Rebecca Black
The Speaking Beauty
Columbus, OH, UNITED STATES
Dynamic and Engaging Speaker Looking to Inspire Others!
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Biography
Honored among her peers, Columbus Business First selected Rebecca as one of 2013’s Forty Under 40 list of rising business stars. Her blog, Pretty Little Celiac won WEGO Health's online health activist award for Rookie of the Year 2012. As a motivator and role model, Rebecca has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey toward wellness. Before becoming a fitness expert, Rebecca struggled with her own weight and self-esteem. She was determined to reach her goals — and through dedication and hard work, she did. After suffering from health complications for 17 years, Rebecca was finally diagnosed with Celiac disease in January 2012 and has made it her mission to spread awareness of the disease. Her blog, “Pretty Little Celiac” was born September 1, 2012 and unexpectedly took the internet by storm. In less than 8 months, the blog hit 100,000 page views and the gluten-free community started to take notice. Rebecca is now a regular speaker with the Celiac Awareness Tour and was asked to speak at the Kroger Natural Foods Summit to help them build better gluten-free shopping experiences for their guests. She has been a featured guest blogger at the Gluten-Free and Allergen-Free Expo and will attend Natural Products Expo East in September 2013.
TV, Magazines, newspapers, radio — Rebecca has them all covered. Rebecca made various TV appearances touting her fitness expertise, including NBC4 Daytime Columbus with Gail Hogan, Good Day Columbus Fox 28, WBNS 10TV morning news and as a fitness consultant to We Decorate Columbus. Rebecca was interviewed as the featured expert in Oxygen Magazine, WellBella.com, Weight Watchers, Self.com and 11Athletics, which has continued to broaden her brand in Columbus and across the country. Rebecca has been a featured fitness contributor to online newspapers The Examiner and NuLifestyle and was World Physique Magazine’s “Rising Star” in their April 2011 issue.
Industry Expertise (3)
Health and Wellness
Professional Training and Coaching
Fitness
Areas of Expertise (3)
Fitness
Celiac Disease
Motivational Speaking
Accomplishments (7)
Columbus Business First Forty Under 40 Award 2013 (professional)
2013-05-04
Selected from hundreds of applicants as one of Columbus Business First's 2013 Forty Under 40 class.
Cover Story and Feature Article in The Buckeye Journal (professional)
2013-05-05
The Buckeye Journal completed their feature story on Rebecca Black and her journey with being a small business owner and living with celiac disease.
Cover Story and Feature Article for The Women's Book (professional)
2013-07-14
The Women's Book featured Rebecca as their Health and Wellness expert and inspiration for their Summer 2013 edition. Rebecca made the cover and had a 4 page spread in the magazine.
Best of the Best Trainers in Columbus 2012 (professional)
2012-09-01
Recognized by 11Athletics Magazine for being one of the best personal trainers in the central Ohio area.
Winner of WeGo Health Rookie of the Year Award for Health Blogs 2012 (professional)
2013-03-01
WeGo Health selected Pretty Little Celiac as the winner of their "Rookie of the Year" award for bloggers who are working to make a difference as a virtual health advocate.
Featured Story - Female Entrepreneur Association (professional)
2012-11-01
Rebecca was selected to share her inspiring story of heartbreak and happiness with opening her own business.
Author of "Hot Mess to Happiness" (professional)
2013-11-01
Anticipated release date November 1, 2013.
Education (3)
Regis University: Masters of Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Management 2008
Ohio Wesleyan University: Psychology, Bachelor of Arts 2004
American College of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer, Personal Training 2010
Affiliations (4)
- DamesBond
- National Association of Professional Business Women
- National Association of Women Business Owners
- Westerville Chamber of Commerce
Links (2)
Testimonials (3)
Mike Hodge, Manager Central Marketing Area | Kroger Natural Food Summit
Rebecca did a fantastic job explaining celiac disease and gluten free living to our natural foods managers. She was entertaining and was able to clearly explain a sensitive subject without offending the summit participants. Her talk was timely and engaging, which is exactly what we were looking for in a speaker. We look forward to working with Rebecca again.
ADRIAN SOLOMONIDES, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & HUMAN RESOURCES | Artina Promotional Products Wellness Event
Thank you! Our staff enjoyed the talk and several are still mentioning things from the discussion. Adrian
Allie M., Pretty Little Celiac Fan | Pretty Little Celiac Fan
“Just wanted to say that I listened to both of the PLC blog talk radio recordings that I burned to a CD on my drive back to college. WOW is all I can say. Thank you Rebecca Black. I feel way less alone. I can feel the weight being lifted off my shoulder. A big S/O to all of your amazing ladies - the gfree community is simply amazing :)”
Event Appearances (6)
Getting Started with Fitness
Westerville Rotary Westerville, Ohio
2012-12-03
Living with Celiac Disease
Celiac Awareness Tour Cleveland, Ohio
2012-11-17
Living with Celiac Disease
Celiac Awareness Tour Cleveland, Ohio
2012-10-13
Finding Time for Exercise
Dress for Success Columbus Columbus, Ohio
2011-09-03
Gluten Free and Celiac Disease Living
Kroger Natural Foods Summit Indianapolis, Indiana
2012-09-16
Fitness in the Workplace
Artina Promotional Products Wellness Event Powell, Ohio
2013-07-15
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- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
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