This time last year, GFBJ sat down with Grace Bex to discuss her vision of opening a women’s only fitness center in Fayetteville. After overcoming trials to secure the perfect space, Bex officially opened her gym at 234 Westwood Shopping Center in May of 2025.
“I fought for 115 days to get this space. There were some people who didn’t want to see it happen. I definitely fought adversity being a young female entrepreneur. I had owned a gym in Germany, but had no record of owning one in America. So there was some hesitation there,” Bex recalled.
Community has been a part of Gracefully Fit’s success before their doors were even open. Bex shared that once they got the keys to the space most of the build out was done by herself, her team and clients and community volunteers…