Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Hope Pedraza, founder and owner of inBalance, located in San Antonio, TX, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
inBalance is a Pilates-based fitness franchise specializing in functional fitness and overall wellness. We offer a range of multi-level signature classes (all based on Pilates principles!) that are fully inclusive of any and every fitness level. In addition to our movement classes, we offer functional nutrition services to create a comprehensive wellness experience for members. We are all about innovation and continuously create new classes for our members to challenge their minds and bodies and live a life of balance, vitality, and longevity!
Tell us about yourself
My background is in dance, which inspired my studio and for me to create a one-stop-shop where everyone could get every modality of movement in one place. I wanted to create an inclusive environment for EVERYONE to work out and move together, regardless of age, fitness level, or experience. Movement to me is all about joy, and at inBalance, we move for the fun of movement. It's not about the calories burned (although it is an added benefit for sure!), but about the internal transformation that happens when you connect the mind to the body and live for total wellness.
As someone who struggled with a tumultuous relationship with food and obsessive exercise for a period of my early life, I wanted to create a safe space for everyone to feel empowered and not judged. This is what keeps me motivated. The internal transformation that happens and the community that is created in our studios.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Surviving a global pandemic :)
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The trust and patience that comes with the process. The journey is never quick and never linear, so the constant trust you have to have in yourself and the process is always a challenge.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Trust your intuition before anything else, don't rush the process, stay consistent and stay patient.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.inbalancestudios.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inbalancesa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbalancesa/
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