Marianne Ryan PT is a Manhattan based physical therapist and award winning author of Baby Bod- Turn Flab To Fab in 12 Weeks Flat.  As a leading women’s health expert (and a mom), Marianne is passionate about helping women reclaim their changed bodies, whether they are pregnant, recently took part in the joy of birth or are experiencing the “joy” of menopause. Watch her TEDX talk, “What Your Momma Never Told You About Childbirth”

In this episode of Small Talk w/ Tricia we talk to Whitney Tucker, who has evolved her business from sole practitioner to partnership back to solo  and is now a multi-faceted health and wellness expert and healer.  Whitney Tucker founded Embodied Potential Inc. in 2014 after years of working as a professional artist and physical practitioner.  Through ontological coaching, physical training (Pilates, Yoga, Personal Training) and birth work, Ms. Tucker creates partnerships with individuals wishing to create a once-and-for-all shift in their lives.  Her careers as a professional dancer, dance educator and business owner/entrepreneur have informed her approach and sensibilities, as well as past experiences as a full-time public school teacher and long-term involvement in reproductive justice for underserved women and children.

In this episode of Small Talk with Tricia, we speak with Lisa Pantaleo of Barre3, located in Long Island City, Queens.  She speaks openly about opening a business in an up and coming neighborhood and partnering with neighboring business and health/wellness business owners to build community and a business before Barre3 opened its doors.   Lisa Pantaleo opened the barre3 Long Island City studio after discovering barre3 on Instagram while looking for a new workout routine that wouldn’t leave her feeling depleted throughout the day. At the time, Lisa was working as a senior graphic designer in New York City and began doing the b3 online workouts each morning. She quickly fell in love with barre3's alternate approach to fitness. Lisa was born and raised in Queens, New York where she currently lives with her husband and studio co-owner Luke. In her path towards a more holistic lifestyle, she continues to connect with barre3’s focus on whole-body health, something she’s truly passionate about sharing with the LIC community.

In this episode we speak with Lauren Castille, the Co-Owner and manager of the Balance.Yoga.Barre. NYC, where she also teaches classes. Balance.Yoga.Barre. offers barre, hot yoga, and hot pilates classes at more affordable rates than what you typically find in the city. Balance.Yoga.Barre is a national franchise and as many health and wellness practices are formed out of the franchise model, we wanted Lauren to share the highlights and challenges of managing her franchise in the middle of a fast paced, high intensity city like New York.  

In this episode, we speak with Khane Kutzwell, owner of Camera Ready Kutz.  Khane is a Trinidad born, New York raised master barber and owner of Camera Ready Kutz, Inc....a barbershop in Crown Heights, Brooklyn which caters to, but is not exclusive to the LGBTQIA community.   A serial entrepreneur, Khane started this barbershop after hearing how her friends were being treated at local barbershops and salons. Eventhough she offers spa services, it was important for her to call this safe space a barbershop because of its historically male dominated place to congregate and a barbershops importance in the community. Stop by and visit her expanding shop.  Let her know Tricia sent ya! https://www.camerareadykutz.com/

In this episode, we speak to Stefan T and Stefan V, owners of Vintap, a company making America's Finest Weighted Blankets. It all began with Stefan V's inability to sleep throughout the night.  He looked for weighted blankets that would support him but couldn't find the level of quality in any of the products out there.  So he decided to build one of his own.  Learn how he and his long time friend went about finding the right manufacturer and selling their product on Amazon.    Stefan T is one of the Founders of Vintap, who is also working as a full time process architect in the Netherlands.  Stefan V is the other founder of Vintap and he currently works full time as an analyst in NYC for a beverage distribution company. 

In this episode, we speak with Rian Bodner, a kundalini yoga teacher, graphic artist, musician, and owner of Illumina East yoga center in the east village.  It is a newly opened place dedicated to teaching embodied practices for the total self.  Illumina East is a community of real people doing deep shit. It’s not about who you are or what you wear, but that you want to dive in and explore. We are seekers held together by different modalities from different cultures, different strengths and unified with the desire to live from the heart and explore the authentic self. Our doors are open to all and to practice here is to embrace diversity, embodiment, heart. Here you will feel safe and supported while exploring the deeper questions that life poses and yoga supports. Visit their center TODAY!!! https://illuminaeast.com/

In this episode we speak with David Weintraub, LMT who received his massage therapy education at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY in 2007. He then received his life coaching education during a year-long intensive with Accomplishment Coaching in NYC in 2013. David created the Bodyworks DW Advanced Massage Therapy Studio to support brilliant new massage therapists in bridging the gap between finishing massage school and opening their own practices. His advanced trainings accelerating their growth far past what they might learn on their own in other work environments. His eye for hiring dedicated, talented, and passionate therapists lets you know that you will always get a top notch massage at Bodyworks DW. Book an appointment at their office in Financial District or Midtown  TODAY! https://www.bodyworksdw.com/