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Listen "Inclusivity, Loss, and Building a Fulfilling Pilates Career with Leslie Parker - Studio Owner Series"
Episode Synopsis
⭐In this heartfelt episode, Marianne sits down with Leslie Parker, a former ballerina, celebrated studio owner in Toronto, and one of North America’s most respected master Pilates trainers.
Over two decades in the industry, Leslie has built her career on inclusivity, openness, and a deep commitment to making Pilates accessible to all—an approach that sets her apart in a field often divided by debates over tradition and method.
Leslie shares the pivotal moments of her journey, from recovering from a teenage injury that led her to Pilates to becoming a sought-after trainer and mentor with solid recruitment processes in place.
She also offers invaluable advice for building a successful career in Pilates without succumbing to burnout, whilst Marianne opens up about how unhealed wounds can impact personal and professional growth.
The episode concludes with a moving discussion about miscarriage, loss, and the issue of grief dismissal. Leslie and Marianne explore how we can hold space for others during their most vulnerable moments.
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⏸Timestamps:
02:00 Leslie’s Injury as a Teen Ballerina & Pilates Journey
04:52 Training Teenagers
15:00 Can You Be a Great Instructor Without Experiencing Injury?
21:28 Would We Have Liked Joseph Pilates?
24:08 The Pilates Police vs. Inclusivity: Breaking Barriers
26:21 Improving Teacher Trainings: What Needs to Change
34:33 3 Mistakes Not to Make as a New Studio Owner
56:45 3 Things Lesley Did Well to Grow Her Business
48:00 How Unhealed Wounds Can Impact Your Career
01:04:00 Leslie’s Fertility Journey and the Issue of Grief Dismissal
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🧘♀️🍃Want to become a Mindful Mover:
-Connect with Lesley on Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/mindful_mover/
-Explore Leslie's Teacher Trainings
https://www.mindfulmovementcentre.com/leslie-parker
🎙If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to the first Studio Owners
https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-core-connect-podcast/id1766482868?i=1000676912363
Over two decades in the industry, Leslie has built her career on inclusivity, openness, and a deep commitment to making Pilates accessible to all—an approach that sets her apart in a field often divided by debates over tradition and method.
Leslie shares the pivotal moments of her journey, from recovering from a teenage injury that led her to Pilates to becoming a sought-after trainer and mentor with solid recruitment processes in place.
She also offers invaluable advice for building a successful career in Pilates without succumbing to burnout, whilst Marianne opens up about how unhealed wounds can impact personal and professional growth.
The episode concludes with a moving discussion about miscarriage, loss, and the issue of grief dismissal. Leslie and Marianne explore how we can hold space for others during their most vulnerable moments.
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⏸Timestamps:
02:00 Leslie’s Injury as a Teen Ballerina & Pilates Journey
04:52 Training Teenagers
15:00 Can You Be a Great Instructor Without Experiencing Injury?
21:28 Would We Have Liked Joseph Pilates?
24:08 The Pilates Police vs. Inclusivity: Breaking Barriers
26:21 Improving Teacher Trainings: What Needs to Change
34:33 3 Mistakes Not to Make as a New Studio Owner
56:45 3 Things Lesley Did Well to Grow Her Business
48:00 How Unhealed Wounds Can Impact Your Career
01:04:00 Leslie’s Fertility Journey and the Issue of Grief Dismissal
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🧘♀️🍃Want to become a Mindful Mover:
-Connect with Lesley on Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/mindful_mover/
-Explore Leslie's Teacher Trainings
https://www.mindfulmovementcentre.com/leslie-parker
🎙If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to the first Studio Owners
https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-core-connect-podcast/id1766482868?i=1000676912363
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