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Fresh off a marathon meeting with my book-keepers about 2020, the mood is REAL. In this episode, I share a story about "round pets," talk about what brought me into Pilates - Hint: it was superficial, it's not anymore and it's all OK! - and drop an "assignment" for you that opens the space for client empathy and why it's important. I also sing a little. It's no Hamilton parody, but it drives the point home.
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I'm dropping in after a long hiatus. Our world has changed, our profession has changed, and I've changed - I'd like to think for the better.
To those who listen to this episode, know that I'm still in process with the next steps of this show, however, this felt like an important step.
I've missed you and I love you xoxoxo
I'm dropping in with some food for thought about the next steps of your business as well as a special invitation to be with me at Brink!
xo Jenna
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The Pilates Community received news this past week that Mari Winsor had passed. In a re-release of this episode, originally recorded in 2018, we hear listener call-ins, tributes from students and friends and even a series of questions that Mari herself graciously answered for the listeners. Thank you for the road you paved for all of us in the Pilates profession, Mari. You are greatly missed.
I've got a personal message for you this week to open the show and I'm thrilled to share my interview with Stephanie Benton. If you were confused about marketing your services before quarantine and aren't sure where to start now, this episode will answer all of your questions.
Stephanie is a passionate Pilates teacher and marketing + branding coach for wellness entrepreneurs. She is passionate about helping the industry learn how to leverage their marketing efforts to create a brand that feels authentic to them, and attracts their dream clients!
Listen in and be sure to bring your notebook with to capture the many gems of this episode.
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Kelly Hale is one of my favorite resources for all things integration and gut health. In this conversation, we discussed so many simple and effective strategies to use to improve your digestive health and movement practices, both as humans and . We also dove deep into the subject of elimination! Kelly is an Occupational Therapist , Mind Body Integration Specialist, and Gut Health coach! Kelly brings a refreshing mix of experience and insight, as she combines rehab, holistic healing and movement science. She is continually fascinated by the body’s innate ability to heal through movement. Her work is sought out for her unique, synergistic approach that goes beyond the diagnosis and functional deficits to examine the true root causes such as “tripped-up” reflexes, cranial-sacral system disruption, and an un-integrated nervous system. This work has inspired her to create Innate Connections a course for rehab and movement professionals. She opened the first Holistic Rehab and Pilates practice in metro Detroit in 2001. Kelly has enjoyed mentoring and educating many professionals through the years clinically and presenting at various conferences such as PMA, Pilates on Tour Rehab Summit, Rehab Conferences and more. She has had the joy of sharing Inspiring presentations in corporations and keynoting at health care conferences. She was a Principal Educator for Polestar for 11 years, and currently teaches courses for The Center for Women’s Fitness. Kelly holds numerous certifications in Pilates and unique modalities such as Brain Gym and Body Ecology.
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We all could use an enlightening episode right now! Lily Matson first reached out to me to see if I would be interested in interviewing someone who was just completing her first year of teaching to explore this very sweet spot in a Pilates Teacher's journey. I was a full YES!
At the time of this interview, Lily was a newer Pilates Instructor in Portland, OR. with about 1 year of teaching under her belt. Her relationship with Pilates started when she was in high school, watching Mari Winsor infomercials in her parents' basement over and over again. After years of organized sports, running and barre classes, she made her way back to mat Pilates. She took her first Reformer class at Cascadia Pilates in Portland and there was no turning back. She joined Cascadia Pilates as a member, completed my 450-hr Teacher Training in May 2019 and started to work as an instructor right away, quitting her full-time job in order to pursue this new career in health and wellness. It was a scary leap with lots of challenges, but one that she's so happy she made.
Lily, asked for some coaching in this interview and you know that I was willing to go there and I know that this perspective expanding conversation is exactly what you need to ignite your teaching with new energy for the weeks ahead!
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I'm dropping in for a chat about how we can care for ourselves, our clients and our environments during this time of major stress and uncertainty.
Thinking of all of you right now - You are doing a GREAT job - now let's get serious about the basics.
xo Jenna
The conversation with Maggie Downie is full of "Teacher Talk!" Working with clients with chronic pain, quality of movement, quality of teaching and whether or not Joseph Pilates would have a huge following on instagram today are covered in depth. If you've ever asked yourself what really matters in your work, this interview will give you a lot of food for thought!
Maggie Downie is the founder of Personal Euphoria, a fitness and wellness company, where she has been helping her clients reduce pain and keep moving since 2005. She co-founded PEEP’s in Motion, which offers Workshops for Wellness—programs designed to keep people moving and reduce pain. Maggie lives in a historic house in Connecticut and enjoys doing planks in different parts of the world, seeking adventures, climbing mountains, and eating chocolate. Maggie has walked on fire, swam in Jell-O which resulted in a viral video with over 42-million hits, and nearly summited Mt. Kilimanjaro. She has also trained under four of the Pilates Elders. Her book Keep Moving: Take Steps to Relieve Pain & Improve Your Life came out in October 2019.
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Meet Amy Rost, a Mom of 4, Founder of ARC Pilates and the creator behind Pilates Fest North. Amy uses Pilates to empower and heal people so that they can lead a healthy and happy life! With over 10 years of Pilates experience, Amy brings passion, tenacity, and experience to the table for her clients and community. She is a woman on a mission and Pilates North Fest is Amy’s newest adventure. Her unshakable commitment to growing Pilates culture in Canada has been the driving force for this event.
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Unfiltered Listeners! I'm so excited to tell you about my first-of-its-kind-event for movement and wellness professionals: BRINK 2020!
BRINK 2020 is a professional development event for wellness pros, entrepreneurs and creatives who believe whole-heartedly in their meaningful work and desire effective support for their vision.
We know what it’s like to be on the edge of the next steps in your career but hold yourself back because of fear, lack of resources and support
Our goal for BRINK 2020 is to provide you with an unforgettable experience that offers you specific and actionable takeaways that you can start to implement on the Monday following the event!
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Positivity has arrived JUST IN TIME. Hilary Opheim is a bright light in the Pilates world who has an outlook that is like a breath of fresh air in a field that can sometimes be riddled with critique.
Hilary has been teaching over 25 years and is known for her positive and supportive style of teaching not only clients but, for those she Mentors and go through her Training Program. Over her Pilates career she has studied with many and in 2017 She completed the 360 Program with Benjamin Degenhardt and in 2019 Graduated the Heritage Training with Cara Reeser. She has presented at the PMA Conference and gives workshops taking her unique style to studios to share her passion for the work of Joseph Pilates.
"I feel that Pilates is a journey and for me it is one of never-ending exploring, learning, sharing and community. My continued learning from those that have come before me helps me give Teachers understanding. confidence and community"
Looking at the bright side and seeing the best has always been who I am and this has always been present for me in my teaching. My purpose is to help teachers find that joyful, confident and assured teacher that they want to be.
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In this replay episode, we hear from industry fave and movement practitioner, (not instructor!) Madeline Black. She shares her wisdom with us about the longevity of her career, the balance of self practice, the process of writing her book 'Centered,' and her current creative outlets.
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We're joined by Mimosa Gordon this week to dive into a rich conversation about teaching process, cueing skills, and seeing the body in front of you. Mimosa and I explore the "yes, and" element to having a conversation that holds multiple points of view - something that is not always available in the realm of discussing Pilates.
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On the week's between new interviews, we're throwing it back to some of our favorites and kicking it off with James Crader!
This interview originally aired in June, 2017
James Crader is on the show this week and he and Jenna dive into the depths of the differentiation between movement, exercise, Pilates, and so much more. If you love getting into the minutia of movement, this episode is for you!
We're BAAAACCCKKKK! And I can't think of a better, more energetic way to enter into a new year than with the beautiful spirit of Marimba Gold-Watts. This conversation spans all of the teaching topics from working with unmotivated clients to feeling empowered to get creative with your teaching to the perils of competition in the dance world vs social media.
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We're wrapping up 2019 with an epic #jennagem about effective goal setting for 2020!
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From the cacophony of working in big cities to teaching Pilates in Turks and Caicos, Kira Lamb's story is a multifaceted adventure in teaching, moving and life! In this beautiful conversation, Jenna and Kira connect through a deep dive of inquiry behind some of the stories that formed the driving forces behind Kira's gifts as a teacher of movement as well as many of the ways that our practices shift to meet the different stages of our lives. Get ready to think, laugh and be inspired!
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This week we go LIVE at Chapel Allerton Pilates in Leeds, England with studio owner, Claire Sparrow as well as audience members. We speak about Pilates in Great Brittain, the community in Claire's studio and lots of fun aspects with the old favorite.. Never Have I Ever!
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We're joined this week by Pilates Pro Jennifer Gianni and this episode is quite possibly one of the most honest and powerful conversations that I've ever had about teaching on the show. HUGE gratitude to Jennifer for going "there" in an effort to bring ease and access of confidence to the teachers in the Pilates profession. You're going to LOVE this one!
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This week we get unfiltered with Delia Buckmaster about making tough and informed choices to keep your business thriving under pressure. Delia shares her story of the growth, expansion, and downsizing of her studio as well as her professional journey to honing her offerings to focus on her #1 love, Pilates.
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It's another community episode this week and Jenna drops the first challenge in a series of three to work on your money mindset. Our #jennagem talks about the mindset of "we" vs. "me" when addressing a group and shares a presenting story from the Boutique Fitness Summit in Chicago.
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This week we dive deep to explore the 10 traits of an entrepreneur. Even if you don't own your own studio or business there are a number of #jennagems in this episode that will help you feel empowered about your teaching and your career path!
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I'm joined this week by Momentumfest founder, Jessica Valant to recap the 2019 event that happened in June. Jess shares her vision for creating this beautiful festival and clues us in on some of what's to come for 2020! Earlybird registration for next year ends on 11/15/19. Don't miss out on your chance to join this amazing weekend of celebrating movement!
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