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Former Fitness Guru Susan Powter Leaves Uber Eats, Teases Next Chapter
Powter opened up about her plans to 'accentuate the fabulousness' in America after her documentary 'Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter' sparked a career resurgence.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:31am
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Susan Powter, the former '90s fitness guru, joined Today's Al Roker for her final shift as an Uber Eats driver in Las Vegas. Powter decided to quit the job following the success of the documentary 'Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter,' which chronicled her rise to fame and subsequent financial troubles. Powter opened up to Roker and the Today cast about her next steps, including plans to get an RV and 'accentuate the fabulousness' across America, which she'll document on TikTok.
Why it matters
Powter's story highlights the challenges faced by many public figures who experience financial hardship and struggle to rebuild their careers. Her decision to leave the gig economy job of Uber Eats driving and pursue a new chapter in her life after the success of the documentary about her life serves as an inspirational tale of resilience and reinvention.
The details
Powter, who is 68 years old, had been working as an Uber Eats driver after a series of bad business deals and financial mismanagement led her to lose the millions she made as a '90s fitness guru. The documentary 'Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter' chronicled her rise and fall. After the documentary's release in November 2025, Powter decided to quit her Uber Eats job and invited Roker to join her for her final shift, during which she completed one last delivery order.
- Powter's documentary 'Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter' was released in November 2025.
- Powter's final Uber Eats shift took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
The players
Susan Powter
A former '90s fitness guru who experienced financial troubles and worked as an Uber Eats driver before deciding to quit and pursue a new chapter in her life.
Al Roker
The Today show host who joined Powter for her final Uber Eats shift and interviewed her about her next steps.
What they’re saying
“No, Al. Listen. I had lost hope. Not having an infrastructure at 68 years old, and there's no health insurance. It's frightening.”
— Susan Powter (Today)
“I wasn't going down like that, Al. I wasn't going down like that.”
— Susan Powter (Today)
“Nothing has changed, and that's what I want people to really know. Possibility, a chance, just being able to look forward to something is what really heals. Because it doesn't have to automatically change, but I know that thing can and will. And I had very much lost hope that that was possible, and a lot of people have lost hope.”
— Susan Powter (Today)
What’s next
Powter plans to get an RV and travel across America, 'accentuating the fabulousness' and documenting her journey on TikTok.
The takeaway
Powter's story serves as an inspirational tale of resilience and reinvention, highlighting the challenges faced by public figures who experience financial hardship and the possibility of rebuilding one's career and finding hope, even later in life.
