Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah larson levey

This week on the podcast, I sit down with Sarah Larson Levey, Founder/CEO of Y7 Studio and a momma of two. As a business owner, mom, and NYC to Austin transplant, I knew there'd be a ton I could learn from Sarah, and she certainly didn't disappoint. Sarah opens up about her path from launching Y7 as a pop-up to transforming it into a renowned yoga community focused on inner growth and self-acceptance. She talks into Y7's mirror-free philosophy, explaining how it helps individuals break free from the comparison trap. This mindset extends beyond yoga into Sarah's experiences in motherhood, entrepreneurship, and overcoming personal challenges like two miscarriages. Hope you guys enjoy Sarah's insights on reducing comparison to foster personal growth and happiness in every aspect of life :) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:02:43 Intro to Sarah Larson Levey, Founder / CEO of Y7 Studio and momma of 2  00:08:45 How Sarah took Y7 from pop-up to cult-favorite yoga studio 00:21:15 No mirrors to encourage inward focus and no comparison 00:28:10 Taking lessons learned off the mat 00:31:45 The impact of the pandemic on Sarah and Y7 00:38:00 “It's like this now” 00:41:30 Stop comparing yourselves to other moms online 00:44:30 Overcoming two miscarriages 00:52:40 How Sarah teaches her kids not to compare themselves to others 00:01:40 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-alex/id1737442386 Follow Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Sarah: Sarah's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sarah_ayako Y7 Studio's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/y7studio ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send me a Text MessageIn this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay welcomes Sarah Larson Levey, the innovative founder of Y7 Studio, with locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and Austin.Sarah shares her journey of creating a unique, inclusive yoga experience that breaks traditional barriers and emphasizes personal practice over physical perfection.Highlights:- Unexpected Beginnings: Sarah's story of starting Y7 Studio from a humble pop-up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and growing it into a nationally recognized brand.- Inclusive Yoga Philosophy: The importance of no mirrors, candlelit rooms, and infrared heating in creating a non-judgmental, inclusive yoga environment.- Music and Movement: How Y7 Studio integrates music into its classes to enhance the yoga experience and help practitioners connect more deeply with their practice.- Overcoming Personal Challenges: Sarah's journey from a corporate fashion career to opening a yoga studio, motivated by a personal injury and a desire for a more meaningful yoga practice.- Building a Strong Brand: The strategies and philosophies behind Y7's branding, from the dark, mirrorless rooms to the emphasis on individual experience.- Leadership and Growth: Insights on managing multiple locations, maintaining consistency, and fostering a supportive teaching community.Apps, Websites, and Tools Mentioned:- Y7 Studio Website: https://www.y7-studio.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/y7studio- SalesARM:  A service used by Y7 Studio to enhance client retention and engagement.- MindBody: The studio management software utilized by Y7 Studio, noted for its customization and branding capabilities.BOOK A FREE CHAT WITH THE YOGA BIZ CHAMP:Visit http://www.yogabizchamp.link/podlink to schedule a free strategy call with Michael Jay.Sarah Larson Levy's story exemplifies the power of innovative thinking and personal passion in transforming the traditional yoga experience into a unique, inclusive practice that resonates with a diverse audience.FREE RESOURCES AND BOOK A CHAT LINKhttps://yogabizchamp.link/podlink

A number of recent court cases are using a new tactic to take on tech platforms, including Snap, Meta, and TikTok. ‘Fast Company' contributing writer Issie Lapowsky walked us through the complicated legalese behind these cases. Basically, they're using a novel legal workaround to Section 230 called a ‘product liability claim.' Rather than faulting these platforms for other people's posts—the kind of claims Section 230 protects them from—these cases accuse the companies of essentially building faulty products, which is an area of law that Section 230 doesn't cover. Also, we sat down with a group of fitness-industry innovators in a fun roundtable discussion about staying fit and nimble during the peak of the pandemic. As a pioneer in the industry, Tracy Anderson created the Tracy Anderson Method more than 20 years ago, as well as offering DVDs, online videos, and exercise studios. Barry's CEO Joey Gonzalez went from client to instructor to eventually become the company's top executive, and Y7 Studio founder and CEO Sarah Larson Levey created a unique way to practice yoga by candlelight to the beat of a customized soundtrack. We also asked what the trick is to get motivated to work out. Answer: you need to find your own motivation. For more MIC behind the scenes, check out Yaz at @yazzyg on Instagram and Josh @joshuagchris on TikTok!

A number of recent court cases are using a new tactic to take on tech platforms, including Snap, Meta, and TikTok. ‘Fast Company' contributing writer Issie Lapowsky walked us through the complicated legalese behind these cases. Basically, they're using a novel legal workaround to Section 230 called a ‘product liability claim.' Rather than faulting these platforms for other people's posts—the kind of claims Section 230 protects them from—these cases accuse the companies of essentially building faulty products, which is an area of law that Section 230 doesn't cover. Also, we sat down with a group of fitness-industry innovators in a fun roundtable discussion about staying fit and nimble during the peak of the pandemic. As a pioneer in the industry, Tracy Anderson created the Tracy Anderson Method more than 20 years ago, as well as offering DVDs, online videos, and exercise studios. Barry's CEO Joey Gonzalez went from client to instructor to eventually become the company's top executive, and Y7 Studio founder and CEO Sarah Larson Levey created a unique way to practice yoga by candlelight to the beat of a customized soundtrack. We also asked what the trick is to get motivated to work out. Answer: you need to find your own motivation. For more MIC behind the scenes, check out Yaz at @yazzyg on Instagram and Josh @joshuagchris on TikTok!

A number of recent court cases are using a new tactic to take on tech platforms, including Snap, Meta, and TikTok. ‘Fast Company' contributing writer Issie Lapowsky walked us through the complicated legalese behind these cases. Basically, they're using a novel legal workaround to Section 230 called a ‘product liability claim.' Rather than faulting these platforms for other people's posts—the kind of claims Section 230 protects them from—these cases accuse the companies of essentially building faulty products, which is an area of law that Section 230 doesn't cover. Also, we sat down with a group of fitness-industry innovators in a fun roundtable discussion about staying fit and nimble during the peak of the pandemic. As a pioneer in the industry, Tracy Anderson created the Tracy Anderson Method more than 20 years ago, as well as offering DVDs, online videos, and exercise studios. Barry's CEO Joey Gonzalez went from client to instructor to eventually become the company's top executive, and Y7 Studio founder and CEO Sarah Larson Levey created a unique way to practice yoga by candlelight to the beat of a customized soundtrack. We also asked what the trick is to get motivated to work out. Answer: you need to find your own motivation. For more MIC behind the scenes, check out Yaz at @yazzyg on Instagram and Josh @joshuagchris on TikTok!

Join Elizabeth in this week's episode as she chats with Sarah Larson Levey, the CEO and Founder of Y7, a popular New York-based yoga studio with a devoted following on social media and in-person. Y7 is known for its unique combination of traditional yoga poses set to hip hop music, in a setting that features heat, candlelit rooms, and no mirrors. Sarah shares her personal journey, from being a fashion executive in New York to becoming a registered yoga instructor, health coach, and successful entrepreneur. She talks about the inspiration behind co-founding Y7 with her husband in 2013, driven by her own search for a yoga class she truly enjoyed, and how she aims to inspire others to prioritize their growth over their appearance. Sarah also discusses the benefits of daily movement for all ages and athletic levels, the inclusivity of Y7, and her insights on building a successful lifestyle brand.Mentioned: Find All Season 3 Episodes Here  10 Minute ManagerThe Last of Us ClassPassFind our Grain-Free Granolas at Walmart: Here or at a store near you by using our store finder: HereOrder a delicious Smoothie King smoothie bowl topped with our Original Granola: HereSay Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramSarah: Y7 | IG 

It brings me the utmost joy to celebrate the 100th episode featuring Sarah Larson Levey, the founder of one of my FAVORITE yoga brands, Y7 Studio. In this episode, Sarah talks about her inspiration for starting Y7 and how the company has evolved into a larger yoga / wellness brand through its partnership with Universal Music Group and Lululemon's "Mirror." We also chat about Sarah's perspective on mental and physical health, how she stays healthy, what it means to lead a happy and purposeful life, and what brings her endorphins. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-stephanopoulos/support

Today, I'm joined by Sarah Larson Levey, founder & CEO of Y7 Studio, a chain of hot yoga studios known for high-intensity classes set to music. Starting as a pop-up studio in the Williamsburg neighborhood of NYC, Y7 Studio quickly rose to fame for its unconventional, modern approach to yoga. After prolonged COVID challenges, Y7 is pushing forward with a new digital platform and plans to open more brick-and-mortar locations in 2023. In this episode, we discuss the yoga brand's prioritization of good music, forthcoming expansion strategy, and how its partnership with Universal Music Group impacts its digital fitness offering. In this episode, you'll learn: What differentiates Y7 from traditional yoga studios How COVID impacted their studios in NYC and LA Y7's approach to improve the digital at-home yoga experience  Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:11) Sarah's background and starting Y7 Studio (10:58) Y7 Studio's journey (14:33) Y7 Studio's expansion and growth (16:56) Marketing strategy and celeb clients (21:04) Building a lifestyle brand (24:47) Y7 Studio's future roadmap and digital offering (35:53) Future physical expansion (39:54) Conclusion  

What happens when you mix one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Businesses with a global pandemic-induced shutdown? The answer: an even bigger vision & new resolve. On today's episode, I'm joined by Sarah Levy, the CEO of New York's trendsetting yoga outpost –Y7 Yoga. We dive into the heart of entrepreneurship covering everything from growing a brand and attracting the right clients to how timing and vision play a pivotal role in success. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or side hustle starter, this interview is sure to have you pressing rewind on in-depth a-ha moments.Notes:05:17 Common Misconception About Entrepreneurship11:50 Timing Is Everything21:20 The Power Of Telling Your Story 25:56 Predictions About Fitness & Live Event Industries35:02 The Effect Of Leadership39:01 Attracting The Right Clients43:14 Speed Round Listening while doing dishes, running or working on something else? Want all the links and notes straight to your inbox so you don't have to write them all down? No problem! Head to  SendMeNotes.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today's episode. For more behind-the-scenes, follow Kim on Instagram & TikTok: @KimKaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupeNewsletter: copymyhomework.comJoin her “Career Capital” cohort:https://kimkaupe.com/career-capital Stay in Touch With Sarah:LinkedInInstagram Love Coffee With Kim? Leave us a review!

This week's guest is the Sarah Larson Levey, the Co-Founder and CEO of Y7 Studio. She is an innovator, entrepreneur, 200-hour registered yoga instructor, author and certified Health Coach. In this episode, we're talking about breaking down barriers to enter an industry as a female founder, creating y7 yoga studio, following your passions and the benefits of yoga for your body & mind. What is Y7? Y7 Studio is sweat dripping, beat bumping, candlelit yoga. All studios are heated to 80-90 degrees using state-of-the-art infrared technology, which helps create a detoxifying sweat that stimulates blood circulation and increases flexibility. Classes are paced to the beat of the music to drive the breath, with tracks from varied artists and genres. You practice in a dark, candlelit room with no mirrors to encourage you to turn your focus inward and explore your individual practice. Topics discussed in this episode: Starting a pop-up yoga studio with a full-time 9-5 corporate job Creating an inclusive community to practice yoga without mirrors in a fun way with hip hop music Imposter syndrome as a female founder in the fitness industry The intention behind every aspect of Y7 Spirituality & yoga practice How to go to your first workout class when you're feeling intimidated Follow us! Jen's IG: @jen_laurenn ( https://www.instagram.com/jen_laurenn/ ) Jen's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/jenlauren Jen's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenlaurenn Dare to Self Care Instagram: @daretoselfcarepod ( https://www.instagram.com/daretoselfcarepod/ ) Sarah's IG: @sarah_ayako ( https://www.instagram.com/sarah_ayako/ ) Y7's IG: @y7studio ( https://www.instagram.com/y7studio/ ) Discount Codes: Sakara: https://bit.ly/2UPwvrd (20% DISCOUNT CODE: XOJENLAUREN) Hilma: https://bit.ly/3kLcoEO (Use code JENLAUREN20 for 20% off) Daily Harvest: https://bit.ly/3BlJUrs (UP TO $40 OFF CODE: JENLAUREN) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jen-lauren/support

In this episode I chat with Sarah Larson Levey who is the founder & CEO of Y7 Studio. With locations all over the country, Y7 Studio breaks traditional barriers to make yoga more inclusive & accessible. Its sweat dripping, beat bumping, candlelit yoga. I would know I've been a fan for years! With that, Sarah is truly a force to be reckoned with. In 2018 she made the cover of Inc. Magazine which showcases America's 500 Fastest Growing Companies. She has also been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Powerful Women Issue. Plus, she's collaborated with major brands like Free People, Gap Body & Athleta just to name a few. Some of the topics we discuss are the inspiration behind the brand, advice on how to deal with stress, body positivity, motherhood, her move to Texas & so much more. Be sure to tune in! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 20% off your first order with Sakara by using the code SMALLTALK at checkout. You can also go to sakara.com/smalltalk. LET'S MAKE SMALL TALK: Small Talk With Syd STWS Media WWW.SMALLTALKWITHSYD.COM

Leading up to Mother's Day, I'm chatting with six extraordinary women. Some moms. Some not. But, each has a story to tell, forever shaped by the women that came before them. Today on the show I’m talking to Annie Thorisdottir, CrossFit’s 2x Fittest Woman on Earth. The Reebok-sponsored athlete is, like Sarah Larson Levey who I spoke with earlier this week, a new mom of a pandemic-born baby. We talk about how Annie navigated critical feedback on her workouts during pregnancy as well as her timeline to getting back in the swing of things after having her baby Freya. She also shares the one thing that could make her withdraw from the 2021 CrossFit Games and she offers up essential advice to any new mom just trying to make it from day to day. SOCIAL @anniethorisdottir @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Leave a review of the show in Apple Podcasts and send a screen grab to hello@hurdle.us to enter to win a pair of Reebok Nano X1 for you (and one for a friend!) REGISTER So, You Want to Run a Marathon?, May 17 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Mid-Year Reset, May 11 @ 7:00 p.m. ET OFFER Picky Bars | Get 20 percent off any $25 order or more at PickyBars.com/Hurdle JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

This week, I'm hosting six conversations as part of a special series on motherhood here on Hurdle. Although I'm not a mom just yet, my talks with Hurdlers over the years have taught me so much about this life chapter. I've learned that motherhood itself is both beautiful and challenging, exhausting and rewarding. Whether or not children are in the cards for you, it's safe to say that we've all been dramatically impacted by a mother — whether it be our own or another — in our lives. So, leading up to Mother's Day, I'm chatting with six extraordinary women. Some moms. Some not. But, each has a story to tell, forever shaped by the women that came before them. The year 2020 was a one of drastic change for Y7 Studio’s Sarah Larson Levey. Between the shuttering of all of the company’s studios because of the pandemic, having a baby boy in June, and moving to Austin from New York — it’s been an emotional whirlwind. In today’s episode, Sarah and I chat navigating coming back to her body after the baby, moving in a way that feels right for her, and agree that there’s nothing wrong with wanting to lose weight if you’re uncomfortable in yours — as long as that’s not purely based on a number on the scale. She also mentions how motherhood has taught her the importance of patience and staying calm, both which have helped her while working to studios (Chicago just did so this week!). We agree that back to “normal” is going to be a social adjustment for sure, but we’re both excited for the opportunity to connect again. SOCIAL @sarah_ayako @y7studio @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate REGISTER So, You Want to Run a Marathon?, May 17 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Mid-Year Reset, May 11 @ 7:00 p.m. ET OFFER Picky Bars | Get 20 percent off any $25 order or more at PickyBars.com/Hurdle JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

In this episode, Kylie & Sophie are joined by the founder of the one of the fastest growing fitness companies, Sarah Larson Levey. Frustrated by her lousy yoga class experience, Sarah created Y7 Studio. She is yoga's newest mogul, and maybe its most unlikely one. "This all came about because I actually hate yoga," Levey says of her five-year-old company, Y7 Studio, which has eight locations in New York City, two outposts in Los Angeles, and plans to expand to at least two more cities by next year. In its modish studios, young urbanites strike ancient poses by candlelight as hip-hop thumps through speakers and infrared heaters ensure everyone works up a good sweat. Y7 stands at No. 80 on the 2018 Inc. 5000. She comes on this episode to share the story of how she created her incredible & booming business. Amidst all of this massive success, Sarah unfortunately went through two tragic instances with miscarriage, one of which was predicted by a tarot reader. She is here to speak on how she pushed through and healed through these horrible times while still maintaining the massive growth of Y7. She speaks on the importance of sharing your journey to heal and connect with others. She explains the detoxifying benefits of hot yoga and how we can align our chakras in these classes. Energy is an important factor in the human body and Sarah is going to explain that in this episode. These three get into the topic of bullying, general wellness tips, babies & so much more. We hope that you can find some inspiration in this episode with our lovely guest. You can find Sarah on Instagram @Sarah_Ayako, @Y7studio, & on https://online.y7-studio.com/. If you liked this episode, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts. Leave us a rating and review to tell us what's on your mind! Take a journey on over to our podcast Instagram page @TheNotSoSimpleLifePodcast. Feel free to email info@TNSSlife.com if you want to get in touch with @KylieVonnahme & @SophieLongford! Our website is www.TNSSlife.com & TUNE IN FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY...See ya'll then!

Sarah Larson Levey founded Y7 Studio as a pop-up in Brooklyn so that she could experience yoga the way that she wanted to—in a candlelit, heated, mirrorless space, where she could flow to A Tribe Called Quest.  8 years later, her personal dream studio has expanded to 12 locations across Los Angeles and New York, and was named one of Inc. Magazine's 2018 fastest growing private companies. Sarah graciously gave me a peek into her life and her story when she was just a few weeks away from giving birth to a beautiful baby boy.  Now that she's a new mom, I can't be more excited for this next step in her personal and professional journey! Tune in to hear about why Sarah values having both a Western and Eastern perspective.  We chat about how she was able to build an incredible community focused on connection vs. competition, and why letting go of the expectation of perfection is critical for forward momentum. Head over to https://www.y7-studio.com/ to learn more about Sarah's studios, and check out some of the classes. To find out more about the Hear Us Roar podcast, and sign up for my mailing list, visit www.hurpodcast.com.  Please subscribe to the show, and leave a comment.  I look forward to hearing from you!

On this episode of Girl Gang the Podcast, we're interviewing Sarah Larson Levey - Founder & CEO of Y7 Studio.Show us you're listening by taking a screenshot and tagging us on Instagram @y7studio and @girlgangthelabel.Learn more about Y7 Studio at y7-studio.com.Stay up to date on new episodes of Girl Gang the Podcast and shop our merchandise at girlgangthelabel.com - use code GIRLGANG for 20% off your order.If you'd like to recommend someone for the podcast, give feedback, or just say hi e-mail amy@girlgangthelabel.com.#SUPPORTYOURLOCALGIRLGANG

#14: In this episodes, I sit down with my friend, Sarah Larson Levey, the Founder + CEO of the badass yoga studio, Y7. We chat about about how and why Sarah started Y7 and what motivated her to start her yoga practice. We touch on working a full-time job while also rapidly growing Y7 at the same time and when she transition to Y7 fully. Sarah and I dive into the backend of the business and her unexpected entrepreneurial path, her different approach to funding for Y7 and briefly working with her husband during a time of rapid growth. We then transition into Sarah and her husband's fertility journey and getting pregnant after 2 devastating miscarriages. Sarah shares how this impacted her relationship with her partner and what her pregnancy journey has been like over the past few months (she is almost 8 months pregnant now!). For more from Sarah, follow @sarah_ayako and for more on Y7, follow @Y7 Studio.Thank you Simple Mills for sponsoring this episode! They sell hands down the most delicious gluten-free and grain-free products and their almond flour baking mixes are the best. I share all of my favorites over here on my shop page.For more from me, head on over to @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. My cookbook, Just the Good Stuff is also officially in stores.

Eddie Sandoval set out to bring a traditional food from his homeland to the masses—while supporting those who shared his heritage. Betina Gozo has used her influence as a celebrity trainer to marshall resources for children in need, through the Dance With Mweyne Foundation. And Steve Umberger, co-host Maggie’s dad, used his theatrical talents in an entirely new way, inspiring dialogue between very different communities in their hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. This past quarter, we talked to these inspiring guests—and more—on the #WeGotGoals podcast, as we explored the theme of Contributing Generously. Along the way, we were struck by the way these big thinkers followed their guts to big-hearted accomplishments, and found more than a few gems that changed the way we thought about our own altruism. We discuss: 2:26: The powerful moments that stood out for us from our interviews 6:40: The way intuition guided guests to worthwhile endeavors 10:40: How some of their efforts had multiple layers and dimensions 11:33: How they knew when it was time to dig in on a goal—and when it was time to move on 14:46: Why giving back sometimes requires separating yourself from the outcome of your efforts 16:20: Why, and how, to make an impact in your own backyard 18:02: Specificity, and how it can help you achieve somewhat nebulous-seeming aims 19:06: How we fared on our own goals for contributing generously last quarter (and the help we’d like moving forward) 20:06: What you can expect in season 4 of the #WeGotGoals podcast, heading your way after a short break! 26:51: Some news from me, your co-host Cindy Kuzma, about that next season. My heartfelt thanks to the team, and to you, our listeners, for your support these past three years—and I look forward to joining you. Links/resources we mention: Previous episodes: Roundtable reshare of Chicago fitness equity guests; Sarah Larson Levey from the #SweatWorkingSummit; Anne Mahlum of [solidcore];  Mind-Body-Soul Connector and former dancer Robert Brace; Pinole Blue’s Eddie Sandoval; theater director Steve Umberger; celebrity trainer Betina Gozo; Alison Rootberg, founder of Wellness4Every1; Sarah Neukom and Matt Woodburn of ESP Presents and Exchange312; and our previous hostful episode If you love this episode as much as we do, subscribe to the #WeGotGoals podcast wherever you like to listen to podcasts, including on Apple and Spotify (and hey, leave us a rating while you’re at it!).

Sarah Larson Levey, founder and CEO of Y7 Studio, hopped on stage as our keynote speaker, visibly pregnant and spilling truths at the #SweatworkingSummit January 25 and 26. And along with dropping knowledge ("It's like this now") the opening date of Y7's Chicago location (March 12) like one of the albums that plays in class, Larson Levey also opened up about the tough moments that came with building her yoga empire. Along with the success she's experienced, like being featured on the cover of INC and earning countless other accolades, Larson Levey dealt with her share of personal challenges. In being extremely open about those struggles - like having two pregnancies end in miscarriage over the past two years - she empowered our #SweatworkingSummit attendees to share their own struggles, too. In this episode, we discuss: 4:30: Sarah explains the totally-free Y7 Studio pop-up that started her on the journey to studio ownership in 2013. 5:41: Sarah talks through the injury that led her down a path to try yoga - her doctor pointed her towards yoga. 8:00: Sarah explains a Y7 Studio class and why the music played is a pivotal part in the programming, 9:40: Sarah talks about co-founding Y7 with her husband Mason Levey (who was her fiancé at the time - he's also been featured on #WeGotGoals with his company Wave Meditation) and how their skill-sets complimented each other. 11:15: We talk about her accolades - everything from being on the Cover of INC to Create and Cultivate's 100 women to watch 15:30: Sarah talks about how she learned skills in business, which she definitely did not major in. 16:30: Sarah explains the service mindset at Y7 and how her expectations for the consumer experience came to be from her background in fashion. 18:30: Sarah talks about taking on private equity funding to grow the business and how that changed things for her. 21:00: Sarah talks about getting a "work divorce" from her husband with whom she founded Y7, what working together did to their relationship, and what she learned. 25:00: we talk sacrifices and how sometimes starting a business can lead to other thing falling to the wayside. Sarah talks about how in the early days, she played a lot of roles and worked a lot of hours. 29:00: Advice on building your own path - this is when Sarah talks about staying focused and learning who to take advice from. 31:00: On learning to put on blinders to keep your focus - for everything from understanding negative client feedback to how to look at new competitors as they emerge. 34:30: Who the most important person in the studio is (spoiler: it's the front desk staff). 36:30: Sarah talks about her lack of a morning routine and how there are elements of Y7 Studio that were created to help her trick herself into wellness. 40:00: Sarah shares the best piece of advice she's ever gotten - "It's like this now," and unpacks the simple phrase. 41:30: Sarah shares one piece of advice for anyone who is trying to start anything. "Start now." 42:30: Sarah shares her big goals for 2020 - opening 5 studios this year in new cities other than NYC and LA. 43:20: We take questions from the audience - one audience member and studio owner asked about how to implement consistent feedback and create a consistent customer experience. 46:00: One audience member asked about the balance between taking feedback and staying true to your vision. "Your never going to be everything to everyone," Sarah said. 48:20: One audience member asked about personal growth and mindfulness. Sarah advocates for therapy and counseling - and talks through going to couples' counseling with her husband. 51:00: One audience member asked about Sarah's pregnancy and her plan for the future. Sarah talks through the two miscarriages she had over the two years before this pregnancy and how that's given her a long time to think about the kind of parent she wants to be. Resources: The coach that Sarah uses Collaborative Coaching Y7's Chicago location (and its founding membership) If you love this episode and Sarah Larson Levey as much as we do, subscribe to the #WeGotGoals podcast wherever you like to listen to podcasts, including on Apple and Spotify (and hey, leave us a rating while you’re at it!).

Sarah Larson Levey is becoming a familiar example of millennial entrepreneur success, recently being featured on the cover of Inc magazine and her company Y7 studio being named one of the magazine’s most inspiring companies last year. Keeping her costs at extreme minimal levels helped entrepreneur Sara Larson Levey grow her side hustle yoga startup while still working her full time job for two years. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/sarahlarsonleveyencore

Let's talk about the business of wellness…   Sarah Larson Levey is the Co-Founder of US boutique fitness brand Y7 Studio. Born out of her own frustration with disappointing yoga experiences, Sarah and her then fiance Mason Levey launched Y7 Studio in New York back in 2013 as a popup. Since then they've grown their progressive brand of ‘sweat drippin', beat bumpin', candlelit yoga into a 14 studio operation - the latest of which opened just yesterday (November 2019) in Brooklyn.   Last year, the business, which now employees over 300 people, turned over a revenue of $9.8 million –– its explosive growth earning the brand the title of one of Inc's fastest-growing companies in America.   In this episode we talk about the challenges of commercial real-estate, why Sarah chose to surround herself with a team of incredible experts, and how the business self-funded up until studio no. 6! Sarah also shares the importance of consistency when it comes to scaling the business, and why you'll never see her name on the schedule - this studio isn't about her, it's about each and every person that walks through the door looking for their own experience.    Do you want to stay ahead of the trends driving the growth of the $4.5 trillion wellness industry? Subscribe to this podcast and receive 10% off all Welltodo Trends Reports. Use code: PODCAST10   Thank you to our sponsors: The go-to legal firm supporting the wellness industry Bird & Bird. Software booking experts, MINDBODY. Creative agency for all your wellness business needs, Skipper & Skipper.   To find out how Welltodo can help you grow your business and support your career objectives, head to welltodoglobal.com today.

Sarah Larson Levey is the Founder and CEO of New York-based Y7 Studio. She is an innovator, entrepreneur, 200-hour registered yoga instructor, author, and certified Health Coach. After working in Fashion for five years, Levey launched Y7 at 26 as an answer to her personal desire for something other than the (very) traditional yoga practices offered. Since launching in 2013, the Y7 brand has expanded to a bicoastal business with ten studios across New York and Los Angeles, disrupting the fitness space and flexing real influence. Levey's goal? Make the practice of yoga more accessible and inclusive in attitude and design, with dark rooms and zero mirrors to eliminate the distraction of physical comparison. Featured on the September 2018 cover of Inc. Magazine's Annual Inc 5000 List, named All-Star Entrepreneur of the year by Inc. Magazine and featured in Forbes, Vogue, Bazaar, Entrepreneur, Shape, InStyle, Refinery29, Women's Health and more, Levey has earned her success with pure drive and dedication. Outside the studio, Sarah has appeared in campaigns for GapBody, TRESemmé, and Nike.

Sarah Larson Levey is the Founder and CEO of New York-based Y7 Studio. She is an innovator, entrepreneur, 200-hour registered yoga instructor, author, and certified Health Coach. After working in Fashion for five years, Levey launched Y7 at 26 as an answer to her personal desire for something other than the (very) traditional yoga practices offered. Since launching in 2013, the Y7 brand has expanded to a bicoastal business with ten studios across New York and Los Angeles, disrupting the fitness space and flexing real influence. Levey’s goal? Make the practice of yoga more accessible and inclusive in attitude and design, with dark rooms and zero mirrors to eliminate the distraction of physical comparison. Featured on the September 2018 cover of Inc. Magazine’s Annual Inc 5000 List, named All-Star Entrepreneur of the year by Inc. Magazine and featured in Forbes, Vogue, Bazaar, Entrepreneur, Shape, InStyle, Refinery29, Women’s Health and more, Levey has earned her success with pure drive and dedication. Outside the studio, Sarah has appeared in campaigns for GapBody, TRESemmé, and Nike.

Hey Team, Welcome back to another day in NYC! Today on the Epic Table Podcast we have Sarah Larson Levey! Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Y7, a non-traditional yoga studio that features a dark + dimly lit atmosphere accompanied by a wide variety of music... Yes, that means controlled breathing in warrior pose while listening to Cardi B, pretty baller! During this episode we talk about her early life as a fashion brand executive and her philosophy on yoga and we chat about going with your gut and standing up for what you believe in. While chatting we threw together a very beautiful Varsity Blue Bowl, one of the many great options at Charley St. To find out more about Sarah and her brand you can visit the Y7 website ( https://www.y7-studio.com/ ) or check out her instagram ( @Sara_Ayako). Thanks Legends!

In this episode Arielle talks to Sarah Larson Levey, founder of Y7 Studio, about building a business out of necessity; running said business with her husband; entrepreneurship; walking through fear; how to grow and evolve with a business; and so much more! Sarah is smart, candid, funny, and she keeps it REAL. Enjoy!   Follow Sarah here: www.instagram.com/sarah_ayako   Follow Y7 here: www.instagram.com/y7studio   Follow Arielle here: www.instagram.com/ariellelorre

Turned off by the yoga scene in NYC, Sarah created the yoga experience she was seeking out: a no mirrors, candlelit, heated vinyasa flow set to a hip-hop playlist. She held her first pop-up class in Brooklyn in 2013 and has been opening studios across the US ever since. With 10 studios opened to date across New York & LA (and even more on deck in the coming months), Sarah has developed Y7 into a lifestyle brand that touches multiple facets of culture through fun collaborations (like Nike, Childish Gambino & Nice Paper) https://www.y7-studio.com/ http://instagram.com/sarah_ayako/ https://www.instagram.com/y7studio/

Sarah Larson Levey is becoming a familiar example of millennial entrepreneur success, recently being featured on the cover of Inc magazine and her company Y7 studio being named one of the magazine’s most inspiring companies last year. Keeping her costs at extreme minimal levels helped entrepreneur Sara Larson Levey grow her side hustle yoga startup while still working her full time job for two years. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show by going to http://bobbirebell.com/blinkist For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/sarahlarsonlevey

In most businesses that scale, the founder eventually transitions from doer to leader— how to make that transition without losing your identity and while staying true to the ethos of your business? For Sarah Larson Levey, founder of  Y7 Studio -  a growing multiple city chain of more than a dozen boutique yoga studios that’s not only received a $5M investment but has been recognized as one of Inc’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US— that transition from “doer” to “leader" has been about working with a coach, changing her communication style, and having the humility to learn a new set of skills. Sarah joins host Julia Pimsleur to share her story and how her mindset shift was the first step in moving to the next level of her business success.

Sarah Larson Levey, founder of Y7 Studio, joins me this week to tackle your burning questions. We’re chatting about body self-consciousness around a new partner, navigating ambition and gender roles in a relationship, being the other woman, and dealing with anxiety about confrontation at work.   Connect with Sarah: Instagram: @sarah_ayako / @y7studio Website: y7-studio.com   Connect with me: Instagram: @chinaealexander / @presssendpodcast Twitter: @chinaealexander / @presssendpod YouTube: Chinae Alexander Website: chinaealexander.com / presssendpodcast.com   Visit mymyro.com/PRESSSEND and use promo code "PRESSSEND" to get 50% off your first order and get started today for just $5!    Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free! Visit audible.com/PRESSSEND or text "PRESSSEND" to 500500.

ICYMI, we’re on tour for “How To Skimm Your Life” (https://theskimm.com/book). While we’re away, here’s a quick chat we had with Sarah Larson Levey. She’s the co-founder and CEO of Y7 Studio, the yoga company she founded with her now-husband in 2013. Back then, she worked in fashion full-time. And their studio was a small weekend pop-up in Brooklyn. Now, she’s built it into a national chain. On the Couch, she talks to us about turning her side hustle into a main hustle (3:00), working with her husband (8:31), and scaling her brand (11:45). We’ll be back next week with more “Skimm’d from the Couch.” 

Special episode alert! Live from the Tory Burch store on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, I’m sitting down with Nichelle Hines—the chief ride officer at Cycle House—and Sarah Larson Levey, the founder and CEO of Y7 Studio. This conversation is about as real as it gets. Hines shares how the writer’s strike of 2008 turned her life upside down and lead her down a path she never expected, and Sarah dishes on what it was like in the early days of creating her hip-hop yoga empire alongside her husband. In episode 37, talk about everything from our worst days as entrepreneurs (negative Yelp reviews, anyone?) to the best lessons we’ve learned with a side of sweat, sharing a bunch of laughs and a few tears along the way. This is one you don’t want to miss. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @sarah_ayako @nichelle @y7studio @cyclehouse @torysport OFFERS TORY SPORT | Head to torysport.com/ and get 20 percent off your purchase using the code “HURDLE20” at checkout. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Jeremy Jacobowitz from Brunch Boys has Brunch With Y7 Studio Founder and CEO Sarah Larson Levey at The Butchers Daughter in Williamsburg to find out more about how in less than 5 years, she took a passion project about having a better Yoga experience and turned it into a national company with over 350 employees! Oh yea, we also talked alot about English Bulldogs!   Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram - @Brunchboys Youtube Facebook

Yogapodden #36 The Yoga Radio Sessions New York tour. From big business yoga at Y7, already on 12 locations in New York and counting, with lots of merch (after all Americans are experts in the field of merchandise…), hip-hop, Slow Burn and Flow Hard (whoops almost forgot the ™-symbol!), to the psychedelic experience of Woom via Yoga To The People, the latter an old donation-based favourite. Yoga Radio Sessions goes to New York to take the pulse on yoga, a city where there are probably most yoga studios per capita in the world. Three takes on yoga. Woom integrates vinyasa, ashtanga, taoism, dance, chinese medicine, iyengar yoga, sacred geometry, myofascial release - and more - into their very own blend. And don´t forget the visuals, from fireplaces to geometrical patterns all over the room, excellent sound system added. On the Woom menu there´s also special classes with sound experiences.  Inspired by Dr. Stanislav Grof’s Holotropic technique, students practice a powerful form of breath that enables to disconnect from the “monkey mind” and reach heightened states of awareness and a deeper state of meditation. A variety of overtone-emitting instruments are played, including gongs, Himalayan singing bowls, tuning forks, bells, chimes and more. In the future, with a more lax jurisdiction towards psychedelic substances, they hope to add various types of mind-expanding, self-exploring medicines to the practice. In other words: a fully equipped multi-sensory psychedelic yoga studio. And the music? Yes. Guns ´n Roses too. Meet the founder of Woom Elian Zach-Shemesh in an inspiring talk about yoga, life and the art of keeping keeping on in a highly competitive scene. Thanks to my daughter Valerie for the tips about these studios. • www.y7-studio.com • https://yogatothepeople.com/ • https://www.woomcenter.com Elians favourite books: “Conversations with God Volume One” by Neil Donald Walsh “Jitterbug Perfume” by Tom Robbins “The Holotropic Mind” by Stanislav Grof Other stuff mentioned in the pod: "Isle of Dogs" by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola "DMT - The Spirit Molecule" by Rick Strassman "How to change your mind" by Michael Pollan PS: We tried to meet the founder of Yoga To The People and Sarah Larson Levey who created Y7 Studios, but did not succeed. This time. …and, if you´re interested in another way of integrating powerful sound with yoga, visit this webpage: • www.yogadjsessions.com Reach us on info@yesyoga.se We´re on the web, Instagram and Facebook. See you there and on the frequenzies. Soundtrack: “Consciousness” by DJ Food All suggestions, opinions and pecan fudge pies can be directed to info@yesyoga.se Keep track on what´s going on in the yoga world in Sweden on www.yogatrender.se (you have to handle Swedish though). Wonderful yoga mats in cork at www.naturligyoga.se

Sarah Larson Levey is an innovator, entrepreneur, registered yoga instructor, author, and certified Health Coach.Sarah launched Y7 at 26, after working in Fashion for five years. She created it from a personal pain point as she yearned for something other than the traditional yoga practice. Y7 is super unique: their classes combine 60-minutes of intensity, heat and strength, complemented by deep breathing and set to the latest beats. Since launching in 2013, the Y7 brand has expanded to a bicoastal business with ten studios across New York and Los Angeles. Sarah's accolades include features in Forbes, Vogue, Entrepreneur, Shape, InStyle, Refinery29 and Women's Health. She was also named an All-Star Entrepreneur of 2018 by Inc. Magazine. Today Sarah is here to share how to enter the fitness and lifestyle industry, the merits to keeping your day job while building a business and how she incorporates self-care into her busy lifestyle.

Sarah Larson Levey is an innovator, entrepreneur, registered yoga instructor, author, and certified Health Coach.Sarah launched Y7 at 26, after working in Fashion for five years. She created it from a personal pain point as she yearned for something other than the traditional yoga practice. Y7 is super unique: their classes combine 60-minutes of intensity, heat and strength, complemented by deep breathing and set to the latest beats. Since launching in 2013, the Y7 brand has expanded to a bicoastal business with ten studios across New York and Los Angeles. Sarah’s accolades include features in Forbes, Vogue, Entrepreneur, Shape, InStyle, Refinery29 and Women’s Health. She was also named an All-Star Entrepreneur of 2018 by Inc. Magazine. Today Sarah is here to share how to enter the fitness and lifestyle industry, the merits to keeping your day job while building a business and how she incorporates self-care into her busy lifestyle.

Aleen and Sami share keto updates. Sami couldn’t resist a cruffin (croissant-muffin) at Instagram headquarters. Aleen went on vacay to Italy and now can’t stop eating carbs. Then they delve into the main topic of this episode: how to manage eating in relationships and after they end, when socializing, and how to work around your significant other’s eating habits. At 7:24, they take a letter from a listener asking how to eat right during relationships and after they end. At 20:13, another listener asks how to handle her weight gain when her husband is 6’4”, ripped and highly supportive. After, they are joined by Sarah Larson-Levey, who co-founded Y7 yoga with her husband. She talks about yoga, how important the environment is in a gym, and how much she loves eating.

Today, Ali talks to Sarah Larson Levey, the founder and CEO of Y7 Studio. After talking about how Y7 yoga was a huge part of Ali's infertility story, they talk about Sarah's two devastating miscarriages, "being a complete hysterical fucking mess," the toll it took on her relationship, and how she managed this heavy emotional and physical stuff while building one of America's fastest-growing companies. Also: Sarah talks about how, even though she's five months pregnant now, it's still hard to fully relax.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

Sarah Larson Levey is the Co-Founder and CEO of New York-based yoga company, Y7 Studio.