fitizen noun | fiti•zen
Definition of fitizen: a citizen who is fit
FITIZEN = FIT + CITIZEN
We relentlessly pursue the task of bringing
great fitness to more people
Finding the proper wellness prescription is a challenge in our society. This is evident by the fact that 80% of our population doesn’t even attend a gym. Our mission is to build brands and businesses that help more people live a fit life. All projects we get involved in have an authentic pursuit of building more Fit Citizens.
Entrepreneurship + Investing
Debra founded and served as the CEO of Row House and under her guidance, Row House experienced substantial growth and a 1066 ranking on the INC.com 5000 list. Through a strategic partnership with Xponential Fitness, she scaled the Row House brand from one studio to triple digits – all within six years - and continues to acts as an advisor to the company.
Generated triple digit growth for Row House
Featured Inc. 5000 list two years in a row (2020 and 2021) due to Growth
Went from a Bootstrapped brand to Participating in the XPONENTIAL FITNESS IPO
Let's Work Together ➝
Consulting + Advisory
Debra helps grow brands in the health, fitness, and wellness industry. She has her finger on the pulse of trends across the market and has been watching what is working, and what isn’t! With deeply rooted connections in the wellness space and key insights into emerging opportunities she works hand-in-hand with the companies that she works with to enhance value proposition and create meaningful connections or partnerships to amplify their growth.
Helping consumer brands Strategically grow
helping B to B companies connect with the right partners
Helping Brick and Mortars ensure success
helping founders and CEOs anticipate whats to come
Business Development ➝
Speaking + Advocacy
From working in business development for established brands and industries, to launching her own brands in the health and fitness industry, Debra has seen opportunities to grow and scale profitable businesses over her 20 year career.
Trends in the fitness & Wellness Space
what it takes to grow a business (and ExiT it)
The importance of really knowing your user if you want to scale a brand
The Path to Attaining A Passion-Driven Career
Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Career-Driven Mom
lessons learned in business growth