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Michelle DuVall and Barre Variations are excited to bring you a special BONUS episode about all things athleisure wear, entrepreneurship, pivoting in 2020. Whether you are a fitness professional, barre babe, at-home exerciser, or just love looking comfy and cute - this episode has something for you. Lexi Soukeroff, creative director and owner of Daub+Design, is the special guest this episode. Michelle and Lexi discuss the ten amazing years of Daub+Design, from the beginning when the company produced swimwear to now and its athletic and athleisure focus. Lexi shares her process of connecting with the fitness and fashion industries, notes that much of that has changed due to the pandemic, and reflects on the positive aspects of that. Show Notes: MORE ON: DAUB + Design Social: @daubanddesign Website: www.daubanddesign.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

In the theme of Thanksgiving, Michelle looks back and appreciates the community of listeners, trainees, attendees, and others who have supported her and her platform so that she can share her methods of success with others. One way she does this is through workshops and programs. She is teaming up with previous podcast guest Shannon Werner to host the BE/U Accelerator program (more information in the show notes). Michelle also asks listeners to send an email listing things they are grateful for to be shared on the next episode.   This month Michelle interviews Eian Crockatt, the Barre Boy. Eian is the head of Barre at Move Your Frame in London. Eian has such a big love for Barre and how it can be such a powerful stand alone class or used to help assist any other workout or sport. Michelle and Eian discuss the journey to becoming a professional dancer, what it’s like to teach during a pandemic, and even a little about Eian’s home renovation interests.  Show Notes: MORE ON: Eain Crockatt Social: @thebarreboy Website: www.thebarreboy.com  BE / U Accelerator: www.barrevariations.com/ve-u/accelerator PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. Barre Where Your Are --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Michelle teases listeners with information about Barre Variations’ upcoming events including a one day event she is hosting with Shannon Werner (episode 2 guest) in January called B/U Accelerator. This event is for barre, pilates, and yoga professionals looking to gain strategies to uplevel their businesses in the digital age and movement experiences curated to take their practices to the next level. The interview this month is with Corrine Wainer, co-founder of SHAKTIBARRE and consultant for AFPA and SUPER*MEGA*BOSS. Corrine is a former four sport athlete, graduate of Havard’s Graduate School of Education, and currently a PhD student in cognitive, social, and developmental psychology at The New School. She explores the necessary intersection of self, compassion, exercise, and female fitness branding. Show Notes: Learn more about the B/U Accelerator event. Find out more about Corrine Wainer and SHAKTIBARRE at the website and on Instagram. Podcast Sponsors: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

In this episode Michelle encourages you to cut yourself some slack and to embrace the new world of on demand classes, which may allow you to create a routine that best suits your lifestyle. She loves the growing community and true sense of community in the Barre Variations VIPs Facebook group and in the online workshops such as the Mini Mentoring Mastermind series. She also interviews Ben Rippe, the founder of Barre Summit. The normally in-person conference is still happenly, just in a virtual space this year with many on demand classes. Ben graduated from Colorado State University with a business degree and has worked in the fitness industry since 2006. He worked with companies such as Mad Dog athletics, Peak Pilates, and spinning. Additionally, he produced several fitness education conferences like ECA and Mindbody. SHOW NOTES: MORE ON: Benn Rippe and Barre Summit Social: @barresummit Website: www.barresummit.com SIGN UP: Mini Mentoring Mastermind September Sign Up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19125509&appointmentType=15875463 PODCAST SPONSORS:  Fit For Barre  Pointe Studio  Barre Goods Co.  Barre Where You Are --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Michelle starts off this episode with exciting news and upcoming virtual events. There is also an update for BurnBarre, guest Eryc Taylor’s amazing, portable barre company. Eryc Taylor is also the artistic director of the internationally recognized nonprofit dance company, Eryc Taylor Dance and the company’s outreach program ETDoutreach. He earned his MFA from NYU Tisch. Eryc is a certified Pilates instructor, speaker and dance writer, choreographer, director, inventor, and art curator. Show Notes: MORE ON: Eryc Taylor and BurnBarre Social: @burnbarre and @burnbarretechnique Website: www.burnbarre.com PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

This month Michelle discusses those pesky questions we ask ourselves when we are doubting our abilities. “Am I doing this the right way? Did I say the right thing?” Michelle explains the importance of not to let those insecurities get in your way and how to reask the questions to be more helpful. Michelle also interviews Briana Milton, a former college athlete, mother, counseling administrator and barre teacher. Together they share postnatal fitness experiences and the mental gymnastics it takes to get back to the barre. Briana explains how she brings movement into her counselling work and the reverse - how she slips in her counselling experience into her teaching method. Later Briana candidly shares her experiences with racism discrimination within the fitness industry and barre community more specifically. Show Notes: Technique Workshop Info: https://barrevariations.com/courses/technique-workshop/ MORE ON: Briana Milton Social: @barre_bri Website: www.barrebri.org PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. Barre Where You Are --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Description: This episode of the Barre Variations Podcast is being recorded amidst the national protests and demonstrations over the death of George Floyd and there is no dismissing or ignoring that fact. Michelle recognizes the traumatic pain being felt. Later she interviews Crystal Widman, the Philadelphia-based studio owner of Y2B Fit. Crystal is a personal trainer and yoga and barre teacher. She holds degrees in exercise science, counseling psychology, and nutrition education. She brings the complete package to her clients and speaks openly with Michelle about her journey in movement and becoming a mother. SHOW NOTES: MORE ON: Crystal Widmann Social: @y2bfit @crystalwidmann Website: www.y2bfit.com  PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Michelle shares her experiences of sheltering in place with an infant and her love/hate relationship with phrases like “shelter in place,” “the new normal,” and “quarantine.” Learning to do everything with one hand while snuggling with her baby with the other, Michelle acknowledges that her to-do lists needed to be simplified - and that’s OK! In June Michelle will be hosting live stream talk backs for current and former members of the Barre Variations Training programs. She will also be speaking at the Brink virtual conference. All the details for events can be found in the show notes.  Later she interviews Lauren Leavell, a Philadelphia-based motivational coach. Lauren is a NASM certified personal trainer, a personal finance geek, and mediation leader. They discuss their mutual love of all things Philadelphia and then get into a nitty-gritty discussion about making choices about your future. Can you remake your future and career into something you truly want it to be? Can you make money while doing so and handle your student debt? It’s honest, fun, and will leave you with lots of questions to ponder. Take a listen!  SHOW NOTES:  COMMUNITY QUESTION: “What things have you been doing, not doing, reading, eating to support yourself during quarantine?”  Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall   MORE ON:  Lauren Leavell  Social: @laurenleavellfitness  Website: www.laurenleavellfitness.com PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre  Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. Barre Where You Are More Info on Brink:  https://hopin.to/events/brink2020?ref=3313a801cd97 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Michelle shares her thoughts, emotions, and experiences this last surreal month, including her thought process about not teaching because of maternity leave to her stress about giving birth during New York City’s shelter in place. This month’s theme of resilience comes from this. Having a plan, whether it’s a birth plan or a work plan, is great but sometimes things go awry and you have to find the resiliency to keep going in a different way. Michelle interviews Alexis Sweeney, the founder of Silhouette by Alexis. SHOW NOTES: COMMUNITY QUESTION: From this time what would you like to bring with you when things return to a new normal? I look forward to hearing what you have to say! Share your answer with me via email at info@barrevariations.com , join the Barre Variations VIP group to share your answer, or leave me a voice message via Anchor. I’ll share all the links in the show notes, and I look forward to hearing from you! MORE ON: Alexis Sweeney Social: @silhouttebyalexis Website: www.sihouettebyalexis.com  PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Barre Variations Podcast, where host Michelle DuVall brings the barre community together. Before jumping into the theme of the month, “Considerations,” Michelle runs through the training workshops (both online and in-person) happening in 2020. The word consideration keeps jumping into Michelle’s brain and means specific things to her but, listen in for all the possible outlooks it could provide. Michelle interviews Kaye Straub, the Director of Training & Operations for The Barre Code. With multiple fitness certifications and degrees in both theater performance and mathematics, Kaye engineers The Barre Code’s best-in-class fitness program to be an efficient, effective, & inspiring experience for every BODY. Have a listen! SHOW NOTES: COMMUNITY QUESTION: “What dreams do you have for barre?” Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall  MORE ON: Kaye Straub Social: @slayed_bykaye and @thebarrecode Website: www.thebarrecode.com PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. Barre Where You Are --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Happy month of love! This month’s theme is “sharing is caring!” The way in which you share your insights with the community at large should be intentional so that you can offer support to others. Michelle offers her example and discusses the need for healing and regrouping. Then Michelle interviews Marnie Duncan, owner of MOD Fitness in Austin, Texas and former Division 1 athlete. After a severe cervical spine injury, Marnie found her way to barre, pilates, and yoga to help recover her body. SHOW NOTES: COMMUNITY QUESTION: What experience can you share that you think others will benefit from when it comes to barre and/or business? Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall MORE ON: Marnie Duncan Social: @marnieduncan and @modfitness Website: www.modfitness.com PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Happy New Year and Welcome to Season TWO of the Barre Variations Podcast! Michelle announces her upcoming trainings and reminds listeners that there will be only about 6 in-person trainings in 2020 (because baby boy is on the way!). This month’s theme is fear - recognizing it, embracing it, and letting it go. Michelle provides an example from her recent teaching in London, UK. Later Michelle interviews Daniel Hurst, barre instructor for Equinox, Hang 5 Fitness, and Chicago Athletic Clubs. Finding movement through theater and dance as a child, his first foray into group fitness was teaching Zumba in the Bay Area. Now Daniel is a full time barre instructor in Chicago, IL and performs musical theater on the side. He is also delving into the writing world. Michelle and Daniel discuss the performance aspects of teaching; such as, how to use your voice in a range of ways to be commanding of your class. They also speak to how the fitness world provides opportunities and space to pursue other endeavors, not just one particular job. SHOW NOTES: COMMUNITY QUESTION: No question this month, just have fun!! Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall  MORE ON: Daniel Hurst Social: @danhurst331 Website: www.fitnessandfiction.wixsite.com PODCAST SPONSORS: Fit For Barre Pointe Studio Barre Goods Co. Barre Where You Are --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Barre Variations Podcast, where host Michelle DuVall interviews Stephanie Lyons, president of Barre Intensity. We chat teaching as a career, burn out, and asking "what's next." Looking to investigate what drives your teaching forward? Tune in for some tips of how to hone in on your Mission, Vision, and Purpose!  ~Follow Barre Variations on social @barrevariations~ Subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or our website at www.barrevariations.com. Support the podcast by listening and leaving a review on iTunes. Thank you for supporting!    SHOW NOTES:   Community Question: How did you get your start in movement/fitness?  Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall   Find out more about Stephanie Lyons and Barre Intensity by clicking HERE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

In the final episode of 2019, Michelle reviews her personal and professional experiences of the past year. The good moments, the less than fun times, and the lessons she learned along the way. Barre Variations is entering its third year and Michelle has plans coming your way. She is looking for your input though so check out the community question. Then Michelle interviews Lauren George, co-creator of the “Enhanced Barre Above Program” and the creator of “The Musicality Method.” Lauren is also a master trainer for Balletone and own “Clemson Fitness Company,” a studio in Clemson, South Carolina. They discuss the changing teaching trends in group fitness, and barre specifically. SHOW NOTES: COMMUNITY QUESTION: “What highlights from 2019 would you like to see repeated and expanded in 2020?” Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall  More on Lauren George Social: @laurengeorgefitness Website: www.laurengeorgefitness.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

In Episode 11, Michelle designates the entire month of November as the Month of Thankfulness, not just Thanksgiving Day. Listen to Michelle recap the amazing experience “Barre Babes Unite,” hosted at Michelle’s home studio in Brooklyn, New York. She announces a free live stream event happening the day after Thanksgiving and how to register. Later she interviews personal trainer and barre teacher Sofie Calvert, creator of Barre Brunch Club. As Sofie speaks from personal experience about the benefits of low impact exercise to rehabilitate injuries. They discuss how to ease clients back the confidence they had prior to injuries (hint: it’s all about language and choice). Sofie explains the history behind Barre Brunch Club and why she felt strongly that there should be more to it than barre and brunch. Take a listen to find out the successful secret ingredient. SHOW NOTES: COMMUNITY QUESTION: “In what ways would you like to take your barre classes beyond the barre and out into the community?” Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall  More on Sofie Calvert Social: @barrebrunchclub Website: http://www.balanceyogabarre.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Barre Variations Podcast! This month’s theme is creativity and Michelle discusses some possibilities from where inspiration for such creativity could come (the obvious and also the uncommon possibilities). Michelle adds to last month’s community question with a task to help you blend your personal talents with your creativity. Listen for Michelle’s interview with Jessica Bowman, a Bar Method studio owner and creator of the Barre Boss blog. They talk about Jessica’s journey from dabbling with barre to owning her own studio and the rise of boutique fitness as a whole. Find out how Jessica recharges when away from the studio and where her inspiration comes from. They both offer pro tips on how to make it through those classes when the energy is off or the clients are hit a nerve. Enjoy! Subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or our website at www.barrevariations.com. Support the podcast by listening and leaving a review on iTunes. Thank you for supporting! SHOW NOTES: COMMUNITY QUESTION: “What steps are you taking towards owning your worth?” Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall  More on Jessica Bowman Social: @barreboss and @barmethodsolanabeach Website: http://www.barreboss.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Barre Variations Podcast, This month Michelle discusses what it means to understand your own value. How much is an hour of your time worth? Do you have to say yes to every single job that comes your way? Can you collaborate instead of working for free? Michelle provides personal examples of the ways in which she has found her professional voice and the steps that got her there. Then she interviews Lauren Castille, owner of “Balance. Yoga. Barre.” Michelle and Lauren find similarities in their teaching philosophies and teaching styles. Lauren shares her experience starting a business in New York City, which has unplanned twists and turns like any true New York experience. Listen in for Lauren’s amazing insights into makes up her own happiness recipe. Subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or our website at www.barrevariations.com. Support the podcast by listening and leaving a review on iTunes. Thank you for supporting! SHOW NOTES: COMMUNITY QUESTION: “What steps are you taking towards owning your worth?” Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall More on Lauren Castille Social: @laurencastille and @balanceyogabarrenyc Website: http://www.balanceyogabarre.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Barre Variations Podcast,  This month’s episode discusses the different ways to think about abundance. Listen to hear how Michelle’s motto, “there’s enough room at the barre,” connects to the idea of abundance is a variety of ways. Later on Michelle interviews Kendra Alley, founder of “barreAlley.” They chat about gymnastics, the benefits of low impact exercise, and how “barrreAlley” came to be. Find out what Michelle and Kendra think about training in other modalities as a way to keep their barre classes fresh and interesting.   Subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or our website at www.barrevariations.com. Support the podcast by listening and leaving a review on iTunes. Thank you for supporting!     SHOW NOTES:  COMMUNITY QUESTION: “What does abundance mean and look like for you?” Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall  More on Kendra Alley Social: @barrealley Website: http://www.barrealley.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Ep. 7 | Collaboration | Interview w. Heather Johnson (BWYA) Welcome to Episode 7 of the Barre Variations Podcast, where host Michelle DuVall talks about the importance of collaboration in her teaching and work. Then stay tuned to listen to an interview with Heather Johnson, founder of Barre Where You Are. Michelle and Heather discuss Heather’s professional dance career, her love of bringing dance arts to children in schools, and the accessibility of fitness. They chat about different teaching styles and the smart ways to collaborate with clients. Find out the surprisingly useful tools Heather learned while dancing on a cruise ship and how they prepared her for owning her own companies.  Subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or our website at www.barrevariations.com. Support the podcast by listening and leaving a review on iTunes. Thank you for supporting!     SHOW NOTES:  COMMUNITY QUESTION: Iin what ways can you collaborate outside of your classroom or studio?” Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall  More on Heather Johnson  Social: @barrewhereyouare Website: http://www.barrewhereyouare.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Ep. 6 | Support | Interview w. Melissa Feeney Welcome to Episode 6 of the Barre Variations Podcast, where host Michelle DuVall shares her strategies for support and what people she likes to surround herself with. Then stay tuned to listen to an interview with Melissa Feeney, creator of The Barre Blog and owner of Barre Goods Co. Melissa takes us behind the scenes of being a blogger, and shares her passion for barre!  Subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or our website at www.barrevariations.com. Support the podcast by listening and leaving a review on iTunes. Thank you for supporting!    SHOW NOTES:  COMMUNITY QUESTION: “What creative ways can you serve/offer support to your studio or community?” Remember to email or leave a voice message your answer to this episode's community question to info@barrevariations.com or https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall  More on Melissa Feeney  Social: @thebarreblog and @barregoodsco Website: http://www.thebarreblog.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message