Category: Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

The Pilates Journal Expo with Lise Kuecker and Khetanya Henderson

February 12, 2026February 9, 2026

As studios invest heavily in creating beautiful sanctuaries and upscale environments, what ultimately matters to flourish is clear purpose, real community and smart leadership.

Get a candid look at how that plays out with Khetanya Henderson, founder of KKRU, in Episode 708: The Pilates Journal Expo with Lise Kuecker and Khetanya Henderson.*

Make a difference: build where you’re needed most and can give back
Get creative with capital: tell everyone, leverage community and pop-ups
Design for experience: prioritize how clients feel over aesthetics every time
Nurture relationships: support vulnerability, check in often, personalize outreach
Win with mindset: keep reaching up, embody strength + joy, grow thoughtfully

With creativity, energy and thinking outside the box, anything is possible. Dig deep, reframe obstacles as opportunities and look at the big picture. Inspiration awaits in Episode 708. Follow Khetanya on Instagram at @khetanya.

*Recorded live at The Pilates Journal Expo. The Pilates Journal is the leading voice of the global Pilates industry. Subscribe free at www.pilatesjournal.com/subscribe.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

The Pilates Journal Expo with Lise Kuecker and Andrea Speir

February 10, 2026February 9, 2026

Pilates studios may be proliferating globally, but many may not make it. Amidst fierce competition and growing homogenization, profitability is the exception, not the rule.

Join me and Andrea Speir, founder of Speir Pilates, for a frank chat about building a thriving business in Episode 707: The Pilates Journal Expo with Lise Kuecker and Andrea Speir.*

Evolve to engage: increase accessibility for the modern client with smart programming
Invest in your assets: train and mentor your team, offer opportunities & career paths
Lock in culture: live by and protect your values, standards & community
Break free: stop renting clients from aggregators and create ways to build true loyalty
Practice patience: scale slowly and steady to maintain focus and traction

Success isn’t luck—it’s methodical. Talk to industry experts, network with business owners and ask someone to mentor you. Get real-world insights in Episode 707. And follow Andrea on Instagram at @andreaspeir.

*Recorded live at The Pilates Journal Expo. The Pilates Journal is the leading voice of the global Pilates industry. Subscribe free at www.pilatesjournal.com/subscribe.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

Beyond the Paycheck: How to Turn Hourly Staff into Engaged Team Members

February 5, 2026February 2, 2026

Are you carrying the culture, energy and emotional weight of your studio by yourself? Many owners feel frustrated that hourly employees don’t seem truly committed to the business.

Alina Cooper has you covered in Episode 706: Beyond the Paycheck: How to Turn Hourly Staff into Engaged Team Members, where she highlights five ways to get your team invested.

Promote purpose: show how work directly impacts clients and the business
Recognize & reward: specifically acknowledge and celebrate great work
Invite accountability: give staff a voice, request feedback and act on input
Let them level up: create micro-growth opportunities that build skills and confidence
Paint the big picture: share goals, wins and challenges to facilitate ownership

It’s not just about money. Fair play is the floor—not the ceiling—on motivation. Connecting and valuing staff moves them beyond just clocking in and out. Get intentional with Episode 706.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N