Tunde Oyeneyin
Tunde Oyeneyin | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Makeup artist, cycling instructor |
Tunde Oyeneyin (/ˈtʊndeɪ ˌoʊjəˈneɪn/)[1] is an American makeup artist and Peloton cycling instructor.
Oyeneyin is of Nigerian descent and grew up in Katy, Texas.[2] She graduated from Taylor High School in 2004.[2][3] Growing up she struggled with her weight and was often the largest girl in her class.[4]
Although she'd previously met other instructors,[5] Oyeneyin was recruited to try out for Peloton on Instagram by Cody Rigsby; she initially thought it was a hoax until noticing his blue check mark.[6] She didn't pass the first tryout, but Rigsby encouraged her to try again, resulting in a position with the company.[6] In June of 2020 she collaborated with fellow instructor, Chelsea Jackson Roberts, on a 30-minute class called "Speak Up" in response to Black Lives Matter actions following the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, the shooting of Breonna Taylor, and others.[7] Featuring quotes from Black Peloton colleagues and music by Black artists, the class had been viewed 110,000 times by late July.[7] She is also known for her wearing clothing that match Peloton's artist series, including a themed outfit inspired by Beyoncé's appearance at the 2013 Grammys.[8] In December 2020 Oyeneyin was announced as one of the instructors participating in Shonda Rhimes' Year of Yes themed Peloton classes.[9]
Oyeneyin is a founder of the SPEAK Movement.[10] Prior to becoming a Peloton instructor, Oyeneyin worked as a makeup artist for more than a decade in Los Angeles.[2][11] She also appeared as a contestant on Deal or No Deal in 2009.[12] In addition to cycling instruction, Oyeneyin is the founder of S.P.E.A.K. (Surrender, Power, Empathy, Authenticity and Knowledge), an Instagram Live series aimed at given a platform to those facing adversity.[13] In November 2020, she spoke about her career as a makeup artist and fitness instructor as a guest on the podcast Forever35.[14]
Oyeneyin signed with Wasserman Media Group in September 2020.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tunde Oyeneyin Talks About Grief". Experience Camps. February 18, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ a b c Sorto, Catherine (23 December 2020). "Meet Houston native and Peloton instructor, Tunde Oyeneyin, a powerhouse on the bike". KPRC. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Getting the ultimate graduation gift". Chron. 2 June 2004. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ Abrahamson, Rachel Paula (24 August 2020). "From 200 pounds to a star trainer: How this Peloton instructor focused on health". TODAY.com. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "How Tunde Oyeneyin Overcame Self-Doubt and Body Struggles to Become a Peloton Phenomenon". Shape. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ a b Bryant, Kenzie (17 December 2020). ""There's an Intimacy to What We Do": How Peloton Became Must-Watch TV in 2020". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ a b Rosman, Katherine (23 July 2020). "Yoga, SoulCycle and Peloton Face Truths About How Black Lives Matter". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ Wasilak, Sarah (24 November 2020). "The Peloton Instructors Share Their Beyoncé Series Outfits — Get Ready to Fall Crazy in Love". POPSUGAR Fitness. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ Tschinkel, Arielle (11 December 2020). "Peloton Is Teaming Up with Shonda Rhimes for 8 Weeks of Self-Care and Workout Classes". Shape. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ Robles, Christofer (30 September 2021). "Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin speaks on career, gain, loss". The Daily Princetonian. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Tschinkel, Arielle. "How Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin Takes Care of Her Skin On and Off the Bike". Shape. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ Shattuck, Kathryn (1 January 2009). "What's On Today". query.nytimes.com. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ Donnelly, Erin (7 December 2020). "Peloton star Tunde Oyeneyin shares her tips for self-care and staying disciplined". ca.movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Episode 147: Sorry For What Happened in Class with Tunde Oyeneyin". Forever35. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Wasserman Signs Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin". Sports Agent Blog. Retrieved 5 January 2021.