Andrea and Ebonie
Andrea and Ebonie are co-founders and owners of I Breathe Fitness, Andrea is also a yoga teacher; Ebonie a marketing consultant.
This energetic duo of best friends turned business partners met when they were 16 years old during a bridal fashion show. Both girls have big personalities – they are loud, strong-headed dreamers, and always live life to the fullest.
Growing tired of the industry pressures and standards of beauty, Andrea and Ebonie realized that modelling wasn’t for them and decided to embark on new opportunities. About a year ago, these entrepreneurial women decided to get together and start – I Breathe Fitness - which offers a full week of travel to an exotic location in order to: train with a renowned professional coach, get to eat sumptuous meals, explore and relax. Every day is different and has exciting new challenges. The first trip will run in July when the show airs. “We will have to watch online a day after it airs,” says Ebonie.
The two ladies first met each other when they were 16 working at a bridal show. “We connected the first time we met,” said Andrea, “and we’ve been best friends ever since. In fact we are like sisters and since filming this show we have never been closer. Yes, doing something like The Amazing Race Canada can test a friendship. But there were no fights.”
Applying to be on the show was a no brainer, says Ebonie. “We started watching the American version 10 years ago and fell in love with it," she said. "The timing for us to apply and get accepted was just perfect as we are just starting our new business.”
Since they are both travellers, it was not difficult with either of the ladies to tell family and friends they’d be away for a while. “I told my mom that I felt like leaving to go on a trip and she asked no questions,” said Andrea.
As for their new business, the fact the ladies will be on national television serves as a terrific vehicle for anyone who wants to go on a fitness retreat to a beautiful location. “This is a relatively new concept in North America,” Ebonie explained. “We hope our presence on the show inspires people to come with us on future trips.”
Source:http://www.thesuburban.com/blogs/cohen_confidential_with_mike_cohen/suburban-exclusive-interviews-two-montreal-teams-set-for-the-amazing/article_035ba650-5e86-11e7-837e-8f0c7117a9fb.html