Katrin Mostowfi

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

My passion for health and fitness is rooted in reclaiming my body and my autonomy. From ages 7 to 15, I lived with a colostomy bag, during the very years when kids are forming confidence, identity, and a relationship with their bodies. I was told repeatedly what I wouldn’t be able to do physically. Instead of accepting those limits, I became a competitive athlete, proving to myself that my body was not broken. Instead, it was resilient, adaptable, and capable of far more than anyone expected.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

I’ve always trained with purpose. As a former hockey goalie, swimmer, track, and CrossFit athlete, I love strength and conditioning that builds both physical and mental resilience. More recently, I’ve fallen in love with hiking world-class mountains. It’s endurance, presence, and humility all in one. Today, my fitness is a balance of strength, stamina, mobility, and time in nature. It’s not about pushing harder anymore, but rather it’s about training smarter and staying connected to my body.

What would you do with $20,000?

I’d use it as a catalyst, not a splurge. Part would go toward investing in my health and growth experiences that expand me, like training, travel, a hike or a meaningful adventure that challenges my body and perspective. I’d set some aside to build or support something with impact, whether that’s a wellness project, a small business idea, or helping someone I love take a step forward. And I’d invest the rest wisely, because financial independence is freedom to live independently and peacefully.