Deja Riley on: Overcoming an “Infertility" Diagnosis, Navigating IUI and IVF Treatments & Using her Platform to Advocate for Change in Fitness/Wellness! PLUS: Rye's Embryo Freezing Updates.

This week Rye + Jess bring back their very first podcast guest, Deja Riley, who shares the ups and downs of her years-long "infertility" journey, as well as her advocacy work within the health and fitness industry! In this episode we discuss: How her life evolved post-pandemic Finding her voice / using her platform for good DEI work w/ lululemon The issues w/representation in fitness/wellness  Her experience trying to get pregnant (from IUI to IVF to a natural pregnancy) Importance of community when TTC (+ resources) How to support friends going through infertility  ABOUT DEJA: Deja Riley is a lululemon Global Ambassador and trainer for lululemon Studio, you can find her leading live classes or headlining campaigns on behalf of the activewear brand.  Deja serves on lululemon’s advisory board as an inclusion, diversity, equity and action (IDEA) representative.  She was the face of lululemon’s expansion into the shoe category, headlined multiple campaigns including Chargefeel and on behalf of the brand accepted the Footwear News’ Award for 2022 Launch Of The Year.      She began her career as a dancer, performing with Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, J.Lo, and Beyoncé and has been no stranger to the entertainment industry as the daughter of New Jack Swing pioneer, Teddy Riley.    Her latest chapter as a podcast host is only the beginning.  Deja knows there are stories to be told and is ready to use her voice, experiences and optimistic outlook to bring these stories forward.  She encourages her listeners and anyone following her journey to “Be a light & spread love where you go.” Transformation and evolution.  These words describe Deja Riley’s life experience and journey.  Deja is first a vibrant human comprised of many facets; wife, sister, friend, creative, mover, motivator, activator, source of inspiration and most important, authentically herself. CONNECT WITH DEJA: Instagram: @dejariley Dose of Duality Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dose-of-duality/id1670618686 Instagram: @doseofdualitypod RESOURCES: Fertilityrally.com  Documentary: Eggs over easy CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS Email: [email protected] Instagram ⁠⁠@solo2.0podcast⁠⁠ Follow Jess ⁠⁠@bodyblissbyjess⁠⁠ Follow Rye ⁠⁠@ryeburch⁠ Follow Your Hormone Balance ⁠@yourhormonebalance