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What’s Your Story, Christina Picciotto? From ER nursing to building a fitness community for moms

Episode Summary

In this inspiring and high-energy episode, we meet Christina Picciotto — a travel nurse turned community builder, entrepreneur, and single mom. Christina’s story spans from the chaos of ER trauma centers across the U.S. to founding Fit4Mom Lakewood Ranch, where she empowers and connects mothers through fitness and friendship. She shares the life lessons learned on the road, the challenges of motherhood at 40+, and how gratitude keeps her grounded through career pivots, personal challenges, and raising two young children.

Episode Notes

In this inspiring and high-energy episode, we meet Christina Picciotto — a travel nurse turned community builder, entrepreneur, and single mom. Christina’s story spans from the chaos of ER trauma centers across the U.S. to founding Fit4Mom Lakewood Ranch, where she empowers and connects mothers through fitness and friendship. She shares the life lessons learned on the road, the challenges of motherhood at 40+, and how gratitude keeps her grounded through career pivots, personal challenges, and raising two young children.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

• How travel nursing shaped Christina’s resilience, independence, and gratitude
• The pivotal leap from Maryland to Louisiana that changed her career path
• Life as an ER nurse during COVID while pregnant
• Starting a family later in life — and defying the “you can’t” mindset
• The cross-country move from California to Florida during pregnancy
• Building Fit4Mom Lakewood Ranch while juggling motherhood, business ownership, and nursing
• Why community and connection are vital for new moms
• Tips for balancing personal health, parenting, and entrepreneurship
• The role of gratitude in navigating challenges
   

MEMORABLE QUOTES

• “I left a piece of my heart everywhere I went.” 
• “The universe gives you what you need and who you need at the times you need it.” 
• “Being a mom is the most isolating job you’ll ever love — and the most rewarding.” 
  
   

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Where to listen & watch:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/rBup_jXHEBw
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Connect with Christina Picciotto
Website: https://lakewoodranch-sarasota.fit4mom.com/team/christina-picciotto
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/fit4momhq/

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