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Get exclusive day pass access to Physical Culture Brooklyn on Flexxd. Train in a coach-supported, high-performance gym in Gowanus.

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — High performers across Brooklyn now have a new way to experience one of the borough’s most respected coaching gyms. Physical Culture Brooklyn is offering exclusive day pass access through the Flexxd platform, giving professionals, parents, and serious trainees the opportunity to train inside its structured, coach-supported environment without committing to a long-term membership.

Built around the philosophy “Train Smart. Live Strong.” Physical Culture Brooklyn has spent more than six years helping busy adults build strength that supports their careers, families, and real-world responsibilities. Since opening in 2019, the Gowanus-based coaching gym has served more than 500 clients and earned over 120 five-star reviews for its personalized, high-accountability approach to training.

Unlike traditional commercial gyms that rely on overcrowded floors and generic programming, Physical Culture Brooklyn operates on a hybrid personal training model. Every client works with a dedicated coach, follows a personalized program, and trains either in private sessions or within a coached open gym environment where professional guidance is always available.

Now, through Flexxd, individuals can access that same elevated training experience with a flexible day pass option.

Physical Culture Brooklyn was built specifically for high performers with demanding schedules. From early-morning executives to working parents balancing career and family life, the gym’s systems are designed to deliver structure, accountability, and measurable results.

The coaching process begins with a comprehensive assessment that includes:
• A detailed review of training, medical, and nutrition history
• A body composition scan to measure muscle mass and body fat
• A movement screen to identify pain, imbalances, or limitations
• A personalized strength and lifestyle plan tailored to real-life demands

This assessment-driven model ensures that every program is intentional, progressive, and aligned with long-term success.

Through the exclusive day pass on Flexxd, new clients can step into this structured system and experience firsthand what sets Physical Culture apart.

Day pass users gain access to:
• A coach-supported open gym environment
• Professional oversight during training hours
• A clean, organized, and uncrowded space
• Specialty strength equipment and dedicated platforms
• A culture built around performance and accountability

A coach is always on-site during operating hours, ensuring safety, guidance, and structure remain part of the experience.

Open seven days a week, the facility offers flexible training windows designed to accommodate demanding schedules. Coached hours provide active guidance, while open gym hours allow experienced lifters to train independently within a professional setting.

What distinguishes Physical Culture Brooklyn is its commitment to professional coaching. The team brings more than 50 years of combined experience, with backgrounds in exercise science, sports medicine, athletic training, sports performance, women’s health, functional strength, and body composition.

Coaches include specialists in:
• Injury rehabilitation and sports medicine in Brooklyn
• Women’s health, including prenatal and postpartum fitness
• Body composition and sustainable fat loss
• Sports performance for athletes and combat sports competitors
• Functional strength and Olympic weightlifting

This depth of expertise ensures that every training session whether private or in an open gym is backed by education, experience, and purpose.

Located at 55 Ninth Street in Gowanus, Physical Culture Brooklyn proudly serves professionals and families from Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Heights, and surrounding neighborhoods.

The gym partners with respected local and performance-focused organizations, including medical and physical therapy providers, reinforcing its position as a trusted resource within Brooklyn’s health and performance community.

At its core, Physical Culture Brooklyn is more than a gym; it is a coaching environment built around long-term strength, resilience, and confidence.

The launch of exclusive day pass access through Flexxd provides a low-barrier opportunity to experience the Physical Culture system with guidance from a personal fitness trainer in Brooklyn.

For those curious about structured strength training, recovering from injury, returning to fitness after pregnancy, or seeking a more focused alternative to traditional gyms, the day pass offers a firsthand introduction to the coaching-first model led by an experienced personal fitness trainer.

Visitors can train inside a space that prioritizes quality over chaos where programs are intentional, coaching is accessible, and progress is measurable all supported by professional personal fitness trainer guidance.

Exclusive day passes to Physical Culture Brooklyn are now available for booking through the Flexxd platform.

Individuals interested in personalized coaching can also schedule a 30-minute discovery call with owner Brian to discuss goals, training history, and the most appropriate coaching path.

For Brooklyn’s professionals and parents who want strength that supports the life they lead, this partnership makes it easier than ever to start.

Train smart. Live strong. Experience Physical Culture today.

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Brian Velez
Physical Culture Brooklyn
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MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Retail Leader Driving Sales, Team Development, and Innovation in Fashion Management

Catherine Chai is a dedicated and results-driven retail professional with extensive experience in fashion retail management. Currently serving as 1st Assistant Manager at Cato Corporation, Catherine has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead high-performing teams, drive sales, and maintain exceptional visual merchandising standards. Her career spans multiple respected retail brands, including rue21, Burlington Stores, Inc., Ulta Beauty, and Forever 21, where she earned recognition for surpassing sales goals, improving credit applications, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Catherine’s journey in retail began while she was in college, where she discovered her passion for the industry and committed herself to mastering every aspect of store operations. Over the years, she has cultivated expertise in team leadership, coaching and mentoring associates, customer service excellence, sales strategy, and visual merchandising. Catherine is also highly proactive in professional development, completing certifications in Fashion Retail Transformation, Influencing People, and AI-driven courses such as ChatGPT 101 and Introduction to Generative AI Studio. Her commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and innovative retail practices has further strengthened her ability to lead teams and optimize store performance.

Known for her operational excellence and people-first approach, Catherine has successfully trained and promoted associates into leadership roles, implemented motivational programs, and led stores to achieve top district and regional rankings. Her career reflects a combination of hands-on experience, self-taught expertise, and a dedication to developing others while consistently delivering measurable results for her organization.

Catherine attributes her success to her passion for retail and dedication to continuous learning. Beginning her college career, she quickly realized how much she enjoyed the industry and committed herself to growing within it. She emphasizes that a willingness to self-teach, gain practical experience, and focus on helping others succeed has been instrumental in her career growth.

The best career advice Catherine has received is to never hesitate to ask questions. Seeking guidance and clarity has helped her learn quickly, make informed decisions, and continuously improve in her role. To young women entering the retail industry, she advises investing in self-education: “Continuously learning new skills and expanding your knowledge will help you stand out and advance your career.”

Lifelong learning remains central to Catherine’s professional and personal life. She enjoys exploring new ideas, whether developing professionally or learning new recipes at home, as it keeps her inspired and growing.

Passionate about retail and people development, Catherine Chai continues to pursue opportunities that elevate team performance and enhance customer experiences, making her a true leader in the evolving fashion retail landscape.

Learn More about Catherine Chai:

Through her Influential Women profile, https://influentialwomen.com/connect/catherine-chai

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Appointment signals company’s shift from product market fit to scaled growth

BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Tanoia, a relationship skills company that owns the Timaci Method™, today announced the appointment of Kathleen Murray Piper as Chief Operating Officer and Co Founder, effective December 1, 2025. The hire marks Tanoia’s next phase of commercialization, requiring experienced operational leadership, disciplined execution, and scalable systems.

Kathleen joins Tanoia with more than 30 years of executive and senior leadership experience building and scaling iconic consumer brands across health and wellness, food, and beverage. She has held senior operating roles at Fortune 500 companies, private equity backed businesses transitioning to corporate ownership, and family owned companies, with a strong record of driving growth through consumer centric strategy, innovation, and disciplined execution.

At Kellogg’s, she served in multiple director roles overseeing portfolios ranging from 700 million to 1 billion dollars, with full P&L ownership and marketing budgets up to 50 million dollars across frozen foods, cereal, and snacks. During her tenure, Kathleen led brand turnarounds, restored brand growth, and launched new platforms generating more than 100 million dollars in revenue, partnering closely with supply chain, finance, and sales to deliver sustainable financial performance at scale.

“Kathleen is a proven enterprise operator who understands how to run complex businesses with precision,” said Ann Goodwin, Founder and CEO of Tanoia. “Her leadership at Kellogg’s demonstrates the level of rigor, accountability, and execution we look for when a company is ready to scale. She has built brands, managed P&Ls, and led teams in environments where outcomes matter to investors and shareholders.”

More recently, Kathleen served on the executive leadership team at Signature Brands, where she applied that large company discipline to legacy brands including Betty Crocker, PAAS, and Pumpkin Masters to transform and grow the portfolio. As Vice President of Marketing, Innovation, R&D, and Creative Services, she helped modernize the brands, optimize the marketing mix, and launch new growth platforms that supported the sale of Signature Brands to private equity.

“Signature Brands showcased Kathleen’s ability to take enterprise experience and apply it in a faster, more entrepreneurial environment,” added Goodwin. “That combination—scale plus speed—is exactly what Tanoia needs at this moment. Kathleen is the rare operator who brings both big company rigor and entrepreneurial speed.”

Earlier in her career, Kathleen led investor relations functions for regional and community banking institutions supporting transitions from mutual to public ownership. She partnered with executive leadership, legal teams, and investment bankers to prepare disclosure materials, manage investor communications, and support successful initial public offerings, building foundational IR processes and navigating public company governance and reporting requirements.

As Chief Operating Officer, Kathleen will oversee company operations, commercialization, cross functional execution, and strategic partnerships, working closely with the CEO and board to build a repeatable, scalable growth engine.
“My foundation was built at Kellogg’s, where operational excellence and accountability are non negotiable,” said Kathleen Murray Piper, COO of Tanoia. “What excites me about Tanoia is the opportunity to apply that rigor in a high growth environment—building systems, teams, and processes that enable the company to scale without losing focus on the consumer or the mission.”
Kathleen holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and completed a digital marketing certificate program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
About Tanoia and the Timaci Method™
Tanoia is a relationship skills company focused on helping singles and couples succeed in romantic relationships. The company owns the Timaci Method™, an experienced informed framework that builds relationship skill capability providing a practical way to prepare for and sustain healthy relationships. The Timaci Method is being developed to scale as an operating system for modern relationships, supporting individuals, coaches, and platforms with structured tools for emotional readiness, skills practice, and long term relational health.

Anna Goodwin
Tanoia
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A new report presented to the North Carolina State Board of Education shows an increasing teacher attrition rate.

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The North Carolina State Board of Education received unwelcome news at its March meeting last week. Data from the annual State of the Teaching and School Administration Professions in North Carolina show that North Carolina’s teachers are leaving the classroom at a rate of 10.11% (up slightly from last year’s 9.88%), which puts teacher attrition in 2024-25 at a near-record high.

The record 11.50% teacher attrition rate was set in 2022-23. While not quite reaching the record high, the current attrition rate is still much higher than before the pandemic where it ranged from 7.5% to 8.2%.

Beginning teachers (those with fewer than three years of teaching experience) had a much higher attrition rate (14.9%) than teachers with more years of experience (9.34%), which highlights a critical issue for North Carolina’s public schools: How can districts retain early-career teachers?

As seen in previous years, educators with 30 or more years of experience left at the highest rate as they choose to retire.

Teacher attrition rate varied widely across the state. Weldon City Schools in the northeast region had the highest attrition rate at 26.53%, while Clay County Schools in the western region had the lowest attrition rate at 4.30%.

The report also identified the drop in percentage of teachers entering the field from a traditional education preparation program (EPP). The percentage dropped from 33% in 2017-18 to 27% in 2024-25. The percentage of teachers coming from EPP residency pathways or from other states has also dropped in recent years.

As a result of fewer teachers from in-state teacher preparatory programs or from other states, districts have relied more on international teachers. The percentage of newly hired international teachers rose from 5% in 2017-18 to 13% in 2024-25.

Although many international teachers are both experienced and high-quality, their tenure in the state is limited by their visa status, further adding to teacher turnover. According to a recent article in Border Belt Independent, North Carolina was second only to Texas in the number of K-12 education visas approved by the federal government in 2025. Recent changes in visa regulations put the future of these visas at risk and will likely leave some of the hardest-to-staff districts scrambling to hire teachers.

In its latest Making the Grade report, the Education Law Center ranked North Carolina 50th in public education cost-adjusted funding level and 50th in funding effort. These rankings, along with near-record high teacher attrition rate, may encourage lawmakers to invest more in North Carolina’s public education system.

Heather Koons
Public Schools First NC
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