In this episode of the Female Empowered Podcast, host Christa Gurka - physical therapist, studio owner, and business mentor - shares actionable strategies for conducting a mid-year business review. Aimed at Pilates studio owners and wellness entrepreneurs, this episode walks you through how to reset and refocus your business for a strong finish to the year.

Christa dives into the core areas to evaluate during a quarterly check-in, including offers, pricing, scheduling, team alignment, and revenue streams. She discusses why the slower summer months are the perfect time for studio maintenance, reworking your fall schedule, and strengthening team communication. You’ll also hear tips on how to make data-informed decisions, set clear and manageable goals, and stay focused on your business, rather than getting distracted by competitors.

Whether you're feeling stuck or want to refine your strategy, this episode will help you create momentum heading into the fall season.

And don't forget to ...

→ Download the FREE Quarterly Review Worksheet: www.christagurka.com/reset
→ Join the FitBiz Foundations Membership for $99/month: www.christagurka.com/fitbiz-foundations
→ Learn more about Christa's business coaching and resources at www.christagurka.com
→ Recommended software mentioned: Momence
→ Follow Christa on Instagram: @christagurka

Feeling like it's time for a reset? This episode is your roadmap to take back control and build a stronger, more sustainable business for the second half of the year.

In this inspiring episode of the Female Empowered Podcast, host Christa Gurka welcomes Erin Canada, the founder of Paradise Pilates in North Carolina. Erin shares how her personal experience with chronic back pain and a love for Pilates led her to launch not one, but three successful studio locations in just 13 months.

This conversation dives deep into the transition from instructor to business owner, highlighting the importance of strong systems, hiring the right team, and understanding your business numbers. Erin opens up about her learning curve, the role mentorship played in her journey, and how she created a studio environment that's clean, calming, and client-focused.

If you’re a wellness professional dreaming of growth—or simply want a peek behind the curtain of rapid studio expansion—this episode is filled with real-life lessons and motivation to take bold, intentional steps forward.

Key Takeaways:

• Erin opened 3 Pilates studios in just over a year
• She focused on aesthetic consistency and creating a welcoming atmosphere
• Systems and automation helped support rapid growth
• Business mentorship helped her shift from service provider to CEO
• A supportive team and clear financial insights are essential for scaling

Calls to Action:

→ Follow Paradise Pilates on Instagram: @paradisepilatesti
→ Interested in mentorship like Erin? Learn more at: christagurka.com/mentorship
→ Stay connected with Christa on Instagram: @ChristaGurka
→ Subscribe to Female Empowered and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode

Erin’s story proves that big results are possible when you combine passion, strategy, and a willingness to learn.

In this episode of the Female Empowered Podcast, host Christa Gurka reflects on a powerful insight from a recent Inner Circle retreat - your greatest strengths can sometimes become your biggest obstacles. Drawing from a CliftonStrengths assessment she completed with her mentees, Christa unpacks how common entrepreneurial traits like “achiever,” “empathy,” and “strategic” thinking can work for or against you, depending on how they're used.

She explores how self-awareness around your own strengths - and those of your team - can lead to better leadership, stronger collaboration, and smarter decision-making. Whether you’re the one who always takes charge or the one who’s constantly helping others, this episode will help you recognize where you might be unintentionally creating bottlenecks in your business.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain things feel harder than they should, this conversation will give you clarity and tools to realign your strengths with your goals.

Key Takeaways:

• Even your best qualities can become liabilities when overused
• Knowing your strengths helps you delegate, lead, and grow more effectively
• Strengths typically fall into four categories: executing, influencing, relationship building, and strategic thinking
• Self-awareness is a leadership superpower—build it intentionally

Calls to Action:

→ Apply for Christa’s Inner Circle Mentorship Program for established business owners: christagurka.com/mentorship
• Requirements: $300K+ annual revenue and an existing team

→ Follow Christa on Instagram: @ChristaGurka
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This episode is a reminder that doing the inner work is business strategy.