In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’d like to introduce you to three essential members of EQ’s 94% female team. Their commitment to helping women live better lives, while also leading full lives of their own, is the embodiment of what Equilibria is all about. We’re proud to call them ours!

 

Krystyn Lovely: Member Support Manager

 

Tell us about yourself!

 

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Fun fact – I am a certified wedding planner and also spent a few years working alongside a private chef preparing meals and planning events for some of Chicago’s latest and greatest!

 

What gets you excited each morning? What motivates you?

 

If you want to talk about pop culture, I’m your girl – from the latest Bravo drama, music, movies or what’s on everyone’s bookshelf. Cooking is my love language so I’ll take any excuse to host dinner parties for my friends and family. Sundays are for self-care (sheet mask facials, sweatpants, and hanging out with my sister), and during the week I look forward to early morning workouts followed by a Dunkin run!

Taking care of myself fuels me and allows me to show up for my team and our EQ community.

 

What do you love about EQ?

 

I recently celebrated my 2nd year with EQ and it’s been so amazing to see how far we’ve come. The products and services we provide have been the catalyst of conversations I never would have had with generations of women in my life. 

 

Which EQ value speaks to you most and why?

 

Our core value “Care Deeply, Lead with Empathy” is one that I feel closest to. In leading our Member Support Team I’ve found so much joy in knowing how many lives we’ve impacted, and the days we’ve made a little brighter. I am truly lucky to work alongside a team that cares so deeply about each other and the incredible work we are doing.

 

What is your fave EQ product?

 

Currently, my favorite EQ product is our Focus Gummies. I wake up pretty early and this has been a game changer in terms of the mid-day slump. I also keep our Rapid Calming Melts on hand for those moments when a little extra calm is needed!

 

Althea Mae Yap: Wellness Specialist & Member Education Training Coordinator

 

Tell us about yourself!

 

I’m a Chicago native living in San Diego and currently work as a Wellness Specialist and Training Coordinator within Equilibria’s Member Education team. I’m also graduating with a Masters in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland Baltimore’s Pharmacy School this spring! Outside of work and school, I’m an artist and am deeply connected within the bass music community as a live painter and audiophile. 

 

What gets you excited each morning? What motivates you?

 

Learning something new about myself, others, and life as well as the ability to create anything motivates me each and every day. I love connecting deeply with other humans and doing whatever I can to create a safe space for everyone to be themselves.

 

What do you love about EQ?

 

I love EQ for the intention, compassion, and integrity that is woven between the lines of everything that we do, not only as a company but also as a workplace.

 

Which EQ value most speaks to you and why?

 

Every single one of EQ’s values aligns so perfectly with my own, however #care-deeply speaks most to me because it is the foundation I strive to maintain in everything that I do. I believe that we are all humans with unique experiences, and everyone deserves to be deeply cared for.

 

What is your fave EQ product?

 

It’s certainly hard to pick one – I use the Extra Strength Daily Drops, Focus Gummies, Stress Gummies, and Relief Balm every day. I’ve changed up my routine more times than I can count, but as the seasons of life constantly shift, there’s always an EQ product I can lean on for support.

 

Tonia Meyer: Senior Director of Retention Marketing

 

Tell us about yourself!

 

My greatest passion in life is to support and empower women to become the best version of themselves, and I am so fortunate to serve as Equilibria’s Senior Director of Retention Marketing. In this role I focus on creating the ideal customer experience for our members, and I frequently draw upon my experience as a Mom, athlete, and Certified Health Coach to help me do so. 

 

What gets you excited each morning? What motivates you?

 

My favorite way to start the day is by focusing on my own personal growth. Sometimes that comes in the form of meditation, a masterclass, or gratitude journaling. Those moments of learning and introspection fire me up and make me excited to share that with others!

 

What do you love about EQ?

 

What’s not to love about EQ?! First and foremost, I love the company’s mission and vision along with the earnest desire to work alongside women of all ages, races, ethnicities and backgrounds.

EQ acts as the “bestie” to all of these women who are on their own individual wellness journeys by being present and reminding them that they aren’t alone. 

 

What is your fave EQ product?

 

My favorite EQ product is a tie-breaker! I love my Extra Strength Daily Softgels for the consistent stability they give me Every. Single. Day. I also love my Rapid Calming Melts for ALL of the stressful moments (including frequent and bad referee calls during my daughter’s basketball games). 

 

Which EQ value most speaks to you and why?

 

I love all of the company’s values but I am a #growth-mindset girl through and through. Challenges of all kinds can be uncomfortable, but I have found that sitting in my discomfort, recognizing it for what it is and then seeing the opportunity to learn from it has changed me, and hopefully others, for the better.