Season 1, Episode 6: Catracha Fitness, Cultura, and Courage with Joanna Banegas

In 2023, Joanna founded Catracha Fitness, inspired by her deep-rooted love for movement, community, and underground Latin electronic music. Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the daughter of Honduran immigrant parents, she spent her days exploring the outdoors, jogging through the neighborhood, and playing with her siblings and cousins. Those early experiences built her foundation, a genuine love for nature, movement, and connection.

In this Cultura Convo, Joanna and I dive into:
✨ Her story behind Catracha Fitness
🌿 Her love for the outdoors and how it shaped her identity
🎧 Embracing her cultural roots
💬 Letting go of shame

In this episode, Joanna also feels moved to share more about the journey she is currently in trying to conceive. She is deciding to let go of shame and continue owning her story.

It’s always a joy talking with Joanna, and I’m so grateful to bring you into this heartfelt and empowering conversation.

💌 Let’s keep the convo going!
If this episode resonated with you, let me know what part spoke to your heart. We’re in the early stages of Cultura Convos and i’d love to hear from you. Don’t be a “ghost follower” (I just learned that from my teen cousin lol). Your feedback will help us and continue creating the best of Cultura Convos together.