Tunde Oyeneyin Explained

Tunde Oyeneyin
Nationality:American
Occupation:Makeup artist, cycling instructor

Tunde Oyeneyin [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.[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. 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. 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.[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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tunde Oyeneyin Talks About Grief. Experience Camps. February 18, 2021. May 10, 2022.
  2. News: Sorto . Catherine . Meet Houston native and Peloton instructor, Tunde Oyeneyin, a powerhouse on the bike . 5 January 2021 . KPRC . 23 December 2020 . en.
  3. News: Getting the ultimate graduation gift . 5 January 2021 . Chron . 2 June 2004.
  4. News: Abrahamson . Rachel Paula . From 200 pounds to a star trainer: How this Peloton instructor focused on health . 5 January 2021 . TODAY.com . 24 August 2020 . en.
  5. News: How Tunde Oyeneyin Overcame Self-Doubt and Body Struggles to Become a Peloton Phenomenon . 1 October 2021 . Shape . 29 March 2021.
  6. Bryant . Kenzie . "There's an Intimacy to What We Do": How Peloton Became Must-Watch TV in 2020 . 5 January 2021 . Vanity Fair . 17 December 2020 . en-us.
  7. News: Rosman . Katherine . Yoga, SoulCycle and Peloton Face Truths About How Black Lives Matter . 5 January 2021 . The New York Times . 23 July 2020.
  8. News: Wasilak . Sarah . The Peloton Instructors Share Their Beyoncé Series Outfits — Get Ready to Fall Crazy in Love . 6 January 2021 . POPSUGAR Fitness . 24 November 2020.
  9. News: Tschinkel . Arielle . Peloton Is Teaming Up with Shonda Rhimes for 8 Weeks of Self-Care and Workout Classes . 6 January 2021 . Shape . 11 December 2020 . EN.
  10. News: Robles . Christofer . Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin speaks on career, gain, loss . 1 October 2021 . The Daily Princetonian . 30 September 2021.
  11. Web site: Tschinkel . Arielle . How Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin Takes Care of Her Skin On and Off the Bike . Shape . 17 February 2021 . en.
  12. News: Shattuck . Kathryn . What's On Today . 5 January 2021 . query.nytimes.com . 1 January 2009 . en.
  13. News: Donnelly . Erin . Peloton star Tunde Oyeneyin shares her tips for self-care and staying disciplined . 5 January 2021 . ca.movies.yahoo.com . 7 December 2020 . en-CA.
  14. Web site: Episode 147: Sorry For What Happened in Class with Tunde Oyeneyin . Forever35 . 18 November 2020 . 5 January 2021.
  15. Web site: Wasserman Signs Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin . Sports Agent Blog . 5 January 2021.

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