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Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life

Christa Gurka, MSPT, NCPT- Health and Fitness Business Strategist
Boutique Fitness Industry
Pilates In the Grove
Boutique Fitness
Pilates
Fit Biz Community
Fitbiz Community
Google Ads
Marketing
Pelvic Health
Premium Experience In Boutique Fitness
Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilization
Profitability
AI In Business
Pricing Strategy
Profitability and Cash Flow
Delegation
Boxunion
Marketing For Boutique Fitness and Wellness
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A podcast for female boutique fitness, wellness and physical therapy small business owners who want expert insights and honest conversations about what it means to show up, thrive, and of course GET PAID.

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Latest Episodes

Who Should You Hire First? Build the Right Team for Your Business

Who should your first hire be—a practitioner, instructor, admin, or manager?

For many boutique fitness, Pilates, physical therapy, and wellness business owners, hiring happens when t... more

What decision have you been putting off in your business?

Maybe it’s raising your prices. Maybe it’s addressing an underperforming team member, enforcing a boundary, changing your schedule, or finally letting someone go.

In this episode of the Fema... more

Think you need more leads to grow your Pilates studio, PT practice, or boutique fitness business? Think again.

In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka explains why attracting more clients isn't always the answer—and how the wr... more

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Could one pricing decision you made years ago still be costing your business thousands today?

In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka breaks down the four pricing mistakes that quietly erode profitability in Pilates studios, p... more

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Recent Guests

Felicia Alexander
Co-founder of BoxUnion; franchise business leader and investor relations figure
BoxUnion; Title Boxing Club acquisition participant
Episode: Episode 340: From Boxing Startup to Franchise Empire: The Truth About Scaling Studios with Felicia Alexander
Carrie Pagès
Pilates instructor turned studio owner and online educator
InBalance Pilates Studio, Wilmington, NC
Episode: Episode 334: How Carrie Pagès Built a Pilates Studio and Scalable Online Brand
Krista Gurka
Founder/CEO of Fit Biz programs (as referenced in the episode)
Fit Biz Community
Episode: Episode 332: How Business Mentorship Is Helping Studio Owners Grow: Real Client Testimonials
Stacey Ching
Owner of Aspire Physical Therapy and Wellness
Aspire Physical Therapy and Wellness
Episode: Episode 332: How Business Mentorship Is Helping Studio Owners Grow: Real Client Testimonials
Kristen Harden
Founder/Owner of Gold Coast Pilates Therapy
Gold Coast Pilates Therapy
Episode: Episode 332: How Business Mentorship Is Helping Studio Owners Grow: Real Client Testimonials
Laura Sommer
Owner of InMotion Physical Therapy
InMotion Physical Therapy
Episode: Episode 332: How Business Mentorship Is Helping Studio Owners Grow: Real Client Testimonials
Kaleen Canevari
Founder of Flexia; Pilates instructor and tech entrepreneur
Motra, Flexia, Balance Body
Episode: Episode 327: How to start and grow a successful online studio or business interview with Kaleen Canevari
Ashley Brock
Paid Ads Academy founder; author of How to Win with Paid Ads
Paid Ads Academy
Episode: Episode 320: How to Use Google + Meta Ads to Grow Your Local Studio with Paid Ads Expert Ashley Brock
Katie Santos
HR expert specializing in boutique fitness
FitnessHR
Episode: Episode 310: Avoiding HR Headaches: Scheduling Do’s and Don’ts for Boutique Fitness Studios with HR Expert Katie Santos

Host

Christa Gurka
Host of the show and founder/CEO of a health and wellness business; frequently shares practical coaching and leadership perspectives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Inspiring and actionable

    This podcast offers such insight into running a fitness based business and has been instrumental in helping me grow my business. It is the perfect mix of inspiration with actionable tips to apply!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bridget K S
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen!

    I have just binged so many of these as a female physiotherapy business owner in Australia and I feel so validated, it has made me feel like I’m not alone in my struggles and has made me feel like I can keep going. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Francesb22
    Australiaa year ago
  • Brilliant!

    Christa has been there done that. It’s one of the few podcasts I like the solo episodes as much as the interview episodes with other people. It’s a must listen for boutique fitness studio advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kaleenee10
    United Statesa year ago
  • This is IT for female business owners

    This podcast covers so many helpful topics that I didn’t even know I needed. Highly recommend for any female business owner, especially those in the movement space. Keep the episodes coming - Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KW Strong Mom
    United States2 years ago
  • Empowering and Informative

    Christa’s podcast provides clear actionable steps you can implement immediately in your business without feeling overwhelmed. She is funny, direct, and passionate about what she does and wants to help female fitness business owners thrive! Highly recommended tuning in every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bmccadas
    United States2 years ago

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Authentic and actionable insights for boutique fitness businesses.
Relatable host with no-nonsense, results-driven guidance for female owners.
Listeners praise practical tips and real-world examples from guests and coaching programs.

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Talking Points

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Episode 299: Boutique Fitness Exits: What Every Studio Owner Needs to Know Before Selling, with Mitch McGinley the Boutique Fitness Broker
Q: What were the key factors that made this business a viable sale?
Steady location quality, experienced staff, clear cash flow, and a strong valuation based on recurring memberships and a scalable model made it attractive to buyers, especially with operators who could take over a well-managed operation.
Episode 295: Studio Growth at Lightning Speed: The Systems, Mindset & Strategy Behind It All with Erin Canada CEO of Paradise Pilates
Q: What is your approach to scaling across multiple studios while maintaining quality and culture?
Build strong systems and processes, hire strategically through a formal program, invest in leadership, and ensure the team can operate with a clear set of policies and values so the owner can focus on growth rather than micromanaging daily operations.
Episode 295: Studio Growth at Lightning Speed: The Systems, Mindset & Strategy Behind It All with Erin Canada CEO of Paradise Pilates
Q: What have you found most helpful about the inner circle for your business growth?
Access to a safe space to confront gaps in knowledge, especially around numbers, and a structured playbook that turns insights into concrete actions, which dramatically increased confidence and ability to run the business instead of just teaching.
Episode 303: How Strong Branding Builds Stronger Businesses — Insights from Fhitting Room Founder Kari Saitowitz
Q: What role has AI played in your marketing and operations, and how does it change the way you manage campaigns and creativity?
AI helps with copy, campaign ideas, and data analysis, letting us test and optimize at scale with transparency. It speeds up creative iteration, enables better audience targeting, and reduces costs, while still needing human oversight for brand fit and tone.
Episode 303: How Strong Branding Builds Stronger Businesses — Insights from Fhitting Room Founder Kari Saitowitz
Q: Can you walk us through how branding and your approach to brand identity began influencing your business decisions from the start?
Branding wasn't just about looks; it was about creating a lived experience. We defined tangible brand identity elements and intangible values that guided every decision, from class formats to partnerships, which helped us build recognition and loyalty even when we had a small budget.

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A practical, business-focused show that targets female owners of boutique fitness studios, wellness practices, and physical therapy clinics. Episodes routinely explore pricing, retention, scalable systems, leadership, and Growth strategies—with a strong emphasis on building repeatable processes, community, and leadership as the path to profitability. Notable is the host's hands-on approach, blending real-world examples with actionable frameworks and ongoing coaching programs that help listeners implement improvements without burnout. The format often features solo guidance and guest expertise from women-led studios and coaches, offering a candid perspective on getting paid, improving operations, and scaling sustainably.

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1. Felicia Alexander
2. Carrie Pagès
3. Krista Gurka
4. Stacey Ching
5. Kristen Harden
6. Laura Sommer
7. Kaleen Canevari
8. Ashley Brock

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