We recently had the chance to connect with Skye Halliday Wilson and have shared our conversation below.
Skye, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
As a working mom, the first 90 minutes of my day are sacred. I have a very regimented morning ritual that I don’t stray from. I wake up around 6am and sneak out of bed before my toddler can wake up. I do a pour over coffee (my PNW roots stay strong with my coffee specifications) and drink around 40 oz of water to start the day. I then journal, often times just daily gratitude journal, or to let out anxiety. Then I read for 30-45 minutes usually fiction, I just finished Wally Lamb’s newest novel. After that, it’s gym time. Morning workouts are a staple when you’re a parent, no time for excuses later.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Skye Halliday Wilson, a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and macro+nutrition coach. I own my own coaching business, SKYEFIT Nutrition, and recently moved from Scottsdale to Spokane, Washington.
I got into fitness back in 2014, while in the throws of an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. I stumbled into a group class in pacific beach san diego, and instantly fell in love with barbells. The relationship had taken so much from me, and left me as weak, shell of who I knew myself to be. With lifting, I was able to take my mental pain out in a physical way. I built myself back up, rep by rep. From there, I knew fitness had to be a staple in my life. I created my nutrition and macro coaching business in 2017 and did that as a side hustle. But when the pandemic hit in 2020 I knew if the world ended, I wanted to focus on my passion, so jumped head first into coaching at Scottsdale BODI.
Since the birth of my daughter, Harlow, I’ve found an even deeper appreciation for strength training, as I built myself back up from ground zero after giving birth to her in 2022.
Currently, I’m living in Washington and focusing on my coaching business, being able to reach men and women from all over the country and all walks of life is something so special. Nutrition is the key for most peoples’ goals, and being able to help educate and empower is where my passion lies.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
My marriage has very much shaped how I see myself. My husband is a retired NFL wide receiver, and has been at the top of the mountain professionally. Because of this, he has a unique perspective on work. From the day we got together, he has told me “you absolutely can do that.” and has banished the voices on imposter syndrome in my head. When I wanted to leave my sales career for fitness full time, but was scared to take the leap, he said “If anyone can do this, it’s you.” He has never wavered in his faith in me. I told him an idea I have for a book, but added I’m not a writer and he told me, “Write it! Why not?” His belief in my ability to be successful at something new is a driving force in the way I approach work.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
Imposter syndrome or feeling as if I’m not qualified enough to be in a certain role or job is something that held me back. I always thought I’d be a good coach and trainer once I had enough certifications behind my name, or enough client testimonials, or the perfect physique to use as proof of my knowledge. But in reality, what helped me become a great coach is simply doing it. Taking my education and showing clients and people how much I care about nutrition and a healthy body. Showing to clients how empowering it can be to be strong and fit as a woman. I’ve learned no one in my life; not my daughter, husband, friends, clients, need a perfect me. They just need the best version of me I can offer.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes it is. If I’m anything, it’s real. I despise my industry at times; constant fibbing about how someone got their physique (i.e. medications, surgery) and lies about how easy it is to maintain or achieve. I speak openly about how hard it is to be motivated to exercise and cook at home, and how the wellness industry has done its best to create confusion and doubt in what is “most optimal.” I’m also real about how hard motherhood has made it to stick to routines and stay sane mentally. What you see from me and hear me say is how I live my life. It’s also in who I am and what I promote. The amount of influencers promoting expensive, unnecessary products that aren’t scientifically sound is so painful to me.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
The relationship I have with my daughter. Above all else, it is what is most important to me in this life. Money, recognition, status, all those things fall away when I think of how important it is to be with Harlow and to give her a stable, loving household. Motherhood changed me in so many ways. It took a lot from me, it gave me even more.
Contact Info:
- Website: skye.fitness
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyehallidaywilson/?hl=en
- Other: tiktok: skyehallidaywilson
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Lindsay Miller, Joe Burgett
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