With headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif., Jazzercise is more than an exercise program – it is a multi-million dollar company. Founder, leader, icon and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett not only created one of the fastest, longest-lasting fitness crazes, she also keeps it going from day to day and is involved in every aspect of the company from the routines and choreography to the next step in merchandising.

The latest Jazzercise statistics report the current numbers at more than 4,800 franchises worldwide, an estimated 20,000 classes per week and approximately 15 million students. In addition, Entrepreneur Magazine has named Jazzercise to their Franchise 500 list several times.

But neither the company nor Missett keep all the success to themselves. The Jazzercise Company supports, raises and donates millions of dollars to numerous charities each year. "We raise over $1 million per year for charity and have ever since the beginning," says Missett. "That is just something I felt was important: to give back to the community."