Ali Marie

SVP of LifeSpa

Executive Voice

Brand Trailblazer

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She empowered her LifeSpa team at a multi-billion dollar wellness company to elevate their personal brands by first establishing her own.

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Meet Ali

Before she became known as Ali Marie, she was Ali Yanez – Senior Vice President of LifeSpa, the beauty division of LifeTime, a multi-billion-dollar wellness brand. Her leadership spanned national strategy, operations, and innovation. She had a track record of developing high-performing teams, growing revenue, and driving brand consistency across the country.

But something felt out of alignment.

Ali deeply believed in the potential of her LifeSpa team, not just as service providers, but as brands in their own right. She had a vision of helping her technicians build their own personal brand presence, equipping them to stand out and succeed in the digital age.

“I knew if I was going to tell my team to build a personal brand, I first needed to have one, which I didn't at the time”, says Ali.

Ali didn’t just want to update her bio and have some pretty images. She wanted to model a new way forward..one that would empower both herself and the next generation of beauty leaders she had been mentoring all along.

The problem she quickly encountered was finding someone she respected who could help her build a truly authentic one. Soon that would change..

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Meet Ali

Before she became known as Ali Marie, she was Ali Yanez – Senior Vice President of LifeSpa, the beauty division of LifeTime, a multi-billion-dollar wellness brand. Her leadership spanned national strategy, operations, and innovation. She had a track record of developing high-performing teams, growing revenue, and driving brand consistency across the country.

But something felt out of alignment.

Ali deeply believed in the potential of her LifeSpa team, not just as service providers, but as brands in their own right. She had a vision of helping her technicians build their own personal brand presence, equipping them to stand out and succeed in the digital age.

“I knew if I was going to tell my team to build a personal brand, I first needed to have one, which I didn't at the time”, says Ali.

Ali didn’t just want to update her bio and have some pretty images. She wanted to model a new way forward..one that would empower both herself and the next generation of beauty leaders she had been mentoring all along.

The problem she quickly encountered was finding someone she respected who could help her build a truly authentic one. Soon that would change..

01

Meet Ali

Before she became known as Ali Marie, she was Ali Yanez – Senior Vice President of LifeSpa, the beauty division of LifeTime, a multi-billion-dollar wellness brand. Her leadership spanned national strategy, operations, and innovation. She had a track record of developing high-performing teams, growing revenue, and driving brand consistency across the country.

But something felt out of alignment.

Ali deeply believed in the potential of her LifeSpa team, not just as service providers, but as brands in their own right. She had a vision of helping her technicians build their own personal brand presence, equipping them to stand out and succeed in the digital age.

“I knew if I was going to tell my team to build a personal brand, I first needed to have one, which I didn't at the time”, says Ali.

Ali didn’t just want to update her bio and have some pretty images. She wanted to model a new way forward..one that would empower both herself and the next generation of beauty leaders she had been mentoring all along.

The problem she quickly encountered was finding someone she respected who could help her build a truly authentic one. Soon that would change..

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Discovering Fordivine

Ali had followed Emily Ford for years, even before Fordivine was even a concept. She admired the clarity and consistency of Emily's brand and how she helped women rise into their calling without compromising who they truly are.

But it wasn’t until she saw a Fordivine client featured on Instagram that was fully owning her message, visuals, and voice where something inside Ali shifted.

“It gave me chills. I saw that post and thought… I can’t wait any longer. It’s my time to do the same. If she can do it, then I most definitely am able too as well!”, Ali shares.

That moment became her line in the sand. She reached out to inquire about the Fordivine Signature™ Experience. She didn’t want superficial social media aesthetics, but congruence with her voice internally at LifeSpa and now externally to the world. She was ready for a transformation that reflected both her leadership and her voice. 

The ripple effect she will soon create in all of LifeTime is about to unfold..

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Discovering Fordivine

Ali had followed Emily Ford for years, even before Fordivine was even a concept. She admired the clarity and consistency of Emily's brand and how she helped women rise into their calling without compromising who they truly are.

But it wasn’t until she saw a Fordivine client featured on Instagram that was fully owning her message, visuals, and voice where something inside Ali shifted.

“It gave me chills. I saw that post and thought… I can’t wait any longer. It’s my time to do the same. If she can do it, then I most definitely am able too as well!”, Ali shares.

That moment became her line in the sand. She reached out to inquire about the Fordivine Signature™ Experience. She didn’t want superficial social media aesthetics, but congruence with her voice internally at LifeSpa and now externally to the world. She was ready for a transformation that reflected both her leadership and her voice. 

The ripple effect she will soon create in all of LifeTime is about to unfold..

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Discovering Fordivine

Ali had followed Emily Ford for years, even before Fordivine was even a concept. She admired the clarity and consistency of Emily's brand and how she helped women rise into their calling without compromising who they truly are.

But it wasn’t until she saw a Fordivine client featured on Instagram that was fully owning her message, visuals, and voice where something inside Ali shifted.

“It gave me chills. I saw that post and thought… I can’t wait any longer. It’s my time to do the same. If she can do it, then I most definitely am able too as well!”, Ali shares.

That moment became her line in the sand. She reached out to inquire about the Fordivine Signature™ Experience. She didn’t want superficial social media aesthetics, but congruence with her voice internally at LifeSpa and now externally to the world. She was ready for a transformation that reflected both her leadership and her voice. 

The ripple effect she will soon create in all of LifeTime is about to unfold..

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The Unveiling

The foundation of Ali’s journey began with the Unveiling Phase, which is an in-depth process of extracting the “Brand DNA” of her voice and messaging. Then it leads into a session between her and Emily Ford that goes deep into the identity of who and what Ali really stands for.

They talked about her career, her story, and the power of reclaiming her birth name after leaving an old identity behind. They explored the disconnect she felt between who she was professionally and how she was showing up personally. And slowly, a message began to surface:

She didn’t need to create something new. She needed to reveal what was already there.

“That session helped me see how far I’ve come and where I’m meant to go with this vision I have. It was an emotional yet beautiful conversation”, shares Ali.

What emerged was a clear, grounded direction. A brand that could carry both her executive presence and her heart-led leadership.

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The Unveiling

The foundation of Ali’s journey began with the Unveiling Phase, which is an in-depth process of extracting the “Brand DNA” of her voice and messaging. Then it leads into a session between her and Emily Ford that goes deep into the identity of who and what Ali really stands for.

They talked about her career, her story, and the power of reclaiming her birth name after leaving an old identity behind. They explored the disconnect she felt between who she was professionally and how she was showing up personally. And slowly, a message began to surface:

She didn’t need to create something new. She needed to reveal what was already there.

“That session helped me see how far I’ve come and where I’m meant to go with this vision I have. It was an emotional yet beautiful conversation”, shares Ali.

What emerged was a clear, grounded direction. A brand that could carry both her executive presence and her heart-led leadership.

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The Unveiling

The foundation of Ali’s journey began with the Unveiling Phase, which is an in-depth process of extracting the “Brand DNA” of her voice and messaging. Then it leads into a session between her and Emily Ford that goes deep into the identity of who and what Ali really stands for.

They talked about her career, her story, and the power of reclaiming her birth name after leaving an old identity behind. They explored the disconnect she felt between who she was professionally and how she was showing up personally. And slowly, a message began to surface:

She didn’t need to create something new. She needed to reveal what was already there.

“That session helped me see how far I’ve come and where I’m meant to go with this vision I have. It was an emotional yet beautiful conversation”, shares Ali.

What emerged was a clear, grounded direction. A brand that could carry both her executive presence and her heart-led leadership.

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The Refinement

With her Brand DNA clearly unveiled, the Fordivine creative team began shaping a visual identity that could hold the duality of Ali’s brand; professional and personal, strong and soft, structured and human.

Her brand wasn’t meant to shout. It was designed to lead with poised presence.

Here’s what was uncovered:

  • Logo: A name built with elegance and carries an edge to it.

  • Color Palette: Light, feminine, yet still has a modern edge and future-facing

  • Typography: Dolce Vita Heavy, offering a bold but balanced presence

  • Messaging Pillars:

    • Wellness + Longevity

    • Beauty Hacks + Products

    • Beauty + Style

    • Leadership

    • Business + Disruption

“Sharing my vision with their design team was better than I could imagine because I could feel they were getting it. I can’t wait to see what’s made”, expresses Ali.

This brand was built not only to represent her name, it was designed to carry her voice forward in the teams she empowers.

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The Brand Reveal

The moment Ali saw her brand come to life was a moment she’ll never forget.

On Zoom, Emily presented her through her newly created Brand Bible. Each slide felt like a layer of herself she had always known but had never fully seen assembled.

There was silence. Then tears.

“I cried seeing this brand. I finally saw my identity reflected back to me in a way that felt so much like me..yet more than I could have imagined myself”, shares Ali.

It wasn’t just a beautiful brand. It was authentically Ali. It gave shape to the woman she had already become and permission to move forward boldly.

For Ali, this wasn’t a makeover or a redo. It was a mirror reflecting the visionary mindset she brings into LifeSpa.

Ali left that call not only thrilled, but ready to put it into action. She had language. She had visuals. She had a brand that reflected the leader she truly is.

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Preparation Phase

Once her brand was finalized, the Fordivine team handled all logistics and prep details so Ali didn’t have to. As a high-level executive with a national team to lead, she didn’t have the time or desire to plan a shoot, write scripts, or coordinate logistics.

We handled everything so she could show up and lead.

Here’s what was prepared:

  • Wardrobe Styling: Coordinated by our team to reflect her brand aesthetic and empower her to look and feel like herself on camera

  • Shot List Design: A custom framework that matched her content pillars and company's visuals

  • Logistics and Glam: Hair, makeup, studio timing, and travel support fully handled by our team so she could focus on showing up and not managing a calendar

“It was a seamless prep for me and that doesn’t happen too often with companies I work with. I couldn't wait to get there with Emily and the team”, expresses Ali.

Every piece of prep was executed with Ali’s time, capacity, and excellence in mind. This was a moment for her to step into clarity at Coronation Day.

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Coronation Day

Ali flew to California and stepped into a fully orchestrated brand experience.

As with all Coronation Days, every moment was designed around a set schedule for maximum impact. But for Ali, the day took on a unique shape: instead of filming short-form content, Emily invited her to record a feature interview for her podcast show.

This wasn’t just a podcast guest appearance. It was a moment of legacy being documented. Through deep, thoughtful conversation, Emily drew out Ali’s leadership story, personal reinvention, and why now is the time to elevate the voices of women in wellness and business.

From that interview, the Fordivine team was able to create multiple brand-aligned video edits and soundbites all while keeping the focus on storytelling, not scripts.

The rest of her day included:

  • A professional brand photoshoot

  • BTS footage and content of her brand to bring it to life

  • High-end video and audio production during show taping

  • A one-on-one mentorship lunch with Emily

“What I experienced today is something I know will shift the rest of my future onward. Emily is one of very few people I have the confidence in to help me take my brand to the next level of impact and I felt it today”, Ali shares.

Ali left with a brand presence that now had an audible voice, clarity, and undeniable presence.

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Set Up To Reign

Once Ali returned home, Fordify’s post-production team took over and put everything into motion. Her favorite images were selected. Videos were edited. Captions and covers were added.

All her materials were housed in her own Brand Vault for ease of access from both her and her entire team onward:

  • Logos, fonts, colors

  • Photos and reels

  • Content roadmap and launch plan

  • Clear guidance on how to utilize every asset

“Everything was there. Organized, done well, and ready to go. I’m impressed”, says Ali.

No guesswork. Just a ready-to-launch brand and a system to support it.

Ali's Brand Vault

Brand Bible

Colors

Logo

Font

Brand Pillars

Social Graphics

Reels

Photoshoot

Ali's Brand Vault

Brand Bible

Colors

Logo

Font

Brand Pillars

Social Graphics

Reels

Photoshoot

Ali's Brand Vault

Ali's Brand Vault

Brand Bible

Brand Bible

Colors

Colors

Logo

Logo

Font

Font

Brand Pillars

Brand Pillars

Social Graphics

Social Graphics

Reels

Reels

Photoshoot

Photoshoot

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Crowned, And Now Reigning

Shortly after her Coronation Day, Ali returned to LifeTime with more than just brand assets, she returned with a renewed sense of clarity, voice, and vision.

Her podcast interview went LIVE and sparked something powerful across the entire LifeTime staff. The episode was shared internally, reaching her national LifeSpa team and LifeTime’s executive board.

  • LifeSpa Technicians across the country messaged her to say they felt newly inspired, more connected, and empowered to lead bigger through their personal brands.

  • Executives told her they had no idea the level of vision she had for helping evolve personal branding inside the company. They were not only supportive, but eager to collaborate

  • Ali began receiving messages from peers and external partners who saw her in a new light as a thought leader, not just an operator.

  • Ali is now spearheading future collaborations helping their 2,000+ LifeSpa technicians to unveil and build their own personal brands and experience personal transformations.

“The amount of messages I got specifically about the podcast interview is too many to count. I had no clue sharing my vision for the people in LifeTime would create such a positive ripple effect”, expresses Ali.

What started as a brand for herself turned into a ripple effect across an entire organization. She showed her team what was possible..and they’re now following her lead.

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Founder's Reflection

Working with a powerful yet elegant woman like Ali was one of those full-circle moments I’ll never forget.

As someone who lived in Minneapolis for many years which is home to LifeTime’s headquarters, I used to frequently workout in the company Ali leads. I never imagined that one day I’d have the honor of not only working with one of their top executives, but helping her bring a vision to life that could ripple through the entire organization.

From the very beginning, I could feel the power and elegance Ali carries. Her presence is poised, her words are intentional, and her leadership is deeply respected..especially by me. I knew that whatever we created together needed to hold the same weight as the world needs more Ali’s to be led and inspired by.

What surprised me most was how she made me better. As a founder and mentor, it’s rare to be in the room with someone who sharpens your own leadership. Ali did that for me in ways that are hard to fully express.

Helping her reclaim her name, define her voice, and see her inspire her entire company was more than another “project”...it was legacy work.

Ali is a woman of great influence and I cannot wait to see what unfolds from here.

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Irvine, California

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Join to receive personal branding guidance, soul-stirring insight, exclusive merch drops, and more — delivered straight to The Called.

You’re not too late. You’re divinely on time.

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