The Intersection Of Yoga & Entrepreneurship with Kristin Campbell
The Business Of Teaching Yoga
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Kristin Campbell is a true entrepreneur - in 2002 she founded Whistlers first ever yoga studio, in 2012 she created Tapasya Yoga School, and in 2015 she co-founder Squamish Water Kefir. I was incredibly excited to speak with Kristin because she embodies the intersection of yoga and entrepreneurship that is currently captivating me.
In today’s episode Kristin and I get into the nitty gritty of the start-up phase of any business, running a product based business, and how Kristins yoga practice informs her business life.
So, if you’re currently leaning in to entrepreneurship, have always wanted to start a products based business or are looking to hear an inspiring story of grit & perseverance, then this week's show is for you!
ABOUT KRISTIN
In 2002 Kristin co-founded NeoAlpine Yoga, Whistler’s first Yoga Studio which is now named NeoWhistler, a YYoga studio which she owned and directed until 2010.
In 2012 Kristin founded Tapasya Yoga (pronounced tah-pah-syah), a spiritually uplifting, alignment-based method of Hot-Hatha and Warm-Hatha-Vinyasa yoga. Tapasya means 'to be with intensity for the sake of transformation'. Although each studio has branded their Hot class differently, Tapasya Hot-Hatha + Hatha-Vinyasa inspired classes and teacher trainings are being offered in the UK, Europe and Canada,
In Sept 2015 Kristin co-founded Squamish Water Kefir Co. Water kefir is a centuries-old fermented drink that is packed full of the probiotics and beneficial enzymes that our bodies love. Kefir, by the way, is pronounced "kuh-feer".
Kristin lives with her 10-yr old daughter and mexican-rescue dog named "Jupter" on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, in the territory of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation).
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Kristin’s story of starting Whistlers first yoga studioWhy she wanted to become a “career” yoga teacherThe difference between running a products based & service based businessWhat it means to bootstrap a businessWorking with a strategic investorThe importance of having a business mentorHow to have a healthy business partnershipHow self-care impacts the success of your businessFIND KRISTIN CAMPBELL
Kristin’s WebsiteKristin’s InstagramSquamish Water KefirFIND CORA
Cora’s NewsletterThe Teachers ClubCora’s InstagramFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode66