Episode 2: Powerviews with Alexis

A dance fitness instructor and inspirational cancer survivor, Alexis keeps moving with the help of her Willow 3.0® — showing gratitude for her baby and her body.

By: The Willow Editorial Team | August 25, 2023

Alexis’ journey

We met Alexis just after she had landed in LA, where she was visiting her parents with her daughter, Jordy, and getting in some practice time at the dance studio. Her story is a celebration of resilience — and a reminder to never take anything for granted.

Name: Alexis Hicklin
Work: Dance fitness instructor
Mom to: Jordyn (12 months)
Pumps with: Willow 3.0 Wearable Breast Pump
Essential products: Portable Breastmilk Cooler, Pump Anywhere Bag
Real talk: “You are the captain of the ship. You make the decisions [and] you set the tone. My baby is going to vibe off how I’m feeling, how I move, what I say, what I do.”

The power of movement

“The main thing is to keep moving. The Willow wireless pump has really just given me my time back. Being able to wear it on the way to the studio or during class… It's liberating.”

“You are the captain of the ship. You make the decisions [and] you set the tone. My baby is going to vibe off how I’m feeling, how I move, what I say, what I do.” “You are the captain of the ship. You make the decisions [and] you set the tone. My baby is going to vibe off how I’m feeling, how I move, what I say, what I do.”

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On gratitude

“Becoming a mom has been truly a blessing. In 2018, I was diagnosed with cancer and had to go through treatment. After that, I kind of had this fear that I wouldn’t be able to have a child. Getting through pregnancy, [having it go] so well, looking at her every day… It's gratifying.”

What makes you feel the most powerful?

”At the end of a workout, when I’m stretching, after I’ve honored my body, honored the time for myself, and get to go see my baby.”

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About Powerviews

As each woman pumps with the help of Willow, they prove it’s possible to feed their babies without pressing pause on life, or losing sight of the things they love. Learn more and stay tuned for new episodes dropping all fall.

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