Contributor

Judi Sheppard Missett

Founder and CEO of Jazzercise

Judi Sheppard Missett founded Jazzercise in 1969 and remains CEO of the world’s leading dance fitness program with over 8,300 franchisees teaching 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries. The franchise business has empowered women to become successful entrepreneurs while the workout program has positively affected millions of people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as an overall "feel good" factor.