Happy Hour by Marisa

06/12/2026

One of my favorite things about this community is that we make space for real life.
Stress, hectic schedules, kids, chaos, laughter… it all belongs here. 💕 Workouts are therapy. Holding two babies while doing them is even more therapeutic. I’m so incredibly blessed. Thank you to everyone who showed up today! You make me proud! ❤️

06/11/2026

You showed up. I’m so proud of you, crew! 🙌🏼💔💪🏼

06/11/2026

After seeing so many heartbreaking conversations surrounding this topic over the last few days, I felt compelled to say something.

This video comes straight from my heart.

To every person with Down syndrome who might hear stories that make you question your worth: You matter. You are loved. You are valuable. You belong. Your life has immeasurable meaning, and this world is better because you’re in it. Never let anyone make you believe otherwise.

And to the parents who have just received a diagnosis or are walking through those first uncertain days: Here’s the truth: Parenthood doesn’t come with a manual. Every single one of us is just figuring it out as we go, loving our kids fiercely, making mistakes, learning from them, and putting one foot in front of the other. It’s the hardest jobs on the planet. Like… really freaking hard. But I can honestly say it’s the most fulfilling and rewarding things I’ve ever done. And these incredible kiddos have a way of changing us for the better, teaching us every single day about unconditional love, joy, patience, acceptance, resilience, and how to be more kind, compassionate, and accepting humans.

I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I do know this—every life deserves to be seen, celebrated, and cherished.

I know, without a doubt, that I am a better person because of Xavier. And I don’t think I’m alone in that. Almost everyone who has the privilege of knowing him walks away a little kinder, a little more patient, a little more accepting, and a little more joyful—all because he shows up as his authentic, unapologetic self every single day. ❤️

This one is for you. 🫶🏼

06/10/2026

I have a HUGE favor to ask! ❤️

Happy Hour by Marisa has been nominated for 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁!! 🎉🎉

As a small, locally owned fitness studio, we’re competing against big box gyms and national chains with multiple locations and thousands of members. The only way we have a chance is if our community—and the people who believe in supporting small businesses—show up in a big way. ❤️

Every single vote matters. Every single day.

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𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠, 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦!

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For a small business like mine, this truly takes a village. We’re competing against organizations with exponentially larger memberships and marketing budgets, so it will take an entire team effort for us to be competitive.

Voting ends June 26, so let’s make every single day count! 🙌🏼

Whether you’ve taken one class with me, been a member for years, followed along on social media, or simply believe in supporting local businesses, I would be incredibly grateful for your vote and your help spreading the word.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting Happy Hour by Marisa and other small businesses in our community! ❤️

Vote once per day from June 8 through June 26.

06/10/2026

Inhale positive strong energy, exhale stress and self-doubt. Awesome job making time for you today, crew!I hope you feel empowered and strong! 💪🏼❤️🙌🏼

06/09/2026

Workouts are a blessing, not a burden. On the days you struggle to show up, take a moment and remind yourself how blessed you are to be able. Exceptional job showing up today, crew.! 🙌🏼

06/07/2026

Recently, a YouTuber with millions of followers publicly shared that they terminated a pregnancy after learning their unborn child had Down syndrome. In explaining that decision, he said that Down syndrome “isn’t a blessing” and described it as “objectively sh*tty.”

As the parents of a little boy with Down syndrome, those words hit hard. More than anything, they made us sad. Sad that someone could look at an extra chromosome and never get the chance to see the joy, the laughter, the love, and the perspective it has brought into our lives every single day.

So instead of responding with anger, we’d rather respond with the truth we live every single day.

They can call it a glitch if they want.

Around here, we call it blessed chaos.

Because the little boy with an extra chromosome has taught us more about unconditional love, inclusion, genuine kindness, resilience, determination, and pure joy than we ever could have imagined.

He reminds us to slow down. To celebrate the little things. To cheer louder. To hug longer. To see people for who they are instead of what they can or can’t do.

He makes us laugh every single day. He makes complete strangers smile. He has a way of bringing people together and reminding all of us to be a little more patient, a little more compassionate, and a whole lot more human.

And if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s this: we are endlessly grateful that Xavier chose us. Getting to be his family is one of the greatest privileges and blessings of our lives.

Is life always easy? Of course not. Whose is?

But if you ask us what Xavier has brought into our lives, the answer will never be “objectively sh*tty.” It will always be love, perspective, growth, purpose, and more joy than we ever thought possible.

So no… we don’t see a glitch.

We see one of the greatest blessings of our lives.

And we’ll gladly embrace the blessed chaos every single day. ❤️

06/07/2026

Way to get it in today, crew! Let’s manifest a kick ass week! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

06/06/2026

This is such a powerful reminder! Phenomenal job today, crew! 🏋️‍♂️❤️💪🏼