How Faith, Friendship, and Purpose Led Valencia Hagos to BODYBAR Pilates

What happens when faith, friendship, and purpose intersect with entrepreneurship? In this heartfelt episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Valencia Hagos, owner of BODYBAR Pilates Shadow Creek, veteran, mother, and first-time business owner. Valencia shares her inspiring journey from military service and federal government work to becoming a successful franchise owner. Along the way, she opens up about navigating profound personal loss, raising a family, leaning on faith, and finding the courage to build a business that centers on wellness, connection, and community. This conversation goes far beyond entrepreneurship. It's about resilience, relationships, purpose, and the importance of making every moment count. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔ How Valencia transitioned from military service to franchise ownership ✔ Why friendship has been one of the most important themes in her life ✔ The role faith played in her entrepreneurial journey ✔ How personal loss reshaped her perspective on time and relationships ✔ Why community is at the heart of her BODYBAR Pilates studio ✔ Lessons learned as a first-time business owner ✔ How she builds a culture of belonging for both members and employees ✔ Why she's pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration One of Valencia's most powerful reminders: "Time is something you never get back. If there's a conversation you need to have, a business decision you want to make, or something you want to do—do it. Tomorrow isn't promised." Whether you're a business owner, franchise leader, parent, or someone navigating life's unexpected challenges, Valencia's story will inspire you to lead with faith, purpose, and compassion. #TheFranchiseWoman #BODYBARPilates #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Franchising #Pilates #VeteranOwnedBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #CommunityLeadership #FaithInBusiness