Be Your Own Hype Girl
It’s time to stop hiding your magic and become your own hype girl!
Join longtime best friends and HIGH Fitness founders Emily Nelson and Amber Zenith as they dive into feel-good convos about life, health, music, pop culture, and everything in between. It’s part fitness, part therapy, part hot gossip—with a whole lot of laughs and zero pressure to be perfect. In fact, it’s time to become 100% yourself!
You’ll hear stories from the true heartbeat of HIGH: our instructors, our community, and the founders themselves. From life-changing moments to hilarious missteps, we’re celebrating what makes us all human—flaws, fun, and all.
Whether you're on a treadmill, stuck in traffic, or just need a boost, this podcast is your personal pep talk.
Because here's the deal:
⚡️ No one has it all together
⚡️ Making mistakes is how we learn and fly forward
⚡️ Leaning into who you already are is the way to become your own hype girl
Come for the laughs, stay for the real talk. Let’s go.
Be Your Own Hype Girl
11. A Life Cut Short. A Legacy That Won't Be.
In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, High Fitness instructor Amira Donnelly joins us to share her harrowing story—her day of becoming a certified instructor was tragically overshadowed by the devastating loss of her teenage daughter, Sasha. In a targeted attack involving other teens, Sasha was fatally shot, altering the trajectory of Amira’s life forever. Surrounded by grief and facing a pending trial in December, Amira opens up about holding onto Sasha’s vibrant spirit and purpose. Through the creation of the nonprofit Long Live Sasha, Amira channels her pain into empowerment. This foundation, driven by love and “Sasha’s spirit,” supports at‑risk youth through charitable scholarship efforts and community outreach, allowing others to “love like Sasha”—with unwavering passion.
💖 Remembering Sasha Event:
Join Amira in honoring Sasha’s legacy at the Remembering Sasha event on October 18, 2025 at the NVLA Softball Fields in Napa, CA (Sasha’s 19th birthday).
• HIGH Fitness Class: 10–11 AM
• Main Event: 3 PM – Softball game, food trucks, pop-up shops, mini makeovers, teen activities, resource tables, and an auction.
This powerful day raises funds to help at-risk youth find purpose and light, continuing Sasha’s impact.