Balancing a bustling career and her creative passions, Fallon Brennan is the definition of a modern (as her bestie says) multi-hyphenate creative. As a fitness instructor working across three gyms in New Orleans, the owner of a women’s athletic apparel brand, and co-host of the lifestyle podcast “Dear Delulu,” Fallon thrives on variety and connection. She shares her life with her husband Robert, their six-year-old son Mylo, and their beloved family dog, drawing inspiration from the joys—and occasional challenges—of motherhood. Fallon opens up about how she juggles her many roles, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the importance of creating space for what truly matters.

Husband: Robert

Child: Mylo, 6

Occupation: Fitness Instructor, Owner of Oliver and Grace, and Podcast Host of “Dear Delulu”

Hobbies: Fitness, reading, drawing, and painting

WHAT’S A TYPICAL DAY IN YOUR LIFE?

FALLON: I am trying to transition myself into becoming a morning person. I’m realizing that in order to accomplish everything I need to do, I have to start waking up earlier. So, I wake up usually between 4/4:30 a.m., and I go through my routine. Waking up that early allows me to sit and have my coffee and maybe do a little bit of reading before the rest of my household wakes up. I make lunch for my son and start to get him ready for the day. My husband and I will rotate who brings him to school. If I’m teaching an early morning class, he’ll take care of that, but if he’s got something to do, I go ahead and step in and do that. He goes to school right around the corner from where we live, so it’s very convenient. Then I go to work. I’m in my car lot because I work at three different gyms, and they’re all over the city. I’ve got Clockwork Performance in Kenner, Swoot on Magazine Street (Uptown), and then Fire Stride in Lake View. 

WHAT SPARKED YOUR CAREER PATH?

FALLON: I was working corporate retail for a while, and a couple years in, I started getting into fitness for personal reasons. I was starting to really get into shape, and my friend and I would go work out together at the gym. Other people would come and meet us, and it got to the point where people were like, “What are you doing in the gym? Do you want to write down something for me to do?” And so I [thought] I should probably get certified and trained in order to tell people what to be doing in the gym. I was like, “I’m really into this, I’m going to go ahead and get certified,” and I just kind of went for it.

HOW DO YOU JUGGLE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE?

FALLON: I’ve gotten much better at setting boundaries for myself, especially over this past year. I had two back-to-back not-so-great work experiences. So, I had to set firm boundaries with my time, making sure that I’m able to be there for my family and what they need me to [do]. Just being able to have the flexibility of creating my own schedule is really nice. Now I feel like all three facilities that I work at are amazing. They have wonderful leadership and owners, and they’re really great about giving me that flexibility. It’s nice to be able to do what I love and still have time for the things that are really important.  

WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO FAMILY ACTIVITY?

FALLON: We have a park nearby, so we’ll go there. Sometimes if [there are] no kids out there—it’s a small little neighborhood park—we’ll go to City Park, the Children’s Museum, or the aquarium is another one of our go-tos. [Mylo] can give tours of the Aquarium—he loves it so much!

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS IN YOUR FAMILY?

FALLON: We are big on going out to eat, so we’ll go to a nice dinner. Depending on who we’re celebrating, if it’s my son, we’re going to go to his favorite restaurant. We’ll try to rotate where we go, but we’re definitely a big “going out to eat” kind of family to celebrate an occasion.  

HOW DO YOU HANDLE TOUGH PARENTING MOMENTS?

FALLON: With patience: I find I’m learning a lot more about being patient with him and with myself. Trying to delicately explain [things]; for example, if somebody said something that was not nice to him, he’s a very empathetic child, and he just wants to like to play and get along with everybody. But I was explaining to him that not everybody is going to always be your friend. So, explaining to him in as delicate a way as possible to continue to be kind regardless of how other people treat you, and don’t let them bother you with that. You have your other friends, so you don’t have to be liked by everybody. You have your core group, and [you’ve] got a great group of friends.

WHAT’S A PROUD “MOM MOMENT” YOU’LL NEVER FORGET?

FALLON: I’m really proud of the fact that [Mylo] is so genuinely sweet, empathetic, and he’s so caring. I wouldn’t necessarily say there’s one specific moment, but I know that when he’s faced with somebody being mean to him, he’s going to handle it the right way. I know that we’re doing our job when it comes to showing him how to treat people and [to] be kind to everybody regardless of your situation.

WHAT’S A LESSON YOUR CHILD HAS TAUGHT YOU?

FALLON: He has taught me how to slow down and enjoy the moment. Also patience—like asking him to get his shoes on without having to say it five times or getting him to move a little bit faster; it’s helping me to slow down, and [say], “We don’t have to be out of the house immediately. It’s fine if he takes a second.” Just enjoy the present moment that we’re in, and don’t worry about what’s coming next. 

Quick Q’s

  • Favorite date night… dinner and a movie
  • Favorite way to unwind… bubble bath and skincare (with the door shut!)
  • One thing you can’t live without… coffee
  • Go-to good mood songs… “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish and “Sure Thing” by Miguel
  • Something you’re looking forward to… traveling with my friends this year