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64. Why Being Slightly Delusional Is the Key to Success With Victoria Popoff Ardis

from The Bets Life · host Betsy O'Brien

How do you turn a passion into a business, a movement, and a mission? On this episode of The Bets Life Podcast, I’m joined by Pilates instructor, long-time studio owner, and nonprofit founder, Victoria Popoff Ardis. Victoria shares how a chance career in fitness altered the rest of her life (for good), the twists and turns of owning her own Pilates studio, and her passion for building community and helping others through movement.Victoria and I discuss the transformation of her organization, Pilates Brunch Club, into a nonprofit that supports domestic violence survivors. We also speak about women’s health, perimenopause, and our shared love of cats (certified cat ladies for life). This conversation covers entrepreneurship, hosting with intention, major life transitions, and trusting your gut and timing through every stage of reinvention.The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters: https://amzn.to/4rNVTrkBollandbranch.com and use code thebetslife for 25% off your order over $30Tryarmra.com use code thebetslife10 to save 10% Connect with Victoria: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriapopoff?igsh=MTY3cnA2aXdib2lyZw%3D%3DPilates Brunch Club: https://www.instagram.com/pilatesbrunchclub/Connect with Betsy: Visit my website: https://thebetslife.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebetslife/Love the podcast? Subscribe, rate, review and share: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bets-life/id1644549737

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How do you turn a passion into a business, a movement, and a mission? On this episode of The Bets Life Podcast, I’m joined by Pilates instructor, long-time studio owner, and nonprofit founder, Victoria Popoff Ardis. Victoria shares how a chance career in fitness altered the rest of her life (for good), the twists and turns of owning her own Pilates studio, and her passion for building community and helping others through movement. Victoria and I discuss the transformation of her organiz...

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