If you’re a Houston SoulCycle (soul-cycle.com) devotee, you know Cat Moran Ayeni (or Cat G.), a senior instructor and instructor development officer for Texas SoulCyle. Her always-waitlisted classes are, well, transformative, with fellow riders often cheering, singing along and leaving feeling motivated—and sweaty. Off the bike, Moran Ayeni is a full-time attorney, new mom, Lululemon ambassador, and, through YES Prep ISD, recently founded a mentorship and scholarship program for underserved area youth. Her advice for making a difference: “Figure out where the need is, what resources you have and how to lean into every opportunity, no matter how small.” Here is Moran Ayeni’s ultimate girl power playlist.
1. “White Flag”
Bishop Briggs
2. “I’m Every Woman”
Whitney Houston
3. “Independent Women”
Destiny’s Child
4. “***Flawless”
Beyoncé
5. “Respect”
Aretha Franklin
6 “Born This Way”
Lady Gaga
7. “Bodak Yellow”
Cardi B
8. “Don’t Touch My Hair”
Solange
9. “Truth Hurts”
Lizzo
10. “Beautiful”
Christina Aguilera
Photography by: soulcycle