One of my very first teaching jobs was a beginner Pilates class at a tiny gym in the outskirts of Charlotte, NC. The class was held on Saturday mornings to accommodate working moms and I quickly gained a group of regulars despite being a nervous newbie instructor. The group was a far cry from the tight-bodied, chic, confident women I have so often encountered in my...
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You’re worth taking care of.
The Courage to make yourself happy
In April of 2009 I threw caution to the wind and made the decision to switch career paths. I had started teaching Pilates part time as an experiment to see if the move had long-term potential and when a teaching position became available at Pure Barre Charlotte, I decided to commit to my passion full time and accepted the job despite the significant pay cut. I went...
Disconnect.. At least for an hour!
Since opening our Pure Barre studio last June, my biggest personal satisfaction is derived from the many daily interactions with our wonderful clients, from which I learn something new every day! Not too long ago one of those dear clients arrived a bit early to class and headed into the studio. I walked in shortly thereafter to find her literally sprawled out on...
The #1 Myth about owning a workout studio
I love my job! I have owned a Pure Barre studio for 3 years and my second one almost 2. I love seeing clients come in get amazing results, enjoy their class and feel better inside and out. Currently we are voicing our new years resulting right now. What do we want to accomplish for ourselves in 2012. Mine is to workout more for myself. When I voiced this my clients were...
Firestarter….I like it!
My ideas and/or preconceptions of success have definitely evolved over time. As a child I thought success meant being famous. As I grew older success meant a nice job title and a larger paycheck. After graduating with a degree in interior design I was on the mission to find an amazing design job.. And I did! I was lucky enough to land a great position with the most talented...
