mom about town
14 FEBRUARY 2025 | NOLAFAMILY.COM realizing that in order to accomplish everything I need to do, I have to start waking up earlier. So, I wake up usually between 4/4:30 a.m., and I go through my routine. Waking up that early allows me to sit and have my coffee and maybe do a little bit of reading before the rest of my household wakes up. I make lunch for my son and start to get him ready for the day. My husband and I will rotate who brings him to school. If I’m teaching an early morning class, he’ll take care of that, but if he’s got something to do, I go ahead and step in and do that. He goes to school right around the corner from where we live, so it’s very convenient. WHAT’S A TYPICAL DAY IN YOUR LIFE? FALLON: I am trying to transition myself into becoming a morning person. I’m FALLON BRENNAN BY MADISON VOORHIES B alancing a bustling career and her creative passions, Fallon Brennan is the definition of a modern (and as her bestie says) multi-hyphenate creative. As a fitness instructor working across three Nola gyms, the owner of a women’s athletic apparel brand, and co- host of a lifestyle podcast, Fallon thrives on variety and connection. She shares life with her husband Robert, their son Mylo, and their beloved family dog, drawing inspiration from the joys—and occasional challenges—of motherhood. Fallon opens up about how she juggles her many roles, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the importance of creating space for what truly matters.
Husband: Robert Child: Mylo, 6
Occupations: Fitness Instructor, Owner of Oliver and Grace, and Podcast Host of “Dear Delulu” Hobbies: Fitness, reading, drawing, and painting
Then I go to work. I’m in my car a lot because I work at three different gyms, and they’re all over the city. I’ve got Clockwork Performance in Kenner, Swoot on Magazine Street (Uptown), and then Fire Stride in Lakeview. WHAT SPARKED YOUR CAREER PATH? FALLON: I was working corporate retail for a while, and a couple years in, I started getting into fitness for personal reasons. I was starting to really get into shape, and my friend and I would go work out together at the gym. Other people would come and meet us, and it got to the point where people were like, “What are you doing in the gym? Do you want to write down something for me to do?” And so I [thought] I should probably
get certified and trained in order to tell people what to be doing in the gym. I was like, “I’m really into this, I’m going to go ahead and get certified,” and I just kind of went for it. HOW DO YOU JUGGLE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE? FALLON: I’ve gotten much better at setting boundaries for myself, especially over this past year. I had two back-to- back not-so-great work experiences. So, I had to set firm boundaries with my time, making sure that I’m able to be there for my family and what they need me to [do]. Just being able to have the flexibility of creating my own schedule is really nice. Now I feel like all three facilities that I work at are amazing. They have wonderful leadership and owners, and
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