Vanessa Hoh is the founder of Work Me Shape Me. She started the business with the idea of building a community of like-minded people, whilst encouraging people to stay active and forming meaningful relationships.

When Vanessa started her corporate career in Financial Services and fitness journey in London, she fell in love with the variety and experience boutique fitness studios had to offer. Not only did the classes help her destress and feel re-energised, but it was also a fun activity. Who knew working out could be fun!? 

Recognising that many find working out daunting and intimidating like she did at the beginning of her fitness journey, her mission is to normalize working as a social activity so that more people will stay active and connect in-person.

She also found it challenging to make like-minded friends in a big city who she could share these experiences with which is why she has built a community.

She later experienced an unhealthy relationship with restrictive diets and obsessive exercise habits, which also resulted loneliness. 

Vanessa realised that life is more than healthy diets and exercise. The key to living our best life and achieving a positive holistic wellbeing is to have a balanced lifestyle and a supportive community around you. 

Vanessa is also passionate about driving more diversity and inclusion in the fitness and wellness sector.