Podcast appearances and mentions of Ruth Zukerman

Todd Ault interviews entrepreneur Ruth Zukerman, co-founder of SoulCycle, the trendsetting fitness company now owned by Equinox Group that offers indoor cycling and spinning workout classes. Tune-in to hear Ruth discuss how her successful spin classes not only helped revolutionize the way people work out but how that success eventually grew into a mockery after Saturday Night Live satirized the counterculture of fitness instructors. Check out this 40-minute interview with Ruth Zukerman as she reveals the real reason behind her painful exit at SoulCycle that ultimately led her to write and publish her best-selling memoir, Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-founded Flywheel & Built The Life I always Wanted.

About Ruth Zukerman:LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-zukerman-83678b3b/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Riding-High-Ruth-Zukerman-audiobook/dp/B07HHC7HMM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=RV1R0WVHKRQA&keywords=riding+high+book&qid=1677367136&sprefix=riding+high%2Caps%2C735&sr=8-5 Bio:Ruth Zukerman is the co-founder of Soul Cycle and Flywheel, both wildly successful companies that innovated the studio cycling movement.   Ruth pioneered the boutique fitness industry by creating the “studio” with a pay per class structure, modeling them after the dance studios she would frequent when she was pursuing her dance career.  Over the last decade with these companies, she has come to realize that her passion is greater than simply cycling or fitness. Her mission is to connect people to each other as well as to their own inner strength, and empower them to carry the positive, powerful attitude they have on the bike on into their lives and their careers. She speaks around the country, inspiring people to get unstuck and find new paths and new passion for a successful second, third or even fourth act in their careers. Ruth is following her own advice and left Flywheel at the end of 2018 to pursue her next great adventure. She lives in New York and is very close with her grown daughters. Her memoir RIDING HIGH: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel and Built the Life I Always Wanted, was published in October 2018. SHOW INTRO:I like riding a bike.I think it's a bit if a holdover from doing triathlons many years ago.I didn't like swimming too much – I tended to sink, and so I relied on the wet suit to give me some buoyancy. Still though, it didn't make the swim that much more enjoyable.Ah… but the bike… you could go fast and go far. You had something you could tinker with, a piece of equipment, something technical.That was, and still is, cool…These days, I get out on the road at the end of a long workday and ride through the Maryland countryside. A few miles from my home, the rolling hills and corn fields are a landscape that helps me unwind, breathe deeply and think.A few years ago I took to the Peloton bike with a passion. I road the bike religiously having my favorite instructors call me out, inspire me like I was at church, and I found that they were connecting with meaningful messages while they also kicked my butt. I also liked to competitiveness of the leaderboard. Always wanting to ride in the top 10% of riders in the class. The goal kept me on it, in pursuit of fitness for sure, but it was more than that, it was a community.And the instructors, Alex, Ally, and Jess became, unbeknownst to them, my friends and motivational mentors.I remember that back in about 2014, or something, I took a spin class at the local Y. I was riding with a cycling team called Team Evesham, a group of sometimes a 100 or more weekend road warriors, who peddled through the pinelands of South Jersey.They somehow got a deal to get a few free classes for each of us, if we were interested. I wasn't totally convinced back then, I preferred to be outside, you know on a real bike, with the wind on my face and all that jazz.…boy did that change in later years with my love affair with Peloton.What I didn't know then was there had been a growing spin cycling thing happening in New York for a few years. A place called SoulCycle had been attracting customers to in-door spin classes and it had been really catching on. And it had grown into a brand with locations all over the place. Still though, I was riding outside. The purist in me was still winning out.Leap forward a few years and I buy my Peloton bike in the fall of 2018. Spinning had finally captured my interest and I was hooked. I was fully on board with team Peloton but friends and colleagues who were into spinning swore by SoulCycle and this other brand called Flywheel who had figured out the leaderboard and ride metrics, so the story goes, before Peloton became a player.Leap forward again to fall 2022. My Peloton ball cap, that had become a standard fashion accessory, was well worn and I am more familiar with SoulCycle, I can imagine the logo in my mind's eye and picture the color yellow but still … I have never been.I am at the International Retail Design Conference and the stories of spinning, SoulCycle, Flywheel and Peloton are about to all converge. I arrive late to the closing keynote being giving by Ruth Zukerman.Now I don't now Ruth Zukerman from Adam, but then… I actually do. As I listen to a candid, heartfelt and inspiring presentation about leadership, resilience in the face of adversity and creating nationally recognized brands, I look at the session summary in the brochure and it turns out the Ruth Zukerman founded SoulCycle, left her brainchild and created Flywheel and was principally responsible for starting the spinning craze in a studio on the Upper West Side in New York.It also turns out that, though this interview, I learn that Ruth turned down an opportunity to join John Foley the creator of Peloton to take what they had created at Flywheel and evolve it into the home cycling juggernaut that is Peloton. They, Flywheel and their investors figured they could do their own at-home bike, but that never happened and Ruth Left Flywheel in 2018. Flywheel, like many other companies under the extraordinary pressure of the global COVID pandemic, filed for bankruptcy and closed in September of 2020.So there I am listening, slightly dumbfounded, to Ruth Zukerman and thinking this is one remarkable woman. What a life story.What an approach to leading in the face of adversity.So, as serendipity would have it, I connect with Ruth after her inspiring talk and invite her to share her professional path and story on the podcast.Soul Cycle and Flywheel, were both wildly successful companies that innovated the studio cycling movement.  Ruth pioneered the boutique fitness industry by creating the “studio” with a pay per class structure, modeling them after the dance studios she would frequent when she was pursuing her dance career.  Over the last decade with these companies, she came to realize that her passion is greater than simply cycling or fitness. Her mission is to connect people to each other as well as to their own inner strength, and empower them to carry the positive, powerful attitude they have on the bike into their lives and their careers. She speaks around the country, inspiring people to get unstuck and find new paths and new passion for a successful second, third or even fourth act in their careers. As I explained earlier, Ruth followed her own advice and left Flywheel at the end of 2018 to pursue her next great adventure. In 2018 Ruth also published a memoir called “RIDING HIGH: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel and Built the Life I Always Wanted.”Ruth Zukerman still lives in New York, and she has taken what she learned from years as an aspiring professional dancer to build a life of resilience, business innovation and inspiration both on and off the bike. ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. 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Ruth Zukerman is the co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel, both wildly successful companies that innovated the studio cycling movement. Ruth pioneered the boutique fitness industry by creating the “studio” with a pay per class structure, modeling them after the dance studios she would frequent when she was pursuing her dance career. Over the last decade with these companies, she has come to realize that her passion is greater than simply cycling or fitness. Her mission is to connect people to each other as well as to their own inner strength, and empower them to carry the positive, powerful attitude they have on the bike on into their lives and their careers. She speaks around the country, inspiring people to get unstuck and find new paths, and new passion for a successful second, third or even fourth act in their careers. Ruth can connect via her website and social media. Master Of Your Crafts is a conversational podcast with individuals who have and are working towards mastering a craft. They have harnessed and taken ownership of a gift, talent or skill that is so innate to them. We uncover the inner dialogue, actions and life circumstances, all combined in a deep conversation to offer you words of wisdom to empower and guide you to be your own Master Of Your Crafts.

She is the woman who pioneered boutique fitness and revolutionized how the world rode stationary bikes. Co-Founder of SoulCycle & Flywheel, author of the book “Riding High”, current member of the Board of Directors for F45, health & wellness ambassador for One World Spa, Keynote Speaker, a mom, a grandma, a Long Island native, whose story of resilience, perseverance & reinvention at any age has inspired, supported and empowered so many.  Meet Ruth Zukerman. THE GOAT of Indoor Cycling. I said what I said. Don't @ me.

Ruth Zukerman | Riding High | Book Review by Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 On Mondays, I will be posting a podcast recording of previously recorded book reviews. These are books that have impacted me that I want to share with you. On the last Monday of every month, my book review will highlight a female founder or business owner. Most of these women started a company from their homes with less than $10,000. This week I am reviewing Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted by Ruth Zukerman. Ruth is the founder of both SoulCycle and Flywheel. I love listening to all different kinds of female founders no matter what industry they are in. Many of the female entrepreneurial stories where the women are trying to juggle their business, family, and #allthethings​. Along the way they break, and then find their passion when they start over again. This story also includes how one particular woman left her own business and moved onto the next. There is so much that is interesting in this book, I highly recommend it.  You can also watch this as a video review on YouTube.  Follow me on Goodreads! If you are interested in trying Audible for audiobooks, you can get a free trial with my affiliate link.

Genting Dream Restarts Cruising from Hong KongIn episode 58, Tedd asks Chris about the differences between an Ocean Liner and a Transatlantic Ocean Liner, before we bring the latest cruise news of the week.This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXMARITIME HISTORYTedd's Question around Ocean Liners sets the scene for this weeks maritime history.CRUISE NEWSDream Cruises Announces Resumption of Cruises in Hong Kong with Genting Dream Deployed by JuneDream Cruises is pleased to announce the restart of cruises in Hong Kong, set to begin at the end of July with Genting Dream offering 2 and 3-night “Super Summer Seacations” on the high seas. In time for the summer holidays in Hong Kong, the “Super Summer Seacations” will comprise of a 2-Night “Super Weekend Seacation”, departing Fridays, a 2-Night “Super Weekday Seacation” departing Wednesdays, and a 3-Night “Super Summer Seacation” departing Sundays. Fares will start at a special limited offer, early bird promotional rate of HK1188 per person based on twin occupancy in a Balcony Stateroom for a 2-night “Super Weekday Seacation”; bookings open on Thursday, 27 May 2021.During their journey, guests can enjoy a number of localised activities, educational workshops and fun contests to enhance their cruise. “Spot the Ship” allow guests to explore the vibrant shipping industry in the region by searching for as many different types of vessels plying the waters during their journey. The guests who can find the largest number will receive special autographed memorabilia from the Captain of Genting Dream.As cross-border travel is still currently severely restricted, Dream Cruises is bringing the world on to Genting Dream with a “Japanese Festival” during August and September and a “Nordic Christmas” in November and December. In between, additional events will include Wine & Dine at Sea, Oktoberfest and Night Market and Halloween festivities to liven up voyages and create special memories.RCI Returns to Alaska from July 2021 Royal Caribbean International's U.S. comeback marks its first step forward with the cruise line's return to Alaska this summer. Today, the cruise vacation company announced plans to launch its Alaska season with 7-night cruises – roundtrip from Seattle – on returning favourites Serenade and Ovation of the Seas, beginning July 19 and August 13, respectively. After more than a year with cruising on pause and the significant impact its had on the beloved Alaskan communities, travellers can now chart a course for the culture-rich destinations they have looked forward to discovering while helping revive the local economies. The new summer 2021 Alaska cruises on Serenade and Ovation's existing sailings are available to book today.Serenade will begin cruising in July, sailing roundtrip from Seattle – a change from its previously scheduled homeport in Vancouver. On board, the ship will deliver awe-inspiring views from its signature ocean-facing glass elevators and floor-to-ceiling windows as guests travel from one far-flung destination to the next. The week-long itinerary features a lineup of popular ports of call, including Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point, Alaska, as well as the jaw-dropping Endicott Arm fjord and Dawes Glacier.Ovation follows suit in August for a different take on Alaskan adventure, pairing the region's natural wonders and wildlife-filled fjords with a thrilling lineup of experiences on board. From the North Star glass observation capsule to the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, vacationers can get their adrenaline pumping as they take in deck-defying sights of the scenic landscape and lush scenery of the destinations, such as Glacier National Park, the Inside Passage, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska, from unparalleled viewpoints. Carnival cancelsCarnival Cruise Line has extended its rolling pause in operations in Australia through to 21 Nov due to the rescheduling of a dry dock for routine maintenance of Carnival Spirit.Booked guests and their travel advisors are being notified directly of the cancellations and their options for a future cruise credit and onboard credit package, or a full refund.Carnival Splendor is still scheduled to return to service with a sailing from Sydney on 25 Sep.HAL Eurodam Extends 2021 Mediterranean Cruise SeasonFollowing a series of four cruises to Greece in summer 2021, Holland America Line's Eurodam will assume the previously scheduled cruises of Westerdam that span the Mediterranean. From Sept. 12 through its Oct. 30 transatlantic departure, Eurodam will offer five 12-day itineraries roundtrip from Venice, Italy; between Venice and Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Venice and Barcelona, Spain; or from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bookings open Thursday, May 27, for these cruises.Guests who were booked on Westerdam cruises automatically will be rebooked on the same departure date aboard Eurodam in a comparable stateroom. As a Signature Class vessel, Eurodam has a slightly larger capacity and will be able to accommodate all Westerdam guests (Eurodam 2,104; Westerdam 1,964).Mediterranean Cruise Itineraries (all cruises are 12 days):12: Venice; Zadar and Hvar, Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro; Argostólion, Crete, Rhodes (overnight), Mykonos and Piraeus (overnight), Greece.24: Piraeus; Istanbul (overnight) and Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Sarandë, Albania; Dubrovnik, Korcula and Rijeka, Croatia; Koper, Slovenia; Venice (overnight).6: Venice; Katakolon (Olympia), Piraeus, Rhodes (overnight), Santorini and Crete, Greece; Kotor; Korcula; Venice (overnight).18: Venice (overnight); Dubrovnik; Kotor; Corfu and Katakolon, Greece; Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), and Livorno (Pisa/Florence), Italy; Cannes and Marseille (Provence), France; Barcelona.30: Barcelona, Cartagena, Malaga (Granada) and Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Funchal, Madeira; Ponta Delgada, Azores; Fort Lauderdale.The 12-day cruises can be combined to form epic 24-day Collectors' Voyages that offer in-depth exploration of the region. The Mediterranean itineraries were designed to offer nonrepeating ports on back-to-back itineraries to enable guests to visit more ports and more countries on one extended voyage. Booking a Collectors' Voyage represents a significant savings off booking the two itineraries separately.Immediately following the transatlantic crossing, Eurodam is expected to begin its scheduled Caribbean season of cruises roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. From November 2021 through March 2022, guests can embark on seven-, 10- and 11-day itineraries that explore the eastern, southern and tropical Caribbean, as well as partial Panama Canal cruises that spend a day on Gatun Lake.Celebrity Cruises reveals new luxury program of wellnessCelebrity Cruises has today revealed the new luxury program of wellness on its latest revolutionary ship, Celebrity Beyond, announced last month and set to join the Celebrity fleet in April 2022.The exquisite new ship will feature a fully immersive, next-level wellness experience woven into every aspect of the guest journey from the stateroom to the spa. Working with best-in-class partners in every category, the holistic program has been designed to improve the wellbeing of guest's mind, body, and spirit.Key wellness and fitness highlights on Celebrity Beyond include:Start with a good night's rest in the AquaClass SkySuites, an immersive living experience with floor-to-ceiling ocean views, private verandas, luxurious bedding and other wellness amenities, thoughtfully designed by multi-award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE The new suites combine the best of the brand's AquaClass offerings with the luxurious spaces, services and amenities of The Retreat®, the exclusive resort-within-a-resort area for suite guestsElevate your endorphins with first at sea fitness programs, including F45 fitness classes and Peloton® cycling alongside  onboard yoga, meditation, strength, stretch and cardio curated by leading experts in each discipline;Complement your journey with programming from our first-ever, “Women in Wellness” at sea initiative including Morgan Mitchell, Australian Olympic sprinter, Katie Brauer, Founder of the Yoga Professional, Noella Gabriel, Co-Founder and Global President of Elemis, Kimberly Snyder, Founder of Solluna, Ruth Zukerman, Co-Founder of SoulCycle® and FlyWheel Sports, and Kiki Koroshetz, goop Wellness Director;Step into The Spa for an escape within your escape, featuring the SEA Thermal Spa with eight different types of relaxation rooms; more than 120 spa treatment including 12 new destination-inspired therapies; the first Kerastase Salon at sea; The Ideal Image Ocean Advanced MedSpa and a new menu of Recovery Services using new technology to improve workout recovery time and overall better physical health;NCL Announces Alaska 2021 restart from Seattle. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), announced that it expects to resume cruise operations from the U.S. beginning Aug. 7, 2021 with week-long voyages from Seattle to Alaska, one of the top cruise destinations among its guests.This summer, travelers will be able to recommence their cruise adventures to Alaska with week-long voyages aboard Norwegian Bliss. She will sail revised itineraries from Aug. 7, 2021 through Oct. 16, 2021, offering seven to 13 hours of port time in Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point, Alaska.  On select sailings, guests will also have the chance to take in the serene views of Glacier Bay National Park or the Holkham Bay Glacier Fjord.NCL Announces restart details of 8 additional ships. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has announced that it will resume operations from additional U.S. and international ports this northern hemisphere autumn.Guests will once again sail aboard Norwegian Breakaway, Encore, Escape, Pearl, Jewel, Sun, Spirit and Norwegian's Pride of America to explore Hawaii, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Asia and much more. Earlier this week, NCL also announced its return to Seattle for the Alaska cruise season, with a start date of 7 Aug, 2021.The Company announced its redeployment plans for the following ships:Norwegian Joy will cruise from Miami beginning 19 Oct, 2021 with five to 11-day Caribbean voyages.Norwegian Breakaway will cruise seven-day itineraries to Bermuda from New York beginning 24 Oct, 2021.Pride of America will offer seven-day Hawaii interisland voyages from Honolulu beginning 6 Nov, 2021.Norwegian Bliss will cruise from Los Angeles for seven-day Mexican Riviera voyages beginning 7 Nov, 2021.Norwegian Encore will offer seven-night itineraries from Miami to the Caribbean beginning 14 Nov, 2021.Beginning 20 Nov, 2021, Norwegian Escape will cruise for the first time from Orlando (Port Canaveral), Fla., offering seven-day itineraries to the Caribbean.Norwegian Pearl will sail from Miami offering Panama Canal, Bahamas and Caribbean cruises beginning 23 Dec, 2021.Beginning 20 Jan, 2022, Norwegian Jewel will be the first ship in the fleet to offer roundtrip Panama Canal cruises from Panama City (Colón and Fuerte Amador).Norwegian Sun will sail for the first time in Asia beginning 28 Jan, 2022, offering a five-day Japan itinerary from Hong Kong, before sailing a variety of 11-day cruises from Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok.Norwegian Spirit will cruise 12-day Australia and New Zealand voyages from Sydney, and Auckland, New Zealand beginning 9 Feb, 2022.Oceanina Cruises announces additional restartOceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced that it will resume cruise operations with three additional ships, Riviera, Insignia, and Sirena, between October 2021 and January 2022. Riviera will resume its previously published voyage schedules beginning from Istanbul on 18 October, 2021 and sail a series of Mediterranean voyages prior to beginning the northern hemisphere winter 2021-2022 series of Caribbean voyages from Miami.Insignia will resume sailings with the 21 December, 2021 Panama Canal voyage from Miami prior to embarking on a sold-out 180-day Around the World cruise from Los Angeles to New York.Sirena will commence sailings starting with the 22 January, 2022 Caribbean voyage from Miami to Panama City, Panama.Voyage itineraries for each ship will continue to be evaluated for port availability and may be adjusted as required closer to the sailing dates. These additional ship restarts follow 28 April announcement of the line's Marina, resuming cruise operations from Copenhagen beginning on 29 August, 2021.  Phased restart dates for Regatta and Nautica will be announced at a later date.Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Return to SailingHaving already announced the September return of Seven Seas Splendor®, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® today confirmed its resumption of sailing plan for the rest of The World's Most Luxurious Fleet, which will see all five ships back exploring the oceans by February 2022With Seven Seas Splendor embarking on its inaugural season on 11 September, 2021 from London (Southampton), England, Regent's four remaining ships will begin their long-awaited return to the ocean from October 2021.From spacious suites and expansive social areas, to multiple gourmet dining venues and attentive, personalised service, luxury travellers will soon be able to once again enjoy Unrivalled Space at Sea™ and the peace of mind that comes with the multi-layered SailSAFE health and safety program, including 100% vaccination of both guests and crew.Seven Seas Explorer will welcome back guests on 16 October, 2021 sailing from Venice, Italy. She will complete two published Mediterranean voyages before crossing the Atlantic to Miami, Florida and, from 15 November, 2021, sail a further two published sailings in the Caribbean. The ship then begins a newly created winter Caribbean season featuring eight new sailings, starting 20 December, 2021 with a 14-night Southern Caribbean cruise. After a trans-Atlantic crossing, she will arrive back in Europe on 10 April, 2022, sailing three more newly created Mediterranean itineraries before embarking on her published 2022 European summer season on 14 May.This impacts Australia having cancelled its previously planned 2021/22 Seven Seas Explorer season in Asia-Pacific.Seven Seas Mariner Following her technical dry-dock, Seven Seas Mariner will return to sailing on a published 18 December, 2021 itinerary, cruising from Miami, Florida to San Francisco, California where she will begin an epic World Cruise on 5 January, 2022.Seven Seas Navigator's resumption will begin 6 January, 2022 from Miami, Florida with her published 2022 Southern Caribbean winter sailings, which include multiple round-trip Barbados voyages.Seven Seas Voyager returns with five new Mediterranean voyages, the first from Barcelona, Spain on 15 February, 2022, before commencing her published 2022 European summer season itineraries exploring the Mediterranean and Northern Europe from 15 April, 2022.Celebrity Edge to recommence sailings Celebrity Cruises has received approval to resume sailings from the United States after more than a year of suspended operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 26, the cruise company will mark a long-awaited return with Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Edge departing from Port Everglades in Fort LauderdaleThe cruise company's return is heralded with a sailing on its much lauded, state-of-the-art, luxury ship Celebrity Edge. The ship was given the go-ahead by the CDC to be the first ship back in the water, meeting all new standards for delivering a safe and healthy cruise experience for guests and crew. The inaugural sailing from Fort Lauderdale sets the stage for Royal Caribbean Group to announce additional itineraries, reviving local U.S. port economies and kick-starting the rebound in cruise tourism around the world.All sailings will depart with vaccinated crew and everyone over the age of 16 must present proof of vaccination against COVID-19; as of August 1, 2021, all guests ages 12 and older must present proof of vaccinationLe Commandant Charcot: Northern Summer 2022 sales open.The Arctic explored as it has never been beforeSome adventures epitomise the very essence of the word ‘expedition', the once-in-a-lifetime dream fulfilled after meticulous planning and preparation. Enter exploration of the Arctic, from on board the world-first high polar luxury exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot.Announcing the opening of sales for the northern summer 2022 season, Deb Corbett, PONANT General Manager Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific “invites adventurous travellers who are in search of purpose, perspective and knowledge, to explore the Arctic's extreme latitudes, including expedition voyages to the geographic North Pole, Northeast Greenland, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard and the Northwest Passage. Once in a lifetime out of this world travel experiences await.”Set sail for the Arctic aboard Le Commandant Charcot and embark on an immersive journey to discover a whole new vision of the world.Currently completing sea trials, Le Commandant Charcot is the world's first luxury high polar exploration vessel, with hybrid propulsion powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas), the most eco-friendly energy source currently available. The innovation driving this ship underlines PONANT's unwavering commitment to sustainable tourism. In addition to its Polar Class 2 (PC2) certification, the vessel's design incorporates the very latest in green technologies, including wastewater treatment, 100% of waste recycled onboard and a ban on all single-use plastics.Le Commandant Charcot symbolises the culmination of PONANT's corporate commitment to reduce its environmental impact – a reflection of the company's wealth of experience and expertise gained since inception in 1988.PONANT announces 14 border-bubble voyages – New Zealand & beyond in 2021, 2022 & 2023!The gradual opening of border-bubble close-to-home travel provides opportunity to confidently explore the extraordinary islands and coastlines of our region. From November 2021 to early 2023, luxury expedition cruise line PONANT has released a diverse range of itineraries – 14 voyages focused on New Zealand and beyond, varying in duration from 7 to 21 nights, each hand crafted to reveal the very best these stunning destinations offer.Examples of the 14 New Zealand border-bubble voyages available:NEW – 9 nights' New Zealand's Fiordland & the Snares Expedition – Dunedin/Wellington to Dunedin/WellingtonDeparts Dunedin on 21 November 2021 or Wellington on 30 November 2021. Le Soléal.Visit Antarctica from New Zealand! NEW – 21 nights' Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic Ross Sea Expedition – Dunedin to DunedinDeparts Dunedin on 13 January 2022 and 3 February 2022. Le Soléal.NEW itinerary: 13 nights' From New Zealand to New Caledonia – Lyttelton to NoumeaDeparts Lyttelton on 27 January 2022. Le Lapérouse.Crystal Endeavor Completes Final Sea TrialCrystal Expedition Cruises today announced the successful completion of the second and final sea trial for its new luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor, marking another important milestone toward the upcoming delivery of the Made in Germany vessel from MV WERFTEN. Crystal Endeavor's final sea trial began on Thursday, May 20 and returned to the shipyard the evening of May 23 where the final steps of the construction process will be completed. The ship is scheduled for its technical delivery on May 27, 2021.During sea trials, Crystal Endeavor underwent rigorous performance and operational tests on the ship's systems, machinery and engines, including safety, navigation and propulsion systems, and noise and vibration measurements. Captain Thomas Larsen along with senior members of the Crystal Endeavor bridge and engineering teams participated in the sea trials in collaboration with the engineers, naval architects and builders from the expert MV WERFTEN team in Stralsund, part of a family of shipyards known for their passenger ship, icebreaker and private yacht building expertise.From bow to stern, the 20,200-GRT Crystal Endeavor is designed with power, efficiency, and the environments of the world in mind. Crystal Endeavor will be the most spacious, fastest and most powerful expedition ship in the industry, with a Polar Class 6 (PC6) classification that enables her to sail in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The ship's propulsion system includes two Azipod D units and a diesel electric power plant designed specifically for ice-going vessels to help them operate at optimum efficiency while providing 13,020 kW of installed power, delivering well-balanced power and propulsion installation, giving both speed and comfort.OCEANIA CRUISES UNVEILS “VISTA” SIGNATURE SPACESOceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, unveiled the signature lounges, bars, and wellness facilities of Vista, the first of two new 1,200-guest Allura Class ships that are being constructed by renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. The 67,000-gross-ton, 1,200-guest luxury vessel, the seventh for the line, will set sail in 2023. A second Allura Class ship will debut in 2025.Purposely designed to deliver the brand's hallmark small-ship luxury experience, Vista features a wide variety of social, recreation, and wellness spaces oriented across six of the ship's 11 guest decks. 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Welcome to the Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder. My goal is to help you develop a holistic lifestyle based on Four Cornerstone philosophy - food, body, emotional wellbeing and spiritual growth.  This holistic approach will help you feel good, which I define as being connected to your most authentic, highest self. And this is the place from which your energy, confidence, creativity, true power and true beauty will start to explode. Every week we provide you with interviews from top experts in their field or a solocast from yours truly to support you in living your most beautiful, healthy and joyful life.  I’m your host, Kimberly Snyder. Founder of Solluna, New York Times best-selling author and holistic wellness, nutrition and meditation teacher. Let’s get started. 

Known as the "Queen of Spinning" Ruth truly put the Soul in SoulCycle and the Fly in Flywheel, both companies she founded. We talk about her inspiring story of resilience after her first career and marriage ended and how her evolution led to her success. The interview is filled with fresh business and life lessons. We also talked about life during Covid-19 and the rise of exercising at home and her upcoming plans going forward. And wait till you hear the story about Jennifer Grey!

Ruth Zukerman discovered spinning at a difficult crossroads in her life, and she was thrilled when it turned into her next entrepreneurial endeavor: opening her own spin studio. This new venture, however, didn't come without its own uncertainties and challenges, which Zukerman overcame through persistence and a newfound sense of confidence. In her View From The Top conversation at Stanford GSB, Zukerman discussed all this and more with Michael Lewis, MBA '20. Stanford GSB's View From The Top is the Dean's premier speaker series. It launched in 1978 and is supported in part by the F. Kirk Brennan Speaker Series Fund. During student-led interviews and before a live audience, leaders from around the world share insights on effective leadership, their personal core values, and lessons learned throughout their career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ruth Zukerman was programmed to be the perfect princess pleaser. She pursued dance as a career and was constantly turned down which led to low self-esteem and no idea of what to do next. She thought marriage was the solution, but inevitably that failed. Her divorce judge told her to “get a job” and did she ever! Listen in to hear how this #HoShiMo led to the founding of Soul Cycle and FlyWheel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruth Zukerman will be the first to tell you that she has faced many struggles with some of her business partners over the years. But Ruth has persevered using lessons from these partnerships and relationships to learn more about herself and in turn grow as a business woman. While she has provided transformative experiences for her students over the years she herself has been transformed by the lessons learned through the ups and downs of partnerships at SoulCycle and Flywheel.

When SoulCycle co-founder Ruth Zukerman abruptly left her groundbreaking boutique fitness company, the question became whether she could strike gold a second time with a similar spin class concept called Flywheel Sports. But then the challenge doubled when Peloton entered the market with a radical new at-home fitness option. Zukerman describes the early days of boutique fitness and how her continued emphasis on the customer experience paid off for Flywheel. Stacey Artandi Seldin explains the integral role technology played in that success. Matt O'Connor outlines Flywheel's adoption of the latest trend: at-home streaming fitness classes. And fitness industry analyst Dana Macke provides an overview of how fitness has moved from big box gyms, to boutique studios, to interactive classes in our homes, and what lies beyond.

Ruth Zukerman has made many jumps in her life: from dancer to wife, from wife to Soul Cycle founder, from Soul Cycle founder to Fly Wheel founder. For Ruth, what been consistent is that when things get tough, she always shows up and does what needs to be done. Hear her story this week on When to Jump. -- Buy the When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

Our guest today is Ruth Zukerman, who was one of the original Co-Founders of SoulCycle and Flywheel Sports and now is pivoting again with a new book, Riding High!  Ruth shares her candid life story with us. Find her on Instagram here.   "The only true definition of failure is to stop trying. " - Ruth Zukerman

Ruth Zukerman used her heartache–at the death of her father, the end of her marriage, and the dissolution of her first business partnership with SoulCycle, as the inspiration to reinvent herself. At 51, she co-founded a new business, the highly successful Flywheel, and built the life she’d always dreamed of. And she did it all while navigating through single motherhood and a business world that is often unkind to women, especially those who wear their hearts on their sleeves.   Her Memoir - Riding High is a prescriptive, warts-and-all journey through Ruth’s evolution, offering fresh, unexpected business and life lessons to help readers recognize their own potential and channel their passion into success. Part confidante, part mentor, Ruth pulls no punches and holds nothing back.      In this episode, Karen and Ruth discuss: Success Story of Ruth Commit to Get Leads Don’t underestimate the power of word of mouth. Consult to Sell The personal touch is what keeps people coming back. We all want to be noticed and feel important. Connect to Build and Grow Stay consistent to your culture no matter how big you get. Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Resilience is a muscle that gets built every time you have a setback – so get back up on the bike. Sweet Spot of Success   "All the experiences you have going through life, when you’re going through them, you have no idea how they are going to affect your subsequent experiences."- Ruth Zukerman   Connect with Ruth Zukerman:   Facebook: Ruth Katzka Zukerman Book: Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted Instagram: @fountainof_ruth     About the Podcast   Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe:   Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Just ask Ruth Zukerman, one of the original cofounders of SoulCycle (arguably one of the most successful spin class companies anywhere) and who, aftera devastating exit from the company, picked herself up and built Flywheel Sports, offering spinning classes with a “where everybody knows your name” ethos, and a big focus on technology and metrics.And, it turns out, this isn’t the last chapter—at all! Ruth Zukerman, Co-founder of indoor cycling businesses SoulCycle and Flywheel Sports and author of the book “Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted”, joins Socialfly Co-founder Courtney Spritzer in the MouthMedia Network studios for a conversation about building her company and her journey to success, along with a surprise and a brainstorm.In this episode: How Ruth made the decision to leave her lifelong passion, dance, behind and how she found a new passion and career through spinning Ruth’s first experience of being intimidated by spin classes at the old Reebok gym, and the epiphany of pushing herself to go to her first class Why the combination of exercise, music, and a pack mentality resonated with Ruth’s dance background How an inspiring spin instructor’s move to Florida prompted Ruth to become an instructor herself and led to a whole new career path The out-of-the-blue offer to be the face of a new boutique spinning studio gym: SoulCycle How Ruth brought students from her old gym to the new studio despite its rough-around-the-edges feel in the beginning. How the brand’s strong identity got started from the get-go The hard times early on, from leading classes for six people to teaching 22 classes a week How Ruth’ brought a therapeutic and spiritual experience to SoulCycle Flywheel, Ruth’s departure from SoulCycle, and starting a new brand from scratch The ways Ruth has changed her focus with Flywheel to bring spinning to a wider audience The liberating aspect of starting a new brand built around inclusiveness, and the challenges of differentiating from other studios How metrics played a role in building Flywheel’s branding and also opened the door to more male clients The branding challenges early on, and how they developed the “Never Coast” mentality. The organic way a buyer was found after his daughter brought him to a Flywheel class How much can change from the initial decision to sell a company and handing over the keys Ruth’s difficult decision to leave Flywheel The lessons Ruth has learned along the way, and actions she would take in hindsight to protect herself The importance of trusting your gut and your business partners, but not at the expense of risking your own position How sometimes being genuinely prepared to walk away from a deal can be the best negotiation tactic Ruth’s book “Riding High,” and why she wants to tell her story now. Her hopes that the book will inspire people and start their own business and learn from her mistakes The importance of bearing your soul and being intimate with the ups and downs of one’s life in order to reach and inspire others The aftermath of leaving Flywheel and getting off of the bike for the first time in 21 years, and how Ruth is rediscovering herself How Ruth has tried to be present and an inspiration for her daughters, and how that has set them on their own paths Plus, a 60-second brainstorm on how Ruth can promote herself and her book

It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Just ask Ruth Zukerman, one of the original cofounders of SoulCycle (arguably one of the most successful spin class companies anywhere) and who, after  a devastating exit from the company, picked...

Ruth Zukerman, Co-Founder of SoulCycle and FlyWheel and current Creative Director at FlyWheel, joins host Laura Zarrow to discuss her inspirational founders story and journey from dance to cycling on Women@Work. Ruth's new book is called "Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted". Book: https://www.amazon.com/Riding-High-SoulCycle-Co-Founded-Flywheel-ebook/dp/B072DTR4GX See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen in as Ruth Zukerman, founder of both SoulCycle and Flywheel, talks with Laura about how she parlayed her personal passion of indoor cycling, her natural networking skills, and her past teaching experience into two highly successful businesses that help people become better versions of themselves every day. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on January 9, 2019 on SiriusXM's Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School, Channel 132 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruth Zukerman is the co-founder of Soul Cycle and Flywheel, both wildly successful companies that innovated the studio cycling movement. Ruth pioneered the boutique fitness industry by creating the “studio” with a pay per class structure, modeling them after the dance studios she would frequent when she was pursuing her dance career. Over the last decade with these companies, she has come to realize that her passion is greater than simply cycling or fitness. Her mission is to connect people to each other as well as to their own inner strength and empower them to carry the positive, powerful attitude they have on the bike on into their lives and their careers. She speaks around the country, inspiring people to get unstuck and find new paths and new passion for a successful second, third or even fourth act in their careers. Ruth is currently the Creative Director at Flywheel and still passionately teaches classes there every week. She lives in New York and is very close with her grown daughters. Her memoir RIDING HIGH: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, CoFounded Flywheel and Built the Life I Always Wanted, was published in October 2018. What you’ll learn about in this episode: 1:08 – Ruth’s morning ritual to ensure she is prepared for teaching her Flywheel class. 3:08 – How taking dance as a child set her up for her future career as a cycling teacher and studio owner. 6:06 – Ruth’s shares the challenges she had early in her adolescence. 8:10 – The intense response her mother had when she found out Ruth got an additional piercing in her ear. 9:40 – The special relationship she had with her father and their trips to Nom Wah Tea Parlor at 13 Doyers Street in Chinatown in New York City together. 20:40 – How her job in a chocolate shop in Rockefeller Center taught her the importance of customer experience. 24:50 – How she met her husband and what her mindset was at that time in her life. 29:40 – Why Ruth was second-guessing her marriage and why she felt stuck. 36:10 – Ruth’s Mom’s reaction when she told her she was having twins. 37:48 – How therapy helped her realize she was in an unhealthy marriage. 39:51 – She explains why you have to be a strong person to go to therapy. 42:49 – How to find the right therapist and how long to stay with them. 47:17 – How Ruth told her children that she and her husband were getting divorced. 49:42 – Her first try at spinning . . . who knew this would lead to her future as a teacher and entrepreneur! 53:22 – How spin teachers keep their energy throughout the day 54:10 – She started to shift the way the traditional classes were being taught – through music and words from the instructors. 57:52 – How her first spin studio concept, SoulCycle, came about. 1:02:03 – What she learned from the startup and what she would do differently. 1:03:46 – Her philosophy on ensuring that the studios were and are customer centric. 1:05:52 – How they came up with their pricing structure and why she refers to the concept as “not rocket science.” 1:07:24 – The moment they knew that SoulCycle was taking off. 1:09:23 – What it was like going from an owner at SoulCycle to an employee and what kept her going. 1:10:10 – How she was able to leave and start a new spin concept, FlyWheel. 1:15:00 – Since starting up in 2010, they have grown to 42 studios. 1:20:15 – Big changes that took place when FlyWheel took on another partner and how she had to look at her strengths and role at the company. 1:23:16 – Her favorite inspirational song by Annie Lennox and Whitney Houston, Step by Step. 1:24:30 – What it was like writing her best selling book, Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted 1:28:48 – Ruth shares what it’s like to have celebrities in her class and what it was like when she played a song from Sting’s daughter while he was taking her class. 1:30:32 – What it was like to be invited to the White House and meet President Obama.   Ruth’s book and TV: Ruth’s Book: RIDING HIGH: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, CoFounded Flywheel and Built the Life I Always Wanted Ruth’s feature on PBS’s Breaking Big Ways to contact Ruth: Website: www.flywheelsports.com Instagram: ruth_flywheel Twitter: @RuthFlywheel Facebook: Ruth Katzka Zukerman

Passionate about pushing the culture of cycling, fitness, and sport, Alex Toussaint is a Senior Instructor at Peloton. Starting off his career as a janitor at Flywheel Sports, Alex would eventually gain the belief and investment of Ruth Zukerman. Through his relationship with Ruth, Alex was given opportunities that single-handedly changed the trajectory of his life. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Alex chats with us about setting the tone of his classes, infusing social media, and paying it forward to the youth of tomorrow. follow us https://www.instagram.com/drivensocietypodcast/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Ruth Zukerman: Co-Founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel   In this episode, Nathan and Ruth Zukerman discuss: How spinning can be a cathartic mind-body experience. Ruth's career path, milestones and lessons learned. Ruth's launch of her book:  Riding High What Ruth would tell young female entrepreneurs.    Key Takeaways:  People carry stresses and baggage throughout the day. Look for ways to offload these issues for yourself. Things don't always go the way you plan. Everything doesn't need a fix in the moment. We are constantly reinventing ourselves as we go through our life and career. Make sure you really, truly, believe in your business idea. Make sure it inspires you and there will be no doubt it will inspire others.   "When you’re going through a difficult time and when you are experiencing failure of something, it’s so important to know that sometimes you just have to sit with the discomfort, and sit with the failure, and sit with all the thoughts that come with it and not necessarily do anything in that moment.”— Ruth Zukerman   Connect with Ruth Zukerman: Twitter: @RuthFlywheel Facebook: Flywheel Sports Book: Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted Instagram: @ruth_flywheel LinkedIn: Ruth Zukerman   Connect with Nathan Mersereau: Phone: 248-645-1520 Website: www.dayinacanoe.com Email: nathan@dayinacanoe.com Twitter: @NathanMersereau LinkedIn: Nathan Mersereau Address: 36800 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304   Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Ruth Zukerman is the co-founder of SoulCycle and FlyWheel. She is the author of Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye which is in bookstores everywhere today. Connect with Ruth Zukerman Website: www.flywheelsports.com Twitter: @RuthFlywheel Instagram: @ruth_flywheel Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

Having “co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel Sports” on your resume is kind of a big deal. This week, I sit down with Ruth Zukerman, Creative Director of boutique cycling favorite FlyWheel Sports. After her 1996 divorce, the former dancer and aerobics instructor felt lost and took to the Spin bike. Soon, she became an instructor and was approached by a rider about starting a company of their own—SoulCycle. In 2009, she left to start FlyWheel—which currently has more than 40 locations across the country. In episode 21, she explains why she still teaches classes despite her demanding schedule, and offers advice for making the hard calls in business. We close things out with a little visualization exercise that’ll have you ready to conquer any hurdle that comes your way. —- @flywheelsports @ruth_flywheel @hurdlepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Episode 36 - Riding High - a Conversation with Ruth Zukerman - Co-Founder of Flywheel: Product managers can learn a lot from entrepreneurs. In this episode, Steven Haines talks with Ruth Zukerman, author of the upcoming book “Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye and Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted.” Ruth shares her remarkable story of how she translated her passion and creativity to build a remarkable company and a loyal following. Hosted by Steven Haines of Sequent Learning Networks