12 min
5. A Model for Becoming More Inclusive -- Sam Rypinski, Founder of EVERYBODY Gym Jaja
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- Society & Culture
Press outlets across the country have called EVERYBODY “the most radically inclusive gym in America.” And founder, Sam Rypinski says that was exactly his intention. As a lifelong athlete, Sam spent many years in gyms and found the culture toxic and oppressive to people who didn’t fit a specific mold. And so, in 2016, when Sam and his co-founder, Lake Sharp, founded EVERYBODY they deliberately and thoughtfully built inclusive values and protocols into their mission, vision, and execution.
As a result, EVERYBODY is a unique space in that is truly respectful of the diversity and variety of people in Los Angeles.
In this piece, Sam breaks down what inclusivity means, why it’s important, and how he’s working everyday to truly build a space that achieves those values.
Press outlets across the country have called EVERYBODY “the most radically inclusive gym in America.” And founder, Sam Rypinski says that was exactly his intention. As a lifelong athlete, Sam spent many years in gyms and found the culture toxic and oppressive to people who didn’t fit a specific mold. And so, in 2016, when Sam and his co-founder, Lake Sharp, founded EVERYBODY they deliberately and thoughtfully built inclusive values and protocols into their mission, vision, and execution.
As a result, EVERYBODY is a unique space in that is truly respectful of the diversity and variety of people in Los Angeles.
In this piece, Sam breaks down what inclusivity means, why it’s important, and how he’s working everyday to truly build a space that achieves those values.
12 min