Episode 116 | SmartStop Presents: Overcoming Adversity | Ana Hutz, CEO of Namaste Fitness

Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Ana Hutz, CEO of Namaste Fitness. Rebecca Jones and Ana Hutz share their personal and professional experiences of overcoming obstacles and finding resilience. Rebecca discusses her determination to pursue her goals despite setbacks, while Ana shares a childhood story of being replaced as the Virgin Mary in a Christmas play, illustrating the early lessons of perseverance and growth.Ana opens up about her journey in establishing Namaste Fitness Studio, highlighting her relentless determination and passion for yoga. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing work and family life, navigating gender roles and stereotypes, and the valuable lessons learned from mentors. Ana also shares her husband’s battle with cancer, emphasizing the importance of paying it forward, helping others, and relying on inner strength and resilience to overcome adversity.Additionally, Ana expresses her deep commitment to philanthropy and her desire to create the Hutz Family Foundation. This foundation aims to fund various charity organizations, including Make-A-Wish, cancer research foundations, and conservancy foundations, reflecting Ana’s dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self StorageThank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.