Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life
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346 episodes
Episode 344: The Owner Dependence Trap: Why Everything Still Runs Through You
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 bu...
Episode 343: The $1M Ceiling: Why Your Business Feels Stuck Even Though Revenue Is Growing
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 ...
Episode 342: “What Actually Makes a Studio Feel ‘Premium’ (It’s Not What You Think)”
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 ...
Episode 341: Plugging the Profit Leaks in Boutique Biz
In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka breaks down the hidden “profit leaks” quietly draining revenue from Pilates studios, cash-based PT practices, and boutique fitness businesses. If your schedule is full but ...
Episode 340: From Boxing Startup to Franchise Empire: The Truth About Scaling Studios with Felicia Alexander
In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka sits down with returning guest Felicia Alexander for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, scaling a boutique fitness business, and what it really tak...
Episode 339: When Your Employee Wants to Be an Influencer: How to Support Their Growth Without Losing Your Clients
When Your Employee Wants to Be an Influencer: How to Protect Your Business Without Controlling Your TeamToday’s employees don’t just want a job—they want to build a personal brand, grow a following, create additional income stream...
Episode 338: Can Independent Pilates Studios Survive the Pilates Boom? What Private Equity Is Betting On—And What Small Studios Need To Do Differently To Win
Can Independent Pilates Studios Survive the Boom?DescriptionPilates is having a major moment—but is it actually good news for independent studio owners?In this episode, Christa Gurka breaks down what the Pilat...
Episode 337: Stop Competing on Price
Stop Competing on Price: Why Boutique Studios Win on Value, Not DiscountsAre you lowering prices to keep up with bigger studios or competitors? In this episode, Christa Gurka explains why discounting is one of the fastest ways for...
Episode 336: The small business decisions that are costing you six figures
The Small Business Decisions Quietly Costing Your Studio ThousandsAre hidden financial leaks costing your studio thousands each year? In this episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast, Christa Gurka reveals the everyday business dec...
Episode 335: The Plateau Season of Entrepreneurship
The Season No One Posts About: When Business Feels Heavy Even Though It’s WorkingDescriptionWhat happens when your business is doing well—but you still feel unmotivated, disconnected, or stuck?In this episode,...
Episode 334: How Carrie Pagès Built a Pilates Studio and Scalable Online Brand
How Carrie Pagès Built a Pilates Studio and Scalable Online BrandDescriptionWhat does it really take to build both a successful Pilates studio and a thriving online brand?In this episode, Christa Gurka sits do...
Episode 333: When Your Team Is “Fine” but Not Exceptional: The Hidden Cost of Tolerating Mediocrity
DescriptionIs your team doing their job… but not driving your business forward?In this episode, Christa Gurka breaks down the hidden cost of having a team that’s “fine”—not toxic, but not exceptional either. You’ll learn ho...
Episode 332: How Business Mentorship Is Helping Studio Owners Grow: Real Client Testimonials
What’s it really like to work with Christa Gurka?In this episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast, Christa Gurka steps out of her comfort zone and lets the results speak for themselves. Instead of teaching a strategy or busi...
Episode 331: Retention Is a System: How to Keep Clients Long-Term
What if the real problem in your business isn’t lead generation — it’s retention?In this episode, Christa Gurka shares why retention is a system, not something that happens just because you care deeply about your clients. While ma...
Episode 330: How to Make Data-Driven Decisions When You Don’t Think You’re ‘Good with Numbers
You Don’t Have to Be Good at Numbers to Run a Profitable BusinessIn this episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast, business mentor Christa Gurka explains how studio owners, physical therapists, Pilates instructors, an...
Episode 329: How Physical Therapists Can Stop Selling Visits and Start Selling Value
Are you still selling PT visits… when you should be selling transformation?In this episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast, Christa Gurka breaks down why care management — not session packages — is the future of physical therap...
Episode 328: Cleaning Up Your Offer Suite: Why Your Pricing & Packages Confuse Your Clients
Are your pricing, packages, and memberships confusing your clients? If people keep asking “Which one do I need?” and then don’t buy, your offer suite may be costing you sales. In this episode, Christa Gurka breaks down how to simplify your offe...
Episode 327: How to start and grow a successful online studio or business interview with Kaleen Canevari
Episode SummaryWhat does the future of Pilates look like when technology supports (not replaces) instructors?In this episode, Christa Gurka sits down with Kaleen Canevari—a mechanical engineer, Pilates instr...
Episode 326: The Real Reason You’re Overworked: You’re Doing the Wrong Work
You’re Not Overworked — You’re Doing the Wrong WorkFemale emPOWERED Podcast with Christa GurkaIf you feel exhausted, behind, and busy all day but somehow not moving forward, this episode is for you.In this episode of...
Episode 325: Your Classes Are Full… So Why Aren’t You Profitable?
Busy but Broke? How to Calculate True Profitability in Your StudioPodcast: Female Empowered Podcast Host: Christa Gurka, PT, Founder of Fit Biz StrategiesEpisode SummaryAre your classes full, your schedule...
Episode 324: Off-Boarding Without Drama: How to Professionally Handle Resignations in a Small Studio
Your team member just resigned… now what? In this episode of the Female Empowered Podcast, Christa Gurka breaks down exactly how to off-board staff professionally, legally, and without drama—whether someone qui...
Episode 323: Hiring the Right Person vs. the Right Skillset: How to Train New Instructors Without Losing Your Mind
Hiring in boutique fitness, Pilates, and private-pay physical therapy is harder than ever—and one of the most common mistakes studio owners make is confusing lack of readiness with lack of fit.In this episode, Christa G...
Episode 322: Your Ideal CEO Week: Reclaim 3–5 Hours Without Burning Down Your Studio
If you constantly feel like you need more hours in the day, this episode is for you.In this episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast, host Christa Gurka breaks down why time scarcity isn’t the real problem for most ...
Episode 321: Stop Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall: How to Build a Real Client Acquisition System
If you feel stuck in a constant cycle of flash sales, discounts, and last-minute promotions just to fill classes, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast, host Christa Gurka breaks down why reactiv...
Episode 320: How to Use Google + Meta Ads to Grow Your Local Studio with Paid Ads Expert Ashley Brock
How to Use Google + Meta Ads to Grow Your Local Studio with Paid Ads Expert Ashley BrockWelcome back to another episode of Female emPOWERED — and Happy New Year, friends! We’re kicking off 2026 with an episode that e...