They say life comes at you fast, but for Angela Gomez,
menopause wasn't a crisis—it was an awakening. In our
latest episode of Girls Gone Menopause, we sat down with
Angela, the powerhouse owner of hwD Fitness in
Long Beach, to discuss how she traded a high-flying
corporate career in global mobility for boxing gloves and
entrepreneurship.
The Corporate Pivot
Angela spent years as a VP in corporate relocation, but she
always harbored a dream of owning her own business. It
wasn't until layoffs loomed that she took it as a sign from
God to finally make the leap. Her story is a testament to the
fact that our skills transfer; her operational expertise in
corporate America gave her a leg up that many
passion-driven fitness trainers lack when opening a gym.
The "ROBS" Funding Secret
One of the biggest takeaways from this episode was Angela’s
reveal of how she financed her dream. She utilized a
Rollover for Business Startups (ROBS). This allows aspiring
entrepreneurs to roll their existing 401k into a
C-Corporation to self-fund a business without paying early
withdrawal taxes or penalties. If capital is stopping you
from your second act, this is a strategy worth researching.
Neurodivergence and Community
Angela isn't just building a gym; she's building a sanctuary.
She spoke passionately about her programs for
neurodivergent kids (ADHD and Autism). A fascinating tip
she shared: local Regional Centers often reimburse families
for these fitness programs.
Living Apart Together (LAT)
We also touched on Angela’s relationship status. She is in a
committed relationship but practices "Living Apart Together
." For midlife women who value their independence, their
space, and their peace, this relationship model is becoming
increasingly popular. It requires high emotional intelligence
and intentionality, but as Angela proves, it can be incredibly
rewarding.
The Takeaway
Whether it’s getting brain scans at Amen Clinics to
understand your mental health or using a "Feelings Wheel"
to communicate with your teenagers, Angela’s approach to
life is about proactive growth. Menopause doesn't have to
be the end of your vitality—it can be the catalyst for your
greatest chapter yet.
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