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Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life

Christa Gurka, MSPT, NCPT- Health and Fitness Business Strategist
Boutique Fitness Industry
Pilates
Fitbiz Community
Fit Biz Community
Pilates In the Grove
Premium Experience In Boutique Fitness
Boutique Fitness
AI In Business
Delegation
Pricing Strategy
Boxunion
Profitability and Cash Flow
Marketing For Boutique Fitness and Wellness
Marketing Funnels
Fit Biz Strategies
Data-Driven Decision Making
Fitness Studio Offer Models
Retention System
Care Management
Onboarding

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

Are you working harder than ever, yet your business still feels harder to run?

In this episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast, Christa Gurka explains why the problem may not be your marketing, your pricing, or your team—it may be your business mode... more

What if the biggest thing holding your business back is you?

In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka tackles one of the most common growth barriers for Pilates studios, PT practices, and boutique fitness businesses: owner depe... more

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Is your boutique fitness business growing in revenue but still feeling chaotic, stressful, and exhausting behind the scenes? In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka breaks down the real reason so many Pilates studios, PT clinic... more

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Think premium means nicer equipment, a bigger lobby, or expensive amenities?

Think again.

In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka breaks down what actually creates a premium client experience—and why independent Pilates studi... 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
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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)
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Episode: Episode 332: How Business Mentorship Is Helping Studio Owners Grow: Real Client Testimonials
Stacey Ching
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Kristen Harden
Founder/Owner of Gold Coast Pilates Therapy
Gold Coast Pilates Therapy
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Laura Sommer
Owner of InMotion Physical Therapy
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Kaleen Canevari
Founder of Flexia; Pilates instructor and tech entrepreneur
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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
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Episode: Episode 320: How to Use Google + Meta Ads to Grow Your Local Studio with Paid Ads Expert Ashley Brock

Host

Christa Gurka
Host of the show and founder/CEO of a health and wellness business; leads from hands-on experience in boutique fitness and wellness coaching.

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 States10 months 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

Listeners Say

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Audience notes the episodes blend mindset, tools, and community with real revenue outcomes.
Listeners value authenticity and practical stories from other women in wellness.
The host's direct, results-oriented approach is frequently highlighted as inspiring and relatable.
Fans praise the actionable, no-fluff guidance for growing boutique fitness businesses.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 340: From Boxing Startup to Franchise Empire: The Truth About Scaling Studios with Felicia Alexander
Q: What brought you into the partnership with FitBiz Strategies and what are you hoping to achieve together?
Felicia explains the strategic collaboration with Christa to leverage each other's strengths—operational acumen, sales and marketing experience, and hands-on mentorship—to help women scale boutique studios.
Episode 340: From Boxing Startup to Franchise Empire: The Truth About Scaling Studios with Felicia Alexander
Q: So Felicia, can you give the people who don't know you, your history from Box Union to TIDAL and even before that if you're so inclined?
Felicia outlines her path from corporate sales and marketing to co-founding BoxUnion, then discussing prior roles and the motivation to move into fitness entrepreneurship and franchising, setting the stage for the partnership with Christa.
Episode 327: How to start and grow a successful online studio or business interview with Kaleen Canevari
Q: What is the first step someone should take to adopt an online studio in their business?
Clearly define why you want to build an online studio, identify who you're teaching, and commit to a realistic launch plan (starting with a few classes, testing with a subset of clients, and iterating based on honest feedback), all while maintaining a consistent cadence and communication.
Episode 327: How to start and grow a successful online studio or business interview with Kaleen Canevari
Q: Where do you see the future of the Pilates industry going in the next five to ten years?
The industry will mature as Pilates is framed and quantified in terms that the broader health and fitness world understands, reducing mystique while preserving its unique benefits; the emphasis will be on smart integration of tech to improve training, program design, and client outcomes without diluting the human element.
Episode 334: How Carrie Pagès Built a Pilates Studio and Scalable Online Brand
Q: What inspired you to build an online platform for instructors?
Her motivation grew from wanting to help instructors beyond her local studio, and the contest and social media era helped seed an audience that could support a broader online offering.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, no-nonsense coaching for women running boutique fitness, wellness, and physical-therapy practices. Episodes consistently cover pricing strategies, systems, retention, data-driven decision making, leadership, and community-building—often with real-world frameworks, templates, and guest stories from fellow women entrepreneurs. A standout element is the emphasis on actionable steps, mentorship, and a supportive, female-led community that helps listeners translate insights into revenue and growth without chasing hype.

Listeners are likely drawn to candid conversations about building sellable businesses, balancing client outcomes with profitability, and leveraging mentorship and peer networks to scale responsibly.... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

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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