45. Transforming Passion for Fitness Marketing into a Career Empire as a Busy Mom With Tori Johnston

In this episode, we sit down with Tori Johnston, a marketing consultant and former CMO for top fitness brands like SoulCycle and Exponential Fitness. Tori shares her career journey from corporate marketing to consulting, while balancing her role as a mom to a three-and-a-half-year-old. She talks about the challenges of managing work and family life, the transition from city living to suburban life, and her experiences navigating the demands of being a female executive during the COVID-19 pandemic.Key Questions Tori Answered:How did Tori transition from corporate marketing to consulting in the fitness industry?What are the biggest challenges she faces balancing her professional career and motherhood?How has her experience as a female executive influenced her views on workplace flexibility for moms?What advice does Tori have for moms balancing early parenthood with maintaining a career?Key Takeaways:Tori shares how she integrates fitness and reading into her busy schedule to stay grounded and find balance.She discusses the importance of having strong support systems for working moms, both at work and in society.Tori highlights how building a strong community around family life is crucial, especially for raising children.Flexibility, self-care, and realistic expectations are key to managing a demanding career and family life.Join us to learn how Tori Johnston manages her thriving fitness marketing career while balancing the demands of motherhood.Connect with Ashley: Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comDovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @andboth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/