talk about breaking the internet…today’s edition of girl crush is going to give that kardashian character quite the run for her money.
ladies and gentlemen, i present to you danielle wellbrock-gallinger, aka dani, danielle has grit, the glue that holds GRIT cycle together, and my nickname for her: the hottest thing to ever happen to a spin bike.
dani’s sold-out classes are not to be missed. always a sweatfest; she makes your time on the bike fly by, with you holding your own ass at the end of class.
let’s get to know a little more about this #goddessonabike
tell us a little bit about yourself dani:
Can I list Ass Kicker as a career? I run GRIT Cycle and teach classes there. My formal title is Director of Operations, but my staff just refers to me as Mama Bear.
I have a super sexy husband, Glenn, and three fur babies….two Snuggle Puggles: Verona, “the Snoogs”, and Ouzo, “the Tank”, and my little meatball French Bulldog: Duke, “the Bootie”.
I have many passions! My family most of all, anything Disney, churros, beer, nachos {I am passionate about food}, reading books, Halloween, making lists, and organizing things. {type A all the way}
name your 5 bottom of the jar products?
Josie Maran Argan Oil
Yves St. Laurent Touche Eclat
Laura Mercier Crème de Pistache Body Cream
Jo Malone Dark Amber and Ginger Lily Cologne
who is your style icon and why?
I am not really sure I have a style icon. I wear what I like. I am not incredibly trend driven.
what is your winter fashion must-have item?
I have a few: My Doma black leather jacket, Frye Dorado riding boots, and my Vince thermal beanie.
what is your favorite smell?
The lumber section of Home Depot.
how do you define luxury?
Luxury is having everything on my to-do list checked off.
what’s the last book you read and loved?
Lamb by Christopher Moore and I just re-read Generation Kill by Evan Wright {I am not monogamous in my book reading.}
what are your vices?
Beer, nachos, churros, shoes, wigs, and lipstick!
finish the sentence….i can never leave the house without:
Sunglasses.
what advice would you give your 25-year-old self?
I would not give myself any advice! Each step in life is a learning experience whether good, bad, or in-between and I cherish every failure, bad tattoo, and triumph the same.
what does your ideal 2 weeks off look like?
Traveling with my hubs and exploring a new corner of the earth!
what is your idea of perfect happiness?
Happiness is being imperfect and accepting life’s imperfections
family members excluded what is your most prized possession?
My education!
in what historical era would you most like to have lived?
It really is not that far back in time, but I would have loved to be in my 20’s in the mid to late 1970’s.
what are your favorite things about living in southern california?
I love the weather and the close proximity to Disneyland
what are your least favorite things about southern california?
It is expensive!
thank you so much dani for the sneak-peak into your beautiful heart and soul; your fan base just grew exponentially.
make sure you check out dani’s fabulous classes at GRIT cycle.
