
Brandy Hollaway is the bold, visionary force behind the Pro Wellness Initiative (PWi) and The Phoenix Factor, a consulting and marketing agency dedicated to helping health, fitness, and wellness professionals build thriving, sustainable businesses.
With 17 years of experience as a fitness trainer, integrative nutritionist, and corporate wellness facilitator, Brandy knows first-hand the passion and purpose that drive the wellness industry — and the overwhelm and isolation that often come with entrepreneurship in this space.
In 2015, after losing a business she had poured her heart into, Brandy had a life-changing realization: the downfall wasn't about lack of hustle — it was about two missing pieces:
1️⃣ The right information and support from a community
2️⃣ Aligned systems and strategies that worked with her business, not against it.
Determined to turn her hard-earned lessons into a mission, she created Pro Wellness Initiative — a fast-growing national network of small but mighty wellness communities designed to foster collaboration, connection, and clarity for wellness entrepreneurs. PWi helps members build stronger businesses with the right systems and strategies, while creating supportive circles where no one has to feel alone or overwhelmed.
Through The Phoenix Factor, Brandy and her team offer business consulting, branding, marketing, and automation services, all tailored to the unique needs of wellness pros — because building a business that heals others shouldn’t break you in the process.
Her motto: Ignite. Burn. Rise. — because every challenge is fuel for your next leveL.

Take a moment to learn about the incredible team of coordinators, community leaders and partners we are building at PWI.

Anita Arredondo is the Founder and CEO of Be Healthy Weight Loss and Wellness in Tampa, Florida. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business and an Associate’s Degree in Marketing, Anita’s expertise extends far beyond academic achievements. As a Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Menopause Coach, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, and Behavior Change Specialist, she is deeply committed to empowering others to break free from the cycle of dieting and adopt a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
Her approach to health and wellness is rooted in compassion and understanding.
Anita is also the dynamic leader of BIG SOUTH TAMPA, a women’s empowerment organization designed to inspire, connect, and equip women to thrive personally and professionally.
Certified Nutrition Coach/Certified Behavior Change Specialist/Certified Holistic Nutrition
Certified Menopause Coach
Author/Weight Loss Coach/Lifestyle Coach

Keatha Lucy is a force of nature in the health and wellness world—equal parts heart, fire, and unshakable commitment. As the founder of War on Weight, she has spent years helping women break free from limiting habits, rebuild confidence, and reclaim their health through evidence-based nutrition coaching and sustainable lifestyle strategies.
With a certification in health and nutrition coaching and a passion for creating real, lasting change, Keatha blends science, behavior-change psychology, and fierce accountability to guide clients into the strongest, healthiest versions of themselves.
Certified Livewell Coach
Founder of The War on Weight

Kay Ray is a Houston-based artist, seasoned seminar facilitator, and coach with over 20 years of study, practice, and implementation success in guiding individuals and teams toward greater well-being and connection.
Through her Creative Anchors workshops, Kay delivers engaging, hands-on experiences designed to support stress management, emotional resilience, team building, and effective communication in today’s fast-paced workplace
Therapeutic Art Facilitator
