OUR TRAINERS
@lakenmichee
LAKEN
Laken is our Southern Belle and has brains, booty, and is all business! In addition to crushing her full-time outside sales gig, until 2020, she danced for the Charlotte Hornets Honeybees for 6 seasons! Laken has been featured in a Sports Illustrated photoshoot + was once named SI’s Cheerleader of the Week (OOOK!) She is wife to Tucker and a Type A, old school rock music lovin’ babe! She is a NASM CPT, certified in CrossFit CF-L1 and says our full body workout makes an hour fly by + has your arms and abs slayin’ by the end. We’re thankful she’s been following us since Marissa helped her prep for TopCats auditions in 2012 (of course she made it!) and now is a part of our squad! If you need some wild, sassy energy in your work out of the day, Laken has you covered! Come thrive in her class ASAP!
@staffordjbraxton
STAFFORD
Stafford grew up in Richmond, VA, and attended Johnson & Wales University here in Charlotte, NC! Sports have always been Stafford's passion - after graduating, he took his talents to Colorado Springs to work with USA Swimming & the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.He began taking spin classes and 3 months later, he was a certified spin instructor! He lost over 50 pounds in six months and hopes to inspire others to reach their goals! His #1 priority is making sure clients understand that being healthy comes in all shapes and sizes. When you feel good on the inside, you'll feel and look great on the outside. Whether he's cracking (sometimes funny) jokes on the mic or keeping you fired up with his perfectly curated playlist, he's sure to keep you sweating and pushing yourself!
@positively.patience
PATIENCE
Patience is originally from Waynesville, NC, and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Heels!) and received her law degree from Campbell University. She’s a NASM certified personal trainer, AFAA certified group fitness instructor, Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist and L1 certified through Precision Nutrition. After moving to Charlotte in 2016 from Austin, TX, Patience explored the city’s fitness scene until she found her perfect fit at WKS in 2018. The workouts drew her in, but it was the community that made her stay. Using this energy and inspiration, Patience took the leap and became a WKS trainer in 2022. She has a true passion for mentoring and that shines through in her role as Lead Trainer at WKS. She believes fitness should be equal parts fun and challenge and brings that energy to her class. When she is not in the studio, you can probably find her running or training for her next endurance race!
@maddogg1290
MADISON
Madison was born and raised in SC and is a Clemson tiger! We met her when she moved to CLT and was looking for a new workout; she loves that you always feel mentally + physically challenged at WKS, as well as, being a part of our positive + uplifting fitness community! We've been loving watching her crush her bride bod goals, as her and fiancé Nick tie the knot in February 2021 and will be official parents to their labradoodle, Maggie! Madison is sharp, outgoing, and beyond FUN – she will keep you laughing all class long! Madison is a PA in emergency medicine and whether she's saving lives in the ER or kicking ass in the WKS studio, she always brings.the.HEAT. We can’t wait to see you in her class soon!
@darcy_dyer22
DARCY
Darcy was born and raised in a small town in upstate New York. Growing up she played sports and while staying in shape during the off season, found a love for running and weight training. Darcy moved to Charlotte in February 2021 to be closer to family and started a new job in sales as well as a yoga sculpt instructor. While looking for a new workout studio to try, her sister-in-law, (@thecheekybeen) highly recommended West Kept Secret. She became a client and after falling in love with the methodology, she decided to audition to become an instructor! Don’t mistake her calm demeanor – she is competitive and loves pushing herself and others to their full potential! After all, she is the only girl out of three older brothers.
@jordanelizabethjeffries
JORDAN
Jordan was born in FL and spent most of her years between Charlotte, Wilmington, Tampa. Growing up, she danced and cheered competitively, giving her the opportunity to cheer at Florida State University (GO NOLES)! Jordan moved back to Charlotte from Nashville in 2017 where she met her husband, JJ. While working on her bridal goals, she became a member of WKS and instantly fell in love with the workout! From client to trainer, Jordan is beyond excited to share her love and passion for WKS!
@eva_diva_77
EVA
Born and raised in the Detroit area, Eva grew up as a competitive dancer & attended Michigan State University, where she was part of their collegiate dance team. She started teaching Zumba & other fitness classes during her years at MSU. After graduation, she moved to Chicago to start her nursing career & also found her love for HIIT classes & started teaching at a Chicago-based boutique fitness studio. Eva met her husband & in January 2024, his job brought them to Charlotte. Eva works full time as a gastroenterology nurse practitioner but with her love for dance, HIIT and Pilates, WKS soon became another big part of her life here in Charlotte. After experiencing the workout as a client, she decided to pursue WKS as a trainer. Eva believes working out should not only benefit the body, but also the mind. Eva is sure to bring a fun workout experience to all of her classes. She truly believes you can work hard AND play hard!
@maddie.tague
MADDIE
Maddie is a Charlotte native who moved back home to the QC after graduating law school from USC & attending college at UNCW. She is a full-time corporate lawyer specializing in finance & commercial real estate transactions. After being a client for three years at WKS, she decided to pursue a fitness certification & become a trainer herself! She knows how to deliver the advancements & modifications that OG clients love, & she will keep you laughing just as hard as you are sweating! Her love of music knows no bounds, so you can always count on her to serve up a good playlist mixed with throwbacks, classics & far too many punk rock songs. This Carolina girl will make your workout so fun that you’ll leave the studio saying “What, like it’s hard?”
@carolinefulco
CAROLINE
Meet Caroline - born and raised in Charlotte, NC. Growing up she was a competitive dancer and continued to dance after high school when she moved to Los Angeles, CA in 2019 to dance professionally through a mentor program. When her time in California got cut short due to the pandemic, she moved back to the queen city where she became a barista working for her dad at Rosie’s Coffee and Wine Garden – shout out Rosie’s! Caroline always had a passion for dance and fitness. She decided to pursue fitness as a career and is now a certified personal trainer. Caroline has been following WKS for a while and realized it was exactly the environment that she wanted to be a part of. You can catch her on the mic for group classes and one-on-one with her Personal Training Clients!
@baileepuckett_
BAILEE
Bailee is our small-town star turned world-traveling performer! Hailing from Danville, VA, she made moves to NYC for Broadway Dance Center’s pro semester before dancing across 30+ countries with Royal Caribbean’s biggest ships. After life at sea, Bailee returned home to share her passion, teaching dance and fitness classes before landing a spot with the Carolina Panthers as a TopCat—where she earned **Rookie of the Year** and now is in her *second season* on the field! Bailee had her eye on West Kept long before becoming a TopCat, and once she finally took a class, she was hooked on the energy, the vibe, and the killer method. With a love for throwbacks, 80s rock, and high-energy dance mixes, she’s all about fun, fierce vibes, and helping you build confidence with every rep. Need a little fire in your day? Bailee’s your girl—book a class with her and feel like a rockstar while you sweat!
@bridget.foos
BRIDGET
Born & raised in Cincinnati, OH, Bridget discovered her love for group fitness early after taking a spin class in high school. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, she moved to Charlotte to start her full-time career in accounting & immediately started working to find her new fitness studio. She took her first class at WKS in Spring 2023 & quickly fell in love with the methodology & the fun studio atmosphere. She joined the WKS team in Fall 2023 as a studio experience team member before auditioning to be an instructor. As the youngest of 5 siblings, she’s outgoing and loves a challenge, so you can expect her to be serving up advancements while making sure your class is a fun, high energy break from your day.
@janeelizabethloweryirvin
JANE
Born and raised in Washington State with a family full of athletes, fitness has always been an integral part of Jane’s life. She grew up as a trained classical ballet dancer before becoming a competition dancer when she joined the Tumwater dance team. She made the move to North Carolina when she signed with the Queens University Charlotte dance team in 2019. Graduating with her B.A. in 2023, Jane now assists in coaching the dance and spirit program. In addition, She coaches the Charlotte Latin dance team and teaches various styles of dance at Jami Masters School of Dance. As a dancer, the ability to move is incredibly important to her and she wanted to find a workout that she could maintain for a lifetime. After finding WKS in 2023, Jane fell in love with the energy, structure, and community that reminded her of her dance team days. With Jane on the Mic, expect high energy, confidence-boosting vibes, and fire playlists with something for everyone.
@doyledanielle
DANIELLE
Danielle grew up between Eastern Europe and California before settling down in Wilmington, NC. After graduating from UNCW, she moved to Charlotte to start her full time career in finance. Danielle first found her passion for working out through pilates and barre. After taking a class at WKS, she fell in love with the methodology and the combination of her favorite practices combined with strength and cardio. As a longtime WKS class taker, she decided to take her passion for fitness to the next level by joining the WKS team as a trainer in early 2025. Danielle believes in the mind-body connection of working out and that part of that connection is driven by community. She’s here to challenge you and support you all while providing a fire playlist and some sassy jokes along the way!
@pam.ncastillo
PAM
Pam is a passionate fitness instructor with extensive experience in group fitness. She began her journey as a barre instructor, where she discovered her love for leading group workouts. This passion inspired her to expand her expertise into other areas of fitness, including Lagree, pilates, and traditional strength training. Pam is originally from Honduras and moved to North Carolina in 2011. Outside of being a fitness instructor, she works in tech full time as an account manager, loves summertime & hanging out with her mini goldendoodle, Ollie.
@ekacampora
ELENA
Born and raised right here in Charlotte, Elena is a true Queen City native! She graduated from Furman University and now works full-time in oncology research, where she channels her passion for helping others feel their best—inside and out. She first joined WKS in 2023 and instantly fell in love with the workout (and the people!) The energy, community, and transformative results inspired her to take things to the next level and become a trainer. Whether she’s cheering you on from the mic or sweating it out right beside you, Elena is all about creating a space where clients feel empowered, strong, and supported. Expect feel-good vibes, a killer playlist, and the kind of motivation that’ll carry you well beyond the studio walls.
@aroseinthecity
AMANDA
A long way from home, Amanda relocated to CLT from New York in 2011. She made the move to CLT to attend Appalachian State and later transferred to UNC Charlotte where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education. After 6 years as an elementary school teacher, she took a break to pursue her passion for fitness in 2021. Amanda is now pursuing her dream of full-time fitness with her roles as a resident personal trainer and group trainer. She tried her first workout at West Kept Secret in January of 2020 and fell in love with the high energy and fire playlists, causing her to take the leap to join our team. Don’t be fooled — while she’s a sweetheart, she’ll always be serving up advancements (and no mercy) on the training floor!
@kelleyflynnluckie
KELLEY
Not born but raised in Charlotte, NC (a true unicorn), Kelley always had a deep-rooted passion for sports and fitness. Growing up surrounded by athletics, she played sports most of her life and loved everything that came with it - teamwork, community, and both physical and mental well-being.
She went on to play Division 1 Lacrosse at the University of Cincinnati - (Go Bearcats), where she earned a degree in Sport Administration. After graduation, Kelley returned to Charlotte and began working in the Sport & Entertainment Industry, working across Motorsports and Olympic and Paralympics Properties (#WomenInSports).
Her love for fitness has led her to try out every HIIT class out there. When Kelley discovered West Kept Secret in 2021, the studio immediately felt like home. She fell in love with the methodology, the close-knit community, the small class sizes, and the hands-on coaching. From client to front desk to now trainer, Kelley is excited to bring her energy, encouragement, good vibes, and plenty of laughs to every class. She can't wait to continue to share her love of WKS with the community and WKS clients!