How Does She Do It All: Autumn Calabrese

There’s a certain quiet strength in single motherhood that rarely gets the spotlight. In this episode of How Does She Do It All?, Olivia sits down with Autumn Calabrese—fitness icon, entrepreneur, and solo mom—to uncover the real, unfiltered story behind her powerhouse presence. From a two-year-old on her hip and a one-bedroom apartment to launching her 18th at-home fitness program and raising a teenage son, Autumn shares how she rebuilt her life on the other side of divorce—one step, one sweat session, and one deep breath at a time.

Autumn doesn’t sugarcoat the messiness. She opens up about the early days of single parenting, the emotional aftermath of divorce, and the invisible weight of being the default parent, breadwinner, and emotional anchor. But she also shares the tools that carried her through: fierce non-negotiables, nightly check-ins with herself, and a whole lot of grace. With vulnerability and power, she reclaims her story—and reminds us that progress, not perfection, is the path forward.

This conversation is more than a peek behind the curtain. It’s a testament to what’s possible when women refuse to let hardship define them. Autumn’s honesty about burnout, boundaries, and learning to prioritize herself is a lifeline for any mom trying to hold it all together. If you’ve ever wondered how someone does it all—this episode doesn’t just answer the question, it rewrites the entire narrative.