E 142: Making Friends as Adults: A Conversation with Michele Colella

As we get older, it is challenging to create new authentic friendships and relationships. Where do we meet them? What do we talk about? What questions do we ask to get the conversation going? How do we push through the awkward? What happens if it isn't an instant connection?

We all need connection and community. There are healthy ways to do that regardless of whether you are an introvert or extrovert. We get into it with Michele Colella from the Beauty Boost Pittsburgh and she shares her expertise with us. You will definitely take away some tips and tricks from Michele's experience.

A little information about our guest: Michele Colella is the City Owner of The Beauty Boost Pittsburgh, a vibrant community for those who identify as women to become their most healthy, empowered, and beautiful selves through regular events and activities–from fitness sessions to empowerment and entrepreneur workshops, social gatherings, and weekend retreat getaways–creating opportunities for personal growth, genuine connection, and a good time. With over 100 active small business collaborations and a community and event attendee base of over 1,000, The Beauty Boost is reshaping how women in Pittsburgh connect.

Michele, a former fitness competitor and health and life coach with over a decade of counseling experience, found herself at a transitional point. Grappling with career changes, a breakup, and outgrown friendships, she yearned for friendship with like-minded women and took a brave step by attending a coffee meet-up she found online alone. The Beauty Boost hosted that meetup, and Michele walked away with more than she could have imagined. She took ownership of the Pittsburgh chapter, one of 25 nationwide, within two years of her first experience. Michele’s journey from member to owner underscores one of her strongest beliefs: monumental change often starts with small, courageous steps.

She rekindled her passion for empowering women to create joy-filled, healthy lives. She fell back in love with fitness, food, and life through her own personal journey. She did things that scared her–things she didn't think she was strong enough to do–and discovered she was more than capable. Michele began living in her authentic self. There's magic in connecting with other women; you never know how one interaction could impact your life
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