Meet Madison Freeland, EBAN’s Gym and Hair Guru
Hey There!
Hi! I’m Madison, your go-to Gym Girlie, natural hair guru, and all-around fitness aficionado.
As a two-time Howard University alumna, my journey from the Philadelphia Department of Recreation (PDR) to a record-breaking collegiate athlete has been all about perseverance and passion.
My accolades in the pool, which date back to my years at the William Penn Charter School, culminated in All-American status for my team. At Howard University I broke a few records and was humbled to be named team captain, all while pursuing a bachelor’s in Business Management and a master’s in Finance.
My experience as a Black female swimmer had an alternate life; it included a personal battle with the rigors of hair maintenance while in a sport that was completely unfriendly to my hair! A struggle that even pushed some of my peers to quit. But from that struggle was born my platform, NaturallyMadlove, a space dedicated to showing that you can indeed manage natural hair and excel in aquatics.
Transitioning from competitive swimming to a self-structured fitness routine, alongside my corporate career, my personal mission has expanded; I’m set to empower young Black women to embrace their natural kinky coils, pursue their athletic ambitions, and show up authentically in all areas of life.
As part of EBAN’s #MovementIsMedicine project, I’m committed to helping you reclaim your natural state of strength and beauty, inside the gym, in the pool and out in the fresh air.
