Ladies—who runs the world? No, it’s not just Beyonce, it’s all of us. It’s March (AKA Women’s History Month) and we’re celebrating all month long to shine a light upon all the badass women right here in our wellness community and their accomplishments. Did you know that before women had the whole month, the US recognized Women’s History Week—and before that, International Women’s Day.

Dedicated to appreciating and uplifting women in whatever way possible, International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over a century, and its missions, opportunities, supporters, and themes have continued to grow each year. This year’s theme? Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.

And at Mindbody, we want to use this time to highlight some inspiring ladies in the wellness industry. These women come from a variety of walks of life and represent inclusivity in the wellness space with their accomplishments. Their collective level of badassery is both indisputable and worth celebrating. But it's important to remember that this article recognizes just a fraction of the many women who have influenced our industry in significant ways. Seriously—if there’s anybody else you’d like us to include in this list, please let us know by filling out this form.

#WomeninWellness: Heather White, CEO of TRILLFIT 

“Wellness to me is feeling good in my body,” says Heather C. White, founder of Boston’s TRILLFIT. “It's feeling connected to those around me. It's feeling seen and feeling supported.” It was a lack of that kind of support that led to her starting TRILLFIT in 2005. At the time, she was struck by the lack of diversity in the studios and gyms she’d been trying. She didn’t feel like she belonged and stopped going entirely.  

For many people, that would be the end of the story. But Heather had a feeling other women of color were experiencing something similar. “That's how TRILLFIT was born.” 

Founding Females: Q&A with barre3 founder Sadie Lincoln  

From growing a single studio into a women-powered franchise to inspiring other female entrepreneurs and developing a full-on fitness movement, here's everything you need to know about this awesome woman! 

Good Vibrations: How PLATEFIT’s founder is shaking up the fitness world (literally)  

With her love for health, wellness, and sports, Rachael has made "vibration fitness” mainstream. So how did Rachael make science trendy and super sweat-worthy? We sat down with her to find out what powers her “vibe vision” on (and off) the Power Plate.    

#WomeninWellness: Alexis Pritchard, Director of Wreck Room New Zealand 

Alexis Pritchard knows what takes to be an innovator. As a member of the inaugural field of women boxers at the 2012 Olympics, she relied on a deep well of mental and physical toughness to unlock her potential. Now she and her husband, Cam, are teaching others those same skills from the Wreck Room, their boxing and group fitness gym in Auckland, New Zealand. Here’s what she had to say about her journey. 

#WomeninWellness: Sarah Larson Levey, Y7 Founder 

Y7 Studio is a community on a mission to make yoga more accessible and inclusive to all. “One family formed by sweat,” they welcome anyone and everyone willing to give it their all. We love this idea of embracing yoga, sweat, and each other with open arms, so we reached out to Sarah Larson Levey, founder of Y7, to share her story. 

Girl Power: Career Advice from 8 Female Bar Method Studio Owners  

“In order to be successful in whatever you do, you must intentionally decide how you're going to show up in the world each day.” Now that’s some good advice. Here are some tips for going after your dreams. 

From Broadway to barre (and NY to London): Define London founder shares her story  

“I had a platform to inspire, but I wanted more. I wanted a real supportive platform to create.” Here’s how an ex-Broadway dancer made her way to the studio. 

Partying to Pilates: How one woman transformed her life with fitness  

A New Yorker with passion for partying, Erin struggled to find her thing when it came to her wellbeing. Not loving her lifestyle (or herself), Erin felt stuck, depressed, and in need of a change. Two years, one Mindbody app, and over 250 fitness classes later, it’s safe to say Erin has found something she loves—and changed her life for the better.   

#WomeninWellness: Leigh Dole, Founder & Director of BLOW BAR CO Australia 

Great hair/makeup is more than the sum of its parts. “All of the key milestones of a woman’s life start with hair, makeup, and champagne,” says Leigh Dole, founder of BLOW BAR CO in Australia. “I wanted to create a space that recognized and celebrated these special moments.”   

But the secret to BLOW BAR’s success is layering on that luxurious feel—think bubbly wine and cheese plates—while building a wellness brand where every woman feels welcome. Here’s what Leigh has to say about it.   

That's all, female friends. Let’s keep celebrating all month long because we deserve it. As I mentioned earlier, we want this list to continue to grow—so don’t forget to tell us about the women who inspire you in the wellness space. And while you’re at it, why not take a fitness class at a woman-owned studio? There are tons of them available to you on the Mindbody app.