Leticia Gardner is a business owner, health and fitness entrepreneur, and a mother of two. She sat down for this week’s episode of the Mompreneurs podcast, speaking with host and New York Times bestselling author, Nancy Redd, about navigating life as a single mom in survival mode to becoming a thriving entrepreneur.

The health and fitness influencer, alongside husband and retired NFL player Rod Gardner, oversees multiple ventures. From starting out in meal prepping and home workouts, to now running a functional medicine clinic and more, the Gardners were able to turn their shared passion for healthy living into a thriving business. “We believe in being healthy — mind, body, and soul,” said Gardner.

Together, the couple shares their active lifestyle, marriage, and beautiful blended family with the world, engaging with their online community to inspire others and to grow their companies.

‘I was in survival mode.’

The Jersey City native became a mother at age 19. The young …