Pilates, Passion & Pivoting: The Sunny Space Story

In this episode of Bubbly and Blazers, Shayla and Ainsley sit down with Cassie (the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Sunny Space) to unpack her inspiring business journey from a tiny garage Pilates studio to a thriving wellness brand.Cassie shares the real, unfiltered side of entrepreneurship: hiring struggles, competition in the fitness industry, building a loyal community, and navigating personal growth while running a business. She opens up about her pivot into Pilates during COVID, the role aesthetics and experience play in attracting clients, and why collaboration has been a cornerstone of her success.Whether you're an aspiring founder, a wellness lover, or someone navigating your own start-up dreams, this conversation is filled with practical business advice, fitness insights, and the mindset shifts needed to build something meaningful.What we cover:​Cassie’s Pilates beginnings in Australia and the spark behind Sunny Space​How she blended Pilates + strength training to create a unique offering​What the first year of entrepreneurship really looks like​Why hiring is hard and how to build the right team​Balancing personal wellness with business responsibilities​Using competition as motivation rather than a threat​The power of community and collaboration in business​Cassie’s vision for the future of Sunny Space​Her top lessons for new entrepreneursIf you’re into entrepreneurship, fitness, wellness, or building a purpose-driven community, this episode is for you.Tune in, sip something bubbly, and get inspired.Keywords: business journey, entrepreneurship, Pilates, fitness, community, hiring, competition, personal growth, business advice, wellness.