"America's Toughest Trainer" comes to Oklahoma City

The Junior League of Oklahoma City is proud to announce personal trainer, entrepreneur and best-selling author Jillian Michaels will be the featured speaker at the inaugural Speaker in the City event taking place Jan.31, 2016, at 2 p.m. at The Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City.

Perhaps considered one of the most inspiring people on television through her role as trainer, wellness expert and life coach on her hit TV shows and regular TV appearances, Michaels has created a brand name for herself. Every week she motivates millions in every form of media from TV to publishing to her Web site and daily e-newsletter.

"We are so excited to offer this new, motivational event to the public," said Alexis Lux, Speaker in the City Chair for the Junior League. "Jillian Michaels captured our hearts each week as she pushed contestants to be their best self on the Biggest Loser. And we know she will do the same with our guests at Speaker in the City."

As a motivator and role model, Michaels has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey toward wellness. Before becoming a big media success, Michaels struggled with her own weight. She was determined to reach her goals — and through dedication and hard work, she did.

"We hope to motivate Oklahoma City residents to take charge of their own mental and physical wellbeing, and then encourage their friends and family to do the same," Lux said.

Speaker in the City is open to the public. Individual tickets are on sale now at The Civic Center Music Hall box office. VIP tickets with admission to the event and a reception with a photo opportunity immediately following her presentation are also available through the box office. Proceeds from the event will be reinvested in the Oklahoma City community through a number of the League's health-focused community projects.

For more information on Speaker in the City, visit www.jloc.org or http://www.okcciviccenter.com.

The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Incorporated, is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

The Gayly - 1/04/2016 @ 11:17 a.m. CST