What is A Worthy Cause?

My name is Tyler Steigelman. I am the owner of WorthWhile Brand. WorthWhile Brand was created in 2015 to serve as a reminder of self-worth. We all go through things in life that make us who we are, and THAT is WorthWhile. Since the beginning of the brand, I have been on my own personal journey discovering what self-worth means to me. I’m still on that journey and it’s always changing and evolving as I grow as a person. 

I love meeting people, and I’m always shaking hands, networking, and building relationships. Your life is YOUR life and it's rare & beautiful! 

I think it's important to remind children of their self-worth, as they will grow into the leaders and visionaries of our future! Over the years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to participate in several speaking engagements with kids, such as E.A. Cox Middle Schools Anti-bullying Campaign, The Boys and Girls Club of Maury County, a Leadership Summit at Columbia State Community College, and The Tennessee Children's Home. I am excited to have the opportunity to help further spread the message of the brand through A Worthy Cause and help make a positive impact on the youth in our community. 

You are WorthWhile!!

 I am Lydia! I grew up here in TN just up the road a bit in Franklin, TN. I have always been active through sports and a love for learning how the body works. Both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Lipscomb University are in exercise science and nutrition and I have enjoyed learning how to connect the two and teach others how to better improve their lives through moving and fueling well. Having now been a registered dietitian for over a decade now here in Columbia, TN, my connection to this community and love for each person I see just continues to grow! I am honored to be the nutrition piece of A Worthy Cause as my hope for the upcoming generations is for more awareness of self and learning how to strive for better from the inside out!

My name is Brittany Venere. I am a co-owner and the physical therapist for Climb Performance Therapies here in Columbia, TN. I am originally from Armada, Michigan and moved down to Tennessee in 2014 to attend Belmont University for my Doctorate. I have been a practicing physical therapist for over 5 years now and absolutely love my job! I have lived in Columbia for 2 years now and have fell in love with this community. I am passionate about helping people understand their bodies so they can avoid pain, gain strength, and improve mobility! I am very excited to start bringing that same awareness to kids through A Worthy Cause!