Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 294 episodes
Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life
Latest Episodes
Episode 292: When Your Marketing Stops Working
In this episode of the Female Empowered Podcast, host Christa Gurka addresses a challenge many wellness entrepreneurs face: a summer marketing slump. July, in particular, can feel slow - with fewer leads, lower engagement, and conversi...
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Episode 291: The ‘Invisible Work’ That’s Holding You Back From Studio or Practice Success
In this powerful and validating episode, host Christa Gurka dives into a topic many business owners feel but rarely name: the invisible emotional labor that comes with leadership. From managing team morale to handling client dissatisfaction, ma...
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Episode 290: Hard Truths About Accountability - It's not Toxic, It’s the Job
In this candid and insightful episode, host Christa Gurka tackles a topic that’s often misunderstood in the fitness and wellness space: accountability. Speaking directly to both business owners and employees, Christa breaks down what accountabi...
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Episode 289: From Failed Deal to Freedom: The Exit That Finally Worked - What It Really Takes to Sell Your Business
In this powerful follow-up episode, Christa Gurka shares part two of her journey to selling her Pilates studio, Pilates in the Grove. After a near miss at the closing table in 2024, Christa regrouped, healed, and ultimately closed a su...
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Episode 288: The Exit That Didn’t Happen - What I Got Wrong Trying to Sell My Business the First Time
In this week’s episode of Female Empowered, host Christa Gurka is sharing a story she's never told publicly before - the story of the time she almost sold her business, Pilates in the Grove.This is part one of a two-part series ...
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