Motivational Mom of the Month - Kyra Mingus

Motivational Mom of the Month - Kyra Mingus

It may be April Fool's Day but we're not joking when we say we literally have the 👏🏽 best 👏🏽 village 👏🏽 We love showcasing our amazing moms each month and this month is no different!

Please join us in getting to know Kyra a little bit more!

How did you find FIT4MOM Richmond and how long have you been a part of our village?

I found FIT4MOM on IG during one of those sleepless pumping/BF nights when I was about 1M postpartum and I couldn't wait for to be cleared to try it out. I’ve been to attending for about 3 months now.

What do you love most about being part of this community?

That I’ve met other active moms who are happy bringing their babes with them! They are very motivating.

Who are you a mom to?

Baby girl Jules! She’s 5 months old and I adore her

What is your favorite thing about being a mom?

That my priorities, values, and focus changed the second she was born and I’m a much happier, relaxed person.

What two items would you take with you if you were shipwrecked on a deserted island where all your food and water needs were taken care of?

Oh shoot, probably my AirPods and audible library. I know I wouldn’t have to wear headphones on a desert island, I just like them. *am I supposed to say my baby? Ha

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the future or back to the past?

Past! Not to change anything, just to relive it.

How do you practice self-care?

Letting myself sleep/rest when I’m tired and not stressing if I have to cancel social plans

Where did you grow up and how did you end up in Richmond?

I’m from a Military family so we’ve lived in a few places, but I claim I’m from Virginia Beach. I moved to RVA after college and met my husband here.

How did becoming a mother change you?

I’m less stressed about the little things and more comfortable just being at home. I don’t feel need to have a full social calendar and it’s a huge relief.

What is the last great book or television series you've read/watched?

Hh gosh, BOOKS - House in the Cerulean Sea (very cute) and Under the Whispering Door (will make you cry, but in a good way)

TV - Next in Fashion! Or Love is Blind. Anything cheap and easy to have on the background

How did you meet your partner?

Mutual friends introduced us and then we became roommates right before covid… we got a puppy blah blah then we were married quickly after haha. He’s cool, I like him still.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A MAID or a TRUCK DRIVER. Cleaning is therapeutic for me and I wanted to travel through all the states. Goodness.

If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room for the rest of your life, what song would you choose and why?

Maybe the intro to “Just a Girl” by No Doubt. It’s a funky tune.

If your five-year-old self suddenly found themselves inhabiting your current body, what would they do first?

Probably find an extravagant dress to wear and try to drive around town.

Kyra, I LOVE that you found FIT4MOM during a late night nursing session! Motherhood at its finest. I also love that you've allowed yourself grace in canceling plans and resting when needed. I think that's such a hard thing for moms to do!

Thank you for sharing more about yourself Krya. We are so glad you were sleepless that one night and found us!

- megan