head down in the weeds so it’s nice to come up for air every now and then and actually reflect on my entrepreneurial journey thus far 🙏🏾

Click the link in bio to listen to the full interview! ⚡️

Strength comes in so many forms 😍💪🏽
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🧘🏽‍♀️🦂: in Vrischikasana or Scorpion pose

Lunging into the weekend like ✨💪🏾
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Any fun/relaxing plans this weekend? Let us know below!

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Drop a 💙 if you needed this reminder today

I know I'm biased but I'm obsessed with our new packaging 🤩.

From now on all your orders will be packed with love in our gorgeous new custom tissue paper!

The best part? It comes from sustainably sourced, acid free paper and uses soy-based ink. Our new mailers are also made responsibly and can be reused or recycled 💚♻️.

My goal was for every order to feel like a fun (and guilt-free) holiday gift - you'll have to let me know if we achieved that 🎁!

We've got more exciting news coming very soon so stay tuned 👀🤗

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Please change the design (using a "gradient" template on Canva)

Have a mimosa on us 🍹⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What country is number one on your holiday list? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We’ve made it to Friday and and it’s officially the start of the weekend! 💃🏾🕺🏾⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How are you spending your weekend - resting or playing?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s a new week and we are manifesting joy, health and financial stability in ours and your lives 💅🏾⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Drop a 🔒 in the comments to lock it in

Happy Sunday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here’s your daily reminder that you were made to stand out!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Drop a 🌟 in the comments if you agree

What a crazy and emotionally exhausting week this has been...but y'all have brought me so much joy through all the madness 🙏🏾.
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I'm beyond grateful for each and every one of your orders, words of encouragement, and patience when pre-orders take longer than planned. Thank you for continuing to ride along with me while I slowly but surely figure out the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.
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I personally prepare and pack every order and hope you can feel my gratitude through the packaging 🥰🥰. So once again, thank you for being the best customers and community a girl could ask for!
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Drop a 🖤🖤 if you've already received your new Black on Black set! If you haven't, I promise it's in the mail on its way to you 📦📬

We’ve made it to Friday and and it’s officially the start of the weekend💃🏾🕺🏾⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How are you spending your weekend rest or play?

Throwback to when we could race together! Have you done any 5ks, 10ks, half or full marathons? Let us know in the comments below! 🏅🏃🏾‍♀️💨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here's a friendly reminder you're doing great 💜

We desperately miss dance classes 😩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Which classes do you miss the most? Personally, I need to sign up for a salsa class asaptually 🙋🏾‍♀️💃🏾

We’ve got a question for all our workout lovers. 🏋🏾‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you prefer home workouts or gym workouts?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Let’s discuss in the comments

We made it to Sunday y'all! We're setting our goals for the next few days 💪🏾 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are your top health + wellness goals for the week ahead? 📝☑️