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Coinciding with King’s self-exploration was a new career change.
“I walked into a rehearsal andshewas on stage.”
“She” wasUrista, a singer-songwriter who took the stage as the show’s host and emcee.
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King recalls with a laugh.
“I guess you would call that our first date.”
I’m like, I’m all of that I’m whatever you want it to be.
I’m just free.
More than six years later, the two are stronger than ever.
The duo also co-host theInstagram cooking series,“Ooo Mami!
“featuring their hijinx in the kitchen, preparing and serving up an array of dishes.
“Like when somebody says, ‘are you gay, are you lesbian, are you bisexual?’
I’m like, I’m all of that I’m whatever you want it to be.
I’m just free.
I love theLGBTQ community.
“I do feel it’s important that I take a stand for my love,” she says.
“And to be out and live my life freely and openly to show that you could be successful.
And I realize that’s very privileged and unique.
I wanted to speak to the human experience and tap into the heart and soul of our members.
I had the opportunity to redefine that and decide how I wanted to show up.”
“I was worried, thinking, ‘am I going to fit in?'”
I’m not somebody who really hides anything these are the people I see all the time.
In retrospect, it was a silly question because of everything we stand for at Peloton.”
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King then began opening up to the people closest to her and the conversations weren’t always easy.
“At first, she thought it was a phase and it would pass.
I’m pretty adamant and relentless, and I was like, ‘no it’s not.’
It progressed into, ‘this is not my dream for you,’ and harsh words were exchanged.”
Hurt by the situation, King called her dad to blow off some steam and took him by surprise.
He was like, ‘wait, what?
You’re dating a woman?'”
Despite the initial shock,King says her fatheralmost immediately embraced her decision.
“He’s so loving,” she says.
And all those things were happening, so he’s supportive and adores Sophia.”
It didn’t take long for King’s mother to follow suit.
“She said, ‘I get it.
I see you’re happy.’
And they had a conversation, asking some tough questions, like ‘what are intentions?’
and ‘what is this about?’
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“It’s been beautiful,” she says.
“I feel totally embraced and celebrated by all types of people.
People want to hear the message of transformation of awakening to their own potential.
