From Coach's Wife to Multi-Unit Franchise Owner: How Kayla Curtis Bet on Herself

What do you do when every door closes? For Kayla Curtis, the answer was simple: bet on herself. In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Kayla Curtis—former collegiate athlete, entrepreneur, real estate investor, inventor, mother, and multi-unit Orangetheory Fitness franchise owner. After years of supporting her husband through college football coaching careers, Kayla found herself facing an unexpected crossroads when coaching opportunities disappeared. Instead of accepting defeat, she and her husband took a leap of faith into business ownership, acquiring seven Orangetheory Fitness studios and building a thriving operation rooted in leadership, culture, and purpose. Throughout this conversation, Kayla shares how the athlete's mindset prepared her for entrepreneurship, the lessons she learned through motherhood, and why discomfort is often the first step toward growth. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why rejection is often redirection ✔ How an athlete's mindset translates into business success ✔ The power of mentorship and proximity to successful people ✔ Why "getting comfortable being uncomfortable" is a competitive advantage ✔ How Kayla and her husband transitioned from coaching careers into business ownership ✔ The leadership systems behind managing seven Orangetheory locations ✔ The role motherhood has played in shaping her leadership style ✔ How difficult life experiences built her resilience and confidence ✔ Why women should stop waiting for the "perfect time" to start Whether you're considering franchise ownership, navigating career transitions, balancing family and business, or simply looking for encouragement to pursue your next big goal, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom. Subscribe for more conversations where passion and purpose collide, profits are made, and relationships are forged. #TheFranchiseWoman #Orangetheory #WomenInBusiness #FranchiseOwner #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Motherhood #BusinessGrowth #WomenEntrepreneurs #PersonalDevelopment