Hartford Business Journal

www.HartfordBusiness.com July 20, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 29 40 Under Forty 2015 Lori-Ann Marchese A 2008 graduate of Tunxis Commu- nity College, Lori-Ann Marchese originally planned on becoming a dental hygienist. That all changed when she started training with male trainers and realized they didn't understand a women's body's needs. She then developed her own workout platform and won several fitness titles. In 2011, Marchese launched her fitness company Body Construct. While helping women improve their overall health, Mar- chese has appeared on the television chan- nel Bravo, in the programs Entertainment Tonight and Show Biz Tonight, and in pub- lications like People, Star, Glamour and the New York Post. She has been on the cover of Fitness Magazine eight times, as well as on the cover of Millennium magazine. Body Construct runs several fundraisers and events for charity, particularly helping local homelss children. Marchese's company has donated to The Village for Children, Mercy Shelter, and the New Britain Homeless Shelter. Q&A In 30 years, why should Hartford Business Journal give you a Lifetime Achievement award? It would be an absolute honor if the Hartford Business Journal gave me the Lifetime Achievement Award. I work hard every day to not only pursue my dreams but to help women feel great, believe in them- selves, and feel confident through fitness and health. If in 30 years I can look back at my life and say, 'Wow, I had the honor of working with so many women and helping them transform their lives,' then I know my job has been done. It is my lifetime mission to help as many women as possible find a fun place to work out and a place where fit- ness meets sisterhood. Women empowering women is my platform. When Hollywood makes a movie about your entire life and career, what will the title and tagline be? 'Super Hero in Yoga Pants: A woman on a mission' My everyday attire is black yoga pants and a tank top with my messy bun. Every day, when I wake up, Body Construct is on my mind; every night before I go to bed, Body Construct is on my mind. Every second, every minute my mind races to think of ideas. I constantly ques- tion myself, 'What can I do to help women feel even better? What can I do to make their experience even more exciting?' Body Construct girls are like my kids! I love them, I support them, I am here for them every step of the way, and I push them to believe in themselves! Life's Journey: During my time off I am most passionate about… Spending time with my husband and family What is the most exciting destination you've ever traveled to? Barbados Where is the one place you want to travel to in your lifetime? Spain Where would you live if you could life any- where? South Beach, Miami Favorite Connecticut Destination? The Dock in New London Marchese on ESPN radio in San Diego, as she often appears on television, radio and in print to discuss fitness. Age: 30 Title: Owner Company: Body Construct LLC Location: New Britain Hometown: Berlin College: Tunxis Community College Marchese's titles include Mrs. Connecticut 2013 and Miss Bikini NY Fitness America It's OK. We've got it. Real People ADNET's staff is a highly-trained team of experts with years of experience. We value our employees and recognize how important our team is for success. Crea ng Real Business and IT Solu ons We prefer to talk in terms of how to grow your business than tech speak. ADNET guides clients towards be er ways to connect, collaborate and compete. Since 1991 Our company has grown a lot since 1991, but we s ll maintain our core beliefs. We believe it should be easy to do business with us, we need to understand the impact technology has to you and we should have depth in our rela onships. www.thinkADNET.com

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