Hi! My name is Gladys Santiago, and I am the founder of Worth The Fight and Thick Thighs Run Club.

I was overweight for my whole life until I discovered fitness and lost 130 pounds, and I opened my fitness studio to help other people achieve the same transformation. As a queer person of color that doesn't have an influencer hard body, I understand that fitness environments aren't always welcoming - that's why being inclusive and accepting to all is mission-critical at my business!

I started designing merch for my business, and people who weren't even customers wanted to buy it because the message resonated. That's why I decided to open an online store!

I wanted to give people the option to express their support for causes like LGBTQ rights. Where you shop is a political decision. We are a very small queer-owned BIPOC-owned business. Show people you believe Equality is Worth The Fight!

Even if you can't buy something or don't want to, please follow me while I document my journey building this brand! Thank you so much for being here and reading this