MEET THE STRONG MAMA BEHIND
The Strong Mama Era
​About Coach V
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Vanessa Luciani is the founder of VLM – Strong Mama Forte, a platform dedicated to supporting women through the powerful transitions of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
A former NCAA basketball player and professional athlete, as well as an elementary and high school teacher, Vanessa has always carried a deep passion for learning, leading, and empowering others. Her own journey—from the discipline of high-level athletics to the challenges of new motherhood—shaped the foundation of her work today.
With nearly a decade of experience as a certified personal trainer, fat loss and healthy lifestyle specialist, and nutrition coach, Vanessa has continually expanded her expertise. She holds certifications in Pre & Postnatal Training & Coaching and Holistic Nutrition, blending evidence-based strategies with compassionate, real-life understanding.
Her path to maternal wellness was deeply personal. After experiencing firsthand the isolation, overwhelm, and lack of support during her first postpartum journey, Vanessa made it her mission to change the narrative for other women. Through preparation, community, and holistic care, she saw how different her second postpartum could be—and knew she wanted to give mamas the tools, knowledge, and support that she once wished she had.
Today, through her programs, retreats, and coaching, Vanessa guides women to:
🤎 Nourish their bodies with confidence and balance
🤎 Move in ways that feel strong, safe, and sustainable
🤎 Care for their emotional, mental, and hormonal health
🤎 Build a supportive “village” for their motherhood journey
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As a former athlete, Vanessa brings discipline, drive, and determination—but she pairs it with softness, empathy, and lived experience. She believes strength isn’t only physical: it’s emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal.
Her vision is simple yet powerful: to help every mama discover that she can live not just her best life, but her strong life.
“Living in your Strong Mama Era doesn’t only mean building muscles—it means honouring your body, protecting your mind, and nurturing your spirit as you move through the seasons of womanhood and motherhood.”
– Coach V
MEET the Strong Mama behind the Doula Services
About Kim La Doula
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Kim is the heart of Strong Mama Era’s postnatal care, bringing warmth, presence, and reassurance to mamas during one of the most tender seasons of life. As a certified postnatal doula, she offers gentle, hands-on support that helps mothers rest, recover, and feel truly cared for—whether that means nourishing meals, guidance in baby care, or simply being a calm presence in the home.
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Her approach is rooted in compassion and the belief that no mama should have to navigate postpartum alone. Kim creates a nurturing space where healing and bonding can happen naturally, so mothers feel supported not just physically, but emotionally as well.
Beyond her doula work, Kim also helps behind the scenes at Strong Mama Era, contributing her time and dedication to administrative tasks that keep the community and programs running smoothly. Her dual role makes her an invaluable part of the team—supporting mamas both personally in their homes and structurally within the platform.
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With her caring nature and commitment, Kim embodies the spirit of the Strong Mama Era: a village that holds mamas through every step of their journey.
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