Carly Chivers and India Reinartz

India Reinartz started her journey of entrepreneurship because she wanted balance. Spending years managing and working for the dreams of others, India’s desire to be her own boss and, more importantly, be true to her own beliefs, were the seeds that became Papaya Wellness. Shortly after striking out on her own Carly Chivers came on…

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Jill Marie Ippolito

Jill Marie Ippolito knows firsthand that yoga is a lot more than just a physical activity — it’s an opportunity to teach, empower and heal. Experiencing her own transformation through yoga as a teenager, Jill founded UpRising Yoga to bring the power of the sport to kids in the juvenile detention system. Jill’s free classes…

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Tiffany Breckenridge

Tiffany Breckenridge knows what it means to be busy. As both a new business owner and a new mother she admits that it's a big struggle sometimes to make everything fit together smoothly. "There are some days," she divulges, "I'm literally changing diapers while on a conference call." And while things can get more than…

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Lisa Bermudez

Lisa Bermudez discovered the yoga practice during her work toward her BA in English and theatre, her MFA in creative writing, her recovery from injuries as a dancer, and through her lifelong passion and appreciation for the body and movement. She completed her 200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga teacher training at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in NYC…

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