How She Turned Passion Into a 14-Year Business | Babylon Barre and Position Dance Studio

From student… to owner… to multi-business entrepreneur.In this episode of The New York Business Podcast, we sit down with Kelly Peckholdt, founder of Babylon Barre and Position Dance Studio, who turned a childhood passion into a 14+ year business journey built on growth, resilience, and calculated risk.At just 24 years old, Kelly was presented with an opportunity most people would hesitate to take—and instead of waiting for “someday,” she stepped into ownership, figuring it out in real time. What started as a dance studio evolved into a multi-faceted business, expanding into fitness, navigating industry trends, and scaling through both uncertainty and opportunity.But this conversation goes deeper than just business.We talk about:• The reality of building a business before you feel “ready”• How to grow without losing the thing you love• Navigating major life decisions alongside entrepreneurship• Why trusting your instincts can outperform perfect planningKelly’s story is a reminder that success isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about stepping in, adapting, and staying the course long enough to see it through.#BusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessOwner #WomenInBusiness#StartupJourney #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #FounderStory#BuildInPublic #LongIslandBusiness #DanceStudio #FitnessBusiness#PilatesStudio #BarreWorkout #CreativeEntrepreneur #PodcastClips#BusinessTips #MarketingStrategy #PersonalBranding #SuccessMindset