Happy 2-Year Anniversary, Hiatus 24!
I am so incredibly proud of this studio that has become a sanctuary for so many of you.
But wow...it has been one hell of a ride.
I was incredibly naive when I decided to do this. I thought, "You run television shows, you can surely run a yoga studio."
Honestly, it's probably a good thing I was a little delusional. If I had truly understood how hard this was going to be, I probably never would have done it.
There have been terrifying moments, countless mistakes, endless problems, and no paycheck. 😉
But thank God for my delusion because I absolutely love this place. The studio is my sanctuary. I literally say, "Good morning, studio," when I walk in and "Goodnight, studio," when I leave. I never walk in thinking, "Ugh, the studio." I walk in feeling grateful.
That was enough to keep me going.
YEAR 1: LESSONS
When we opened, I was completely overwhelmed. I barely knew how to work the software. Someone would ask me a question, and I'd freeze while clicking random links, hoping I could figure it out. It was embarrassing.
I spent that first year putting systems in place and ironing out wrinkles. I was getting on-the-job training for how to run a small business in an industry where I had absolutely no experience.
YEAR 2: Get out of PAIN!!!
Year 2 was about fixing my hips!
I was determined. I couldn't keep living at 50%.
I got through Year 1 by the skin of my teeth, but I knew I needed to free my mind from the constant pain I was carrying around every day.
My plan was simple: fix my hips and get certified in Pilates.
Well...I ended up having both hips replaced.
My first surgery was on Hiatus 24's one-year anniversary, June 24th. My second surgery was on my 51st birthday in September. Best decision I ever made.
I healed in record time, and for the first time in my life, I have no pain.
As I started feeling stronger, I realized how much I missed boxing. I missed hardcore cardio. I missed strength training. So I decided I was going to get certified and teach HOT BOX & HOT SCULPT.
Teaching has been a whole thing.
Talk about imposter syndrome. I felt like I was cosplaying as a fitness instructor.
But I immersed myself in it. I trained. I studied. I became obsessed with getting this right. I surprised myself with how much I love teaching and how grateful I am when people come to my class to do something they have never done before. I may not always count correctly -I may sometimes go too fast. But know, I am putting the work in and each class gets better and better...
Every teacher at Hiatus 24 puts their own stamp on their classes, and that's exactly how I want it. People can love the matcha, the flowers, the patio, the infrared heat, all of it...but if they don't like the teacher, they're not coming back.
And of course, thank God for Valeria.
Not only does she teach the spiciest Pilates in town, but she helps me with just about every aspect of the studio.
She runs our social media, comes up with great ideas, and is my sounding board for just about everything.
She gives encouragement when I need it and criticism when I need that too.
Most importantly, she tells me the truth - even when I don't want to hear it.
I am incredibly grateful for her friendship, her support, and everything she does behind the scenes that most people never see.
YEAR 3: TAKEOFF
Year 3 is about taking Hiatus 24 to the next level.
I finally feel like I know how to run this business.
I'm pain-free.
I'm teaching classes I genuinely love.
And for the first time, I feel like all the pieces are coming together.
The runway is built.
We're cleared for takeoff.
Thank you to every single person who has supported Hiatus 24 these past two years.
So excited to see what Year 3 brings.
Let's go. 🖤
