Today we’d like to introduce you to Briana Butler and Stefanie Gilbreath.
Hi Briana and Stefanie, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
We are Stef and Bri, two sisters originally from Katy, Texas, co-owners of Stef & Bri Wellness, along with our sister brands, The GNAW Collective and Power Portions. We are second career business owners as we both became professional athletes in the WNBA and overseas after graduating with degrees in Human Performance from the University of Southern California.
Upon retirement from pro sports in 2015, we launched Power Portions, originally a company that prepared meals for professional athletes. However, in 2022, our passions shifted, and we realized there was no place for athletes and active women of color to receive comprehensive and individualized support from people who truly understood them. Also, we knew we were no longer the same people we were in 2015. We wanted to help athletes and active women of color receive comprehensive and individualized support from people who truly understood them.
So, we re-launched Power Portions with a new focus and created The GNAW Collective to provide weight-neutral and culturally inclusive nutrition coaching and consulting for individuals, gyms, and brands. Our mission is to optimize health, one body at a time!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It’s been a smooth road in that we believe we are exactly where we need to be, serving in the way we should. While every journey has bumps in the road, especially when you are a tech-forward company, it is worth it when you genuinely love what you do!
As you know, we’re big fans of Stef & Bri Wellness (Power Portions & The GNAW Collective). For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about the brand?
Stef & Bri Wellness is our main brand, under which we have two sister brands: Power Portions and The GNAW Collective. We strongly believe that nutrition plays a crucial role in overall well-being and that it should be adaptable and enjoyable for it to be more sustainable and effective.
We have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse range of clients, from CEO-mom women of color to professional athletes looking to improve their well-being. Our approach is based on our extensive experience and expertise, and we believe that progress starts with self-discovery, that each person is unique, and that success should be measured by personal growth rather than societal expectations.
We pride ourselves on creating solutions that are tailored to each client and crafted from our own experiences, scientific research, and client feedback. We believe that representation is crucial, which is why we are committed to serving as both former professional athletes and active women of color. We treat all of our clients like family and take an individualized approach to our coaching.
Under Stef & Bri Wellness, we partner with brands, media outlets, gyms, and other healthcare professionals to offer inclusive and comprehensive nutrition solutions.
The GNAW Collective is our wellness club dedicated to promoting nutrition and well-being for active women of color. Our goal is to help WOC find balance and food freedom through gentle nutrition coaching, body positivity, sisterhood, accessibility, and accountability. We offer two tiers of memberships that include 1:1 nutrition coaching, meal planning, lab testing, courses, events, and so much more!
Finally, under Power Portions, we collaborate with athletes and highly active individuals to enhance their strength, boost endurance, shorten recovery periods, and optimize overall performance by providing personalized nutrition coaching.
We also accept insurance, which has been a new addition to our brand but allows us to make our service more accessible!
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
God and our parents have been two significant pillars of support in our lives. Our parents have always believed in us and have provided us with invaluable guidance and inspiration. They have been excellent role models, not only in our personal lives but also in our business endeavors. On the other hand, our faith holds immense importance in our lives, and we believe that the vision for our company has been divinely inspired. We are so blessed to have received guidance and support from above, as he has truly ordered our steps!
Contact Info:
- Website: stefandbri.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnaw.collective/ https://www.instagram.com/power_portions/
Image Credits
Joseph Evans
