Episódios
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Today I am excited to be talking to fellow South Australian, Kate Shelby-James of Pilates Barossa and creator of ‘Pilates for Rural Living’.
Kate has owned and operated her studio, Pilates Barossa since 2016 , and in the past 12 months has moved into her amazing custom built space.
Kate is passionate about creating programming for members of her rural community and has developed her ‘Pilates for Rural living’ program to specifically take care of the mind and bodies of local farmers and their specific physical needs. If you are familiar with the Barossa region (and if you are a wine lover than I expect you’d be very familiar), this area of South Australia is filled with award winning vineyards as well as a large farming community.
I’m excited to talk to Kate about her evolution from the finance and admin career change in her mid 30’s as well as her thoughts on the state of the industry and where she sees her business growing into the future.
If you’re a Pilates business owner outside a metropolitan area, this one is definitely for you!
In this interview we talk about:
How Kate segued from a career in finance and admin in the wine industry to a career in PilatesHow her studio grew from her living room into her custom built studio over the course of several years.How she built her own commercial space to accommodate her growing businessHer new initiative: ‘Pilates for Rural Living’ a program designed for her rural community and how it supports the local farming community and beyondHow she grew her teaching roster, despite being in a smaller community. How she prioritises down-time and holidays to avoid burnoutHow she supports new teachers in the industryHer thoughts about the future of the Pilates industry in relation to her rural locationKate mentioned the following resources in the podcast:Are you bogged Mate?
https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/bogged-blog/article/are-you-bogged-mate
Beyond Blue - For small business owners
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching/small-business-owners
Her PAA Article: https://www.pilates.org.au/kate-shelby-james-bringing-pilates-to-farming-communities/
Pilates for Rural living program:
https://pilatesbarossa.com.au/core-strength-pilates-for-rural-living/
And where to get a hold of Kate:
Socials: @pilatesbarossa
Email: [email protected]
More about Kate:
Kate Shelby-James is the founder and senior instructor at Pilates Barossa, formally known as
Pilates by Kate.
Pilates is a form of exercises conducted on mats and / or apparatus. It focuses on core
strength, overall body strength, toning, balance, flexibility, functional movement patterns and
mindfulness.
She holds the following qualifications; a Diploma in Studio and Rehabilitation Pilates, a
Certificate 4 in Mat Instruction and an Advanced Diploma in Accounting. She has grown her
business from a new concept in the region in 2016, to now being a viable long-term business,
with multiple instructors by her side. In 2023 Pilates Barossa relocated to a new purpose
built, self-funded studio at the northern end of Nuriootpa.
Kate continues to focus on her education and engagement within the Pilates community.
She lives Tanunda with her husband and their two fur babies. When away from her studio
she can be found, cycling, enjoying general outdoor activities, travelling and relishing in good
food and wine.
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Nicholas Psarros is the owner of the Movement Refinery. Nic is a creative entrepreneur and connector in the industry here in Australia and someone I very much admire.
He is also the creator of the well known resource: The Pilates Teacher Network and creator of TMR Academy. In this interview, Nic talks honestly and openly about his business journey from his first studio in 2005 to today. We chat in depth about:
How he found Pilates as a young, injured dancer
How Nic feels about the immense teaching talent we have here in Australia (and New Zealand)
How important imagination, self belief and creativity is in the running of his business.
His vision to create ‘The Pilates Teacher Network’ and how it was a source of valuable information through Covid as well as his hopes for the future of TPTN.
How he navigated his business through Covid (when Melbourne was the most locked down city in the world.)
His advice to those new to the industry.
Find out more about Nic here:
www.themovementrefinery.com.au
And on the socials:
@themovementrefinery
Nic mentioned this resource in the Podcast:
How we built this - Podcast
Thank you Nic!
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In this interview, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Rashleigh of Aligned for Life Pilates. Ben came to Pilates from a career as a chef with chronic lower back pain. Pilates helped him strengthen his back and his fascination with the method changed his career trajectory from chef to Pilates teacher.
In this podcast we talk about:
How Ben approaches his work as a collaborative and educative process with his clients
Why our role as experienced instructors is to mentor the next generation of teachers.
How he marries Pilates with other modalities and influences
His feelings about the current gap in the market with finding experienced instructors as the Pilates teaching profession has boomed.
The importance of getting out from under the ‘tribal’ mentality of the Pilates industry to foster greater community and the sharing of ideas.
Ben mentioned:
Centered - By Madeleine Black
Where to find Ben:
www.alignedforlife.com.au
www.benjaminrashleigh.com
@bjrashleigh_pilates_movement
Thanks Ben!
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In this interview I had the pleasure of interviewing Pilates entrepreneur Helen Fletcher.
Helen is the creator of Equipoise Pilates and Movement Education. Since 2012, Helen has created clinics and more recently, online content bringing together Pilates with Equestrian Riding.
In this podcast you’ll discover:
How Helen found PIlates in the early 1990’s when it was an ‘underground’ movement modalityHow her first Pilates session planted the seed for her future business idea.Her ‘Deep sense of knowing’ that Pilates would be her future careerHow she’s adjusted her business strategy over time to suit her demographicHow she dealt with the push back from the equestrian world when she started marrying riding with PilatesHer optimism for the industry moving forward with the strong sense of community that’s growing amongst the Australian Pilates communityHer advice on how to ‘quieten the noise’ to develop your instinct as a new instructor.RESOURCES:
You can learn more about Helen here:
https://www.equipoisepilates.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/equipoise_pilates_
Helen mentioned the book: Slings Essential:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Slings-Essentials-Resourced-Oriented-Integrative-Learning/dp/B09JDQ18M5
Thanks Helen!
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Welcome to the podcast Eve!
Eve is a well loved and dedicated Pilates teacher that has recently opened her new studio in Melbourne: ME Pilates. In this insightful interview you’ll discover:
How Eve approaches her own Pilates practice with a sense of play and curiosityHer move from Canada to Australia and her early Pilates trainingHer challenges teaching Pilates in English, as her 2nd languageHer journey into opening her new studio and how her clients came along for the rideHow working from her garage before opening her studio brought her Pilates community closerHow she nurtures and appreciates her long term relationships with her clients and how she kept them top of mind when fitting out her studio.Her self doubt around opening her studio and how she juggles family life with studio ownershipHow she feels the word ‘Pilates teacher’ is being used too loosely in the current industry.Eve’s opinion of the current state of the industry and why she feels hopeful.And so much more!
You can learn more about Eve here:
https://mepilates.com.au/
On the socials:
Instagram: @mepilatesbayside
Thanks Eve!
To stay up to date with the latest podcast drop, go to kimpaxton.com.au to subscribe to my newsletter.
And, if you would like to join me in my online mentoring group, starting very soon, be sure to head to kimpaxton.com.au to put your name on the waitlist!
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Renae Blackmore is a well loved and respected teacher in the Australian Pilates Industry. She is a veteran teacher and has owned her own studio Renae Blackmore Pilates for 17 years. In this interview, you’ll discover:
Her days as a full time dance student and how she found the Pilates method to supplement her dance training
How she has built up her home-based Pilates business through the years and all about her recent studio expansion
How community is important to her as a way to share ideas and grow as a teacher
Her new role as a Pilates teacher trainer
How she has struggled with self doubt and imposter syndrome in her career
Her words of wisdom to new teachers of the method and how she believes comprehensive Pilates training is integral to the future of the industry.
And so much more!
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Hi, My name is Kim Paxton. I’m a passionate Pilates studio owner, PIlates teacher trainer and business coach.
In this podcast, me and my special guests are going to be sharing with you the things that have worked in our businesses, the failures and setbacks, the aha moments, and the hard work that goes into following your passion for helping people move and feel better with Pilates.
Running a Pilates business is so much more than following your passion and hoping for the best. It takes hard work, tenacity and a commitment to staying true to your vision.
We’ll be diving deep into the barriers that might be holding you back: Self doubt, perfectionism, fear of failure and lack of resources as well as celebrating the amazing self development and personal growth that comes from running your own business.
I can’t wait to dive deep with you into the real deal of owning and operating a Pilates business with my friends and colleagues from around the Pilates world.
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